Meet Our Pilots!

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Casey is originally from Mt. Lakes, New Jersey. She Grew up in Plano, Texas and moved to Colorado in 1998. She is currently living in Centennial, Colorado. Hobbies include running, riding bikes and spending time with family and friends. Why she loves being a pilot? Getting to know the seniors in her community and providing them opportunities and access to the outdoors. Listening to passengers tell stories about how Denver has grown and taking passengers through Hudson Gardens. 

Marc is originally from Columbus, Ohio but lives in Morrison, Colorado currently. Hobbies include biking, golf, pickleball and reading. What he loves about being a pilot? Meeting and talking with the interesting people who we take on rides. Enjoying being outside and sharing a trishaw ride with others.  

Barb is from Wisconsin. Hobbies include biking, baking and bringing joys to others. Why she loves being a pilot? Building relationships and celebrating the freedom of being on a bike. EVERYONE IS VALUED!

Chris is a Colorado native. His hobbies include fishing, bicycle riding and firing up the BBQ grill. Why he loves being a pilot? The adventure of being at one with nature and sharing it with a new friend. Also, the “I just had the most marvelous afternoon” comment he heard from a passenger made his day! 

Dan was born and raised in Ann Arbor, Michigan but moved to Colorado in 1986.  Dan is a big fan of the mountains and outdoors.  His favorite getaway is Grand Lake, CO where he enjoys year-round activities such as snowmobiling, hiking, biking, kayaking, and fishing.  Dan is a technology geek and enjoys researching just about everything! Why he loves being a pilot? Volunteering is a privilege.  What could be better than being outside on a bike (Trishaw) while meeting new people, learning their story, and creating friendships!

Bob has spent most of his life in the Denver area, growing up and attending grade school and high school in the Parkhill area. After six years away at college and working on the east coast, Bob returned to Denver, where he worked as an engineer, designing and building power plants all over the world. He enjoys traveling, biking, skiing, repairing antique mechanical clocks and woodworking. After helping both his mom and his mother-in-law in their final years while they were living in a retirement home, Bob realizes how special time out and about is for older adults. He is looking forward to taking CWAL passengers for a ride and talking with them, sharing stories about their lives and interests.

  Carol is originally from Darien, Connecticut. Hobbies include golf, tennis, skiing, yoga, and making others smile.  Carol loves spending time with her family and friends as well as going on her daily walks with her dogs, Jack & Jill. Why she loves being a pilot? Meeting the passengers, listening to their stories, and being a part of an amazing group of volunteers. 

  Phil has lived in Littleton for over 30 years where community and civic service have been at the forefront of his life. He currently lives in Littleton Village with his wife, Cathy. He has five children and twelve grandchildren, and enjoys all aspects of Colorado as an avid cyclist, hiker, concert- and theater-goer. Phil genuinely cares about the community in which we live and wants to continue to serve. 

Blaine grew up in Arlington Heights, Illinois and went to college in Oklahoma. He had the opportunity to move to Colorado 45 years ago and has loved it since day one! Hobbies include spending as much time as possible biking, skiing, kayaking, hiking, and playing golf. Being a Pilot with CWA combines his love of cycling and giving back to our seniors who have done so much for our community. 

 Susie is from Ohio and moved to Colorado in 1992 where she met her husband and raised 3 boys.  She is a retired math teacher who lives in Littleton and still tutors students.  Her hobbies include biking, skiing, rafting, swimming, dancing and solving crossword/math puzzles.  As a pilot, Susie loves to create and share joy with others while embracing the outdoors.  

 Tom came to Colorado in 1975 to go to graduate school at CSU, having grown up in Connecticut.  He quickly fell in love with this state, and can’t imagine another place where he would like to live. Tom loves being outdoors and being physically active, so Colorado is the place for him!  In particular, he spends time hiking, skiing, playing pickleball, cycling, and working out. In a quieter vein, Tom loves to read fiction and take classes on a variety of subjects to keep his mind active.  He's drawn to CWAL for the opportunity to meet and get to know new people, and to share Colorado beauty as we cruise along bike paths.  

 Howard immigrated from Texas 40 years ago. He's an avid cyclist and also loves hiking, traveling, and just "hanging" with his wife. Howard is a volunteer with Bicycle Colorado, Douglas County Open Spaces as a Trail Ambassador, and the City of Lone Tree Citizens Recreation Committee. He loves to share travel stories and hear the wisdom of the older generation. 

