Meet Our Team
The Tulsa Galloway leadership team is made up of dedicated and experienced pace group leaders who are passionate about helping others reach their running and walking goals. Our leadership team works hard to ensure that our program follows Jeff Galloway‘s proven and highly successful Run-Walk-Run method, while providing a supportive community for our participants. Every member of our leadership team has successfully completed the cognitive and skills evaluations in accordance with the curriculum of the American Heart Association Basic Life Support (CPR and AED) Program and is certified. With our experienced leadership and a commitment to helping people of all ages and abilities, Tulsa Galloway is the ideal program for anyone looking to safely and effectively reach their running and walking goals. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned pro, our leadership team will help you reach and exceed your goals.
Maurine Dobson, Program Director
Pace Group Leader – Gathering Place & Midtown
Maurine Dobson is a three-time cancer survivor. Her life took a transformative turn in 2012—two years after her first diagnosis—when she began exercising regularly. Since then, she’s completed 103 races, including 13 marathons and 32 half marathons across 13 states. In 2016, she discovered the Jeff Galloway Run-Walk-Run method, which inspired her to become a certified Program Director. She’s had the privilege of helping runners and walkers achieve their goals for over a decade.
Dustie Jobe, Assistant Program Director
Pace Group Leader – Gathering Place
Dustie Jobe is an accomplished runner with a passion for coaching and helping others achieve their goals. After being introduced to the Galloway Method of running in her late thirties, she has completed numerous half-marathons, four marathons and even one ultra-marathon. Dustie’s enthusiasm for running and inspiring others is contagious; she loves sharing her knowledge and experience with those who are eager to learn. Whether it’s giving advice on proper form or finding the motivation to keep going, Dustie has become an invaluable resource for runners of all levels.
Mary Miller
Pace Group Leader – Broken Arrow
Mary Miller has been with Tulsa Galloway since its inception in September 2018. She was promoted to Pace Group Leader in January 2023.
Diana Hanson
Pace Group Leader – Owasso
Diana Hanson found her passion for running after years of playing softball. In January 2018, she started training with the Galloway method and has seen amazing results ever since. In less than a year, she completed 8 half marathons and 3 marathons, with a personal best improvement of 15 minutes! Her mantra is “Trust the training and enjoy the journey,” which reflects her belief that the process is just as important as the outcome.
Newt Collins
Pace Group Leader – South Tulsa
Newt Collins stumbled upon the Galloway method in 2017, and was one of the first to join Tulsa Galloway in 2018. When you join Tulsa Galloway, so many great things await! For me, the best part of being a member is all about the relationships. Every Saturday morning is like catching up with old friends as we hit the roads and trails come rain or shine, wind or humidity! We share laughs and encourage each other through challenging miles then celebrate our victories over breakfast afterwards – it’s an incredible group of inspiring people that I’m proud to be part of.
Becky Bennett
Pace Group Leader – South Tulsa
Becky Bennett loves to run – and it shows! She’s gone from death marching the last 5 miles of a half marathon to running full marathons with joy, all thanks to Jeff Galloway’s method. Jeff’s method has allowed her to run without pain and she has made some lifelong friends along the way. Becky keeps getting faster and faster, and going longer and longer. It looks like there’s no stopping her anytime soon!
Gretchen Armor
Pace Group Leader – South Tulsa
Gretchen Armor loves nothing more than challenging herself and encouraging others to do the same! She started running in 2011. Gretchen believes that group fitness is key to staying motivated and having fun while training. Her running friendships have pushed her outside of her comfort zone, allowing her to take on challenges she never thought possible. Gretchen’s passion for pushing herself has enriched her life in incredible ways, and she loves helping others do the same!
Betty Cox
Pace Group Leader – Walkers
Betty Cox has been making strides in the Tulsa community for the past 6 years. From her own running and walking journey to now being a walking coach, she has enjoyed every step of the way. Betty’s mission is to bring together people and provide an opportunity to stay active and healthy while chatting away and solving the problems of the world! She is passionate about encouraging people to challenge themselves and make progress day by day. With Betty at your side, you’re guaranteed to have a great time strolling around Tulsa!
Dwight Dobson
Runner Support
Dwight Dobson is like a beacon of light and motivation for runners. On Saturdays, he helps our runners and walkers reach their goals with his “aid station buffet” full of hydration, nutrition, first aid, transportation, and encouragement. He’s the one who makes sure everyone stays safe and has what they need to push through the miles. His high-fives and positive energy are the perfect pick-me-up during a long run – making it easier to stay motivated and hit those goals!