Our Team

Meet the Team

The PORCA Board of Directors is composed of a dedicated group of Volunteers who uphold PORCA’s mission, vision and guiding principles of an inclusive, fun and community-focused non-profit. These are the heroes behind the scenes who make PORCA happen.

President

  • What inspired you to join PORCA’s Board of Directors? Since I moved to Pemberton, I’ve loved participating in all of PORCA’s events. After a particularly excellent après at a toonie, Bree tapped me up, and it all went from there. What’s your favourite local trail to ride and why? I love riding the Pioneer - Fizzy Pop - Dog Beach loop. It’s only a couple minutes from the garage, and it’s the perfect after-work lap. How do you see PORCA’s role in supporting the Pemberton mountain biking community? PORCA does an amazing job promoting inclusivity and raising awareness about both the current state and future of our trails and mountain biking ecosystem. What skills or experiences do you bring that will help advance PORCA’s mission? Unfortunately, I don’t have much prior presidential experience, but I really love riding bikes and roping others into doing so—so I’m hoping I can build on that. What’s your go-to post-ride snack or drink? I find it’s often quite hard to say no to a cold beer. If you could only ride one type of bike for the rest of your life, which would it be? And why? It would be my Megatower. I’ve had it since 2019, and it’s a trusty companion that just keeps on going. How do you plan to engage and connect with the members and volunteers of PORCA? At our events and out on the trails! What’s a fun fact about you that most people might not know? I probably like Taylor Swift more than is socially acceptable. What’s one thing you’re looking forward to achieving with PORCA this year? Seeing new faces at the toonies and social rides and getting new community members involved in everything we do.

Treasurer

  • Bio coming soon

Director of Communications & Community Engagement

  • What inspired you to join PORCA’s Board of Directors? Connect with the community. What’s your favourite local trail to ride and why? Bob Gnarly to Hawaii 3. How do you see PORCA’s role in supporting the Pemberton mountain biking community? Advocating for our trails and connecting. What skills or experiences do you bring that will help advance PORCA’s mission? Communication background and building long-lasting relationships in the community. What’s your go-to post-ride snack or drink? Bananas and beer. If you could only ride one type of bike for the rest of your life, which would it be? And why? Mountain bike! How do you plan to engage and connect with the members and volunteers of PORCA? Volunteer at local events and support the enduros. Describe your vision for the future of mountain biking in Pemberton in three words. Inclusion, fun, and respectable. What’s one thing you’re looking forward to achieving with PORCA this year? Setting a detailed communications plan that supports our strategic goals. What’s your pump-up song before hitting the trails? “You’ve Got Another Thing Coming” - Judas Priest. If PORCA had a mascot (again), what animal would it be and why? Horse!

Director of Events

  • What inspired you to join PORCA’s Board of Directors? Giving back to Pemberton’s community through mountain biking and PORCA just made sense! What’s your favorite local trail to ride and why? Fat Tug!… I think… very hard question! How do you see PORCA’s role in supporting the Pemberton mountain biking community? Connecting people with fun and welcoming events, and respecting and advocating for the trails and the people. What skills or experiences do you bring that will help advance PORCA’s mission? I come from a communication/events background, work in the bike industry, and have been part of PORCA’s photo crew for the past couple of years! What’s your go-to post-ride snack or drink? Morning ride: coffee and a bakery treat! Afternoon ride: beer and a burger! If you could only ride one type of bike for the rest of your life, which would it be? And why? An enduro bike, the do-it-all bike! No hesitation. How do you plan to engage and connect with the members and volunteers of PORCA? I believe mountain biking can create a connected community. Taking pictures and helping organize these events has been a great way to do so! What’s a fun fact about you that most people might not know? My half-brother, half-sister, and I are all born on the same day, 10 years apart (over 30 years) in 3-ish different countries. Describe your vision for the future of mountain biking in Pemberton in three words. Community - Fun - Welcoming. What’s one thing you’re looking forward to achieving with PORCA this year? Keeping people stoked on all the events! What’s your pump-up song before hitting the trails? Changes often, but right now: any song from Stromae’s Racine Carrée album. If PORCA had a mascot (again), what animal would it be and why? A pig! Because “PORC-A,” obviously!

Directors at Large

  • What’s your favorite local trail to ride and why? Bob Gnarly to Lower Mack—it’s a great after-work lap. How do you see PORCA’s role in supporting the Pemberton mountain biking community? PORCA is working towards reconciliation. What skills or experiences do you bring that will help advance PORCA’s mission? Not being able to say no quickly enough. What’s your go-to post-ride snack or drink? Spud Rider, of course! What’s a fun fact about you that most people might not know? My head is so big I can rub my beard on the chin bar of my full-face helmet. Describe your vision for the future of mountain biking in Pemberton in three words. No more shuttles. What’s one thing you’re looking forward to achieving with PORCA this year? Running some great events. What’s your pump-up song before hitting the trails? “Dopamine” by Purple Disco Machine.

Vice President

  • What inspired you to join PORCA’s Board of Directors? Community and bikes What’s your favorite local trail to ride and why? Fat tug and full Mackenzie How do you see PORCA’s role in supporting the Pemberton mountain biking community? We are brining bikers together and making happy faces! What’s your go-to post-ride snack or drink? Spudrider and salt and vinegar chips If you could only ride one type of bike for the rest of your life, which would it be? And why? Enduro its multi purpose  How do you plan to engage and connect with the members and volunteers of PORCA? By being out on the trails! What’s a fun fact about you that most people might not know? I used to be a jockey Describe your vision for the future of mountain biking in Pemberton in three words. Fun, inclusive What’s one thing you’re looking forward to achieving with PORCA this year? Running super fun events What’s your pump-up song before hitting the trails? Badadan - chase and status If PORCA had a mascot (again). What animal would it be and why? Pig! 