Reed was born in Duluth, Minnesota, and grew up, mostly, in the suburbs of Chicago. Growing up he had a cabin to go to so he fell in love with the outdoors, which led him to Colorado. Reed likes to hike, ski, bike, golf and do triathlons. He learns a lot from "listening" so piloting gives him the chance to grow and be a "sounding board" to those who want to share their story. 

 Aree is a Colorado native, though she spent many years exploring other states and countries before finding her way back to Colorado in 2000 to settle down with her husband and 3 daughters. She retired from an actuarial career to build a business as a success coach. She loves to be outside - biking, running, playing tennis, hiking, skiing, gardening, or beekeeping - most anything as long as there is no roof over her head! She loves being a pilot to hear others’ stories and have some fun under the Colorado sun.  

Gil was raised in Short Hills, NJ and moved to Colorado in 1980 to be near the big hills, a.k.a. the Rocky Mountains.  Gil is an avid runner and loves hiking, snowshoeing, sailing and attending concerts at Red Rocks.  Why he loves being a pilot? He likes helping others enjoy the great outdoors of Colorado and giving them, and himself, new social opportunities.   

Tom is originally from St. Louis, went to college in Kansas and grad school in Arizona, then worked in Southern California before moving to Colorado in 1995. He lives in Morrison and enjoys road cycling, hiking and golf in the summer, skiing and bowling in the winter.  Tom also enjoys traveling, attending concerts and solving crossword puzzles. He loves piloting for the opportunity to create and nurture relationships with passengers, swap stories, and share a mutual love of the outdoors on a trishaw.

Although Roy is not from Iowa, 7 years in Iowa City made him feel like a native. He then lived for 40 years in Kansas City before moving to Colorado to follow his daughters’ relocations to Denver.  Surprisingly — as the time has gone by so fast — Roy and his wife Linda have made Denver their home for 10 years (although they're not sure when they qualify for “native-ish” status).  Bike trips, hiking/camping experiences and grandkids’ activities have replaced adventures in the court room and arbitration proceedings. Retirement is good.  Combining bike riding and the social interaction with CWA passengers is what attracts Roy to piloting. “Like what you do, Do what you like”

Chris moved to Fort Collins, Colorado with her husband, in 1973 to attend CSU. After becoming an occupational therapist she began a career as a school therapist for mostly young children in Fort Collins and Cherry Creek Schools. She has 5 grandchildren under 10 and loves those family times at her house in Littleton. Chris’ favorite hobbies are gardening, walking and biking and feels grateful to be living, playing and still growing in Colorado. She is excited to be a pilot for CWAL, allowing her to meet new friends wanting to feel the wind in the hair along the Platte River.

Nathan is originally from Abilene, Texas.  He and his wife moved to Highlands Ranch from Midland, TX in 2020.  His hobbies include basketball, reading, and golf. Why does he love being a pilot? Nathan looks forward to elevating the spirit of every single passenger!

 Originally from Charlotte, NC, Matt moved out to Colorado in 2005 to attend the University of Colorado, Boulder Leeds School of Business. Graduating in 2009, he spent time in Utah and Wyoming before finally coming back to Denver in 2014 to start a family with his wife Natalie. They have now live in Littleton and have 2 girls, Reagan and Palmer. Matt enjoys spending time with family, riding bikes with his girls, enjoying snow sports during the winter months and helping out with things in the community. What he likes about being a pilot: hearing others' stories, engaging with new people while outside on the Platte and providing a service that others truly enjoy. 

 Marycarol was born and raised in Chicago.  She moved to Colorado in 1985 with her husband Tony.  While raising two sons, her careers took her from wildlife biologist to patient identity expert.   She is currently semi-retired enjoying her granddaughters.  She enjoys cycling, open water swimming and walking ultramarathons.  When the weather doesn't cooperate she knits and sews. She also volunteers for Snow Capped Shepherd Rescue.On her first CWAL training ride, she was amazed by all the smiles she received on the trail and looks forward to helping others smile in the great outdoors.  She also hopes to share some wildlife sightings with her passengers. 

