Board of Directors
This small group of visionaries have created an organization that is much loved and supported by North West communities. With just five members the Board of Directors have grown this organization from 43 bikes to over 2,000 per year. These bikes travel across the northwest to their new owners, as far away as Seattle and Boise, and to many closer regional communities. The Board is dedicated to getting bikes to those that can use them, and bringing communities together to do so.
Randy Walli
Founder and President
Business Manager for Local 598
After 11 years of building bikes Randy is happy to teach our youth the finer points of the build. Shown here at one of our 21, 2020 Micro-Build Events held outside partner Wheelhouse Community Bike Shop.
As a founder of the organization Randy is totally committed to both bringing the community together in a positive manner and in providing a spot of joy by delivering bicycles to families.
Brad Chitty
Founder and Operations & Transportation
Training Director for Local Union 598
Founding member Brad is always working to get bikes in the hands of children. He works tirelessly through the season managing the logistics of getting the bikes where they need to go. A huge effort in 2020 with the multi-site build structure.
Brad Chitty
Founder and Operations & Transportation
Training Director for Local Union 598
Founding member Brad is always working to get bikes in the hands of children. He works tirelessly through the season managing the logistics of getting the bikes where they need to go. A huge effort in 2020 with the multi-site build structure.
Dan Richey
Secretary
Project Manager at Northwest Energy
Masked up and building bikes at the Rattlesnake Mountain Harley Davidson / Harley Owners Group Micro Build in December 2021 tells us what we need to know about Dan.
Dan has been on the Bikes for Tikes Board for 7 years and continues to passionately work to get more bikes out to tikes.
Our Boots On The Ground
The working team is made up of our Marketing and Public Relations Manager, and members of our internship program. This team works through the year to raise funds, find those who need bikes, and develop events. Although only with the organization since October of 2020, their efforts have brought great rewards. Watch for our new intern program participants each quarter/semester.
Maggie Shearer
Marketing and PR Manager
Goal Acceleration Consultants, Owner
Trainer, teacher, mentor, strategist, Maggie works tirelessly with the Board of Directors, Community Partners, and Intern Staff to bring in the Bikes for Tikes Dream.
In her position as Development and Public Relations Manager, she raises funds for events, operating expenses, and of course bikes. The communication with partners and the community are also under her direction.
She loves to create a nurturing and inclusive environment for all involved in bicycling and the community. And of course: donating bikes to create new riders.
Olga Borges
Marketing and Development
October 2020 to March 2021
Project Management Intern (CBC)
Thanks to Olga’s work in 2020, over 1100 bikes were built and delivered to families. No, she didn’t build them all. She coordinated the build events and deliveries. In 2021 she works to develop marketing and development strategies.
Writing grant proposals, sponsorship request letters, and budgets, are all in a day’s work for Olga.
We look forward to watching as she spreads her wings after finishing at CBC and hope she’ll remember Bikes for Tikes as a favored organization.
Olga Borges
Marketing and Development
October 2020 to March 2021
Project Management Intern (CBC)
Thanks to Olga’s work in 2020, over 1100 bikes were built and delivered to families. No, she didn’t build them all. She coordinated the build events and deliveries. In 2021 she works to develop marketing and development strategies.
Writing grant proposals, sponsorship request letters, and budgets, are all in a day’s work for Olga.
We look forward to watching as she spreads her wings after finishing at CBC and hope she’ll remember Bikes for Tikes as a favored organization.
Josh Verduzco Gonzalez
Workspace and Advertising
October 2020 to March 2021
Project Management Intern (CBC)
Although you may not see the result of Josh’s contributions, the team thinks they are fabulous!
Josh has worked with the team to implement workplace tools that make the jobs of the team easier. He researches and provides proposals for all things technical, the website, advertising on media platforms, work tools, and much more.
Although a freshman at CBC we know Josh will be successful and have a great career ahead. We’ll be following you Josh !
Christen Meigs
Events Development
January 2021 to March 2021
Project Management Intern (CBC)
Always cheerful, always engaged Chris brings energy and dedication to the team. He has spent the spring laying out plans and budgets for both the 2021 Golf Tournament and the 2021 Winter Build Event. His work ensures that both events will be ready on time and will deliver the over 2,000 planned bikes this year.
In his final quarter, Chris is ready to move out into a career in project management. We know he’ll carry Bikes for Tikes in his heart and continue to stay engaged with us.
Christen Meigs
Events Development
January 2021 to March 2021
Project Management Intern (CBC)
Always cheerful, always engaged Chris brings energy and dedication to the team. He has spent the spring laying out plans and budgets for both the 2021 Golf Tournament and the 2021 Winter Build Event. His work ensures that both events will be ready on time and will deliver the over 2,000 planned bikes this year.
In his final quarter, Chris is ready to move out into a career in project management. We know he’ll carry Bikes for Tikes in his heart and continue to stay engaged with us.
Kasey Winter
Communications - Social Media
January 2021 to May 2021
Strategic Communication and Public Relations (WSU)
Do you follow Bikes for Tikes on Facebook? You’ve met Kasey! She comes to Bikes for Tikes, sometimes from Renton Washington, sometimes from Pullman, always providing content for our followers. No matter where she resides, she is stellar at making sure that our social media content is relevant and interesting.
Bradley Gamble
Communications - Traditional Media
January 2021 to May 2021
Criminal Justice and Public Relations (WSU)
Those newsletters you received from Bikes for Tikes? Thank Bradley! He is responsible for creation and distribution of current communications to all our partners.
Bradley also provides content to local partner newsletters, radio, tv, and newspapers. He and Kasey keep Bikes for Tikes in the public eye.
Bradley Gamble
Communications - Traditional Media
January 2021 to May 2021
Criminal Justice and Public Relations (WSU)
Those newsletters you received from Bikes for Tikes? Thank Bradley! He is responsible for creation and distribution of current communications to all our partners.
Bradley also provides content to local partner newsletters, radio, tv, and newspapers. He and Kasey keep Bikes for Tikes in the public eye.
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