BlueRibbon Coalition Board of Directors
- AFFILIATIONS: North Shore ATV Club, Washington Ramsey County Wheelers, All-Terrain Vehicle Association of Minnesota (ATVAM) - Past President (held position of 6 years) Currently, Legislative Chair
- RECREATIONAL INTERESTS: Camping, ATV riding, Hiking, Photography
- HOME STATE: Minnesota
- FAVORITE TRAIL/AREA: I have several and I'm sure many more that I haven't found yet! Currently, our favorite is the Moose Run/Moose Walk along the North Shore of Lake Superior. My husband and I also like to ride local trails in Minnesota, North Dakota Badlands, West Virginia, Utah and Idaho.
- HOW YOU GOT INVOLVED IN BRC:
ATVAM is a member of BRC. Our state motorized trail coalition has also hosted Trail Conferences where BRC Board Members have provided presentation in the past.
- COMMENTS/GOALS FOR BRC: In light of the Anti-Access groups attempts to push their agenda, I'm looking to educate myself and others in my region on how we can impact issues such as this at a national level.
- AFFILIATIONS: Chairman of Infrastructure Committee of the Governor's Snowmobile Recreation Council of Wisconsin; Treasurer of Wisconsin Snowmobile Club; past president of Lake States Resource Alliance; director of Wisconsin ATV Association.
- RECREATIONAL INTERESTS: Snowmobiling, ATVing, Fishing
- HOME STATE: Wisconsin
- FAVORITE TRAIL/AREA: Any snowmobiling in the midwest.
- HOW YOU GOT INVOLVED IN BRC:
As a board member of Lake States Alliance I knew Jack Welch, BRC president. I wanted to spread out and do something more on the national level.
- COMMENTS/GOALS FOR BRC: I think that we need more midwest and east coast representation. The problems that BRC has worked on in the West are now moving east, and we should be ready to help out as much as we can.
- AFFILIATIONS: Oregon State Snowmobile Association, Oregon Lands Coalition, Oregon Recreation Coalition, Bureau of Land Management Resource Advisory Committee
- RECREATIONAL INTERESTS: Snowmobiling, fishing, adventure travel
- HOME STATE: Oregon
- FAVORITE TRAIL/AREA: Trails and Coastal rivers in Oregon.
- HOW YOU GOT INVOLVED IN BRC:
Joani DuFord enlisted my help with the annual conference when it was held in Portland, Oregon
- COMMENTS/GOALS FOR BRC: Through the last 12 years, I've helped BlueRibbon grow from a fledgling Western states organization to a Nationally recognized force in the recreational access arena. I've done that by helping others stay focused on fiscal responsibility and professionalism and by offering my experience in these areas whenever the opportunity presents itself. My goals for the BlueRibbon Coalition's future ore to continue ordered growth , maintain a sound financial base, remember our mission, fight for access and attend to the needs of our members. An ability to put a BlueRibbon presence on the ground in areas where members are not prepared or unable to respond to local threats is a long term goal.
- AFFILIATIONS: Member of both Pacific Northwest 4WD Association and California Association of 4WD Clubs; Chair for Oregon State ATV Account Allocation Committee and member for 12 years; member of Committee for Federal RTP for State of Oregon.
- RECREATIONAL INTERESTS: Four-wheel Drive
- HOME STATE: Oregon
- FAVORITE TRAIL/AREA: High Desert Oregon, Nevada, California and Idaho
- HOW YOU GOT INVOLVED IN BRC:
Introduced to the organization by a member 14 years ago and immediately became involved because of access issues.
- COMMENTS/GOALS FOR BRC: BRC with its diverse representation provides 'one-stop shopping' for public land managers. It is fitting that BRC is a leader in applying practical environmentalism across our recreational landscape. This will secure a legacy of motorized access for future generations.
- AFFILIATIONS: Advanced Trail Building Techniques by IMBA, Board member of the Southwest Idaho Mountain Bike Association (SWIMBA), Gem State Mountain Bike Association (GSMBA).
- RECREATIONAL INTERESTS: Mountain Biking, Dirt Biking, and Backcountry Skiing.
- HOME STATE: Idaho
- FAVORITE TRAIL/AREA: White Clouds Mountains
- HOW YOU GOT INVOLVED IN BRC:
Through networking with other people concerned about recreational access.
- COMMENTS/GOALS FOR BRC: I'd like to see BRC gain a larger national presence, improve its marketing and outreach, improve its organizational efficiency, and update its marketing scheme.
