The CBMBA Board of Directors meets 10 times per year on the third Thursday of each month from 6-8pm, unless otherwise noted. Committees meet outside of these times, as decided by committee members.
Our meetings are in-person and open to the public. Email info@cbmba.org for details if you’d like to attend.
Thursday, January 15, 2026
Thursday, February 19, 2026
No March meeting–Board Retreat
Thursday, April 30, 2026
Thursday, May 21, 2026
Annual Meeting, June 5, 2026
Thursday, July 16, 2026
Thursday, August 20, 2026
No September meeting
No October meeting
Thursday, November 19, 2026
Thursday, December 17, 2026
BOARD MEMBERS
Paul Mack, President (Looney Toons)
Paul came to Colorado when he accepted a swimming scholarship in 1968 and never left. After exploring much of the southwest in his VW bus, he found his way to Crested Butte in the 1980s and became hooked on the incredible beauty of our valley and mountains. Purchasing a house in 2000, Paul and his girlfriend, Karen, and their cat, Rockett, moved here full-time in 2018. Paul has been riding and racing bikes for pretty much his whole life, including a World Championship in 2016. He is an architect, cartoonist, cyclist, environmentalist, and activist who spends as much time as possible on our fabulous singletrack. Paul is committed to preserving and expanding what we have through CBMBA! Contact: paul@cbmba.org
Elizabeth Philbin, Vice President (Shred Betty)
Never having been west of the Mississippi, Betty first laid eye on Crested Butte in the summer of 2008 and life was forever better. Betty said se ya later to Michigan and made Crested Butte home in 2010. She quickly discovered why bikes have gears, that there’s always one more hill, and the great community of CB. Betty has many years of experience in adaptive recreation and she is committed to helping make mountain biking in the Gunnison Valley a welcoming and inclusive environment for all users. Contact: betty@cbmba.org
Jonathan Cuppett, Treasurer (Special Ops)
Jonathan grew up in Pennsylvania and moved to Denver in 2006 and began searching for a suitable mountain locale to inhabit. It didn’t take long for the world class trails and public land access surrounding Crested Butte to make an impression. He moved to CB in 2014 where he resides with his wife Carolyn. Jonathan was introduced to CBMBA through various community projects and was the 2021 ‘Keeper of the Trail’. He is passionate about creating positive trail experiences for all users while ensuring that Crested Butte continues to be the global standard for mountain biking. Contact: jonathan@cbmba.org
Hugh Ilenda, Secretary (The Objector)
Hugh first visited Crested Butte and rode the 401 on a rented hardtail back in 2006 while in town for the Wildflower Festival. The magic of that first CB ride endured and triggered many return trips to ride big mountain singletrack and soak in the unique vibe of the valley. After almost 30 years in Denver, Hugh and his wife Kim decided to sell or donate most of their “stuff” and move to where the road ends in 2021. An environmental attorney, Hugh is well versed in interpreting the rules, regulations, programs, and policies applicable to Federal and State public lands. His goals center around protecting and preserving the majesty and solitude of the wild places and world class trails found in and around CB. Contact: hugh@cbmba.org
Kurt Schrammel (BDK)
Like some others on the Board, Kurt is a recovering East Coast-er… born in Pennsylvania, he lived a good portion of his adult life in either the Pittsburgh, D.C., Boston or Philly metro areas. One fateful trip to Montana for a week-long bike ride and visit to Glacier National Park opened his eyes — and those of his wife Peggy and daughter Chloe — to the beauty that is the Rocky Mountain region. In 2008, he and his family moved to Boulder, CO, and shortly thereafter happened upon Crested Butte. The hook was set. They became full-time residents of CB ten years later, and are slowly yet gleefully learning their way around the wonderful trails surrounding this awesome little mountain town at the end of the road. Contact: bdk@cbmba.org
Doug Bradbury (Golden Eagle)
In 1975, Doug moved to Colorado Springs from California, and first witnessed idiots on bicycles going over Pearl Pass while on a motorcycle ride in 1982. A few years later, he decided to quit racing motorcycles to stay alive and took up mountain biking instead. He quickly realized mountain bikes of the time were more dangerous than motorcycles, so he decided to build one that works, and Manitou Mountain Bikes was born. In ’86 he started riding bikes in CB (Upper and Lower Loop, Snodgrass was it), then started doing trail work with CBMBA. He built the first suspension fork, which went on to win several World Championships and helped usher Doug into the Mountain Bike Hall of Fame in 1994. Since then, he has continued building bikes and trails, and enjoying the ever-evolving family that is CBMBA that keeps CB trails the best in the world! Contact: doug@cbmba.org
Matt Whiting (Slapshot)
Matt grew up in New Jersey and moved to Crested Butte in 1998 after graduating from Georgetown University in Washington D.C. Married with two children, Matt is a local business owner and strong advocate for responsible recreation. He went for his first mountain bike ride at the Hartman’s Rocks in 1993 and has been hooked on the sport since. Matt views mountain biking as an integral part of the soul of the Crested Butte community and believes in a collaborative approach with other forest users to improve and expand our amazing singletrack network and build on CBMBA’s legacy. Contact: matt@cbmba.org
Marco White (Peaches)
Marco is a southern-turned-Buttian who has been sharing his love of bikes with his community for over 20 years. He is a Cuban-American from Asheville, NC, who recently retired from Coca-Cola North America. An avid rider, he moved to CB in 2011 after coming here to ride every year since 1982. He started his bike advocacy career as an officer in the Southern Off-Road Bicycle Association in Georgia, and now shares his passion for bikes and community to help CBMBA fulfill its mission. Contact: marco@cbmba.org
