EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
Highly organized technical bicycle expert with a keen ability to resolve product issues. Solid communication skills with a strong ability to cultivate productive multilateral relationships. Extensive experience as a race mechanic, product developer, expert technician, and global team manager.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Giant Bicycle, Global E-Mountain Bike Launch 2022
Assisted with organizing an international e-mountain bike launch event for mountain bike magazines and web editors. Executed pro-level builds on a fleet of 35+ bicycles. Provided critical feedback to the product department to share with the factory before the final production stage. Collaborated with the OEM partners Fox and Sram to support the launch event.
Giant Factory Off-Road Team, Team Manager 2008-2021
Giant Global Race Team, Lead Mechanic & Road Manager 2002 - 2009
Giant Bicycle Global Race Team, Downhill Mechanic 1999-2002
In my 22+ year role at Giant Bicycle, I started as a lead downhill mechanic and was promoted to the Teams Manager and Director role. I managed all aspects of the Global Race Team, cultivated Giant’s team sponsors, and assisted with the Giant USA demo program. I helped develop and improve bicycle products of all types. Giant Bicycle, Inc., Newbury Park, CA is the world’s leading manufacturer of quality bicycles and gear with over $3 billion in annual sales.
Developed annual team strategy. Collaborated with sponsors/OEM partners for brand exposure through specific brand initiatives to drive sales and increase retailer traffic
Negotiated and maintained agreements relating to professional athletes, OEM partners, sponsors, and staff
Planned and executed team camps, off-road racing, consumer demo events, festivals, dealer events, OEM test camps, and media launches
Developed written policies, processes, and procedures for team and demo bike and e-bike building
Supervised assembly and maintenance of team and demo bicycles
Organized and fulfilled team orders from sponsors and OEM partners for the team, and demo programs
Monitored and compiled product feedback reports for sponsors and product departments
Provided mechanical and development support on the full range of off-road bicycles
Fleet management for team and demo company vehicles; coordinated with staff regarding US DOT regulations
Negotiated and managed event sponsorship, and provided year-end sponsorship recaps
Promoted a positive team atmosphere and reputation, fostered professionalism, health, and well-being with team staff & athletes
Mechanic for UCI World Champion downhill rider, multiple national champions
World Cup downhill mechanic for the Trek/Gary Fisher Downhill Bicycle Team, traveled the Downhill World Cup circuit supporting team riders at domestic and international events. Wrenched on team bikes, set up team rig at events, and managed the parts supply and orders. Worked with prototype downhill bikes and reported product feedback regarding ride quality and durability.
Trek Bicycle, Race Team Mechanic 1998
World Cup downhill mechanic for the Trek/Gary Fisher Downhill Bicycle Team, traveled the Downhill World Cup circuit supporting team riders at domestic and international events. Wrenched on team bikes, set up team rig at events, and managed the parts supply and orders. Worked with prototype downhill bikes and reported product feedback regarding ride quality and durability.
Marin Mountain Bikes, Team Mechanic 1995-1997
Mechanic for international and domestic events, including World Cup cross-country and downhill, NORBA Nationals events. Built and maintained the team’s fleet of bicycles, organized and ordered team parts, and assisted in the Warranty Department in the off-season.
Tour of Nevada City Bicycle Shop, Mechanic 1989 - 1995
Mechanic for one of the best shops in the region, repair, and assembly of all types of bicycles, wheel building, frame straightening, brazing - staff management, ordering, bike fitting, and retail sales.
EDUCATION
Sierra College, Rocklin, CA – welding and machining training
United Bicycle Institute, Portland, OR – TIG welding and frame building training
United Bicycle Institute, Ashland, OR – Certificate in Advanced Bicycle Mechanics & Repair
DT Swiss advanced wheel building training and certificate
Giant E + technologies and systems training, including Yamaha motors service
LEVA Certified Technician levels 1-4 (Light Electric Vehicle Association)
ABOUT ME
At a young age, I fell in love with bicycles. I worked in bike shops and raced bikes while in high school and beyond. Combining my love of bike racing and bicycle shop mechanics, I landed my first race team mechanic job in 1995 with Marin mountain bikes. I was in heaven!
After working with multiple programs, Giant Global Racing recruited me as their lead downhill mechanic, then promoted me to a Team Manager /Director role. My time with the Giant Team/ Giant Factory Off-Road Team was amazing and ran for 22+ years. I managed all aspects of the Global Race Team, cultivated Giant’s team sponsors, and assisted with the Giant USA demo program. I helped develop and improved bicycle products of all types.
Lifelong cyclist, e-bike enthusiast for the past 5 years
Hobby bicycle frame builder, fat bike frame fabrication
Co-founder and President of Bicyclists of Nevada County (CA), a cyclist advocacy group
Multiple OEM suspension test camps in the roles of mechanic and test rider for e-bike suspension tuning
NICA Coach
