Carleen Hanscom
Vice-President, term expires November,
2014*
Carleen is currently the Recreation Manager
for the City of Pasco. She relocated to Pasco in
2009 from Redmond, WA, where she worked
in the Parks and Recreation Department for 8
years. Carleen was able to manage some
great cycling events in Redmond such as
Derby Days, which hosts the 2nd longest
running criterium in the nation. Carleen has
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John P. Ittner
Treasurer, term expires November, 2013*
John is one of the founders of 3RBC, along
with Jeffrey Petersen. John is a member
since 1990 of the Tri-City Bicycle Club and
has been the TCBC Treasurer and
webmaster. He is retired from Energy
Northwest. John is also a member of the
League of American Bicyclists, Bicycle
Alliance of Washington, and Adventure
Cycling Association. John is a certified
Jeffrey C. Petersen
President, term expires November, 2014*
Jeff is one of the founders of 3RBC, along
with John Ittner. Jeff is a Certified Financial
Planner and President of Petersen-Hastings
investment firm. As the first President of the
Lourdes Health Network Foundation, he was
a signatory to the documents that
established the Tri-Cities Cancer Center. Jeff
is also very active in world-class cyclist
Lance Armstrong's Cancer Foundation
program. He is a member of Chinook Cycling
Get Fit - Have Fun - Cycle Tri-Cities
*Term limits per Article 5.8 of By-Laws.
Damion J. Miller
Education Director, term expires
November, 2014*
Damion has worked as a Bicycle Advocate
for twelve years offering certified bicycle
education programming through his
business Bike Well out of his home in
Richland, Washington. In 1998, Damion
became a certified League Cycling Instructor
(LCI# 719) by the League of American
Bicyclists (LAB) and has facilitated [more...]
Laurel Strand
Director, term expires November, 2013*
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Andrew Miller
Director, term expires November, 2014*
Andy is the Prosecuting Attorney for Benton County and an avid cyclist and swimmer. He is also well known around the Tri-Cities for his participation in the Polar Plunge and other fundraising events.
In addition to raising funds for child welfare organizations, Miller is also a strong advocate for programs which reduce the probability of young people ruining their lives with drugs, alcohol or gang activities.
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David Berkowitz
Director, term expires November, 2013*
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Jennifer Comfort
Secretary, term expires November, 2013*
Jennifer joins the 3RBC Board from a triathlon background, participating in about a dozen events per year. A Pasco native, she has returned to the Tri-Cities with a newfound admiration for the natural beauty and outdoor spaces in the area. She is currently the membership coordinator for Three Rivers Road Runners, the local running and multi-sport club. She and her husband Joel, a local attorney, also stay busy raising three young children.
Dave Berkowitz is an avid outdoor enthusiast
who enjoys mountain climbing, skiing,
cycling, snowshoeing, hiking, camping and
backpacking. As a manager at REI
(Recreational Equipment Inc.), he has been
inspiring, educating and outfitting others for
adventures in the great outdoors for more
than 16 years. “Recreating outdoors changed
my life for the better. It is my passion to help
Laurel, Richland Recreation Program and Facility Manager, has been with the Parks and Recreation Department for over 10 years. Her primary responsibilities include the development and administration of diverse recreational programs, events and activities to meet the needs and interests of a growing community. She is a graduate of Washington State University and more recently, Leadership Tri-Cities. more...
Russ Burtner
Director, term expires November, 2013*
Russ is recently retired from the City of
Kennewick, where he served as Executive
Director - Municipal Services Department,
Parks and Recreation Director, and Facilities
and Grounds Manager. Previous to that,
Russ worked as an Urban Planning and
Engineering consultant. Russ is a Founding
Board Member & Past President - Boys and
