Meet the Staff

Keri Letson
Hi! My name is Keri Letson. I was born and raised in a tiny little town in Southwest Missouri called Ash Grove. I moved to Bentonville when I married my husband almost 20 years ago. I love this great community we live in! I ran for my high school track team, but stopped running when I went to college. I took up running again in 2008, but it was sporadic. Until I stumbled across a sign-up for this newly formed half marathon training group, administered by Mike Rush, that Bentonville Parks and Rec was starting. I signed up on a whim and ran my first half marathon in the Spring of 2012. After that, I was hooked on running! I've run several half and full marathons since then and hope to qualify to run the Boston Marathon someday! I am so excited to be a part of the Rush Running family so I can pay it forward by helping people reach their running, walking, or healthy lifestyle goals. Stop by the store and say Hi anytime!
Likes: Summer, The Kansas City Chiefs, Ice Cream, and Hot Tamales (the candy!) Dislikes: Winter, the color pink, eggs, and wet shoes.
Myra Tubb
Hey I'm Myra! I love all things outdoors and adventure! I also love art, reading, coffee, and meeting new people. I grew up in Fayetteville where I played soccer and ran track/cross country up until high school. Then, I switched my focus to running in college. I ran cross country for the University of West Florida in Pensacola for four years and soaked uo the Florida sun. Now I am back in NWA to stay! Can't wait to meet you!

Ashlee Kuykendall
Hello, I'm Ashlee! I grew up in a tiny town in Missouri, went to college at Missouri Southern University where I ran cross country and track, then planted myself in NWA after graduating. I fell in love with the active outdoor community here and the good vibes this area brings. I have continued to run for fun with friends and race for the Rush Race Team. I also enjoy cycling around the area, camping, hiking, and photography! Come stop by the shop, I would love to chat and get to know you.

Alex Burghart
Greetings, I am Alexander Burghart, hailing from the esteemed locale of Bentonville, Arkansas. My passion for running was kindled during my formative years in middle school, and has since flourished into a cherished pastime. Currently, I find myself indulging in this pursuit purely for leisure, while concurrently pursuing my academic endeavor at Northwest Arkansas Comunity College.

Hayden Kingfisher
Hello! My name is Hayden Kingfisher. I'm from Louisiana but I have traveled all over in a military family. I've been chasing my older brothers my whole life and somehow that landed me a spot on LSU's track team. I ultimately ended up tranferring to the University of Arkansas where I finished my degree as an evil scientist. I love spending hours with customers to get me out of work, so if you want to hang out and talk shop, come by and see us!

Niki Michaelsen
Hey there!
My name is Niki Michaelsen, I am Houston Texas native. I started running for fun when I was a kid, ran through high school, and then cross country and track at BYU. After graduating BYU I moved here to Arkansas with my husband and I love it! I love all things food and exercise! Really glad I work in a place that I feel like I can help others enjoy exercise too!
Grace Shoemaker
Hi! My name is Grace. I was born in Louisiana and moved to Northwest Arkansas in 2012. I started to participate in cross country and track soon after moving here, and fell in love with running! Currently I run track for Bentonville High School, focusing mainly on hurdles. Besides running, I love all things music. I play guitar and I’m a member of the chamber choir at BHS. Be sure to stop by the store and say hi!
Kristi Kelly
Hi! My name is Grace. I was born in Louisiana and moved to Northwest Arkansas in 2012. I started to participate in cross country and track soon after moving here, and fell in love with running! Currently I run track for Bentonville High School, focusing mainly on hurdles. Besides running, I love all things music. I play guitar and I’m a member of the chamber choir at BHS. Be sure to stop by the store and say hi!