CF Mom & Director, Training & Employee Development, SSA (retired)
Meet the Team
Board of Directors
Peter H. Scott, MD m4cf founder & president Acting treasurer Pediatric Pulmonologist (retired) |
Michael J. Cosentino m4cf vice president Owner & Founder, Big Peach Running Co. |
Charles "Chuck" Penuel m4cf SECRETARY CF Dad & Director, Path2College 529 Plan (retired) |
Todd Baillie M4CF BOARD MEMBER CF Dad & Sales Leader, Janam Technologies |
Michael Brown m4cf BOARD MEMBER Managing Attorney at Parkway Law Group |
Linda Cole, MBA, BSN, RN, FACHE, NEA-BC M4CF BOARD MEMBER Chief Nursing & Hospital Operations Officer, Children's Healthcare of Atlanta |
Jessica deLinde Dyckman m4cf BOARD MEMBER CEO & Founder, The Courageous & Kind Project |
Sue Stein m4cf board member CF Sibling & COMPASS Advisory Board member, Cystic Fibrosis Foundation |
Biographies
DR. PETER SCOTT
Peter Scott initially grew up in Indiana, followed by the United Kingdom (after his father’s job transfer). Upon completion of high school, he returned to the U.S. Midwest and attended Miami University.
Dr. Scott entered medical school in his native Indiana, after which he pursued training in pediatrics. He received sub-specialty training in pediatric pulmonology at Riley Hospital for Children (Indianapolis, IN) and The Hospital for Sick Children (Toronto, ON, Canada). He initially joined the faculty at Indiana University, then in 1987, moved to Roswell, GA, to establish a practice in Atlanta focused on pediatric pulmonary diseases.
During his career, Dr. Scott was active in the area of cystic fibrosis. He was the first Director of the Cystic Fibrosis Care Center at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta at Scottish Rite. In addition, Dr. Scott co-founded Miles for Cystic Fibrosis in 2007. He is proud of its success with fundraising for CF causes and supporting people with the disease. Dr. Scott retired from practice in 2015. He and his wife have two grown daughters and five grandchildren.
Dr. Scott entered medical school in his native Indiana, after which he pursued training in pediatrics. He received sub-specialty training in pediatric pulmonology at Riley Hospital for Children (Indianapolis, IN) and The Hospital for Sick Children (Toronto, ON, Canada). He initially joined the faculty at Indiana University, then in 1987, moved to Roswell, GA, to establish a practice in Atlanta focused on pediatric pulmonary diseases.
During his career, Dr. Scott was active in the area of cystic fibrosis. He was the first Director of the Cystic Fibrosis Care Center at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta at Scottish Rite. In addition, Dr. Scott co-founded Miles for Cystic Fibrosis in 2007. He is proud of its success with fundraising for CF causes and supporting people with the disease. Dr. Scott retired from practice in 2015. He and his wife have two grown daughters and five grandchildren.
MR. MICHAEL COSENTINO
Although he did not start running until he moved to Atlanta in 1994, Mike Cosentino has since become one of the nation’s leading experts on the sport. From training programs, injury prevention and how to get started successfully, to equipment reviews, endurance racing and the business of Sporting Goods, Mike is known for his candid commentary and all-inclusive approach to helping more persons get on the roads, tracks, trails and treadmills -- under their own power -- than ever before. He has also helped numerous businesses, independent retailers and entrepreneurs in the ever-important retail disciplines of associative marketing, brand building, procurement and category management, and has been a featured speaker at some of the most notable gatherings and meetings in the industry.
Through hard work and sensible training, Mike Cosentino has realized success at some of the world’s most notable running events, including a personal best at the Boston Marathon, achievement of the coveted Silver Buckle at the Western States 100-Mile Endurance Run, and a sub-12:00 hour finish at IronMan Florida. As a veteran of over 100 marathons and ultramarathons, he has won races at every distance from 5k (3.1 miles) to 50k (31 miles). He is one of only five (5) persons to ever complete the 100-Mile Pinhoti Trail Challenge in less than 20 hours.
Mike is best known locally as author of The Atlanta Running Guide. He has also written pieces for Competitor magazine, Runner’s World, Wingfoot and Atlanta Sports & Fitness. He has been a pre-race feature for Fox 5 coverage of the Peachtree Road Race, and his knowledge in the sport has landed him on expert panels at Nike, New Balance, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Asics America Corporation, and many others.
