Our Team
MT ALPHA CYCLING IS A 501(C)3 NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION FOUNDED BY JAMIE TERRY AND KRISTINE AKLAND IN 2012. WE WOULDN'T BE HERE WITHOUT OUR VOLUNTEER RUN BOARD AND COMMITTEES. A THANK YOU TO ALL INVOLVED!
EXECUTIVE Director
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Jenna TomielloJenna likes riding bikes! It took her a while to find it, but cycling is her one true joy (cycling... and her husband and dogs). She thinks pickles are the best trail snacks, and pickle juice the magic race elixir. Her favorite rides almost always include giant climbs on gravel bikes, probably getting lost once or twice. If you're racing cyclocross, she'll give you a hand-up while yelling at you to "ride your bike already." She became the Executive Director of MT Alpha in 2022, after over 15 years of non-profit work with educational programming and management, and is excited to be here.
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Program Director
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MaryJane (MJ) MartinI joined MT Alpha in 2016 as a way to connect with a new community and get involved with cycling after moving to Missoula. Through Alpha, I've had the opportunity and privilege of coaching junior mountain biking, after-school flagship programs, and our women's clinics. As a PMBI certified coach and the MT Alpha program director, my goal is to offer women and juniors of all abilities an opportunity to safely practice mtb skills, ask questions, and explore new ways to ride their bike.
Personally, I enjoy gravel, long trail rides, and rowdy park days. When I'm not on the bike you can find me adventuring with my dog Ruth, knitting hats, and handing out treats and shots at our local cyclocross races! |
Board Of directors
These volunteers pour their love and time in organizational management, development and oversee MT Alpha and its committees. They ensure the organizations mission and values are maintained, while also pushing for continued growth.
PRESIDENT
LOUISA BERKY
I joined MT Alpha in 2020. As a newcomer to town, Alpha became an immediate group of friends and awesome ladies to ride bikes and explore the surrounding areas along side. While I do love a good all day sufferfest and challenging myself on technical trails (usually while trying to keep up with Lauren Olsen), I also love coaching and sharing my knowledge and passion for mountain biking. MJ and I have coached the mini clinic series together for the last two years and hope to continue to expand our coaching/learning opportunities in the future.
LOUISA BERKY
I joined MT Alpha in 2020. As a newcomer to town, Alpha became an immediate group of friends and awesome ladies to ride bikes and explore the surrounding areas along side. While I do love a good all day sufferfest and challenging myself on technical trails (usually while trying to keep up with Lauren Olsen), I also love coaching and sharing my knowledge and passion for mountain biking. MJ and I have coached the mini clinic series together for the last two years and hope to continue to expand our coaching/learning opportunities in the future.
VICE PRESIDENT
JESS CULVER
Jess didn’t start riding bikes until she moved to Missoula in 2010, now more than 10 years later you can find a quiver of bikes in her Garage from gravel, MTB, road and TT. Jess believes you don’t have to be a podium contender to race and have fun. She will race any discipline from Xterra off road triathlons, local Crits, Cyclocross as well as multi day gravel and MTB stage races. She always has a smile on her face when riding or cheering at biking events. Jess will do almost anything for a donut and thinks pizza is the perfect anytime meal. She has been a member of MT Aloha since the start in 2012, and joined the Board in 2022.
JESS CULVER
Jess didn’t start riding bikes until she moved to Missoula in 2010, now more than 10 years later you can find a quiver of bikes in her Garage from gravel, MTB, road and TT. Jess believes you don’t have to be a podium contender to race and have fun. She will race any discipline from Xterra off road triathlons, local Crits, Cyclocross as well as multi day gravel and MTB stage races. She always has a smile on her face when riding or cheering at biking events. Jess will do almost anything for a donut and thinks pizza is the perfect anytime meal. She has been a member of MT Aloha since the start in 2012, and joined the Board in 2022.
SECRETARY
BETHANY JAKUBIK
Bethany has been an MT Alpha member since 2017 as part of the race team and was elected to the Board of Directors in 2022. She initially joined to seek out more racing and recreational riding buddies and then really enjoyed volunteering with the large scale clinic and various trail days. Sharing the MT Alpha camaraderie and positive vibes out on the trail and post ride beverages with new and old friends is what makes this organization so fun and she hopes to share the stoke for many years to come.
BETHANY JAKUBIK
Bethany has been an MT Alpha member since 2017 as part of the race team and was elected to the Board of Directors in 2022. She initially joined to seek out more racing and recreational riding buddies and then really enjoyed volunteering with the large scale clinic and various trail days. Sharing the MT Alpha camaraderie and positive vibes out on the trail and post ride beverages with new and old friends is what makes this organization so fun and she hopes to share the stoke for many years to come.
