Meet the incredible team working hard to create safer, stronger, and more inclusive biking across Michigan. Together, they represent all different types of cyclists—from Michigan’s roads to trails and everything in between. We’re looking to the future stronger than ever, with a passionate and talented group dedicated to advancing LMB’s mission. Without further ado, meet the team:
Andy Rohrer – Executive Director
Andy brings a lifetime of dedication and strategic acumen to the LMB team, deeply rooted in a passion for cycling. A lifelong cyclist, his connection to the sport has evolved from the road to the trail, but it has never wavered. Retiring after 26 years of service in the U.S. Army, Andy transitioned his proven leadership, team building, and strategic planning acumen to LMB’s mission. He is a committed (all) roadie who dabbles in mountain biking against his better judgment. A driven competitor, Andy considers it his good fortune that Michigan has one of the most well-developed gravel race series anywhere in the U.S. Andy is deeply committed to advancing the mission of LMB to improve and elevate bicycling for everyone, everywhere in Michigan. Contact Andy at ExecDir@lmb.org.
Neal Glazebrook – Director, Strategic Partnerships & Events
Neal is LMB’s Director for Strategic Partnerships and Events. He is a lifelong advocate for trails and cycling across Michigan. A dedicated community leader, he serves on multiple local and statewide boards—including the Michigan Trails Advisory Council and Go Liv Co – Horal Family Foundation—and helps build and maintain natural surface trails. An avid ultra-endurance mountain bike and gravel racer, Neal rides with Team Consolidated and leads group rides for the Livingston County Gravel Riders. When he’s not organizing events or hitting the trails, he enjoys hiking and camping with his wife, Cristi, and their dog daughter, Tessa. Contact Neal at neal@lmb.org.
Gina Apone – Director, Communications & Marketing
Gina is LMB’s Director for Communications and Marketing. She feels lucky to blend her passion for bicycling and love of writing and communications to tell LMB’s story as well as expand the reach of our efforts to make Michigan bicycling better for all. She’s on a secret mission to make sure every LMB email is a must-read that keeps you hooked from subject line to sign-off. An avid mountain biker, she enjoys all of the mental and physical challenges, friendships, and joys riding has to offer. When not riding her favorite trail, you can find her marathon training, traveling, getting lost in a good book, or drinking copious amounts of coffee. Contact Gina at gina@lmb.org.
Jessica Lanave – Operations Manager, Member & Donor Relations
Jessica brings her passion for advocacy, connection, and community to her dual roles as LMB’s Operations Manager and overseeing all aspects of Member and Donor Relations. She is vital to enabling the rest of the staff to advance LMB’s mission of making bicycling better in Michigan and beyond. An avid cyclist, she loves all types of riding—especially group rides on her road or gravel bike and Sunday Fundays on a tandem with her husband, Jim. As a board member of the Genesee Wanderers Cycling Club and the Assenmacher 100 Ride Coordinator, she’s dedicated to fostering great experiences for riders and communities alike. Contact Jessica at jessica@lmb.org.
Joanie Towarnicky – Data Analyst
Joanie is LMB’s Data Analyst, building on her start at LMB as a MI Healthy Climate Corps member conducting community bike audits to create safer, more bike-friendly streets. Founder and President of Friends of the Grand Blanc Grid, she brings a wealth of experience in business, community engagement, and active transportation advocacy. An avid cyclist, Joanie uses her bike for transportation and recreation, whether running errands or just enjoying Michigan’s fantastic natural beauty. She believes that safe, bikeable communities are at the heart of helping people become the best version of themselves. Her volunteer work spans organizations like Habitat for Humanity and Flint Community Schools, and she has a long-standing commitment to making biking accessible and enjoyable for everyone. Contact Joanie at joanie@lmb.org.
Ted Sliwinski – Lighting Project Coordinator
Ted is LMB’s Lighting Project Coordinator, leading the impactful Light Love program to provide essential bike lights to cyclists in need. A lifelong rider and owner of Ted’s Bike Shop in Ferndale, he brings over 20 years of experience as a bike shop owner, mechanic, and frame builder in addition to his work in retail and non-profit cycling organizations. Ted’s mix of technical skill and dedication to inclusivity and innovation makes him a perfect fit for advancing LMB’s mission to make cycling safer and more accessible across Michigan. Contact Ted at ted@lmb.org.
John Conlin – Education Coordinator
John is LMB’s Education Coordinator. He organizes Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety for Law Enforcement training across Michigan, helping to bridge the gap between public safety and cycling advocacy. A lifelong cyclist and Ann Arbor native, he brings a 29-year career in public safety, law enforcement, and emergency management, along with a B.S. in Criminal Justice and Public Affairs from Indiana University. Drawing on decades of riding and racing, John combines his passion for bicycling with his expertise in training coordination to improve roadway safety and make Michigan streets more welcoming for all. Contact John at johnc@lmb.org.
With this amazing team behind the handlebars, we’re working to make every ride better for you!
Stay tuned for future updates, and don’t forget to say hi when you see us out on the road or trail. Here’s to making Michigan bicycling better for all.