In 2004, Mike founded Big Peach Running Co. (BPRC). Now, with seven (7) stores throughout the Atlanta area, more than 100 employees, annual revenues of $10MM, and over 200 annual event partnerships, BPRC is currently the largest specialty fitness retailer in Georgia. The organization has been repeatedly recognized on national circuits as a Top 50 Specialty-Run Retailer (Sporting Goods Intelligence) and “Best Place to Shop” (Running Times). It is also a regular in the “Best of Atlanta” awards given by local publications.
In 2009, Mike and his wife, Inge, founded Big Peach Outreach, Inc. (BPO), to more fully connect the unique access they have to sporting goods equipment to those who are less fortunate. To date, BPO has donated more than 250,000 pairs of used running shoes to homeless shelters, domestic and international missions, and natural disaster relief efforts around the world. The program also provides free equipment for student-athletes participating in underprivileged cross-country and track and field programs.
Prior to founding BPRC and BPO, Mike was employed by the Atlanta Braves National League Baseball Club, Inc. and The Coca-Cola Co. Originally from Elkhart, Indiana, Mike earned his undergraduate degree from Vanderbilt University and obtained a Master's degree in Sports Administration from Ohio University. He lives in Blue Ridge, GA on a farm with his wife and their two children, Campbell and Monica. Mike is also a founding member of the Miles for CF Board of Directors.
Through hard work and sensible training, Mike Cosentino has realized success at some of the world’s most notable running events, including a personal best at the Boston Marathon, achievement of the coveted Silver Buckle at the Western States 100-Mile Endurance Run, and a sub-12:00 hour finish at IronMan Florida. As a veteran of over 100 marathons and ultramarathons, he has won races at every distance from 5k (3.1 miles) to 50k (31 miles). He is one of only five (5) persons to ever complete the 100-Mile Pinhoti Trail Challenge in less than 20 hours.
Mike is best known locally as author of The Atlanta Running Guide. He has also written pieces for Competitor magazine, Runner’s World, Wingfoot and Atlanta Sports & Fitness. He has been a pre-race feature for Fox 5 coverage of the Peachtree Road Race, and his knowledge in the sport has landed him on expert panels at Nike, New Balance, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Asics America Corporation, and many others.
In 2004, Mike founded Big Peach Running Co. (BPRC). Now, with seven (7) stores throughout the Atlanta area, more than 100 employees, annual revenues of $10MM, and over 200 annual event partnerships, BPRC is currently the largest specialty fitness retailer in Georgia. The organization has been repeatedly recognized on national circuits as a Top 50 Specialty-Run Retailer (Sporting Goods Intelligence) and “Best Place to Shop” (Running Times). It is also a regular in the “Best of Atlanta” awards given by local publications.
In 2009, Mike and his wife, Inge, founded Big Peach Outreach, Inc. (BPO), to more fully connect the unique access they have to sporting goods equipment to those who are less fortunate. To date, BPO has donated more than 250,000 pairs of used running shoes to homeless shelters, domestic and international missions, and natural disaster relief efforts around the world. The program also provides free equipment for student-athletes participating in underprivileged cross-country and track and field programs.
Prior to founding BPRC and BPO, Mike was employed by the Atlanta Braves National League Baseball Club, Inc. and The Coca-Cola Co. Originally from Elkhart, Indiana, Mike earned his undergraduate degree from Vanderbilt University and obtained a Master's degree in Sports Administration from Ohio University. He lives in Blue Ridge, GA on a farm with his wife and their two children, Campbell and Monica. Mike is also a founding member of the Miles for CF Board of Directors.
MR. CHUCK PENUEL
Chuck Penuel began his career in state government as a systems analyst with the Georgia Merit System of Personnel Administration, then later moved into various leadership positions. He spent four years as Director of the State Health Benefit Plan -- the health insurance program for state employees, teachers, and retirees. Chuck then served as founding director of the Path2College 529 Plan, which encompasses tax-advantaged investment options that facilitate savings for higher education expenses. He performed this role from the program's inception until his retirement from state service.
After retiring, Chuck has been actively involved in volunteering. He serves on the Wine and Roses Gala planning committee for the Georgia Chapter of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, and he has participated in legislative advocacy for issues affecting those living with CF. Churck has served on the Miles for CF Board of Directors since 2014.
Chuck is an Atlanta native and holds a BA from Emory University. He enjoys sports, history, traveling, and reading. He and his wife, Becky, have an adult son, Colin, living with CF.
After retiring, Chuck has been actively involved in volunteering. He serves on the Wine and Roses Gala planning committee for the Georgia Chapter of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, and he has participated in legislative advocacy for issues affecting those living with CF. Churck has served on the Miles for CF Board of Directors since 2014.
