SAM GROSENICK, PRESIDENT

Sam grew up exploring his hometown on bike and maintains that it's the best way to get around town. He loves to hop on his bike and follow the trails to all reaches of Anchorage. Sam believes that biking is not only fun recreation, but it's also a great form of transportation and should be something that is accessible to everyone. He joined Bike Anchorage to advocate for all kinds of bikers, grow bike infrastructure within the community, and help share the feeling of freedom and excitement that comes from riding bikes.

OLIVIA GARRETT, VICE PRESIDENT

Olivia is a lifelong Alaskan who has been an avid Anchorage bike commuter on-and-off since she received her first bike at age 6. Her passion for bike and pedestrian-friendly infrastructure began when she relied on UAF’s Greenbikes program to navigate Fairbanks in college. Prior to joining the board of Bike Anchorage Olivia was a co-organizer of critical mass rides in Midtown Anchorage. Olivia works in public health and is excited to contribute to making Alaska’s only urban center safe and navigable for bikes and non-motorized transit.

JOHNNY G, TREASURER

Born in Michigan to a Mexican-American family, and raised between Michigan and Alaska, Johnny has used the bicycle as his primary mode of transportation. He rode for transportation during his childhood into his late teens, and rediscovered the bicycle as an adult. When he turned 18 and obtained a truck, he shelved his bike completely. After two years of truck ownership, he knew he needed to make a change for his financial, mental, and physical health and overall his well being. At 20 Johnny took a leap of faith. He sold his truck in favor of his shelved bicycle, which was gifted to him by his abuelita and his mother as a teen. He now works to help others rediscover their bicycles and build a happier and healthier Anchorage.

MARIE FRANCIS, SECRETARY

Marie is from Wasilla and she has lived in Anchorage since 2015, when she began attending UAA to obtain her mathematics degree. She has worked as a STEM educator, solar project manager, and curently works in plastic recycling. Prior to joining the board of Bike Anchorage, Marie and others organized the 2022 and 2023 Critical Mass rides through Midtown, advocating for a bike lane on Northern Lights Boulevard. She is passionate about Arctic urbanism, environmental sustainability, and regenerative futures. 

ADRIAN BARNIAK

Adrian is a first generation Polish-American who has lived in Anchorage since 2015 where he works as a physical therapist and professional photographer. He has utilized a bicycle as his primary form of year round transportation for a decade. In 2017 he biked across Thailand on his first solo bike tour and has since then dedicated 1-2 months annually to bike touring. He brings utilitarian bicycle enthusiasm to the Bike Anchorage board and is dedicated to making Anchorage a safer place to be a utility cyclist.

JACOB POWELL

After upgrading from a razor scooter, Jacob rediscovered a love of biking at college in Seattle, along with the freedom and discovery of active transportation in a city. They have been on a mission to share that joy ever since, and believe that bikes are transformative for people, streets, and cities in the face of climate change. Living car-free in Anchorage for two years gave them an appreciation for the bikeable pockets of Anchorage, hidden trail connections, and the joys of multi-modal transit. Jacob joined Bike Anchorage to help Anchorage grow into the safe, livable, bikeable city that we all deserve.

KERRY LYNCH

Kerry has acquired a bike before a car every place she's lived and considers a bike essential to her transportation options. She experienced Anchorage both in youth and middle-age, as well as before and after kids, and with and without a dog. Though she gave up on biking in Anchorage for a few years, she saw so many improvements being made that she gave it another try and then didn't even want to stop biking in winter anymore. She is motivated to make Anchorage more bike-able by the kids in the schoolyard waiting for pickup who say "I wish I could ride my bike to school" as she rolls by with her son.

JAMES BENNETT

James is a retired teacher who taught on the Kenai peninsula and in remote Alaska villages. Aside from riding a bike nearly every day, he seeks out wilderness adventures, enjoys international travel, and loves spending time with his two granddaughters. 

LINDSY "LOUIE" GLICK

Louie spent much of her life in the Southwest and other warmer climates, and when she first moved to Anchorage, she was a fair-weather bike commuter. Now, she gets on her studded fat bike and cruises the trail to work most days in the winter, too. Instead of being something she endures, she delights in biking through the birch and spruce trees as the seasons change. She hopes to inspire others to discover the joys of biking and ensure biking ease and access across the city. 

LIBBY KUGEL

Libby is a lifelong Alaskan who loves exploring the sate by bike, foot, or skis. In every season, you'll find her riding around Anchorage, whether she's commuting, exercising, or simply enjoying the ride. Libby is the Communications Director at Great Land Trust, where she works to conserve local lands and waters for habitat protection and public access. She's passionate about making the outdoors and recreation welcoming and accessible to everyone. Libby joined Bike Anchorage to support it's mission to encourage, educate, and advocate for a more bike-friendly community. 

ALEXA DOBSON, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

A born-and-raised Alaskan with a passion for cycling and community, Alexa serves as the Executive Director of Bike Anchorage. In addition to building a career supporting nonprofits such as United Way of Anchorage and Alaska Legal Services Corporation, she has also led the Mountain Bike for Women festival in Anchorage and coached mountain bikers throughout the American West with the Norco Dirt Series. Alexa is thrilled to be part of a passionate team pedaling toward a future where Anchorage is safe, welcoming, and bike-friendly for all.