Our Board of Directors
PRESIDENT
Geoff Heller
Geoff Heller is a fifth-generation Colorado local who was born and raised in the small farming community of Del Norte. Geoff was extremely fortunate to be raised on two wheels often trying to keep up with his Dad at an early age. He learned the importance of trail clearing and maintenance while in Del Norte and has spent countless hours in the mountains carrying a chainsaw and maintaining motorized singletrack trails. Geoff moved into the Gunnison Valley after graduating from the Colorado School of Mines and still loves the beauty of a freshly cleared trail. When not on a dirt bike, Geoff can be found with his wife and two children enjoying the outdoors on mountain bikes and snowboards. Geoff hopes to bring a renewed teamwork mentality to the Gunnison G.O.A.Ts in working with the local mountain bike clubs, US Forest Service and BLM to preserve high-quality singletrack and ensure the future of motorized use in the Gunnison Valley.
STOKE LEADER
Seth Weiner
I came up to Gunnison in the late 80's and, through my sales position at the local motorcycle shop, became active in protecting my passion, riding motorized singe track. I am also an avid backcountry enthusiast that enjoys snowboarding, snowbiking and snowmobiling.
I recently started adventure bike riding and I am really enjoying exploring parts of the Gunnison Valley that I did not know existed.
I'm super stoked to be working with such great people in the G.O.A.Ts organization, helping to keep the dream alive through supporting multiple use.
VICE PRESIDENT
Carrie Chernoff Hicks
Carrie or “CJ” is a mom of 2 awesome girls and owner of Synergy Athlete Crested Butte Cross-training who has lived in the Gunnison Valley for 30 years. She loves being out on the trail with her family, friends and best dog, Shelby.
Carrie loves the places dirt biking has taken her and the friendships it has made. She enjoys sharing this sport with her daughters and love watching the confidence it builds for them. Carrie serves on the G.O.A.Ts board to give back to a sport and community that has given her so much.
SECRETARY
Tony Cussimanio
Tony grew up in Utah riding dirt bikes before he moved to Austin, Texas, until 2015, when he moved to Crested Butte for his family's love of the outdoors.
Working as a mortgage broker has given him the ability to work remote and live in this amazing area. He and his wife have 4 kids, 2 dogs and 3 cats. Their days are spent riding in the backcountry, skiing and hiking in remote places around Crested Butte.
TRAIL CREW LEAD
Chris Miller
Chris Moved to Colorado in the year 2000 from maritime community Annapolis, Maryland. He has been in Crested Butte for 13 years with a passion for backcountry skiing, mountain biking, snowmobiling and dirt biking. Chris started mountain biking in the 90s on the East Coast and progressed to racing for CU and eventually doing endurance races like the Colorado Trail Race, a 500-mile self supported race from Denver to Durango. About a decade ago, a good friend sold him a 2001 KDX 200 for $1000 and he fell in love with dirt biking. The progression continues. Over the years, he has shot photographs for the newspaper, Adaptive Sports, Crested Butte Mag, Grand Traverse and now hopes to document the GOATS! Chris is also a Carpenter building custom homes for Crested Butte Builders.
NEW BOARD MEMBER in 2025!
David Vasquez
Growing up in California, I developed an early passion for two-wheeled adventures riding BMX and mountain bikes. A 2020 visit to Crested Butte for mountain biking quickly turned into a deeper connection with the trails and community, ultimately leading me to relocate here in 2022. June of 2022, I purchased my very first dirt bike and discovered an entirely new way to experience trail riding, further fueling my lifelong love for riding singletrack. My fascination with riding trails and the access they provide has inspired me to give back. I believe in preserving access for all user groups and ensuring that the next generation can enjoy the same freedom and connection to the outdoors that has helped shape my life.
NEW BOARD MEMBER in 2025!
Robin Buza
Originally from Alaska, Robin relocated to the Gunnison Valley to attend Western Colorado University. A lifelong skier, Crested Butte was a natural fit. However, it wasn’t long before she discovered the beauty and adventure of Colorado summers, leading her to explore mountain biking.
Her interest in dirt biking began as a long-standing curiosity and eventually turned into a full-blown passion when she purchased her first bike—a 1978 Yamaha DT 175. Since then, Robin has own several bikes over the past 15 years, deepening her connection to the sport.
Robin is especially drawn to the freedom and adventure that dirt biking offers, along with the camaraderie and time spent with friends in the mountains. She’s passionate about building a more inclusive dirt biking community and actively mentors women to get involved. After years of supporting GOATS events, Robin is excited to step into a board member role.