Rob Mahedy (Tonto)
Rob is happiest when he is out on the trail or sleeping consecutive nights in a tent, with his wife Holly by his side. He started riding and building trails as a kid on the Jersey Shore, where he road BMX bikes and built his own trails and forts in the woods. Later, he was formally introduced to mountain biking organizations when he joined the board of the Routt County Riders in Steamboat Springs in the 90s. As a member of CBMBA since 1996, Rob is proud of CBMBA’s efforts to preserve and conserve natural areas, and he enjoys working with CBMBA to protect public lands and to enable more people to connect with nature. Contact: rob@cbmba.org
Wes Bellamy (Raspberry Beret)
Wes found his way to fat-tired fun via BMX racing in the late 1970’s, then buying his first mountain bike after college in 1992. Biking trips across the West ensued, and finally landed him in Crested Butte in the summer of 2004. That fateful first visit had Wes and his wife Benita smitten, buying their lot in CB South the following spring – and in 2013 building their home here. A Chicagoan, Wes spent decades riding and commuting in the streets and roads in and around Chicago, and with more than a few close calls truly considers himself lucky to be here. “Being a part of a community that values bike culture in the way we do is a dream come true. Our trails are an amazing resource and I just want to give back all that I can.” In 2020 Wes was named CBMBA’s ‘Keeper of the Trail’. Contact: wes@cbmba.org
Leah Desposato (Desperado)
Leah began her trail work journey with a season on the Rocky Mountain Youth Corps crew, where she gained hands-on experience building and maintaining trails. Soon after, she traded the Midwest for the ripping landscapes of the Gunnison Valley. These experiences deepened her commitment to outdoor recreation and environmental stewardship. Leah believes trails are essential connections within the community and is committed to keeping them accessible and well-maintained for all. She’s thrilled to join the CBMBA board and can’t wait to roll up her sleeves to help drive exciting trail projects and outdoor initiatives in the Gunnison Valley.
Torrey Carroll (Skibidi)
Torrey grew up in Gunnison and is a life-long outdoor adventure enthusiast. He bought his first mountain bike in1984 and has been riding ever since. In 2006 Torrey returned to the valley with his beautiful wife Rosemary and their two sons, Ethan and Max, and has been involved with the mountain bike community ever since. In 2009 he started the Crested Butte High School Mountain Bike Team and spent the next ten years developing and coaching the team, along with the generous help of many locals. In 2018 Torrey was honored to be chosen as Coach of the Year for the Colorado League. Torrey looks forward to serving on the board to help CBMBA continue their excellent stewardship of our local trails.
Mimi Mather
Mimi found freedom and fun on a Huffy in the 1980s, and the love affair never ended. Bikes remain her favorite way to outrun the noise, and it was the trails, bike culture, and beauty of the Elks that lured her from Boulder to Crested Butte in 2020. A landscape architect and public lands planner, Mimi has spent her career protecting wild lands and wildlife and advocating for more care and stewardship among the humans.
STAFF
David Ochs, Executive Director (Spanky aka Ulysses)
Dave Ochs was a CBMBA board member for 13 years before being hired as the first ever CBMBA Executive Director in 2016. Dave moved to Crested Butte in 2001 and immediately developed “a problem” with the bicycle, specifically mountain biking in Crested Butte. Immediately enthralled by the bike culture, Dave took to events and advocacy as a means to give back. He has a beautiful wife (Missy) and two darling children (Ozzy and Cadence). Contact: dave@cbmba.org
Mary Chandler, Development Director (Pitbull)
Mary has lived in CB for 25 years and has been involved with CBMBA for more than 20 of those years. Along with her husband and son (who went to his first trail work day when he was 4 months old), Mary has worked on many of the trails in the valley, shared beer and stories around campfires with many of you, and is excited to continue to advocate for CBMBA’s mission in the greater Gunnison Valley and beyond. When she’s not out on the trails, Mary enjoys cooking, making soap and driving her son around the state for hockey. Contact: development@cbmba.org
Grant Spear, CBMBA Operations Manager/CBCC Supervisor (Coach)
Born and Raised in Crested Butte, Grant Spear has been exploring and playing on our local trails and backcountry his entire life. He moved to the Front Range after highschool to go to CU Boulder in 2006 and spent several years over there learning the outdoor industry before finishing his undergrad at Western State University. After joining the CBCC in 2020, he quickly became enthralled with the trailwork and the impact the organization makes on the community. In the winter he is the Head Freeride Ski Coach for the Crested Butte Mountain Sports team, the Equipment Manager at Butte & Company, and volunteers his time with the Crested Butte Snowsports Foundation. Grant’s main goal with CBMBA is to ensure the trails stay world class and see to it that everyone can responsibly enjoy the backcountry and all of its opportunities.
Jake Scott, CBCC Crew Leader/Social Media Guru
Katie MacFarlane, Events Coordinator
Katie and husband Bill moved to Crested Butte in 2020 and feel like they’ve won the biking, hiking and skiing lottery! After dedicating 30 years in education and youth-development, Katie recently retired and is excited to explore new avenues in community involvement. She feels fortunate to join CBMBA and work hand in hand with the dedicated professionals, volunteers, groups and organizations that keep Crested Butte trails and backcountry pristine.