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The Okanagan Trail Riders Association is a non-profit society. All executive positions are filled by unpaid volunteers.


 
 

 

Current Executive:

Ken Umbarger

Position- President

Employment- Entrepreneur

Past Positions- joined the club in the fall of 2004 and previous to that was actively involved in the Jaycee organization.

Started riding on a Honda 50 mini-bike 40 years ago and had dirt and street bikes until the poverty of college forced me to sell.  I started riding again about 7 years ago as a way to spend some quality time with my boys. Since then I have been having too much fun on adventures in the Okanagan and other destination trips.

Present ride – 2004 KTM 450 EXC

# 1 Goal – Have some fun and see Bear Creek become a user friendly trail system that will be around for generations.

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Ken Umbarger
Ken Umbarger
President

Terry Burke
Terry Burke
Land Management


Wendy Dyck
Communications
Adrian Van Nieuwkerk
Adrian Van Nieuwkerk
Vice President
Lorne Scott
Lorne Scott
Social Director

Carol Boyd
Membership
Name: Terry Burke

Position: Land Management   

Education: Graduated from training wheels

Employment: Retired full time

How long have I been riding and what kind of bike you presently ride:  43 years! Presently own a 05’ KTM 525 dual sported EXC, and a KTM 950 Adventurer.

Past positions held with OTR if applicable: Served on the executive for 20 years in many positions.

Why are you involved on the executive:  To assist Ken Umbarger fullfill our dream for the Bear Creek Area, and to Protect our Right to Ride.

#1 Goal:  To assist our club in achieving its goals, pertaining to the Bear Creek Area.

Name : Frank Braeuer

Position : Treasurer

Employment : General Manager - WRI Supply - Wholesale trade supplier of fabrics and film products for the sign, awning, screen print and digital imaging industries.
: Junior Partner - A Timeleigh Motorcar - Sourcing and sale of special interest, classic and collectible vehicles

Riding History : Started at age 37 (11 years ago), ride a 2001 Suzuki 450DRS

OTR Past Positions Held : President (2 terms), Past President (1). Have been on the executive for total of 8 years. Off Road Coordinator for several years for Ogopogo Cross Country as well as other non race events, involved in effort to establish motocross track for 7+ years.

Why involved on the executive : I keep trying to get out but they keep pulling me back (Al Pacino line). Just kidding, I am actually involved because I like what the club stands for, I like what the club is trying to accomplish with respect to protecting and developing the Bear Creek riding area and because I am proud of what the club has accomplished and continues to accomplish.

#1 Goal : Marking and mapping of the Bear Lake trails

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President: ken.umbarger@okanagantrailriders.com

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