Wake Forest, N.C. (Dec. 3, 2024) – As part of its ethos to support and give back to the run specialty community, Jogology® proudly announces Harry Chandler of Charlotte Running Company, as the 2024 Future Leader of the Year. The award was presented on November 21 during the Future Leaders of Specialty Retail gathering at The Running Event 2024 in Austin, Texas.
Created in partnership with The Running Event, Jogology’s Future Leader of the Year Award recognizes an individual who has been a driving force in the run specialty industry – championing innovation and leadership. The Future Leader Award celebrates a person who not only excels in their role, but also someone who inspires and mentors others, driving positive change and shaping the future of run specialty retail.
Chandler’s passion for running began during a high school summer when he fell in love with running after a memorable run in 100-degree heat. Later, his connection with Donny Forsyth and mentorship from John Benedict and Scott Dvorak led him to join the Charlotte Running Company. Chandler’s dedication stems from the support and mentorship he received in the run industry and his desire to give back to the Charlotte running community.
“Harry absolutely exemplifies a future leader of the running industry,” said Tanya Pictor, co-founder of Jogology. “Harry embodies Jogology’s core brand values by inspiring and mentoring others and by giving back to his community. We couldn’t be more excited to present this year’s Future Leader Award to Harry.”
Partnering with and supporting organizations within the running community is a key pillar of the Jogology brand. Through its REACH cause platform and moral proposition, Jogology supports its community of store ambassadors who are the boots on the ground at retail and who make a daily difference in their local communities working in areas of need.
“This award means community and evolution as a summation of past, present and future,” said Harry Chandler. “The community that helped shape my path, the community I’m blessed to be able to pour into and their communities to follow. We are the reflection of our community and that is what Run Specialty has taught me; our values, actions, and successes are shaped by the people who support us, the lives we impact, and the connections we nurture.”
As the recipient of the Future Leader of the Year Award and to support the Future Leaders initiative and Chandler’s ongoing growth, Jogology presented a $4,000 cash prize along with $1,000 in Jogology product for Chandler’s store, which can be used for education, personal development, or community improvement.
Chandler noted, “I plan to use this award as a springboard to explore grant writing and nonprofit initiatives, with hopes of bringing a fitness foundation to Charlotte that will create opportunities for underprivileged youth to participate in sports, benefit from mentorship programs, and experience fitness as a right, not a privilege.”
About Jogology®
Started in 2023, Jogology® is a performance running sock brand made by runners, for runners. One unique design, one sustainable moisture-management yarn, all the bells and whistles you need to perform at your best. Our socks provide comfort, performance and value all in equal measures. They’re designed to help you go the distance, whatever that may be for you. Partnering with and supporting organizations that reach out and connect with the running community is a key pillar of this new brand. Our aim is that Jogology® becomes a vehicle for all runners, each with their own unique social interests, to be able to reach out and connect where it matters to them most. To learn more about the brand, please visit: jogology.com.
