Christ                                              Leanne      

Why Choose Tri-Tech?
What Qualifies us to serve you Best?

Tri-Tech Multisport

13 years of dedication to the development and growth of multisport in Ohio

  • Oldest and MOST EXPERIENCED existing Multisport store in state of Ohio.
  • Over $110,000. In cash and cash equivalent contributions to local races, local amateur athletes and amateur teams in Ohio.
  • Over $80,000. In equipment discounts to local clubs, amateur athletes and teams in Ohio.
  • History of Sponsorship of every triathlon race series in Ohio.
  • Over 300 hours of FREE Mechanical support provided at events in Ohio.
  • Over 16 combined years of Officer leadership in the Central Ohio Triathlon Team (COTT.)  Built club from < 55 members to > 150 members.
  • Thousands of triathlon and road bicycle fittings completed for athletes across the US.  
  • Fully trained staff in all areas including Bike Fittings
  • Slow Twitch "FIST" Certified Triathlon Fit Specialists 
  • Mechanical staff Barnett's Institute trained
  • All staff members also compete in various races around the area

Christ Charnas, Owner

  • Competitive swimmer through High School & College
  • Competitive Triathlete for over 20 years (over 150 races completed.)
  • Overall Event Winner of more than 10 local and regional triathlons
  • USAT All American 30-34 Age Group, 1993, 1994
  • USAT Mid-East Regional 35-39 Age Group Champion, 1995
  • Qualified For USAT Worlds Team USA, 1995
  • Ohio ClifBar Series Age Group Champion
  • Olympic Distance Triathlon Best Time: 1:52:49
  • MTB and Adventure Racer since 1997.
  • Competitive Bicycle Racer since 1999.
  • Triathlon Race Director;  Trumbull Co. YMCA Triathlon, 1990, 1991
  • Expert Mechanic
  • Certified wheel builder (DT and Shimano)
  • Expert Fit Specialist since 1996 with direct training from leading fit specialists, Serotta and Dan Empfield & Assoc. (Quintana Roo.), F.I.S.T. Certified.
  • Naval Officer School Graduate with Electrical Engineering degree from Youngstown State University; over 10 years experience as an engineer.
  • Business owner and founder of Tri-Tech in 1995.

Leanne Lemerich Charnas, Owner

  • Competitive swimmer for over 13 years, through college years; All American and Nationally ranked swimmer.  
  • Competitive runner from 1984 - 1991
  • Completed Columbus Marathon 1990, (3:52) and 1991, (3:47)
  • Competitive Triathlete from 1992 – 1999 (until injury prevented running.)
  • Overall Women’s Event Winner of 9 local and regional triathlons.
  • USAT Mid-East Regional 30-34 Age Group Champion, 1995.
  • Olympic Distance Triathlon Best Time: 2:16:02
  • MTB and Adventure Racer since 1997
  • Competitive Bicycle Racer since 1999.
  • Expert Fit Specialist since 1996 with direct training from leading fit specialists, Serotta and Dan Empfield & Assoc. (Quintana Roo.), F.I.S.T. Certified.
  • Bachelor of Science in Biology and Chemistry with Masters Degree in Business Administration, both from the College of William and Mary.
  • Business co-owner and founder of Tri-Tech in 1995.