- AFFILIATIONS: Utah 4 Wheel Drive Association (U4WDA) - Various board positions, three terms President of Utah Shared Access Land List, USA-ALL, jeep-slc.
- RECREATIONAL INTERESTS: 4WDriving, Rock Crawl Competition, Team Trophy Challenge, Exploring, Camping, Hiking, Mountain Biking, Backpacking, ATVing, Jet-Skiing, Downhill Skiing
- HOME STATE: Utah
- FAVORITE TRAIL/AREA: Moab, Wasatch Mountains, San Rafael Swell, 5 Mile Pass, Delta, Vernal, Rubicon
- HOW YOU GOT INVOLVED IN BRC:
U4WDA has been a member for years. Also, a club I was in many years ago would ask new members about the BlueRibbon Coalition. I've been involved in the fight for access for years and BRC is the best defender of recreational access.
- COMMENTS/GOALS FOR BRC: My goal for BRC is to continue to grow and be increasingly effective in the fight for continued recreational access. Education for backcountry users is a key element, as is educating the policy makers and the land managers.
- AFFILIATIONS: Western States Representative for the American Motorcyclist Association (AMA), California Stakeholder's Roundtable Member, ACTION Program Board Member, California League of Off-Road Voters Member.
- RECREATIONAL INTERESTS: Motorcycling, fishing, camping, mountain biking, hiking, 4WD touring.
- HOME STATE: California
- FAVORITE TRAIL/AREA: El Dorado National Forest.
- HOW YOU GOT INVOLVED IN BRC:
I became familiar with BRC's work through my contact with Don Amador and Del Albright. I see an important long-term commitment to every user of public land in everything the BRC does.
- COMMENTS/GOALS FOR BRC: We need larger recognition and understanding of what the BRC stands for in the general public. I intend to help position the BRC as one of the primary voices for public land users throughout the country.
- AFFILIATIONS: Personal Watercraft Industry Association (PWIA) - Executive Director. American Recreation Coalition. Americans for Responsible Recreation Access. American Watercraft Association. National Association of State Boating Law Administrators. National Marine Manufacturers Association. National Safe Boating Council. National Water Safety Congress.
- RECREATIONAL INTERESTS: Boating, Running, Cycling
- HOME STATE: Virginia
- FAVORITE TRAIL/AREA: Lake Mead National Recreation Area
- HOW YOU GOT INVOLVED IN BRC:
PWIA has worked with BRC on personal watercraft issues at Lake Powell and in Biscayne National Park.
- COMMENTS/GOALS FOR BRC: I look forward to working with the board to promote a fully integrated offensive strategy that reaches every public sector affecting, or related to, access issues in our federal park system.
- AFFILIATIONS: Executive Director of American Council of Snowmobile Associations (ACSA), American Recreation Coalition, Americans for Responsible Recreation, American Trails, and Coalition for Recreational Trails.
- RECREATIONAL INTERESTS: All outdoor activities.
- HOME STATE: Michigan
- FAVORITE TRAIL/AREA: Every Snowmobile Area in the United States with lots of snow!
- HOW YOU GOT INVOLVED IN BRC:
By working for the snowmobile industry and understanding the need for all forms of recreation working together on common goals/interests.
- COMMENTS/GOALS FOR BRC: Continued legal action to protect Public Land Access for responsible recreation activities. Access continues to be an ongoing challenge--from maintaining the current access we have for recreational opportunities to obtaining new access or access needed for re-routing purposes. Access is threatened regularly with proposed Wilderness areas. Access is threatened when users misuse the privileges that we have on public lands and private lands. Education is needed on access. Every individual who recreates needs to understand the challenges we face on access. Every form of recreation needs to get involved and work together to protect and maintain the access we have. Motorized and non-motorized need to work together. Summer and Winter enthusiasts need to work together. Recreationists from the North, South, East and West need to work together. Together we have larger numbers, together we can fight the very organized and well funded groups that are constantly trying to get our riding areas closed. Groups like the BlueRibbon Coalition can bring all users together.
- AFFILIATIONS: American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) Life Member; Member of original AMA Heritage Foundation; Development Board; Member Pennsylvania Off-Highway Vehicle Association (PAOHV); National Off-Highway Vehicle Conservation Council (NOHVCC) State Representative for Pennsylvania; Member Corporate Board of Meadville Medical Center; National Rifleman's Association (NRA) Life Member; Chairman, Honda Motorcycle National Dealer Council 1988.
