Team TSHA is running the Texas Independence Relay this weekend! Get to know the team members.

Andrew J. Torget, of Denton, is an assistant professor of history at UNT and an avid distance runner, having completed numerous races, including the Marine Corps Marathon.

Steve Cook, of Houston, serves on the TSHA Board of Directors and has chaired the Handbook Committee for over five years. He has completed 17 marathons, although slowly, usually listening to a history book on his iPod.

Cameron Zinsou, of Fort Worth, is a graduate student at the University of North Texas studying History, with a focus on modern warfare. His other lifelong passion is soccer. He plans to start his Ph.D. program in the Fall of 2013.

Ken Johnson, of Denton, is a UNT professor of Ancient History. He has completed 18 marathons and 14 half marathons.

Nicole Selene Mims, of Corpus Christi, graduated from the University of North Texas in 2010 with B.A. in History. She is currently working as a free-lance personal trainer and fitness consultant in Austin and has completed 2 marathons, 7 half marathons, and more than two dozen 5k races.

Andrew Barnes, of Houston, completed his B.B.A. from the University of Texas in Austin in 2008. Since graduation, he has completed six marathons, about a dozen half-marathons, and several 5k and 10k runs.

Cody Edwards, of Irving, received his B.A. in 2008 and his M.A. in 2012 from the University of North Texas. He is currently a Ph.D. student at Oklahoma State University. Once he graduates, Cody would like to return to Texas to work for the Texas Historical Commission, in the classroom or for the TSHA.

Ben Davis, of Houston, graduated in 2010 with a B.A. in Creative Arts from Schreiner University. He is currently working on his M.F.A. in photography at the University of North Texas. He completed his first marathon in 2011 at a time of 3:18.

Aaron Navarro, of San Antonio, completed his undergraduate studies at The University of Texas at Austin and his graduate studies at Harvard. He returned to Texas for his first job at the University of North Texas and currently works at Trinity University. He began running seriously in 2004 and has completed 8 marathons.

Brad Folsom, of Lewisville, is currently a Ph.D. student at the University of North Texas. He enjoys running, albeit slowly, and recently completed his first marathon.

Steve Torget, of Austin, grew up in Houston and studied Computer Science at The University of Texas at Austin. He is currently a software developer in Austin. Steve has been running on and off for 14 years and the Texas Independence Relay will be the second official race he participates in.

Charles Grear, of San Antonio, currently teaches at Prairie View A&M University. He has been running for over three years and has completed numerous half marathons, 10 mile, 10k, 5k, and Hell Run races.