Staff

Bikes Belong has a small but capable staff. Meet the people behind the scenes.

Bikes Belong Staff

Tim Blumenthal - President

Tim Blumenthal

President

Tim is our head honcho. He oversees day-to-day operations and plots our strategic course.

303/449-4893 x1
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Jenn Dice - Vice President of Government Relations

Jenn Dice

Vice President of Government Relations

Jenn directs the Bohm Strategy Center and leads Bikes Belong's lobbying team and government relations program.

303/449-4893 x413
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Erik Esborg - Vice President of Finance

Erik Esborg

Vice President of Finance

Erik directs all financial management tasks for both the Coalition and the Foundation, including the Safe Routes to School National Partnership. He also oversees the human resources functions for both groups.

303/449-4893 x3
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Richard Fries - Development Advisor

Richard Fries

Development Advisor

A seasoned bike industry veteran, Richard develops strategic partnerships and raises money for the Bikes Belong Foundation.


Richard is located in Boston: 11 Grant Place Lexington, MA 02420

781/888-7272
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Joan Harrold - Marketing & Communications Manager, Green Lane Project

Joan Harrold

Marketing & Communications Manager, Green Lane Project

Joan runs marketing and communications for the Green Lane Project and guides other marketing efforts across the Bikes Belong brands.

303/449-4893 x4
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Lynne Ida - Bookkeeper & Office Administrator

Lynne Ida

Bookkeeper & Office Administrator

Lynne supports the finance and HR departments and manages the operation of the Bikes Belong office.

303/449-4893 x414
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Zoe Kircos - Grants Manager

Zoe Kircos

Grants Manager

Zoe administers our Grant Program and also helps to secure grant funding for Bikes Belong projects and programs.

303/449-4893 x5
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Bruno Maier - Senior Vice President

Bruno Maier

Senior Vice President

Bruno leads our membership recruitment and retention programs. He is also helping to develop new non-endemic corporate and foundation support for the Bikes Belong Coalition and Foundation. 

303/449-4893 x2
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Sarah Murer - Marketing Coordinator

Sarah Murer

Marketing Coordinator

Sarah supports marketing and communications for PeopleForBikes.org, Bikes Belong, and the Green Lane Project. She also manages all event planning.

303/449-4893 x8
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Kate Powlison - PeopleForBikes.org Marketing Manager

Kate Powlison

PeopleForBikes.org Marketing Manager

Kate manages PeopleForBikes.org, our movement to unite one million voices for a better future for biking.

303/449-4893 x7
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Ivette Rivera - Vice President of Strategic Planning

Ivette Rivera

Vice President of Strategic Planning

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Martha Roskowski - Green Lane Project Director

Martha Roskowski

Green Lane Project Director

Martha directs the Green Lane Project, a two-year campaign to jumpstart protected bike lanes and related low-cost street retrofits in six US cities.

303/449-4893 x9
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Zach Vanderkooy - International Programs Manager, Green Lane Project

Zach Vanderkooy

International Programs Manager, Green Lane Project

Zach helps U.S. city leaders draw inspiration and ideas from the world's best bicycling cities as part of the Green Lane Project team.

303/449-4893 x6
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Safe Routes to School National Partnership Staff

Deb Hubsmith - Safe Routes to School National Partnership Director

Deb Hubsmith

Safe Routes to School National Partnership Director

Deb is chief of the Safe Routes to School National Partnership for Bikes Belong and a nationally respected leader in Safe Routes and other bicycle advocacy efforts.

415/454-7430
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Kris Kessel - Network Director

Kris Kessel

Network Director

Kris manages the state and regional network projects and learning networks for the states and region.

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Margo Pedroso - Deputy Director

Margo Pedroso

Deputy Director

Margo manages government relations, grassroots lobbying, policy research and analysis, and report writing to advance the SRTS national movement.

301/292-1043
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Robert Ping - Technical Assistance Director

Robert Ping

Technical Assistance Director

Robert works to help states leverage Safe Routes to School and Transportation Enhancements funding and manages the national learning network, providing technical assistance and training.

503/289-0441
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Beth Richards - Development & Marketing Director

Beth Richards

Development & Marketing Director

Beth manages all the fundraising activities of the Partnership including corporate sponsorships, cause marketing partnerships, and individual giving campaigns.

603/230-2425
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For the full listing of Safe Routes to School National Partnership staff, please click here.