Meet Our Team

Bob Shooer

President/Owner

Following a career in department store retail, Bob has been part of the Fleet Feet organization for fourteen years, and has owned the store since 2007.  Bob is committed to providing a premium in-store experience and ensuring that Fleet Feet Pittsburgh is the destination for all things running and walking in the tristate area.   In a recent interview Bob stated “What sets us apart here at Fleet Feet Pittsburgh is our relentless pursuit of excellence and commitment to our community”.  He went on to say “everyone who works here at the store has a passion for what we do.  We all get a tremendous sense of fulfillment from knowing that in our own way, we are helping to change lives”. He is very proud that Fleet Feet Pittsburgh has been voted one of the Top 10 Running Stores in America in 2018. 

Bob is the Chairman of the Fleet Feet National Franchise Advisory Council and serves on many committees and boards.  He has lived in Mt. Lebanon for most of his adult life.

Deb Doyle

Vice President, General Manager, Apparel Buyer

Deb joined Fleet Feet Pittsburgh in April 2012 and has brought the apparel assortment to a new level.  As General Manager, Deb oversees all store operations, and brings a wealth of experience in this regard. Deb enjoys yoga and running, and ran her first full marathon in Columbus in October of 2013, qualifying for Boston.  Deb has run a number of half marathons and is a regular at the Fleet Feet Running Club runs. Deb lives in Mt. Lebanon with her husband and two daughters.  Deb’s endless energy and positive attitude make her a great addition to the Fleet Feet staff

Kyle Pusateri-Nilson

Assistant General Manager

Kyle joined the Fleet Feet leadership team in August 2019 after a 15+ year career in the restaurant industry. His management and training background, and passion for running, made him a great fit for the Assistant General Manager position. Kyle first became part of the Fleet Feet family as a member of the Fleet Feet Running Club for the Winter Training session leading up to his first full marathon, the 2017 Pittsburgh Marathon. Kyle's newfound love of running led him to be a Mentor and Pace Group Leader for the next two Pittsburgh Marathon seasons, and his first BQ in 2018. Kyle lives in Mt. Lebanon with his wife, two dogs (Luna is the reigning Fleet Feet Liberty Mile Pup Trot champion), and two cats, and often volunteers to help support Humane Animal Rescue here in Pittsburgh.

 Emily Sagun

Marketing Manager, Track Coach, FIT Professional

Emily began running track and cross country in high school, and continued to run for Franciscan University in her hometown of Steubenville, Ohio. Today you can find her running with the FFRC, and coaching the Speed Demons on the track every Wednesday night! 

Tim Lyman

Director of Training Programs

Timothy Lyman is a competitive middle-distance runner, fitness professional and coach. He is a certified personal trainer through the American Council on Exercise, with over twelve years of experience in training program development and management. He has coached cross-country teams at the collegiate and high school levels, and his training specialties include running efficiency/economy, strength-training/injury-prevention and holistic fitness.

Kisa Snyder

Training Coordinator and No Boundaries Coach

Kisa returned to running in her late 30s after not running since high school. She joined Fleet Feet for their No Boundaries Path to 10k training program in the fall of 2011, and hasn’t looked back since. She went on to complete training with Fleet Feet for her first half marathon the following spring in Pittsburgh. To date, she has run the Pittsburgh Full Marathon, eight Half Marathons, and many other races.

After mentoring with No Boundaries and the Pittsburgh Half Marathon programs, Kisa joined the team at Fleet Feet in the fall of 2013. She is now the Head Coach of the No Boundaries Path to 5k & 10k Program, the one that gave her the push she needed to get back into running. This program is dear to her heart and brings her the most joy, as she gets to help others on the journey to become runners and part of the Fleet Feet Family. Kisa also oversees our weight loss program, The Movement, and works on many of our other training programs in various capacities.

