Community Cycles Staff and volunteers are your team to ensure that this Boulder nonprofit achieves its mission. Whether it is getting affordable used bikes out to the community or making Boulder Better for Bicyling, we work for you. See you in the streets!
Sue Prant, Executive Director
Sue joined Community Cycles as our Advocacy Director in 2008, bringing over fifteen years experience in bicycling programming and non-profit administration from her work as Executive Director of the Greater Philadelphia Bicycle Coalition, where she helped create one of the first bicycle infrastructures in the US. Sue has worked as a bicycle planner for engineering firms in Philadelphia and Denver, and is a strong, dedicated advocate of urban bicycle commuting. .
Dax Burgos, Sales and Service Manager
Shop Manager Dax brings a strong background in retail experience to his position, leading our bike recycling and re-use efforts through our retail shop—also known as Bike Donation Central, yes we take anything “bike.” Dax comes fresh from a recent stint at the Center for Appropriate Transportation where he learned the art of cargo bicycle manufacturing.. Contact him at
Alexey Davies, Membership Director
Alexey spent too much time in the corporate world polishing his business skills. Now he’s free to do what he loves, creating a culture of cycling at Community Cycles. Alexey is an avid mountain biker / bike commuter who eschews the car in Boulder, but somewhat hypocritically still has a passion for a good road trip for remote multi-day outdoor adventures.
Jennifer Marie Shriver, Development Director
Jennifer joined Community Cycles in March 2013, leads our grant-writing and fundraising work, and loves telling the Community Cycles story. A life-long environmentalist, Jennifer earned her BA degree at Columbia University and spent a memorable summer in New York City as a bicycle messenger. To date she’s won over $2.5 million in grant funding, and she’s excited to help Community Cycles get a home of its own! She sees bicycles as key to sustainable, resilient, environmentally-friendly communities. Contact her at .
Kerry Kruempelstaedter, Financial Manager
Kerry rediscovered bicycling as an adult and loves the sense of freedom and fun it brings. She enjoys commuting around town on the bike paths, pushing herself to climb mountains, sneaking up in the hills for quick overnight bike-camping, and, generally, exploring and experiencing the world by bike. Biking brings Kerry such a fulfilling sense of joy that she’ll never give it up again. Kerry enjoys the opportunity to share this passion with others. Contact her at .
Micah Schwartz, Shop Coordinator
Micah is 5’11” but jumps much higher. He likes mint chip ice cream and calamari, but not together. He has never tried kite surfing, but thinks he would be pretty good at it. He has been a firefighter, ski instructor, tour guide, waiter, and a lifeguard, and is very happy to be working with bikes. He likes Frisbees, water sports, and Yosemite, and dislikes rain. He runs tubeless on his mountain bike, but respects your personal beliefs with regards to tire size. Contact him at
Sarah Groenwald, Greeter, Camp Instructor
Sarah began hanging out at Community Cycles as part of the Earn A Bike program in 2013. She now works as a Bike Ambassador and summer camp instructor spreading the good word of cycling throughout the land. She’s always looking for ways to make riding fun and safe, and loves long rides to Fort Collins.
Dennis Olsen, Greeter
Dennis has been working with Community Cycles since 2015 and in the greater bicycle industry since 2003. When not riding, fixing or talking about bikes he works as an analyst in the software industry, and is probably still thinking about bikes. A Chicagoan by birth, he now resides in lovely Nederland, Colorado.
Katie Scott, Greeter
Katie has gotten to experience the shop from all sides; as a customer, EAB-er, member, volunteer, workshop and WCMS participant, and now staff member. To Katie, happiness is a well-ridden bicycle, and riding is the wind beneath her wings! She enjoys taking the paths around town, road riding into the hills and most of all tearing up the trails, slaying on her mountain bike. Outside of riding Katie loves to hike and backpack too. Her favorite band is The White Stripes and dark chocolate is reportedly essential to her health. Come in and say hi or contact her at:
katie@communitycycles.org
Knox Mannino, Mechanic
Knox Mannino has spent multiple years holding different positions in various bike shops and started working with his own tool set at 11 years old. Knox, also known as the George Clooney of bike mechanics, has not only contributed to the shop outside of wrenching by fully organizing the tool benches, but he has also helped promote cycling advocacy in Boulder. He has participated in workshops and tabling events, helped revamp the PedalSmart curriculum, and constantly yells “on your left” around young children. Contact him at
John O’Kelly, Mechanic
My friends and I used to ride bikes everywhere as kids. I got my first real road bike in high school. I raced bikes on the road through college in Tucson, AZ. I did most of my own wrenching during that time. Much later on, I ended up in Colorado. I heard about Community Cycles and started volunteering in October of 2012. After putting in close to 1000 volunteer hours, I was brought on part time. It’s been a blast!
Will P, Mechanic and Learn-A-Bike (LAB)Technician
Will has a soft spot for teaching and helping people learn new things, especially bikes. He loves it when it is crazy busy in the shop and gets to juggle 5-6 projects at once.
Glenn Francis, Transitions Earn a Bike Coordinator and Learn-A-Bike (LAB)Technician
Glenn is committed to activating and supporting the emancipatory potential of bicycling, and thereby working to turn the tide of economic & social injustice and ecological destruction. I started – Bicycle Power Boulder– whose simple but crucial mission is to “facilitate bicycle mobility for homeless and low-income people in the City of Boulder.” I have also worked at the Boulder Shelter for the Homeless, and at C.U. I am deeply honored for the opportunity to contribute to Community Cycles’ vital, essential work.
Sean Obrien, Fleet Mechanic, Camp Instructor
I joined Community Cycles in 2014 as a bike ambassador. Before moving to Boulder I worked as an elementary Art Teacher in the Chicago Public Schools and as a bike messenger in Chicago. I left my car in 2012 and have been commuting by bike ever since and couldn’t be happier. I am currently teaching art in BVSD and working as a bike ambassador, educating and equipping cyclists with knowledge and gear to stay safe and law abiding in Boulder. I am looking forward to instructing summer camp and teaching a new generation of cyclists how to become more independent and knowledgeable on their bikes!
Bruce Piggott, Earn A Bike Coordinator
I became a dedicated cyclist over a decade ago and my first contact with Community cycles was donating a bike in 2008. I became a member and volunteer in 2014 and have never looked back. I thoroughly enjoy all my time spent at CC especially when I’m helping another cyclist repair, maintain or improve their bike.
Michaela Owens, Instructor, Mechanic
Michaela is a Colorado native, born and raised in Denver, but has been in Boulder for the last 6 years. She has been riding a bike since she could walk and today goes everywhere on her bike; it has even taken her down 800 miles of the Pacific Coast. She started wrenching at CU in 2010 and has been passionate about it ever since. Michaela has been working for CC since June 2013 and does a little bit of everything: mechanic, greeter and bike ambassador. She says it is the best job she’s ever had. Contact her at .
Brenden Nackerman, Outreach Coordinator
Brenden is a radical casual cyclist, grassroots community organizer, and passionate environmentalist. He takes on issues of justice and sustainability through skills in outreach, leadership, and project management. This is a bloke who’s quick with a joke, enjoys a good craft brew, and spends his free time tending to the garden. Spot his handlebar mustache from miles away!
Melissa Newton, Project Coordinator
Melissa recently completed her Masters in Liberal Sciences and decided to combine her passion for cycling with her passion for helping others. In her free time she competes in triathlons and spends time in the mountains with her furry companion. Melissa loves how friendly and helpful everyone is at CC no matter your skill level! Contact her at .
