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CORBA Board of Directors
Mark
Langton
Chairman pro tem
Occupation: Freelance journalist and personal mountain bike instructor (www.mountainbikeskills.com)
Residence: Newbury Park
Mountain biking since: 1983
CORBA Director
since: 2009 (CORBA founding member and Steering Committee Member
1987-2000)
"I started mountain biking in 1983, and my first ride was up Caballero Canyon to
dirt Mulholland. It only took about 100 yards for me to realize this was the
best activity I could imagine! In 1987 I helped form CORBA, and I had no idea
20+ years later we'd still be fighting for trail access. That's why I've
re-joined the board and hope to help the great folks that have done so much for
mountain biking not just in the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area,
but literally across the nation.
"You'll usually find me riding the great trails of COSCA in Thousand Oaks,
because hey, why drive to the trailhead when you can ride!"
[Mark coordinates and instructs CORBA's Introduction
to Mountain Biking Skills Clinic]
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Hans Keifer
Secretary and Trail Crew Leader
Occupation: Professional Trail Building Contractor
Residence: Granada Hills
Mountain biking since: 1990
CORBA Director
since: 2003
"Mountain bikers and other trail users need to unite to protect trail access and open space. CORBA is the organization that can unite us on the local level."
Hans' favorite ride: Lower Sam Merrill/Sunset Ridge loop.
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Danusia
Bennett-Taber
Treasurer
Occupation: Accounting Systems Business Consultant
Residence: Newbury Park
Mountain biking since: 1988
CORBA Director
since: 2008
"In 2007 I joined the Mountain Bike Unit and immediately
became involved with the Youth Adventures Program. I found this very enjoyable
and satisfying because of the great value of this program. I love living in
Southern California because of the closeness to natural environments, but some
kids living in the city are entirely isolated from the parks and trails I enjoy
despite their proximity. Youth Adventures program is a great way to remedy this
deficiency. I joined CORBA board to help promote Youth Adventures."
You can spot Danusia patrolling for the Mountain Bike Unit,
riding with her DirtChix women’s mountain biking friends or
with the North
Ranch Mountain Bikers on her local Santa
Monica Mountain trails. |
Jeff Klinger
Chairman
Emeritus
Occupation: Health Services Professional
Residence:
Woodland Hills
Mountain biking since: 1989
CORBA Director
since: 2003
"As a kid, I was a BMX rider here in LA. Later in life, I reunited with the dirt when I bought my first mountain bike. Now, more than ever, I appreciate the great exercise, fun, freedom and peace of mind that mountain biking provides. I realize that behind every trail, there is a story. I joined the Board of Directors to enhance mountain biking opportunities in our area, maintain public access for all trail users, and to support CORBA’s great programs.”
Jeff's favorite trails include: the Whoops linked with Sullivan single track, the Gabrielino Trail, Porcupine Rim, Moab.
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Steve
MesserResidence: Eagle
Rock
Mountain biking since: 1986
CORBA Director since: 2010
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"The Gabrielino Trail in the Angeles National Forest has been one of my favorite
places to be since I first rode it in 1987. These days I spend much more time
with my hands on the grips than on the steering wheel. Bicycles are freedom,
mobility and health...things that make people thrive, especially in a natural
outdoor setting. I see cycling, and especially mountain biking, as more than
just recreation, sport, or transportation: bicycles are a key to changing lives." |
Past Directors
Louisa
Bonnie, Director from 2003 to 2010
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