Rich founded FUN in May 2017 by asking the question – how can we get more kids on bikes? Rich and his wife Debbie moved to AZ from Ohio. Rich has been riding bikes for 30+ years and moved to the Verde Valley for the countless days of sunshine and warm weather riding. He also enjoys hiking and traveling with his wife, Debbie. Rich recently retired from running his own recruiting business.

Naya is the Principal at Gladden Farm School in Marana, AZ, where she has been leading since 2022. Before her current role, she served as the Principal at Oak Creek School in Cornville. Naya’s journey in education brought her to Arizona in 2014 after gaining experience teaching in Atlanta and Australia. Born in Guyana to parents who were both teachers, she immigrated to Georgia at the age of six. Naya’s expertise spans Expeditionary Learning, STEM, 21st CCLC after-school programs, and International Baccalaureate programs.  Naya has served on the Wheel FUN board of directors since 2019.

Born and raised in California. Been married for 40 years and raised two wonderful children who gave us four incredible grandchildren. Worked 35 years and retired from Verizon as a Senior Analyst. I had the honor of being part of Riverside County Fire Department for 25 years and perhaps the greatest enjoyment besides my family, I coached for 17 years at the high school. During this time, we discovered the joy of mountain biking which led us to Sedona for retirement. One thing led to another and here we are again with coaching kids. Life is good.

Marty and his wife Lisa moved to Sedona over 10 years ago from Long Island, NY where he owned a pet food business. Marty’s been an avid mountain biker since 1992 where he began tackling the trails and getting involved in bicycle advocacy in Nashville, TN. Since moving to the Verde Valley, Marty established the Red Rock Mountain Bike Patrol and grew this organization to over 50 members. When he’s not outside riding his bike, Marty serves as the President of the Verde Valley Cyclists Coalition.

40 years after first learning what a snow bird was when stationed as a young Marine in Yuma, Kevin turned into a permanent Verde Valley snowbird. Kevin served two decades as a Marine and another two decades in the private sector ultimately retiring as a Fortune 500 executive. When not riding his bike, Kevin serves as the President of the Sedona Red Rock Trail Fund, Treasurer of the Verde Valley Cyclists Coalition and as a member of the Yavapai County Resource Advisory Committee.

Christy is the Cochise County WheelFun Rep.  Growing up in Alaska, living in North Idaho for a bit, she now calls Benson home, along with her family. Mountain biking has been an amazing positive factor for her and her family. She is passionate about empowering individuals, families, and communities through biking. Christy is currently working towards her Master of Social Work and a Certified Clinical Adventure Therapist, using the bike therapeutically any time she can! She loves great coffee and amazing adventures!

Alfred Lomahquahu, born and raised on the Hopi Reservation. Attended High School Riverside California. Sherman Indian, enlisted in the US Marine Corp. MOS 1345 Engineer Equipment operator. 8 yr enlistment. Worked in construction, Native American Cancer Program for NAU, Community Service Administrator, Governor for village of Bacavi. Vice Chairman for the Hopi Tribe, Consultant for HUD on Hopi. Artist, Attended NPC and ASU. Environmental Activist. Currently the Registrar for the Hopi Tribe duties are voter registration, data base. Assisting Elections Board on Tribal Elections and educational outreach to Tribal members.

Scott is the Wheel Fun representative for Gila County. Scott is a native Arizonan, growing up in Tempe, going to college at NAU and finally settling in Payson. Mountain biking has been a passion for Scott since High School and he is currently working to build a non-motorized trail system around Payson.  He has been teaching at Rim Country Middle School and running the Outdoor Adventure Club since 2000. He feels that getting kids and their families connected with the outdoors is the best way to build healthier individuals & communities and foster a love of wild places in the next generation.

Natalie Hammon is the principal of Cottonwood Elementary and a resident of Centennial Park, Arizona. She is deeply passionate about supporting children’s mental well-being and believes that outdoor activities play a crucial role in fostering healthy minds and spirits. Her enthusiasm for Wheel Fun stems from a strong belief in the power of biking to connect individuals with nature, which she views as the best natural medicine. Natalie has witnessed firsthand how participation in bike clubs can transform students by providing a sense of community, building confidence, and bringing joy. As a new board member of Wheel Fun, she is excited to contribute to this inspiring initiative and help youth experience the freedom and happiness that cycling can offer.

Eric Urfer, Yuma County Board Member for Wheel Fun, brings over 35 years of experience in parks, recreation, and community enrichment. As the current Director of Parks and Recreation for the City of Yuma, Arizona, and former Director in Clayton and Independence, Missouri, Eric has led transformative community initiatives throughout his career. He was also the founding Executive Director of the Adventure Sports Center International in Maryland, where he oversaw the creation of the world’s only mountaintop recirculating whitewater course. A University of Missouri graduate, originally from St. Louis and raised at the Lake of the Ozarks, Eric enjoys boating, golfing, hiking, and attending local events. His lifelong commitment to equitable access to outdoor spaces makes him a strong advocate for Wheel Fun’s mission in Yuma County

Danny Dorr is the founder of Red Rock Biker and a new board member and coach with Wheel Fun. Raised at the base of Provo Canyon in Utah, Danny’s most cherished memories are rooted in the mountains, surrounded by nature and loved ones. His passion for trail riding is fueled by the way it challenges both mind and body, offering powerful lessons in resilience and self-discovery. As a coach, Danny is deeply committed to helping kids overcome mental and physical obstacles, showing them how the trail can build confidence, grit, and joy. Through Wheel Fun, he brings his energy and experience to inspire youth across Arizona to embrace the outdoors and discover their own strength on two wheels.