Staff + Board

CHRIS MCGEE

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Chris@coloradomtb.org

Chris assumed the role of Executive Director in June of 2025. He has a long history with the Colorado League as a proud parent, race volunteer, and board member of the Golden Mountain Bike Team. He has been involved with
the cycling industry, non-profits, racing teams, youth-development organizations, and bicycle event production for more than 30 years. Chris is passionate about the incredible impact that the Colorado League has on young people, families, schools, and communities.

JOHN HUTCHINSON

OPERATIONS DIRECTOR

Raceops@coloradomtb.org

Since 2010, Hutch has been critical to race production of each and every Colorado High School Cycling League race. In January 2016 he joined the league as the Operations Director after a five-year career as National Sales Manager of Primal Wear, Inc. Other responsibilities include graphics, marketing, staff training, and he is a master with spreadsheets. Prior to moving to Colorado in 2010, Hutch was a high school math teacher in California and ran a nationally ranked soccer program. In his free time, he enjoys racing his mountain bike, hiking, camping, snowboarding, and playing the guitar.

CHERI MERRIHEW

PROGRAMS DIRECTOR

Cherim@coloradomtb.org

Cheri has been involved since 2012 when her family moved from Maryland to Denver, Colorado. Volunteering regularly at the finish line for two years, she moved into the position of Volunteer Coordinator in 2015. Her organizational acumen is critical to the organization. A native of California, Cheri is passionate about getting kids on bikes. In addition to her work for the Colorado League, she is a mentor for the Little Bellas program in Lakewood, Colorado, and a volunteer for Trips for Kids.

Wesley Smith

Equipment AND OPERATIONS MANAGER

wesleys@coloradomtb.org

In the beginning, Wesley moved to Colorado in 2000. He has been in the outdoor and fitness industry since birth. While in Colorado he has worked at Schwinn Corp., Nautilus corp., and Pearl Izumi. He is the owner/operator of Pro Bike Express, transporting and servicing all types of bicycles to events and races all over the country. He likes pushing around heavy objects (strength training) so he can continue to produce power on the bike. Working with the Colorado High School League was the best happy accident – joining a group of passionate people; creating, supporting, and producing the youth of today.

“To get something you never had, you must do what you have never done”

Karen Redden

Operations Assistant

Karenr@coloradomtb.org

Karen came to the League in 2022, moving from Crested Butte to Golden. Karen describes herself as a border collie without a job. Raising two daughters on horses and
skis in Gunnison, Karen has a lengthy background as a ski race official, coach, and ski instructor. She attended her very first high school mountain race in the fall of 2022.
Karen organizes the League’s lodging and food vendors.  You will also see her at the events helping with Volunteer Coordination and Merchandising. We are still trying to get
her on a bike more often.

Julie Frater

Registration Assistant + Volunteer Coordinator

julief@coloradomtb.org

Julie was first involved with the league in 2018 when her son started racing with the Woodland Park team. Her daughter then joined in 2020. Both Fraters were legacy riders. She and her husband, Jeff, were volunteer coaches with the Woodland Park mountain bike team. In addition, Julie worked behind the scenes as the team administrator. After Julie retired from teaching elementary school, it felt like a natural transition to expand her role with the league as a registration assistant and volunteer coordinator in 2024. Julie’s love of Colorado and the outdoors makes working for the league a perfect fit.