About Us

Joel Stansloski
Director/General Manager

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My Name is Joel Stansloski, I served as the General Manager to Podium Podiatry and Footwear since 2018 and in February 2026 purchased the business from Matt and Erin Fraser.

Prior to purchasing Podium, I had worked in running footwear for over 18 years in the US/NZ. I have held every position from part time shoe sales through to store owner/operator. Running and delivering service to people has been mainstays in my life since I was very young. Fortunately, I have been able to combine those things into a career.  

I became a customer of specialty running stores when I stared running cross country at age 10 and never left. But I did always believe it could be improved and made more accessible to all types of people, athlete or not. It seems service and professionalism can sometimes be lacking in the footwear business and good old one-on-one customer service is a lost art, one that I strive to deliver to each guest. 

My wife and I have 3 children and we moved to New Zealand to be closer to her family. I am an experienced runner having competed at The University of Tulsa (in Oklahoma, USA) in Cross Country and Track. After School I briefly pursued competitive marathon racing having won 4 marathons including my hometown's Cleveland Marathon. My career best time is 2:25:19.
  
I love New Zealand and am proud to be now calling it home.