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PBMA BOARD OF DIRECTORS

The PBMA Board of Directors holds monthly tele-conference meetings. Click any Board Members name to email them directly.
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 Jenny Kallista
​Asheville, North Carolina - In the industry since 1992
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Jenny is the owner, operator, instructor, janitor and groundskeeper at Appalachian Bicycle Institute

"don't take yourself too seriously, but take what you do very seriously" 
-unknown (but might be Audrey Hepburn)


Follow Jenny on Instagram @jennykallista

So it's clear Jenny's favorite food is Middle Eastern
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Jeff Rowe
San Diego, California - 18 years in the Industry 

Jeff is the Factotum.

Favorite Quote: Si ma tante en avait, on l'appellerait mon oncle‎" - French proverb"

Follow Jeff on Instagram @districtionmanagement
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Jeff's favorite everything is Coffee
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Bre Rue
The Pacific Northwest 

I started working in the bike industry in 1988, and since then have worked in pretty much all aspects. From bike shops, to handbuilding frames to custom painting, to manufacturer consultant and even sales rep. It's been a great adventure!

Favorite Quote: "It's simply just mind over matter. If you don't mind it doesn't matter!"

Follow Bre on Instagram @breru

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Ric Hjertberg
Seattle, Washington - An industry insider since 1970
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Ric is the Resident evangelist at Wheel Fanatyk

​ "The bicycle wheel is the cleverest contrivance in all of human engineering," Ric H

Ric on the web: www.wheelfanatyk.com

Random PBMA fact, Ric's favorite place is 3mi up west side of Naciamento-Fergusson Rd
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Anait Garushyants
Huntingdon, Pennsylvania - Bicycle Shops since 2004

Ana is the Co-Owner and Operator of Circle Cycle Bike Shop

Favorite Quote "The only way to do great work is to love what you do" - Steve Jobs

PBMA Fact: Ana is a NICA coach, bilingual and is always excited to learn new things and explore!

Follow B on Instagram
@ana_8g
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Win Allen
Westlake Village, California - in the industry since 1985

Win is the owner and operator of Win's Wheels, a successful service only shop.

Favorite Quote: "Slow is Smooth, Smooth is Fast"

Follow Win on Instagram @winswheels

Because it matters Win has proven that his quote is true winning the Interbike Mechanics Challenge 2-years in a row!  Win has also been a mechanic in the service of some of the biggest teams in the sport at the World Tour level.

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Steve Donovan
​Denver, Colorado - 32 years in the Industry
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Head Mechanic for the US Paralympic Cycling Team, Denver CO

Favorite Quote: "What's money? A man is a success if he gets up in the morning and goes to bed at night and in between does what he wants to do." --Bob Dylan

Follow Steve on Instagram @bikemechanicsteve
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When he's not traveling with the Paralympic Team you can also find Steve supporting the racers from the Amy D Development Foundation
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Danielle Castelli
 Fuquay Varina, NC - In the Industry since 2010

Danielle owns and runs Torrenti Cycles, an independent mobile bicycle business

Favorite Quote: "The most difficult thing is the decision to act, the rest is merely tenacity. The fears are paper tigers. You can do anything you decide to do" - Amelia Earhart

​Follow Danielle Instagram @torrenticycles

PBMA factoid.  Danielle is a homesteader 
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  • About
    • Partners
    • Contact >
      • Board of Directors
    • FAQ
    • Grants >
      • Diversity Fund >
        • PBMA BIPOC Grant
        • BIPOC APP
      • General Fund
      • Hardship Fund
    • Newsletter Archive
  • PBMA Mechanic Certification
    • Cert Test Part I
  • Resources
    • Careers
    • Find A Mechanic
    • Forum
    • Garage Sale
    • Go Mobile >
      • Get Started Going Mobile
      • Vehicle Images
    • Members Only >
      • PBMA Benefit Providers
    • Jobs
    • PBMA Tech Resource >
      • Library
    • Pro Mechanic Life
    • PBMA Surveys
    • Tools of The Trade
  • Events & Tech
    • Race Mechanic
    • PBMA Technical Workshops >
      • TW Registration Page
  • Memberships
    • PBMA Membership Options
    • Education Affiliate
    • Individual Memberships
    • Shop Memberships
    • Corporate Memberships
  • Store