Our Board of Directors
PRESIDENT
Geoff Heller
Geoff Heller is a fifth generation Colorado local who was born and raised in the small farming community of Del Norte. Geoff was extremely fortunate to be raised on two wheels often trying to keep up with his Dad at an early age. He learned the importance of trail clearing and maintenance while in Del Norte and has spent countless hours in the mountains carrying a chainsaw and maintaining motorized singletrack trails. Geoff moved into the Gunnison Valley after graduating from the Colorado School of Mines and still loves the beauty of a freshly cleared trail. When not on a dirt bike, Geoff can be found with his wife and two children enjoying the outdoors on mountain bikes and snowboards. Geoff hopes to bring a renewed teamwork mentality to the Gunnison G.O.A.T’s hoping to work with our local mountain bike clubs, Forest Service, and BLM to preserve high quality singletrack and ensure the future of motorized use in the Gunnison Valley.
VICE PRESIDENT
Seth Weiner
I came up to Gunnison in the late 80's, and, through my sales position at the local motorcycle shop became active in protecting my passion, riding motorized singe track. I am also an avid backcountry enthusiast that enjoys snowboarding, snowbiking and snowmobiling.
I recently started Adventure bike riding and I am really enjoying exploring parts of the Gunnison Valley that I did not know existed.
I'm super stoked to be working with such great people in the GOAT'S organization, helping to keep the dream alive through supporting multiple use.
BOARD MEMBER
Carrie Chernoff Hicks
Mom of 2 awesome girls, owner of synergy Athlete Crested Butte CrossFit. Has lived in the gunnison valley for 30 years and just loves being out on the trail with my family, friends and best dog Shelby. I love the places Dirtbiking has taken me and the friendships it has made me. I am enjoying sharing this sport with my daughters and love watching the confidence it builds for them. I serve on this board to give back to a sport and community that has given me so much.
TREASURER
Matt Verona
Matt Verona is a Michigan native that relocated West in 2011 to pursue a rafting “career” on the Arkansas River in Buena Vista, CO. After the rafting season came to an end, he headed over to Crested Butte, CO where he stuck around for a winter to ski and hasn’t left since. Matt was an avid mountain biker and picked up riding motos when he purchased a 12-year-old KTM 2-stroke that was in rough shape but got him on the trails. Since then, Matt has become interested in participating in motorized advocacy throughout the Gunnison Valley and resides in the Town of Crested Butte.
BORD MEMBER - LEAD TRAIL CREW
Ben Breslauer
Moved to Crested Butte in 2005 and bought my first dirt bike in 2008. I am also an avid mountain biker, snowmobiler, and backcountry skier. Member of the GPLI Working Group since 2016. Currently serving on the board of the CBAC and CBMRT. Employed as the Clubhouse Manager at The Club at Crested Butte. Live in MtCB with my partner Liz and small dog Nori.
BOARD MEMBER
Braden Burton
Has lived in the Valley since 2011. Leads Global Trips and Local adventure business Wheelies and Waves. Grew up in Maryland where all public ride areas were closed down. Stoked to be a part of the GOATs and preserve the amazing riding we have in this Valley!
BOARD MEMBER
Chris Miller
Chris Moved to Colorado in the year 2000 from maritime community Annapolis, Maryland. He has been in Crested Butte for 13 years with a passion for backcountry skiing, Mountain Biking, snowmobiling and Dirtbiking. Chris started mountain biking in the 90's on the East Coast and progressed to racing for CU and eventually doing endurance races like the Colorado Trail Race, a 500 mile self supported race from Denver to Durango. About a decade ago, a good friend sold him a 2001 KDX 200 for 1000 bucks, and fell in love with dirtbiking. The progression continues. Over the years he has shot photographs for the newspaper, Adaptive Sports, Crested Butte Mag, Grand Traverse and now hopes to document the GOATS! Chris is also a Carpenter building custom homes for Crested Butte Builders.
BOARD MEMBER - TRAIL CREW
Gary Hicks
Tony Cussimanio
I grew up riding dirtbikes and a love for the outdoors. I grew up in Utah and resided in Austin, Tx until 2015, when our family moved to Crested Butte for our family's love of the outdoors. Working as a mortgage broker has given me the ability to work remote and live in this amazing area. My wife and I have 4 kids, 2 dogs and 3 cats. Our days are spent riding in the backcountry, skiing and hiking in remote places around Crested Butte.