Ian

Accessories Buyer, Inventory Manager, FIT Professional

Ian graduated from California University of Pennsylvania with a degree in Sports Management.  He started running towards the end of high school with the goal to lose weight and start a healthy lifestyle. Since working at Fleet Feet, he is getting back into running his casual routes around the Mt. Lebanon area.

 Jackie

FIT Professional - Team Lead

Jackie found distance running thanks to hungry Fleet Fleet runners who frequented Houlihan's every Thursday night after their runs, where she had been a manager. With their encouragement she joined the No Boundaries program in 2012. She ran her first 5k at the Great Race on her birthday. She was hooked. She got involved in various Fleet Feet Sports training programs and has completed 5ks, 10ks, 15ks, 10 milers and 3 half marathons. She has been actively involved as a mentor in the No Boundaries program, where she shares her love of running and inspires others to start their own training, no matter what their ages! As Jackie's passion for running grew she said goodbye to the restaurant business and joined the Fleet Feet Pittsburgh team so she could share her love of running with others within the community. Jackie and her husband Michael live in Greenoch with their two spoiled dogs, Monongahela and Chessey. 

Travis

FIT Professional 

Travis began running when he was in 8th grade to get in shape for basketball. Little did he know, that running would become his passion and a major vehicle in his life. Travis is an alumnus of Canon McMillan High School and Slippery Rock University, where he was on the cross country and track teams and earned degrees in Psychology and Public Health. His running focus has since turned to road races and marathon, where he is hoping to participate in some major races and keep improving. He is excited to be working at Fleet Feet Pittsburgh because he wants to make a difference in the community by providing people with the motivation, tools, and resources to live healthier lives. Travis currently lives in Mt. Washington with his' wife, Hopi, and their cat, Gatsby.

 Stu

FIT Professional 

Stu joined the Fleet Feet Pittsburgh Team after working for four years as a youth running coach. He is a graduate of Wheeling Jesuit University, where he was a three-time Collegiate All- American Athlete.  Additionally, he is an eight-time WVIAC conference champion, two-time West Virginia state champion, and a USATF level one certified coach.  Stu’s favorite part of working at Fleet Feet is ensuring that customers have a pleasant experience.

 Malcolm

FIT Professional

Malcolm is originally from Twickenham, a suburb of London.  In 1976, after accepting a track scholarship from the University of Arkansas, he moved to the United States.  He is a well-known marathon runner, with a personal best 2:11:35, which landed him 5^th place in the Boston Marathon.  He has placed first in the Pittsburgh, Copenhagen, and Columbus Marathons.  Additionally, he placed 2^nd in the San Diego Marathon, 3^rd in the Rio de Janeiro Marathon, 5^th in the Beppu Marathon in Japan, and 7^th in the London Marathon.  Previously, he was the British Record holder for completing a 30K in 1:32:00.  In addition to working at Fleet Feet Pittsburgh, Malcolm spends his time coaching the Fleet Feet Running Club.

Bob P.

FIT Professional

Bob joined the Fleet Feet group in February of 2014 after retiring from a sales position with Nestle USA. Bob has been involved with the local running community for the past 28 years and can be seen at quite a few of the local races. He has run over a dozen marathons and was a part of the pacing team for the Baltimore Marathon. He was a part time cross country coach at Canon-MacMillan in the late 1990’s and still likes to work with anyone looking to improve their running. Bob lives in Canonsburg with his wife Anna and they both enjoy traveling, photography and exploring new areas of the country. He also enjoys playing golf, music, and the guitar in his spare time.

 Michael M.

FIT Professional

 Michael is from Pittsburgh and went to Baldwin high school where he competed in cross country and track. He got his bachelors degree in Exercise Science from Edinboro University where he also competed in cross country and track. He was a 2x Academic All-American and a PSAC scholar athlete all 4 years. After he graduated in 2018 he coached at his alma mater, Baldwin high school, for the 2018 cross country season and 2019 indoor track season. He took over at Carlow University for the 2019 outdoor season and is still coaching there now. Michael still competes in local races in the Pittsburgh area and can be seen running all over the Pittsburgh area.