Chuck is an Atlanta native and holds a BA from Emory University. He enjoys sports, history, traveling, and reading. He and his wife, Becky, have an adult son, Colin, living with CF.
MR. TODD BAILLIE
Todd Baillie is a sales leader with Janam Technologies, a New York based company focusing on data collection for venue access, supply chain management, healthcare, and manufacturing environments (i.e. those scanners used to enter college/professional sports stadiums and Amazon drivers when delivering a package). He has worked with small, medium, and large sized companies in various sales, marketing, and operational positions. Todd also works with small and start-up companies in the IT space as they develop sales processes and plans for company launch.
Ever since his first son was born and diagnosed with cystic fibrosis, Todd has focused on supporting the national Cystic Fibrosis Foundation by fundraising through “Hayden’s Team.” He and his family have also participated in numerous fundraising events and volunteer activities on behalf of Miles for CF.
Todd was born in Philadelphia, PA and has lived in Chicago, IL, Clemson, SC, Greenville, SC, Denver, CO, and now Atlanta, GA. He graduated from Clemson University with a BS in Economics. Todd and his wife, Elizabeth, have three sons: Haden (17, with CF), Colin (14), and Sawyer (12). He has served on the Board of Directors of the North Gwinnett Baseball Association and is currently Director of the North Gwinnett Basketball Association. Todd enjoys playing tennis, golf, softball, and basketball.
Ever since his first son was born and diagnosed with cystic fibrosis, Todd has focused on supporting the national Cystic Fibrosis Foundation by fundraising through “Hayden’s Team.” He and his family have also participated in numerous fundraising events and volunteer activities on behalf of Miles for CF.
Todd was born in Philadelphia, PA and has lived in Chicago, IL, Clemson, SC, Greenville, SC, Denver, CO, and now Atlanta, GA. He graduated from Clemson University with a BS in Economics. Todd and his wife, Elizabeth, have three sons: Haden (17, with CF), Colin (14), and Sawyer (12). He has served on the Board of Directors of the North Gwinnett Baseball Association and is currently Director of the North Gwinnett Basketball Association. Todd enjoys playing tennis, golf, softball, and basketball.
MRS. LINDA COLE
Linda Cole, Chief Nursing and Hospital Operations Officer, has worked with Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta (CHOA) for over 30 years. She began her career at CHOA as a staff nurse and has worked at all campuses and many ambulatory locations in multiple leadership roles. Over her tenure, she led the Egleston Campus to a Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Center designation, the integration of the Hughes Spalding campus from concept through operations, the opening of the Children’s Forsyth Neighborhood location, and the Path to Magnet recognition.
Linda serves as the lead executive for nursing at these three hospitals, as well as directs Patient Experience across the system. She also oversees clinical planning for a 446 bed replacement hospital at the North Druid Hills Campus.
She has served (and continues to serve) on several community boards, including Chair of Cumming-Forsyth Community Chamber of Commerce; Vice-Chair, Georgia Trauma Commission; Atlanta Ronald McDonald House Charities; and the LaGrange College Board of Trustees.
Linda and her husband, Charles, reside in Cumming. Together, they have four adult children and three grandchildren.
In her spare time, Linda enjoys running, supporting two of her favorite college football programs (LaGrange Panthers and University of Georgia Bulldogs), and traveling.
Linda serves as the lead executive for nursing at these three hospitals, as well as directs Patient Experience across the system. She also oversees clinical planning for a 446 bed replacement hospital at the North Druid Hills Campus.
She has served (and continues to serve) on several community boards, including Chair of Cumming-Forsyth Community Chamber of Commerce; Vice-Chair, Georgia Trauma Commission; Atlanta Ronald McDonald House Charities; and the LaGrange College Board of Trustees.
Linda and her husband, Charles, reside in Cumming. Together, they have four adult children and three grandchildren.
In her spare time, Linda enjoys running, supporting two of her favorite college football programs (LaGrange Panthers and University of Georgia Bulldogs), and traveling.
MRS. JESSICA DYCKMAN
Jessica Dyckman is the founding editor of “The Courageous & Kind Project” a digital media project dedicated to empowering women to live out their God-given purpose.
Jessica previously served as a military family liaison for the United States Marine Corps for ten years in San Diego, California, where she met and married U.S. Navy Reserves Commander, Damian Dyckman. Jessica and Damian moved to Atlanta, Georgia, in the summer of 2018 for his residency at Emory University Hospital.
