Tim Kilduff, president and founder of the 26.2 Foundation

Timothy W. Kilduff

President

Tim is the president and founder of the 26.2 Foundation. As race director of the Boston Marathon from 1983-84, he organized and led a small team that saved the Marathon during a period of operational and financial crisis, ensuring the success it enjoys today. His contributions to the race have continued for more than 30 years in creative ways such as broadcasting, fundraising and non-profit development, with each effort enhancing the Marathon.

His experience includes corporate affairs, organization management, internal and external communications, corporate philanthropy and community relations, while working with technology companies, small business and community organizations. His background includes a focus on crisis communications, promotion, media, philanthropy, government relations and marketing programs to effectively and strategically position clients with internal and external audiences.

His work has been recognized by the Reagan administration, Vice President Gore, and Massachusetts governors Weld, King and Dukakis, as well as Massachusetts Lt. Governor Healy of the Romney/Healy administration. He was named a ‘Person of the Year’ by the MetroWest Daily News in 2001.