Bob Babbitt

Bob Babbitt is a co-founder of CAF and during his long career in the media industry, he also co-founded Competitor Magazine, created the Muddy Buddy Ride and Run Series, created and hosted the Competitor Endurance Sports Awards Gala, created the Sunland Wheelchair Criterium in downtown La Jolla and created and hosted the first radio show […]

Kristine Entwistle

Kristine joined CAF in 2006 to envision and launch the very first Million Dollar Challenge and develop CAF’s cycling program.  She went on to oversee all of the organization’s special events and eventually took on the role as Associate Executive Director in 2017. She’s spent years working in events, hospitality, and non-profit and is driven […]

Virginia Tinley

Virginia Tinley joined the Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF) as Executive Director in 1997. Over the past 24 years, under her leadership, CAF has supported over 35,000 challenged athletes in all 50 US states, Puerto Rico and throughout dozens of countries. During her tenure CAF has raised over $134,000,000 to fulfill its mission and has established […]

Lorrie Hall

Lorrie joined the CAF Finance Department in 2017. She has a diverse financial background but her heart belongs in the non-profit world. She is involved with all departments at CAF, working to ensure fiscal responsibility and looking for every opportunity to reduce costs and fund more grants! There is always something to smile about at […]

Danielle Simmons

Danielle first joined CAF as Digital Marketing Manager in 2020 and returned in 2025 as Chief Marketing Officer. With over 15 years of experience in digital strategy, brand storytelling, and team leadership, she is committed to elevating CAF’s brand and expanding its reach to empower more athletes with physical disabilities worldwide. Passionate about the power […]

Lauren Friedman

Lauren brings extensive experience in People & Culture strategy which she gained in both for and non-profit organizations. Her passion for people is the driving force behind her goal to continuously bring the Human Resource function to new and higher levels of value for the staff she supports. As a recent Chicago transplant, Lauren spends […]

Patrick Lawrence

Patrick joined CAF in September 2015. With career experience in healthcare, recreation management, and athletic training, CAF provided an ideal combination of his interests. Patrick oversees the CAF Grant program, Community Outreach and High School Adaptive Sports Program.

Susan Butler

Susan joined CAF in 2018 bringing with her experience in both non-profit sector and the health and fitness industry. A Bay Area native, Susan graduated from UC Berkeley and began her career in marketing. After developing a passion for running, she decided to start her own business. For 10 years she was the owner of […]

Adam Klipper

Adam Klipper brings with him years of business and nonprofit expertise, most recently in the roles of Executive Director at Autism Speaks and Voices Against Brain Cancer. He is passionate about the healing capabilities of sports and recreation. Adam holds a BA from Tulane University and professional certifications in fundraising. He is on the Board […]

Jacque Bushardt

Jacque joined the CAF team in 2021, bringing two decades of expertise in corporate communications, business development, marketing copywriting, and grant/proposal writing. She has a B.A. in Communications/Public Relations from SDSU and professional certifications in grant writing and meeting and event planning. Jacque is thankful for the opportunity to use her professional skills and experience […]