TREASURER
CHRISTINA ANABEL
A native New Yorker, I grew up riding my bike through the streets of my rural hometown, but my bike tires never touched a trail until I moved to Utah where a friend convinced me to try mountain biking. When I moved to Missoula, I joined MT Alpha, looking to meet some like-minded folks. Riding with MT Alpha, I met a lot of women riders who were all over the spectrum in ability. I attended the clinics and learned the basics of bike-body positioning, braking and how to choose a line. I look forward to seeing everyone out on the trail and hopefully continuing MT Alpha’s legacy of promoting camaraderie and confidence in women riders!
CHRISTINA ANABEL
A native New Yorker, I grew up riding my bike through the streets of my rural hometown, but my bike tires never touched a trail until I moved to Utah where a friend convinced me to try mountain biking. When I moved to Missoula, I joined MT Alpha, looking to meet some like-minded folks. Riding with MT Alpha, I met a lot of women riders who were all over the spectrum in ability. I attended the clinics and learned the basics of bike-body positioning, braking and how to choose a line. I look forward to seeing everyone out on the trail and hopefully continuing MT Alpha’s legacy of promoting camaraderie and confidence in women riders!
JUNIORS DIRECTOR
JAMIE TERRY
I have been a part of Alpha since the beginning! I am back on the board after a couple years off. I rejoined to support the junior program and watch the next generation exceed all expectations. It has been really amazing watching my older daughter fall in love with a program near and dear to my heart.
JAMIE TERRY
I have been a part of Alpha since the beginning! I am back on the board after a couple years off. I rejoined to support the junior program and watch the next generation exceed all expectations. It has been really amazing watching my older daughter fall in love with a program near and dear to my heart.
Thank you to past board members: Co-Founder, VP & President - Kristine Aukland (2012-2022), Jamie Terry (2012-2020), President - Katie (Rogotzke) Foote (2012-2020), Secretary - Jen Bardsley (2012-2015), Director - Bri Lui (2012-2022), Secretary & Director - Meg Witcher (2015-2021), Treasurer & Director - Lauren Olsen (2014 - 2022)
COMMITTEES
COMMITTEES
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RACE TEAM COMMITTEE
Race members usually want to work hard, then play hard, both while riding and racing. This committee helps create weekly race team member rides and puts it on the shared member calendar along with upcoming races. These group rides are usually fast paced, intense, but, as always, fun for all who want to push themselves to the limit. Chair: Caroline Lurgio Co-Chair: TBD Members: Jamie Terry Bethany Jakubik Colleen Bue Elsa Rose |
CLUB TEAM COMMITTEE
This committee organizes the weekly, no-drop, club member rides and puts it on the shared member calendar. Rides can be challenging and will push many riders, but without the more intense workout/interval component. The main goal is to get both club and race members together to get to know one another, while keeping things fun. Chair: Lauren Olson Co-Chair: Bri Lui Members: MJ Martin Louisa Berky |
JUNIOR COMMITTEE
Children are our future. We love seeing our junior riders learn and grow throughout the years as strong, determined, confident young women and riders. This committee helps to identify, develop and organize a way to get more junior girls on bikes throughout our community while providing a healthy, safe, non-judgmental environment. Chair: Meg Whicher Co-Chair: Kristine Akland Members: MJ Martin |
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MARKETING/PR COMMITTEE
Also with sub-comittee's in sponsorship and fundraising. This committee's purpose is to develop and oversee the "face" of MT Alpha with merchandise, social media, website maintenance, fundraising, cycling kits, and newsletters through general marketing and promotional awareness. They work closely with all other committees to ensure the mission and values of the organization are well voiced. Chair: Bri Lui Co-Chair: Kristine Akland Members: Bethany Jakubik Sarah Millar Elizabeth Willy Hilary Wood Cassie Nelson |
SKILLS CLINIC/EVENTS COMMITTEE
Our yearly MT Alpha skills clinic is well known in the area and fills up in a blink of an eye. This is the committee involved in making our yearly, all-women's (plus junior boys), MT Alpha spring skills clinic happen. Not only that, this committee also helps to put on other skills clinics for MT Alpha members if needed, along with other potential events. Chair: Lauren Olson Co-Chair: Bethany Jakubik Members: Sarah Millar Kylie Paul MJ Martin Louisa Berky Natalie Wagenbrenner |
TRAIL STEWARDSHIP COMMITTEE
We want to be involved in educating both trail etiquette as well as understanding the hard work involved in maintaining trails in Missoula. This is a committee that works closely with our fellow Missoula trail advocacy entities, including MTB Missoula. We all love the trails in Missoula, and so we all must help keep our trails viable for both humans and the surrounding nature. Chair: Natalie Wagenbrenner Co-Chair: TBD Members: Heidi Meierbachtol Kylie Paul |
