Meet Our Pilots!

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 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!
 

Craig was born in Lexington, KY, raised in Burnsville, MN and currently living in Littleton, CO.  Hobbies include cycling, swimming, tennis, golf, hiking, hockey, volunteering at the South Platte Valley Humane Society and scuba diving with his daughter.  Why he loves being a pilot? Meeting all the amazing people and learning about them and where they are from.

Brian was born and raised on a farm in Iowa.  After raising two daughters in Boise, Idaho, he and his wife moved to Englewood in 2018.  Hobbies include exploring the mountains, road biking, and music. What he loves about being a pilot? CWA is an exciting way to meet new people while spending time outside in nature. 

Ed is originally from NJ. Hobbies include cycling, skiing and fishing. Why he loves being a pilot? Because it brings together his love of the outdoors, passion for cycling, concern for the issues of aging, and commitment to service to others. 

Krishna is originally from Raleigh, NC. He grew up in Denver and Lakewood and attended college in Boulder. He now resides in Littleton . Hobbies include biking, running, swimming, water polo, cooking, reading and cinema/TV. Why he loves being a pilot?  Meeting all of the wonderful passengers as they explore the Platte River trail and soak up some sunshine. 

  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. 

A Littleton resident who loves to give back to the community!

Jinny is from Wisconsin and is our master scheduler. Hobbies include staying active, walking, volunteering, DIY projects, connecting with friends and family, cooking and baking. She looks forward to the opportunity to volunteer with scheduling those wanting to experience the WIND IN THEIR HAIR!  

Jo is originally from Wisconsin and lives in beautiful Littleton now.  She loves everything outdoors:  mountain biking, skiing, hiking, camping, playing hockey. Jo loves piloting for CWA because she loves hanging out with and honoring older folks. Combine that with her love of biking and it's a perfect combo!

 Ralph grew up in a small, upstate New York village.  He moved to Colorado twenty years ago and loves it here.  He has two grandkids nearby and three in California, and they are a big part of his life these days.  Hobbies are tennis, hiking, biking, reading, and eating.  Being a Trishaw pilot fits really well since he enjoys exercise, spending time outdoors, sharing experiences, and just having a good time.

 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. 

 Ken and his family moved to Colorado from the suburbs of Chicago 11 years ago. He enjoys hiking, camping, playing guitar and, most of all, being on his bike. Ken has a love-love relationship with bikes since his first, a Schwinn Breeze. Why he loves being a pilot? Piloting a trishaw with other bike enthusiasts means great conversations, reminiscing about our old bikes and enjoying the scenery.