Crystal Coast Full and Half Booty Triathlon Inc.

FS Series

FS Series is co-owned by Jason Biggs, Brent Dorenkamp, and Marc Primanti. They time and direct over 75 running, swimming, triathlon, & duathlon events throughout North Carolina.  Since 2006 FS Series has been a key player in the growth and development of the triathlon market. In their 12+ years producing events they have been selected by USA Triathlon, the governing body of all triathlon and duathlon events, to host National Championship races at their races.  FS Series provides a personal, yet professional, feel to their events. Their partnerships with city officials and law enforcement creates a safe environment for the runners and race crew.

Kazem Yahyapour
Founder, City of Oaks Marathon, Raleigh, NC
Co-Founder, Tobacco Road Marathon, Cary, NC

Kazem is Owner and President of Auto Dealers Investments Inc. Since 2001, Kazem has made a successful transition from the corporate high-tech world to running his own finance company.

He was president of Raleigh’s Wakefield High School Wolverine Athletic Booster Club and coach for the school’s cross country team. He founded the City of Oaks Marathon, the Tobacco Road Marathon, and the Wakefield High School Just Think First 5K supporting a program to educate students about the dangers of Drinking & Driving. Kazem has a true passion for running. Diagnosed with coronary artery disease in 2002, he started running to lose weight and improve his health. Within four months, he ran his first marathon at Myrtle Beach and, has run the Boston Marathon 11 times.

Cid L. Cardoso Jr.
Owner, Founder, & President of Inside Out Sports, Cary, NC
Co-Founder, Tobacco Road Marathon, Cary, NC

Cid has been a lifelong athlete starting with age group swimming and cycling through college. After college he found the world of triathlon and endurance cycling. He has completed 20+ Ironman races many of which have qualified him for a slot at Ironman Hawaii. Cid has multiple podium finishes at triathlons throughout the state. Through his store, Inside Out Sports, he has nurtured generations of runers and triathletes. They have been a sponsor of countless local races, race teams, as well as creating their own race series.

Together, with his long-time friend Kazem Yahyapour, the 100% not-for-profit Tobacco Road Marathon in Cary, NC was founded in 2010. In 2023, The Tobacco Road Marathon will have its 13th running and will surpass $1,300,000 in donations generated for their charitable partners.

Steve Tulevech
Steve has been an owner/operator of Town Creek Marina in Beaufort, North Carolina since 1996. In charge of overseeing the full-service, family-owned and operated marina as well as the service and repair of all boats, Steve’s hands-on approach and attention to detail guarantees a quality experience and customer satisfaction. Steve holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from Union College and a Master of Science degree in Fisheries Science from the University of Rhode Island. A United States Coast Guard licensed captain since 1984, Steve is also an avid runner, skier, and fisherman. In 2022, Steve completed his first marathon and qualified for the 2023 Boston Marathon. He lives in Morehead City, North Carolina with his wife, Carol, and their two children, Steven Jr. and Grace.

David Motley
David was born in Winston Salem, NC and received his Masters in Engineering from NC State in 2002. He has been employed as an Aerospace Engineer in Eastern NC since 2002. David enjoys competing in triathlons as well as all distances of biking and running events. He completed the Raleigh 70.3 in 2016 and is currently training for the 200-mile Bourbon Chase relay. David is married with 2 children and enjoys playing and coaching his son and daughter in their various sports.

Art Parrish
Art is a NC native. He completed his B.S. in Industrial Engineering from NC State in 2004. In 2010, Art joined BSH (Bosch) Home Appliance in New Bern where he is currently a Project Manager leading new product development in the Dish Care Division. Art currently lives in Newport, NC with his wife and 3 boys. In his spare time, he enjoys all the Crystal Coast has to offer including boating, fishing, and spending time with family and friends at the beach. Art enjoys staying active and motivated by participating in mud runs and cycling events with friends and coworkers.

Joshua Stoufflet
Joshua is an avid multi-sport athlete, participating in a variety of fitness events including a relay across the English Channel with his alumni from Physical Therapy school, multiple full and half distance triathlons and marathons. He is active in the Crystal Coast community, serving as the Director of Tri for Fun triathlon and President of Iron Coast Racing triathlon team. Joshua also enjoys fishing, camping, and hiking with his wife and children during his leisure time. 

Carol Tulevech
Carol manages the Ship’s Store, marketing, and human resources at Town Creek Marina, a family-owned and operated business in Beaufort, NC, as well as supporting all areas of the business. A former volleyball player, Carol has helped coach various club volleyball teams and run numerous 5K and 10K road races, as well as a few half marathons. In addition to running, Carol also enjoys hiking, skiing, fishing, and the Crystal Coast beaches. She and her husband, Steve, have two children and live in Morehead City, NC.

Lise Fondren
Lise has lived in North Carolina most of her life and is an avid outdoor enthusiast, enjoying road and mountain biking, hiking, camping, scuba diving, all watersports and snow skiing. She has a bachelors from UNC-CH, a master’s degree from ECU and has been the account manager at Carteret Children’s Clinic since moving to the area in 1995. She raised her two children in Beaufort, NC and now lives in Pine Knoll Shores where she is a volunteer with the NC Sea Turtle Program. Her participation in triathlons began just 12 years ago, but she’s been bitten by the bug!  She is thrilled to be a grandmother with her granddaughter born in Italy this summer.  Needless to say, travel is a passion as well.