Reuben is a native Coloradan who grew up in Commerce City but now resides in Littleton. He is a graduate of both the University of Northern Colorado and the University of Colorado. Reuben was a pharmacist at the Children’s Hospital of Colorado for 25 years and at Kaiser Permanente for 13 years. Now retired, he has plenty of time to enjoy many activities such as kayaking, tennis, hiking, biking, reading, home improvement and playing the guitar. He is also interested in volunteer work to help others. Reuben became a pilot in order to bring some joy into the lives of our senior population and others who may have limitations. He is looking forward to making new friends and hearing all their life stories as they share a trishaw experience together.

 Bob is a Coloradan by choice - he grew up moving around the Midwest, but moved 'back' to CO in 1999 as soon as it was his own choice. Hobbies include mountain biking, skiing, traveling and volunteering. Why he loves being a pilot? Being a part of something that brings joy and smiles to others while being outdoors. Bob looks forward to meeting new people and hearing all about their adventures in life. 

 Kathy moved to Denver in 1980 after graduating from Michigan State. She worked at Children’s Hospital for 36 years as a Medical Technologist.  

Her hobbies include cycling, hiking, golf, pickleball, traveling and birding. 

What is she looking forward to as a pilot?  Kathy would love to share her joy of cycling and experiencing beautiful Colorado while meeting new people and making new friends. 

Since arriving in this country 24 years ago from South Africa Janet has had such fun getting involved in community volunteer opportunities. CWA is a wonderful fit because she loves to bike ride and experience Denver trails. It will be wonderful to share the trip with those wanting to enjoy the sights and sounds of the outdoors and those who may find it challenging to be mobile. Janet looks forward to meeting and chatting with CWAL trishaw passengers. 

 Kari grew up in Pittsburgh, PA but finished high school in Orlando, FL.  After graduating college she moved to Atlanta, GA where she married her husband and from there they have lived in 6 states in 22 years, saving the best for last!  Kari's hobbies include cycling (she has 6 bikes), triathlon, paddleboarding, skiing, hiking and traveling with her husband and their two dogs. Kari has worked in the Fitness and Retirement industries for the last 13 years and is so excited about bringing those two passions together as a Pilot for CWAL!  She also volunteers with Little Bellas, Mentoring on Mountain Bikes for young girls ages 8 to 13.  

 Wing grew up in San Francisco but has lived in Iowa for 32 years. He recently moved to  Highlands Ranch with his wife in 2021 to be near one of their three adult children and two  grandchildren. Wing’s love for the outdoors started with backpacking the Yosemite and Tahoe areas in his teens. He has cycled on and off for years in between kayaking, hiking and some hang gliding during his travels. Favorite hobbies are reading, traveling, photography, hiking,  snowshoeing, and trying different foods while being an accidental chef who is not good at  following recipe instructions. He appreciates the value of CWAL in contributing to the well  being of many older adults with limited mobility from practicing in a geriatric eyecare  practice for many years and is delighted to be involved as a pilot .

Fred was born in Bitburg, Germany while his parents were stationed there for his dad’s first assignment. Fred’s family subsequently moved every three or four years and lived in several places throughout the US as well as England. Fred met his wife Cindy during high school in England and they married after college (Fred attended University of Northern Colorado in Greeley). They have a son and a daughter and four grandchildren.

Freds interests include lots of reading, especially historical fiction and listening to music. Road biking and mountain biking have been his passion for forty years. He enjoys staying fit and used to run a lot and swim. In the last five years, motorcycling has emerged as a fun affair for Fred. He and his wife also enjoy traveling, doing road rides through various mountain passes worldwide and taking sailing trips, especially in the British Virgin Islands.

Fred is looking forward to learning all about the trishaw passengers he’ll be taking as well as meeting a lot of the other pilots and volunteers who are involved in CWAL.

 Johnny was raised in Iowa on a farm and fell in love with cycling at an early age. He has raced, toured, worked as a bicycle mechanic, helped lead the Learn To Bike program at Epic Mountain Gear's Bicycle program.  John has lived and breathed bikes for more than 50 years.  He and his bikes have moved to Colorado several times firstly to Rocky Ford, in March of 1979 and lastly from Los Angeles - each time separately from his beloved bikes with which he was thankfully always reunited.  John spent 18 years in Vail and moved to the Front Range in 2007, where he was a bicycle mechanic and truck driver. He is now retired and loves talking with people of all ages and walks of life. He is looking forward to being a pilot with Cycling Without Age Littleton! 