- RECREATIONAL INTERESTS: Off-Road Riding, Mountainbiking, Photography
- HOME STATE: Pennsylvania
- FAVORITE TRAIL/AREA: My favorite trails are in Colorado. I've been part of the Colorado 500 on 7 different rides.
- HOW YOU GOT INVOLVED IN BRC:
I have been deeply involved in off-road riding since 1965 both as a competitor and as an enthusiast. I have thirty eight years of experience as motorcycle/ATV dealer, and my level of activism has exposed me to national issues giving me a global perspective, and eventually led me to BRC.
- COMMENTS/GOALS FOR BRC: I am extremely creative and am full of ideas. I am also adept at bringing people together, and I am a good organizer and planner. I will bring the same enthusiasm and passion to the BRC cause that I have displayed throughout my professional career.
- AFFILIATIONS: Northwest River Runners, Cougar Mountain Snowmobile Club, Idaho State Snowmobile Association, Hells Canyon Alliance, Owyhee County Ridge Runners, Americans for Responsible Recreation, South West Idaho RAC, South West Idaho Basin Advisory Group, NAMRC, Hells Canyon Subgroup RAC.
- RECREATIONAL INTERESTS: Snowmobiling, horseback riding, tennis, boating.
- HOME STATE: Idaho
- FAVORITE TRAIL/AREA: Idaho trails
- HOW YOU GOT INVOLVED IN BRC:
My first involvement with BRC was while I was working for Senator Steve Symms. BRC was actively involved in lobbying for the National Recreation Trails Fund Act. Over the years, our paths have crossed often because our interests and goals are the same--responsible shared use of public lands.
- COMMENTS/GOALS FOR BRC: I believe that the primary responsibility of any board is fiduciary. If an organization is not financially sound, it has no future. I intend to do everything possible to see that BRC is effective, respected by most and feared by others.
- AFFILIATIONS: Bay Area Snow Hoppers, California-Nevada Snowmobile Assn., National Rifle Association, Honda Riders Club, Good Sam, Steering Committee--Clavey River Ecosystem Project
- RECREATIONAL INTERESTS: Snowmobiling, motorcycle touring (dirt and street), RVing, home improvements (with spousal encouragement!)
- HOME STATE: California
- FAVORITE TRAIL/AREA: I haven't found anything yet that beats our Sonora Pass area, but I'll keep looking!
- HOW YOU GOT INVOLVED IN BRC:
The notorious Stanislaus National Forest Motor Vehicle Amendment really steamed me...I wrote a windy appeal that must have appealed at least to Ron Rawlings, who suggested I apply for his Board seat when he retired.
- COMMENTS/GOALS FOR BRC: I've been appointed Chariman of the new BRC National Land Use Advisory Council (NLUAC) by the BRC Board and I want to help bring that concept into reality. BRC must expand its view and its membership geographically, as well as provide greater assistance to local access efforts, and I believe NLUAC is the most feasible way to do that.
- AFFILIATIONS: Colorado Off-Highway Vehicle Association (COHVCO), Colorado Snowmobile Association (CSA), member and active in several local Snowmobile Clubs active in Western Chapter ISC (International Snowmoible Council).
- RECREATIONAL INTERESTS: Snowmobiling
- HOME STATE: Colorado
- FAVORITE TRAIL/AREA: Wyoming - Wyoming Mountain Range, Colorado - Taylor Park area.
- HOW YOU GOT INVOLVED IN BRC:
- COMMENTS/GOALS FOR BRC: 1) continued growth, 2) continue to keep public lands open to the public, 3) continuing to become a "respected" National Presence on in land issues.
- AFFILIATIONS: Northwest Motorcycle Association, Washington State Snowmobile Association
- RECREATIONAL INTERESTS: Off-road motorcycling, snowmobiling
- HOME STATE: Washington
- FAVORITE TRAIL/AREA: Western Montana
- HOW YOU GOT INVOLVED IN BRC:
I heard about BlueRibbon in my local club and was able to take over for a retiring board member.
- COMMENTS/GOALS FOR BRC: Educating friends and fellow riders on proper trail etiquette and keeping sound levels low is foremost on my mind. First impressions are vital, and we all must make the image of off-road recreation a positive one 100% of the time. The BRC Policies and Positions are a great reference, whether talking to a land manager, at a public meeting, or with another trail user.
