Board of Directors

Old Spokes Home's board of directors is comprised of the following individuals who are passionate about riding bicycles and creating opportunities for others to ride:
 

Yiota Ahladas 

Formerly directed Burlington’s Community and Economic Development Office’s Center for Community and Neighborhoods; is currently a consultant for domestic and international organizations engaged in community development work

 

Kate Desrochers (Vice President)

Director of Strategy and Systems for Encore Renewable Energy

 

Sasha Dietschi-Cooper

Executive Brand Leader & Go To Market Expert - Outdoor, Lifestyle, Action Sports & Winter Sports

 

Mel Grant (Treasurer)

Semi-retired founding director of Mel Grant Audiologist, a successful small business in West Palm Beach Florida

 

Liam Griffin

Adventure event manager and founding member of Bikeable Burlington Now

 

Briana Hauser (Secretary)

Staff Attorney, Appellate Division, State of Vermont Office of the Defender General

 

Ron Manganiello

Founder of Bike Recycle Vermont.

 

Jon Simons

Executive Vice President, DBD Group.  Leadership and Fund Development Consultant

 

Jason Van Driesche (President)

Chief Innovation Officer Front Porch Forum

 

John Ware

Help Desk Manager at Champlain College

 

Donald Whitman

Held various positions with experience in network operations, engineering and field service for telephone and cable television companies, and a long-time OSH Super Volunteer.

 

Cindi Wight

Director, City of  Burlington Parks, Recreation & Waterfront Department