Since settling in, Jessica has become involved with the Junior League of Atlanta, Oak Grove MOPS (Moms of Preschoolers), Decatur Family YMCA, Big Peach Running Co. Decatur Running Group, her neighborhood Supper Club, and her church book club.
Jessica and Damian recently welcomed their first baby, Charles Henry Dyckman, in August of 2019.
Jessica joined the Miles for Cystic Fibrosis Board of Directors in the fall of 2018. She is currently working on a variety of M4CF special projects and strategic initiatives, in addition to assisting with the BreatheStrong program.
Jessica previously served as a military family liaison for the United States Marine Corps for ten years in San Diego, California, where she met and married U.S. Navy Reserves Commander, Damian Dyckman. Jessica and Damian moved to Atlanta, Georgia, in the summer of 2018 for his residency at Emory University Hospital.
Since settling in, Jessica has become involved with the Junior League of Atlanta, Oak Grove MOPS (Moms of Preschoolers), Decatur Family YMCA, Big Peach Running Co. Decatur Running Group, her neighborhood Supper Club, and her church book club.
Jessica and Damian recently welcomed their first baby, Charles Henry Dyckman, in August of 2019.
Jessica joined the Miles for Cystic Fibrosis Board of Directors in the fall of 2018. She is currently working on a variety of M4CF special projects and strategic initiatives, in addition to assisting with the BreatheStrong program.
MRS. SUSAN STEIN
The oldest of four siblings and the only one without CF, Sue Stein is no stranger to the struggles of CF families, nor shy about finding ways to help the CF community at large.
The first Executive Director of Miles for Cystic Fibrosis (2008-2014), Sue helped establish a peer-to-peer fundraising team of runners whose donations support the CF Foundation and CF Reaching Out Foundation, a local charity that offers direct assistance to CF families in Georgia. Sue’s husband (John) has been one of the most successful team fundraisers to date.
Called to be a caregiver to her sister (Joy) in 2015, Sue left Miles for CF to move to Jacksonville, FL. At age 40, despite years of very determined efforts to stay healthy, Joy appeared to be losing her CF battle. Incredibly, after five days of desperate waiting, she received the gift of a double-lung transplant at the Mayo Clinic. Oh happy day! Joy now makes her home in Deerfield Beach, FL -- with her husband (Mike) and two loyal canine companions -- while pursuing her new career as a realtor.
Returning to Atlanta in 2016, Sue re-joined M4CF as a Board Member. As a way of supporting the transplant community, she became a volunteer at Lifelink of Georgia, the local organ procurement organization, where she helps with office work and speaks to groups about the importance of being an organ donor. Sue also serves as a member of the CF Foundation COMPASS Advisory Board.
The first Executive Director of Miles for Cystic Fibrosis (2008-2014), Sue helped establish a peer-to-peer fundraising team of runners whose donations support the CF Foundation and CF Reaching Out Foundation, a local charity that offers direct assistance to CF families in Georgia. Sue’s husband (John) has been one of the most successful team fundraisers to date.
Called to be a caregiver to her sister (Joy) in 2015, Sue left Miles for CF to move to Jacksonville, FL. At age 40, despite years of very determined efforts to stay healthy, Joy appeared to be losing her CF battle. Incredibly, after five days of desperate waiting, she received the gift of a double-lung transplant at the Mayo Clinic. Oh happy day! Joy now makes her home in Deerfield Beach, FL -- with her husband (Mike) and two loyal canine companions -- while pursuing her new career as a realtor.
Returning to Atlanta in 2016, Sue re-joined M4CF as a Board Member. As a way of supporting the transplant community, she became a volunteer at Lifelink of Georgia, the local organ procurement organization, where she helps with office work and speaks to groups about the importance of being an organ donor. Sue also serves as a member of the CF Foundation COMPASS Advisory Board.
MR. MICHAEL BROWN
Michael was born and raised in Charleston, SC and currently resides in Decatur, GA with his wife, Sarah.. He received his Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Sciences from the University of South Carolina in 2015 and earned his Juris Doctorate (J.D.) from Vermont Law School in 2019. During his time at Vermont Law School, he served as a Production Editor for the Vermont Journal of Environmental Law. Michael currently practices at Parkway Law Group where he serves as a Managing Attorney. He specializes in Real Estate Law, Estate Planning, and Small Business Formations. In his spare time, he enjoys hunting, fishing, and snowboarding.
Michael joined M4CF in 2023 as a Board Member and assists the organization with Legal Matters.
Michael joined M4CF in 2023 as a Board Member and assists the organization with Legal Matters.
