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 Alpha 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 Alpha 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), Co-Founder - Jamie Terry (2012-2020), President - Katie (Rogotzke) Foote (2012-2020), Secretary - Jen Bardsley (2012-2015), Vice President & Director - Bri Lui (2012-2022), Secretary & Director - Meg Witcher (2015-2021), Treasurer & Director - Lauren Olsen (2014 - 2022), Trail Director - Natalie Wagenbrenner (2020-2022), Director - Caroline Lurgio (2020-2022).
