Susan Biller

susanbiller4115@gmail.com

716-598-7015

 

SMBC member

Joined January 2019-seven years

 

Volunteer experience with SMBC:

*Ride leader for three years

    -North Port Connector: I developed and lead this ride every Tuesday

    -Casey Key: I co-lead the 16-18 speed group

*Volunteer stations for Cyclefest and for Tour de Parks

*Registration and packet distribution for Cyclefest and Tour de Parks

 

Other volunteer experience

*Book Shelver: Gulf Gate Library

*Usher:  

    -West Coast Black Theatre Troupe

    -Florida Studio Theatre

*Former condo board member (3 years); active committee member

 

Which position you are interested in pursuing:

*I’m willing to consider whatever the board needs

 

Strengths you bring to the board

*Bicycle club experience, in a variety of clubs for over 30 years

*Experienced ride leader willing to facilitate ride leader training

*A commitment to safe, inclusive and enjoyable bike riding experiences

*Willingness to work with a team of diverse-minded people

*A desire to see the SMBC continue to thrive and grow

 

Technology experience

*Club express

*Hunt ride calendar

Emmanuel Charron

emmanuelcharron@outlook.com

917 902 8498

Years as an SMBC member: 15 years and 1 year as ride leader

 

What strengths you bring to the board: Biking experience with groups in the US and internationally, bike trip organizer, current board member with LBK Bike Association, 35 years of management experience based in the US and overseas

 

Dual citizen French American

 

Technology experience: Fluent with RWGPS

Antonio Hamilton

Tonyhamilton50@yahoo.com

786-287-0266

2 years as a member

None experience

I am interested in the volunteer coordinator or ride leader captain positions

Strengths good personality

I am good with technology

John Harkey

Number of years as a SMBC Member: 4

I have served in a variety of volunteer capacities for SMBC including the past year as President.

Additional volunteer experience:

●       Member of various riding groups in Indiana and Florida that have supported Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, ALS Indiana and LiveLikeLou Foundation

●       Board Member, Boy Scouts of America, Crossroads of America Council, Indianapolis, IN

●       Indiana Sports Corporation, Chair and Vice-Chair for U.S. Gymnastics Championship, the World Basketball Championships, USA Wrestling World Team Trials, USA Wrestling Olympic Team Trials and USA Swimming and Diving Olympic Trials

●       Eagle Scout and Assistant Scoutmaster, Boy Scouts of America

●       Second Presbyterian Church, Indianapolis, IN, Variety of roles including Ruling elder

●       Church of the Palms, Sarasota, FL, Personnel committee, Foundation Board

I will bring the following strengths to the board:

●       33 years of progressive leadership experience at Eli Lilly and Company including finance, sales, marketing and diversity, equity, and inclusion. Well organized and proficient with technology. 

Phil Jones

 

I have been a biker since about 5 years old.

I have belonged to bike clubs in Louisville, Ky, Guam, Baltimore, Charleston, WV, Destin, Fl, St Pete Fl and here in the area with Villiage Idiots and Steers and Beers.

I have been with SMBC as a member since 2012 and the Treasurer in the past.

I attend most long bike clubs rides as CycleFest, Wheels and Wings, Piggies Revenge and Ride for Tiny Town and Team Tony.

There is a spot on the board for a person to work with the ride leaders. I certified as a ride leader many years ago.

I am semi retired and a Medicare Broker.

Wherever I go i preach and practice good bike etiquette.

I have given up asking folks to wear helmets. I wish they did.

My favorite phrase is “put on your helmet before you put on your bike’.

I ride with the club most days of the week mostly with ride leaders Jim Haley and Jeff Flagg. My most fun ride now is ‘love the loop’.

I also ride with a mountain bike group at Balm Boyette and Alafia. But I like Carlton Reserve, Babcock preserve, Duette preserve and Starkey preserve.

Thank you.

Chris King

Years as an SMBC member - 7

Volunteer experience with SMBC - ride leader, CycleFest

Professional Memberships, Offices, and Appointments
Diplomat of the American Board of Optometry
Past Vice Chairman of Florida Board of Optometry
Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry
Past President and member of Florida Optometric Association
Past member of the Board of Trustees of Southern College of Optometry
Member of American Optometric Association
Past President of Board of Directors of FOA Charities, Inc.
Past President and member of Manasota Society of Optometrists
Past Board Director and member of Southern Council of Optometrists
                 
Community Memberships, Offices & Appointments
Past Chairman of Sarasota County Planning Commission
Past Chairman of Myakka River Planning Advisory Council
Past President of Englewood/Cape Haze Area Chamber of Commerce
Past charter member of Englewood Community Hospital Advisory Board
Past member of Pastor Parrish Relations Committee, Stewardship Chairman and Lay Leader of Englewood United Methodist Church
Past President and member of Board of Directors of Jelks Family Foundation
Past President of Board of Directors of Forest Lakes Country Club Estates Homeowners Association
Precinct clerk and early voting site manager for Sarasota County Supervisor of Elections
Chairman of Sarasota First United Methodist Church Council
Member of Board of Directors of Myakka River Partnership
Usher Captain at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall
Volunteer Coordinator for Caritas Food Ministry

