Bill Percival - President
Bill grew up on the coast of Maine and purchased his first road bike in 1971 which he rode extensively for the next ten years through college and commuting 40 miles every day to his summer job. In 1991 Bill moved from Manhattan to Naples to continue his career in finance and raise his family with his wife, Allison. He resumed road cycling in 2000 and joined Naples Velo in 2004 when he discovered the challenge and camaraderie of group riding and training. Bill is a committed believer in the individual health and societal benefits of cycling.
He hopes that more areas throughout the US increasingly commit to cycling’s success as a core component of their transportation systems.
Bill grew up on the coast of Maine and purchased his first road bike in 1971 which he rode extensively for the next ten years through college and commuting 40 miles every day to his summer job. In 1991 Bill moved from Manhattan to Naples to continue his career in finance and raise his family with his wife, Allison. He resumed road cycling in 2000 and joined Naples Velo in 2004 when he discovered the challenge and camaraderie of group riding and training. Bill is a committed believer in the individual health and societal benefits of cycling.
He hopes that more areas throughout the US increasingly commit to cycling’s success as a core component of their transportation systems.
Leigh Masimore - Vice President
After 36 years in the corporate world, Leigh and his wife Maggie started their part time relationship with Naples in 2012. Eventually making it their fulltime residence in 2017. For the last 5 years Leigh has organized and led moderate pace rides in East Naples. He is an FBA Ride Leader/Ride Marshall for club and charity rides. Leigh has recently served as Safety Liaison for Naples Velo making cycling safety presentations to cycling clubs and homeowner associations.
After 36 years in the corporate world, Leigh and his wife Maggie started their part time relationship with Naples in 2012. Eventually making it their fulltime residence in 2017. For the last 5 years Leigh has organized and led moderate pace rides in East Naples. He is an FBA Ride Leader/Ride Marshall for club and charity rides. Leigh has recently served as Safety Liaison for Naples Velo making cycling safety presentations to cycling clubs and homeowner associations.
Jim Tirabassi - Treasurer
Jim has been a member of Naples Velo since September of 2014. An avid cyclist, he has raced in the past and has completed 225 miles in a single day. He is a Certified Public Accountant in WI and splits his time between WI and FL.
Jim has been a member of Naples Velo since September of 2014. An avid cyclist, he has raced in the past and has completed 225 miles in a single day. He is a Certified Public Accountant in WI and splits his time between WI and FL.
Ted Zelman - Secretary
Moved to Naples in 1979. He has long been active in the bicycling, running and triathlon communities. Ted practices personal injury law. A significant part of his practice consists of representing bicyclists for damages caused by accidents.
Keep up with his blog at TedZelman.com
Moved to Naples in 1979. He has long been active in the bicycling, running and triathlon communities. Ted practices personal injury law. A significant part of his practice consists of representing bicyclists for damages caused by accidents.
Keep up with his blog at TedZelman.com
Mark Dillon - past president.
Originally from Minneapolis, Mark has been a full time resident of Naples since 2011. A retired business owner (print marketing), and an avid cyclist, he has ridden with Naples Velo since 2000. Mark is also a former board member of the Naples Pathways Coalition.
Originally from Minneapolis, Mark has been a full time resident of Naples since 2011. A retired business owner (print marketing), and an avid cyclist, he has ridden with Naples Velo since 2000. Mark is also a former board member of the Naples Pathways Coalition.
Frank Kistler Jr. - past president.
Frank is a 40 year veteran of the automobile industry primarily as owner of Ford and Saturn dealerships in Toledo and Findlay, Ohio. Frank retired from the auto business in 2015. In 2002 he became the main sponsor of the Saturn of Toledo Cycling Team. He is a USAC licensed cyclist and a former member of the Maumee Valley Wheelmen and Toledo Area Bicyclists clubs.
Now a Florida resident, he is a member of Naples Velo, Florida Velo and Naples Masters.
Frank is a 40 year veteran of the automobile industry primarily as owner of Ford and Saturn dealerships in Toledo and Findlay, Ohio. Frank retired from the auto business in 2015. In 2002 he became the main sponsor of the Saturn of Toledo Cycling Team. He is a USAC licensed cyclist and a former member of the Maumee Valley Wheelmen and Toledo Area Bicyclists clubs.
Now a Florida resident, he is a member of Naples Velo, Florida Velo and Naples Masters.
Greg Pelican
Greg is a 20 year veteran of the bicycle industry. Greg owned and managed his own store Bethel Cycle in CT for 16 years and currently is the Marketing Manager for Trek Bicycle Stores of Florida. Before buying Bethel Cycle, Greg held the role of Marketing Manager for both Fuji Photo Film and then Eastman Kodak. Greg is a passionate cyclist with results that include two Bronze Medals in the ITU Duathlon World Championships, 2X USAT Duathlon National Champion, and 3X CT USAT State Champion (bike racing and cyclocross).
Greg is a 20 year veteran of the bicycle industry. Greg owned and managed his own store Bethel Cycle in CT for 16 years and currently is the Marketing Manager for Trek Bicycle Stores of Florida. Before buying Bethel Cycle, Greg held the role of Marketing Manager for both Fuji Photo Film and then Eastman Kodak. Greg is a passionate cyclist with results that include two Bronze Medals in the ITU Duathlon World Championships, 2X USAT Duathlon National Champion, and 3X CT USAT State Champion (bike racing and cyclocross).