 Jeff was a Navy brat, and settled in Colorado with his wife Pam in 1991.  They raised 3 beautiful daughters, while biking, hiking, skiing, and traveling the world.  Jeff's finishing up a 35 year career as a United Pilot and loves cycling - he and Pam spent the last week of July in 2022 and 2023 riding across Iowa in the RAGBRAI.  Being a CWAL Pilot combines Jeff's love of connection and being active outdoors in beautiful Colorado! 

Jason is a Colorado native and a father of 4 with 2 grandchildren, working in the Home Health and Hospice community.   He grew up in the Littleton area but went to high school at The South Park High School in Fairplay, CO.  After college at Metro State, Jason joined the Navy and served as a Navy diver on submarines where he had the great opportunity to travel to 12 different countries learning about a variety of cultures.  Jason's hobbies include mountain biking, hiking, skiing, exploring Brain Science and pretty much anything in the Rocky Mountains. Due to the great joy he gets from mountain biking and serving the community, CWAL is a natural fit and he looks forward to meeting new people and hearing their stories. 

 Barb was born and raised in Chicago and later Dolton, IL. She moved to Colorado in 1976 after vacationing there earlier as a teenager. She knew this is where she wanted to live and enjoy all the things Colorado offers. She and her husband, John, raised their 3 children here and now have an 8 year old grandson. Since retiring from teaching she and John have enjoyed many bicycle touring trips. Barb also enjoys hiking, gardening, traveling, volunteering and spending time with family and friends. The experience she wants from piloting is bringing joy to her guests and letting them feel the wonder of nature and being outdoors.  Of course, making friends and sharing stories is part of her plan!

 Gil grew up in west Denver.  He attended Lincoln High School and graduated from Kennedy as a result of Denver's mandatory bussing program his senior year.  He attended CSU, majoring in accounting.  He then worked in the accounting group of Englewood-based Information Handling Services (IHS) for 40 years.  Post-retirement, he is a part-time lifeguard during the winter at Buck Recreation Center and during the summer cuts grass at Lone Tree Golf Course.  Gil and his wife, Carol, stay active by cycling, swimming, running (Carol)/walking (Gil), and of course, pickleball.  He loves listening to fiction audiobooks while walking.  Spending time with their locally-based four children and their families is a highlight.  His love of cycling was a huge draw to becoming a volunteer pilot with CWAL.  

 John is a native of Colorado born in Raton, NM.  He and his lovely wife Barb, who is also a pilot, enjoy bicycle touring and have ridden their bikes from Denver to Chicago (2016-2017).  They were also members of the Pedaling for Parkinson's team, raising $2600 while riding in the Register's Annual Bicycle Ride across Iowa (RAGBRAI 2018 and 2019).  John and Barb have ridden bikes in 49 of the 50 US States, completing their last 5 states in March 2024.They have 3 adult children and an 8 year old grandson.  John enjoys volunteering for historic preservation at both the Littleton Historic Museum and various locations throughout the US.  He also enjoys gardening and woodworking.  Through trishaw piloting, he looks forward to meeting and  bringing the “Wind in Your Hair Experience” to those who may not have the opportunity otherwise.

Andy is originally from Denver.  He grew up in Tucson, made his way back to the Denver area after earning his engineering degree and has managed to call the Denver metro area home while enjoying work assignments around the world.  He is kind of retired but cannot help himself and consults on a part time basis.  He and his wife Kristin currently reside in Columbine Valley with great access to bicycling, walking, hiking, camping, and snowshoeing.  Andy is excited to be a pilot to support the local community and share life stories along the way. 

Mike is a native of Philadelphia who misses its cheesesteaks and inexpensive pizza. Following a peripatetic educational path, he spent 30 years as a genetics professor, researcher, and educator in Virginia, Maryland, and Colorado. His hobbies include cycling, rock climbing and mountaineering, home landscaping, playing the piano, and keeping up with the latest science. Mike and his wife love traveling and hiking, both domestically and internationally. Piloting with CWA Littleton is a great opportunity to socialize with passengers and volunteers and to learn the stories of their lives. 

