MCMO STAFF

alex hetherington

Director

Hetherington comes to Marine Corps Marathon Organization (MCMO) after five years as the Show Director of the Modern Day Marine Military Exposition, which is the United States Marine Corps’ annual service level defense industry event. He’s a retired Marine aviator and was a member of the All-Marine running team from 1995-2009. Hetherington’s running accolades include winning the inaugural Armed Forces Marathon Championship in 1998, which is an embedded competition within the Marine Corps Marathon. Hetherington was inducted into the Marine Corps Marathon Hall of Fame in 2009 and has run the MCM 27 times.

Angela Anderson

Deputy Director

An employee of the MCMO since 1994, Anderson oversees the various branches within the MCM organization and develops new projects to enhance the event experience. She received a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration in Germany in 1979 and went on to serve as the Marketing Coordinator for UVEX sporting goods, before becoming an Immigration and Naturalization Civil servant in Germany.

She earned a second Bachelor’s Degree in Business and Marketing in 1998 from the University of Mary Washington, VA and has participated in the United States Marine Corps’ Civilian Leadership Program and Toastmasters International. She also received her Long Distance Coaching certification from RRCA (Road Runners Club of America) in 2014. Anderson has participated in triathlons, half marathons and marathons, including the Boston Marathon, which she completed in 2010.

Ken dELAHOUSSAYE

Logistics Manager

Following nine years of active duty Marine Corps service, Delahoussaye, a logistician by trade, joined the MCM organization in 2003. He manages the MCMO’s contracting, procurement and safety programs, warehouse operations and the MCMO vehicle fleet. He also is responsible for the collection and distribution of inventory and for the set up and clean-up of each MCMO event.

Amber Roca

Marketing and Sponsorship Manager

Roca has been with the MCMO staff for two years, bringing valuable experience in sponsorship and public relations. After earning a Bachelor’s degree in Marketing from Old Dominion University, Roca worked with MCCS Business and Support Services, gaining expertise in operations and customer engagement. Prior to her current role at MCMO, Roca played a key role in managing sponsorships and public relations, helping to build strong partnerships and elevate the MCM brand. A passionate runner, Roca has completed both a half marathon and a full marathon, further fueling her dedication to the MCMO’s mission to inspire and honor through endurance events.

Michelle Sledge

Business Manager

Bio coming soon.