Erick Camacho
Originally from Habana Cuba, Erick was born in 1978. His family wanted a better future for him and sacrificed everything to bring him to the USA. He has been a Realtor since 2006 and has worked his way up in all types of Market.
Erick is the president of 239 Racing Team founded in 2016 for all of those cyclists in our community that want to experience racing. He has been a permanent resident of Naples FL since 2010 and is a proud member of Naples Velo.
Originally from Habana Cuba, Erick was born in 1978. His family wanted a better future for him and sacrificed everything to bring him to the USA. He has been a Realtor since 2006 and has worked his way up in all types of Market.
Erick is the president of 239 Racing Team founded in 2016 for all of those cyclists in our community that want to experience racing. He has been a permanent resident of Naples FL since 2010 and is a proud member of Naples Velo.
Ric Christian
My love for cycling was inspired as I watched a 50 mile road race (crit) as a teenager which commemorated my hometown legend Art Longsjo who was a member of both the summer (cycling) and winter (speed skating) Olympics. As a cardiologist for 40+ years I have witnessed and treated the ill health that can result from an unhealthy lifestyle. Regular exercise can moderate or eliminate such major risks as obesity, hypertension, diabetes and high cholesterol. Bicycling is an aerobic activity that can have a positive effect on maintaining a healthy body and mind. Naples Velo can provide leadership in the community to promote participation in safe and courteous cycling for both health and exercise and by advocating for safe pathways for both recreation and commuting.
My love for cycling was inspired as I watched a 50 mile road race (crit) as a teenager which commemorated my hometown legend Art Longsjo who was a member of both the summer (cycling) and winter (speed skating) Olympics. As a cardiologist for 40+ years I have witnessed and treated the ill health that can result from an unhealthy lifestyle. Regular exercise can moderate or eliminate such major risks as obesity, hypertension, diabetes and high cholesterol. Bicycling is an aerobic activity that can have a positive effect on maintaining a healthy body and mind. Naples Velo can provide leadership in the community to promote participation in safe and courteous cycling for both health and exercise and by advocating for safe pathways for both recreation and commuting.
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Carla Delgado Grippa
Originally from Caracas, Venezuela, Carla moved to the United States in 2000 and has been a Naples resident since 2006. An all-time athlete of different disciplines throughout the years, she tried road biking for the first time late 2011. Utterly intimidated by it, it wasn’t until the beginning of 2018 when she finally decided to give group riding a try, becoming increasingly comfortable and obsessed with the road riding culture. Carla also spends her time Managing Wardrobes for photoshoots, weddings and individual clients through both her companies, The Why Knot and CarlaDG. |
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Jamie Davis
Jamie grew up in Europe and was given a Peugeot road bike when he turned 10. The thrill of cycling never went away and he now enjoys hammering the flats with Naples Velo, friends and co-workers, and riding solo. His background includes experience in non-profit development, outreach, and volunteer management. He has a BA in Religious Studies and has lived in New England, Texas, Germany, the Pacific Northwest, North Carolina, and finally calling Florida home. He currently lives in Naples, FL with his two sons Ryan and Van, and his dog Ricky Bobby. |
Brian Denney
Brian is originally from Illinois and discovered cycling as a way to stay active and meet new people. His most significant personal fitness achievement is bringing over forty individuals into the sport through his club, Team Waldo. With members from across the country, Brian has made it his goal to share his love of cycling with everyone he meets. Multi-day cycling tours like the “Ride the Rockies” and RAGBRAI are among his favorite adventures. Since relocating his business, Gems of Note, to Naples in 2019, Brian has enjoyed exploring the roads of South Florida. He believes in promoting cycling at all levels and enjoys training as well as sharing his love of cycling with his daughter, Lily, who recently got her training wheels off. He looks forward to seeing you on the open road.
Brian is originally from Illinois and discovered cycling as a way to stay active and meet new people. His most significant personal fitness achievement is bringing over forty individuals into the sport through his club, Team Waldo. With members from across the country, Brian has made it his goal to share his love of cycling with everyone he meets. Multi-day cycling tours like the “Ride the Rockies” and RAGBRAI are among his favorite adventures. Since relocating his business, Gems of Note, to Naples in 2019, Brian has enjoyed exploring the roads of South Florida. He believes in promoting cycling at all levels and enjoys training as well as sharing his love of cycling with his daughter, Lily, who recently got her training wheels off. He looks forward to seeing you on the open road.
Art DeMonte
Art grew up in NYC. Lived in Ann Arbor, MI, and now resides in Naples. After a career in the corporate world, he joined academia instructing business and entrepreneurship courses, most recently at FGCU. He enjoys running and swimming, but gained a passion for cycling after entering his first triathlon in 2006. He enjoys exploring new routes and believes Naples is lucky to have such a wide variety of cyclists. Whether you're a beginner enjoying short distance rides or a threshold athlete challenged by a double century, it’s all about safe fun with friends!
Art grew up in NYC. Lived in Ann Arbor, MI, and now resides in Naples. After a career in the corporate world, he joined academia instructing business and entrepreneurship courses, most recently at FGCU. He enjoys running and swimming, but gained a passion for cycling after entering his first triathlon in 2006. He enjoys exploring new routes and believes Naples is lucky to have such a wide variety of cyclists. Whether you're a beginner enjoying short distance rides or a threshold athlete challenged by a double century, it’s all about safe fun with friends!