 Dick grew up in a small town in Indiana. Currently retired, he graduated from Purdue University in electrical engineering technology. He worked for Intel Corporation for 21 years in high tech semiconductor sales and marketing. He has lived in Indiana, Milwaukee, Los Angeles, Parker & Roxborough, Colorado. He is an avid cyclist, both road and mountain biking, also loves skiing and hiking. His wife and he enjoy spending quality time with their two kids (and their spouses), and six grandkids. Dick loves volunteering with Dry Bones Denver, Love INC Littleton, and is co-leader in Master's Men at Valley View Christian Church. He loves trains and recently became one of the seasonal garden train operators at Hudson Gardens. Dick became a pilot because he enjoys biking and helping others who still enjoy going for a ride, but are not able to pedal anymore. He loves hearing and sharing stories with lots of folks.

 Mike was born and raised in the south suburbs of Chicago. After vacationing in Colorado several times his goal was to relocate here after college. He has been here since 1979 and considers it the best decision he's ever made. Mike has lived in Highlands Ranch for over 30 years with his wife and raised two children. HIs hobbies include golf, pickleball and serving at the local food bank in Littleton. Being a pilot with CWAL will provide Mike an opportunity to give back to the community.

 Jeff grew up in Kansas City, Missouri. After earning a petroleum engineering degree, he worked in Denver, Los Angeles and Anchorage before settling back in Colorado. He and his wife have two grown daughters. His hobbies include cycling, skiing, fishing and playing the bass. Jeff is looking forward to being a CWAL pilot to give back to the community and to share his love of cycling. He is excited to hear his passenger’s stories and to connect with others.

 Mark lives in Littleton with his family. His interests include wood carving, coffee roasting, hiking and hearing a story well told.  He especially enjoys volunteering anywhere he can be outdoors and of service to others.

Sarah is originally from Central Illinois and moved to Colorado in 2013. She enjoys all of the typical Colorado outdoor activities, spending time with her husband and Mini Aussie, reading, and photography. Sarah is looking forward to providing wind in your hair experiences and getting to know passengers!

 Billy grew up in Independence, Missouri and moved to Colorado for college, graduating from CU-Boulder with degrees in Astronomy & Film Studies. He's lived in Westminster, Golden, Boulder, Glendale, Lakewood, and now Littleton.

Billy is a bicyclist & volunteer (obviously), animal lover, cinephile, hockey (go Avs!) and football (go Chiefs!) fan, video gamer, and news junkie.

Hie is excited about being a CWAL pilot because bringing someone else happiness is the greatest feeling. If he is able to help them feel joy or just forget about their worries for a little while, who wouldn't want to do this? Billy will get to meet interesting people, get a little sunshine and some activity... he is still waiting to hear the catch!

 DiAhn was born and raised in a military family, living in North Dakota, Oregon, Montana and then southern California where she did all her schooling, including college.

She went to med school at Tulane in New Orleans and then to Colorado for residency, where she has been since 1992. DiAhn met and married a Colorado native.  She is still working part time as a geriatric house call doctor in Denver and hospitalist on the eastern plains.

DiAhn enjoys traveling, biking, hiking, running, reading, fostering dogs for the last 15 years, and loves being a grandma!

She was drawn to becoming a CWAL pilot by her love of older people and desire to connect with them and hear their stories.

 Matt recently retired from a career in network security and relocated to Castle Rock from San Jose, California with his wife Karen and their two Rhodesian Ridgebacks (Odin and Loki). Outside of wrangling two pony size dogs, Matt enjoys riding bikes (road, mountain, gravel, tandem or time trial), hiking, snow shoeing, fine dining and gardening. For many years, Matt and Karen were volunteer coaches for Team-In-Training, the fund-raising organization for Leukemia Lymphoma Society, guiding participants to successfully complete the Lake Tahoe and Tour de Tucson centuries. Volunteering as a CWAL pilot is a means of giving back to the community and helping those who cannot ride themselves enjoy the same sights, sounds, smells and fresh air that we enjoy each time we ride. 

  Pam was born in Massachusetts and grew up in Fredonia, New York. She lived in five other states before making Colorado her home 22 years ago. She has been married to her husband Bill for 34 years. Together they have two grown sons. Pam was a school psychologist for 30 years before retiring in 2023.

Cycling has been a big part of Pam’s family life for many years. She continues to love cycling and the feeling of freedom that comes from being on a bike. Her other passions include hiking, camping, watercolors, quilting, knitting, reading and spending time with her three dogs.

Why does she love being a pilot? Sharing her love of cycling and the great outdoors. She is also excited about giving back to the community and learning about local history from the area’s long-time residents. 

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