Which position you are interested in pursuing - board member

Strengths you bring to the board - 48 years of cycling experience (road and off-road)

Technology experience - minimal

Patricia (Pat) Morris

pmorris1066@gmail.com

617 797  3163

 

I'm Pat Morris and I have been an active member of SMBC since 2018, when my husband and I relocated to Florida from Massachusetts. I have always been an avid cyclist riding on the Cape Cod Rail Trail and  now typically ride with SMBC a dozen times each month.

 

I have volunteered for SMBC by working for Cyclefest, usually clean up duty, several times. I also recently volunteered for the SMBC membership booth at Waterside.

 

I am a retired physician (diagnostic radiology) and I volunteered for Breast Cancer awareness activities and publicity activities for services provided by Lahey Clinic. In addition  to clinical duties at Lahey, I was the director of radiology at Lahey branches and lead physician for the Lahey contract for radiology services at the Boston VA.

 

I am willing to help the club in any capacity. I would be willing to be social director or help with membership. I would like to see the club grow in membership and strengthen social activities, such as hot dog or ice cream rides. They are a great way to meet people and make friends.

 

SMBC is a wonderful bicycle club.  My goal, if elected to the board, is for SMBC to continue to be the premier club in the region for cyclists with a wide range of interests and abilities.  I would like to be considered to be on the board of SMBC.

Valerie Paoloemilio

valeriebike@yahoo.com

813-394-4446

 

I have been a member of SMBC for three years and have served as a Ride Leader and Volunteer Coordinator for CycleFest. I am usually present at the club rides on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday mornings.

The reason I am running is because the current Treasurer has held the position for four years and is choosing not to run again at this time. This is the role that I am willing to fill.

I am licensed in Florida as a CPA and also as a Real Estate Agent and feel I have sufficient qualifications to fulfill this role.

My husband and I moved to Florida in 2014 when he retired. We met on a bike ride and were married 30 years. He passed away rather unexpectedly from ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease) three years ago

My little dog and I live in Ruskin, and I am active in my church and also as a voluntary reading teacher at the elementary school.

My desire is to support SMBC and keep the club alive and healthy to the best of my ability.

Name: Eric Puetz
Email: eric@puetz.me
Phone: 847-269-9392

Years as an SMBC member: 3

Volunteer experience with SMBC: CycleFest and Tour de Parks Volunteer 2023, 2024

Other volunteer experience: Numerous flat fixes?

Strengths you bring to the board: Past bike shop owner. Past web design owner.

Technology experience: Fair to Good Mechanical Aptitude. Good IT and software skills.

Eugene Rider

 

Eugene Rider is a passionate cycling advocate and seasoned executive with over 30 years of global leadership experience across healthcare, IT, finance, and the public sector. A certified League Cycling Coach and instructor, he has led 80+ community events, reaching 4,000 people in partnership with local law enforcement and civic groups. He serves as the Vice President of the Florida Bicycle Association, past Vice President of the Sarasota Manatee Bicycle Club, and leads major events like CycleFest and the Ride of Silence. Professionally, Eugene has directed multimillion-dollar programs for companies like BlueCross BlueShield, General Dynamics Land Systems, Sumitomo Bank, Otsuka Pharmaceutical, and General Motors. His mission: creating safer, more connected communities through cycling and effective, purpose-driven leadership.

I believe I can make an impact in the club and the community. I have the Drive, the Knowledge, the Intention and the Passion to do Great Things!

 

Name: Hugo Rodriguez

Email: h.rod17@hotmail.com

Phone: 7863402715

Years as an SMBC member: Since 11/19/26 and as club sponsor 3 years

Volunteer experience with SMBC: CycleFest volunteer /mechanics service

Which position you are interested in pursuing: President

Strengths you bring to the board:
Community-building experience

Strong business and organizational leadership

Marketing and social media expertise

Deep knowledge of local cycling community

Industry connections and sponsorship potential

Event and ride coordination experience

Focus on safety and rider education

Forward-thinking vision for club growth

Clear and effective communication skills

Genuine passion for cycling and advocacy

 

Technology Experience

Website management (Square, WooCommerce, Shopify)

Digital marketing tools (Meta Ads, Google Ads, SEO)

Social media content creation and scheduling

CRM and customer management software

Online inventory and product catalog management

Email marketing platforms (Mailchimp, Klaviyo, etc.)

Basic data analytics and performance tracking

Familiarity with AI tools for productivity and marketing