Org Team
Jill Kumlien – Inspiration behind MS Run the US
Jill Kumlien lived with MS for 36 years before she passed away unexpectedly on January 10th, 2017 from complications of the disease. Her joy for life was energizing, her love for others was contagious and her depth of kindness was bottomless. She has inspired countless others to do more in their lives and has sparked a movement that will leave a legacy for years to come. Her desire was for others to know her Savior, to be restored in full health, and to run with MS Run the US as we carried out the mission to end MS forever. In life and in death she has been with us every step of the way.
Ashley (Kumlien) Schneider – President / Founder
Carrie Berg – Director
Carrie Berg serves as Director of MS Run the US. After a decade in corporate communications, and a few years in Europe, Carrie transitioned her skills to benefit the nonprofit sector. Starting as Communications Manager in March of 2021, Carrie quickly rose to Director of the organization, managing the charity’s programs, employees, and invaluable fundraisers and volunteers. She loves inspiring others to get up, get out and give back. At MS Run the US, she puts her seemingly endless energy into fostering community connections and program development to further the organization’s mission.
Carrie graduated from Carroll University with a BS in Communications and maintains certifications in exercise, nutrition, and personal training, and continues to lead fitness classes each week. If she is not working on a new program or campaign – or challenging others to burpees – Carrie spends time with her family; skiing, boating, hiking, or searching for the Northern Lights.
Haley Halverson – Director of Development
In February of 2021, Haley joined the MS Run the US Road Crew Team as the 2021 Relay Running Coach. Her job was to monitor the runner’s health, hydration, and overall safety, while managing our Relay event on-site and our two-vehicle caravan that travels from Santa Monica to New York. Throughout the event, the organization saw immense value in Haley’s management style, attention to detail, problem solving skills, and deep connection to our MS Run Family. Upon completion of her 5-month journey, the charity offered Haley the opportunity to use these skills full-time first as an Engagement Manager and now our Director of Development position.
As Director of Development, Haley oversees our social engagement, manages our relationships and partnerships, and is the first touchpoint to newcomers at the organization, while also building our Ambassador program and managing the Relay event.
Haley brings a plethora of experience to the organization from small business development, management consulting, and the health and wellness industry, where she gathered necessary skill sets to manage and engage with our most trusted asset-our people.