Secretary

  • What inspired you to join PORCA’s Board of Directors? I’ve always admired the work PORCA does for our community and I hope to give back in one small way. What’s your favourite local trail to ride and why? No err! Classic, feel-good fun with something for everyone. How do you see PORCA’s role in supporting the Pemberton mountain biking community?I think PORCA is well positioned to do a lot of different pieces of the pie. Advocacy, education, reconciliation, events, community, and getting folks hyped on biking! What skills or experiences do you bring that will help advance PORCA’s mission?

    I’m reasonably organized with a neurotic level of attention to detail and I come with a lot of experience in community engagement… meaning I don’t really have any skills but am hopefully excellent at eliciting, organizing, and communicating the brilliance of others. What’s your go-to post-ride snack or drink? Pocket PB & J always! If you could only ride one type of bike for the rest of your life, which would it be? And why? OOOF that’s a toughy… probably just a classic XC mountain bike. I got my first stumpjumper when I was 11 and it’s always had a special place in my heart. How do you plan to engage and connect with the members and volunteers of PORCA? Out on the trails! What’s a fun fact about you that most people might not know? I am obsessed with water slides. Describe your vision for the future of mountain biking in Pemberton in three words. Inclusive. Reciprocal. Steady. What’s one thing you’re looking forward to achieving with PORCA this year? Growing opportunities for inclusion. What’s your pump-up song before hitting the trails? Jailhouse rock by Elvis.

Director of Trails and Advocacy

  • What inspired you to join PORCA’s Board of Directors? I was in the process of moving to Pemberton and had just crashed my bike over the finish line of a toonie. A previous board member suggested I join the board, and the rest is history. Safe to say I’m having a great time. What’s your favourite local trail to ride and why? I like them all! Every time I ride, I try to find something I haven’t done in a while to mix it up. How do you see PORCA’s role in supporting the Pemberton mountain biking community? PORCA will continue putting on amazing events that get everyone out riding, while also handling behind-the-scenes work like trail maintenance, building community relationships, and gathering feedback from all trail users. What skills or experiences do you bring that will help advance PORCA’s mission? My passion for mountain biking helped me quickly connect to this community. As a teacher, I’m skilled at communicating and listening to feedback, which helps in developing programs and events. What’s your go-to post-ride snack or drink? I’m notoriously bad at drinking water during a ride, so that’s a must afterward—along with whatever food I can find at home (probably need to go shopping anyway!). If you could only ride one type of bike for the rest of your life, which would it be? And why? An all-mountain bike with about 140mm of travel—perfect for commuting to trails, climbing, and keeping things exciting on the way down. How do you plan to engage and connect with the members and volunteers of PORCA? At events and by being part of the community—if you see me on the trails, say hi! What’s a fun fact about you that most people might not know? I lived in Sweden for four years—just for the experience! Lots of XC riding there. Describe your vision for the future of mountain biking in Pemberton in three words. Sustainable, inclusive, adventurous. What’s one thing you’re looking forward to achieving with PORCA this year? Successful events that drive membership! What’s your pump-up song before hitting the trails? I’m not picky—anything will do! If PORCA had a mascot (again), what animal would it be and why? Probably a mountain goat—a true 4x4 animal that loves hanging out on rocks.

Director at Large

  • What inspired you to join PORCA’s Board of Directors? Joining the board is a way for me to connect deeper with this community and give back to this amazing place I call home. What’s your favourite local trail to ride and why? I love all the trails because I can access them right from my doorstep. What’s your go-to post-ride snack or drink? Beer 😀 Describe your vision for the future of mountain biking in Pemberton in three words. Accessible, community, fantastic.

Directors at Large

  • What inspired you to join PORCA’s Board of Directors? To help bring people together, include others in what I love about Pemby, and connect with the community. What’s your favorite local trail to ride and why? Fat Tug—it’s the backyard loop. How do you see PORCA’s role in supporting the Pemberton mountain biking community? Connecting people who love biking. What skills or experiences do you bring that will help advance PORCA’s mission? Openness, and I’m a multi-trail user! What’s your go-to post-ride snack or drink? Chips! If you could only ride one type of bike for the rest of your life, which would it be? And why? Santa Cruz Bronson!

Staff

Executive Director

  • What inspired you to join PORCA’s Board of Directors? I wanted to give back to my community, build social connections, and make a difference locally on important issues I feel passionate about. What’s your favorite local trail to ride and why? Pioneer, Fizzy Pop, Dog Beach—because it’s short but sweet! How do you see PORCA’s role in supporting the Pemberton mountain biking community? PORCA’s role is to create opportunities for community connections, act as responsible leaders and recreators, and inspire culture change to make mountain biking an equitable, diverse, and inclusive space. What skills or experiences do you bring that will help advance PORCA’s mission? Empathy and relationship building, operations management, and passion. What’s your go-to post-ride snack or drink? White wine—“I’m over 40.” If you could only ride one type of bike for the rest of your life, which would it be? And why? Enduro or all-mountain, because I want one bike that can do it all. How do you plan to engage and connect with the members and volunteers of PORCA? I choose in-person over online for sure. What’s a fun fact about you that most people might not know? I can twist my thumbs around backwards. Describe your vision for the future of mountain biking in Pemberton in three words. Fun. Inclusive. Community. What’s one thing you’re looking forward to achieving with PORCA this year? Collaborating with the Trails Working Group on a sustainable trail-building workshop and possibly building a new trail. What’s your pump-up song before hitting the trails? “The Man” by Taylor Swift. If PORCA had a mascot (again), what animal would it be and why? Acorn or pinecone.

Communications Coordinator

  • Bio coming soon