Meet Your Regional Coordinators

RLAC development is coordinated by IMBA Canada's Regional Coordinators. These IMBA paid professional staffers operate in distinct territories — currently IMBA Canada has regional staff positions in British Columbia, Ontario, and Quebec.

Each part-time regional coordinator has a mandate is to achieve the following goals for mountain biking in their region: convenient access to appealing trails, trailbuilding expertise, a positive image, and political influence. Follow our regional coordinator's efforts on the IMBA blog, or send us a message to learn more.

IMBA Canada's RLAC program is supported in large part by Mountain Equipment Co-op.

Meet your Regional Coordinators

James Brown, BC Regional Coordinator, james.brown[at]imba.com

James was the first provincial rep to join the IMBA Canada staff in 2004. Although it was a volunteer position until 2008, he has participated in many advocacy initiatives to provide access opportunities and funding for mountain bicycling in British Columbia. James was also instrumental in setting up and enhancing the insurance program for IMBA Canada affiliate clubs. As a seasoned rider James enjoys hitting the trail no matter what the terrain. In his professional life he is a commercial photographer based in Victoria, BC.

Eric Leonard, Quebec Regional Coordinator, eric.leonard[at]imba.com

When the ADSVMQ (Quebec’s trail advocacy organization) was formed, Eric quickly got involved. He later co-authored the "Guide d'Aménagement des Sentiers de Vélo de Montagne," a book based on IMBA’s Trail Solutions and Managing Mountain Biking. As an active transportation planner, Eric works to help grow cycling and walking opportunities in many municipalities around the province. His vision of cycling doesn't focus to simply one type of user: Eric says he sees the opportunity for cycling to grow as a whole whenever two wheels and human power are involved! When he's not riding bikes, Eric can be found in mountains where the snow is deep.

David Mills, Alberta Regional Coordinator, david.mills[at]imba.com

David has been riding off-road since the mid-80s, with stints as a racer, race organizer, coach and official in the 90s. After enjoying the fruits of other people's labour for far too long, he started building trail with the Calgary Mountain Bike Alliance in 2008. One thing led to another, and he was eventually tricked into co-leading the CMBA in the spring of 2010. When David isn't designing/building trail or applying the n+1 rule to his collection of bikes, you can find him on the trails of Calgary and area. He also enjoys a pint at the pub from time to time.

Jason Murray, Ontario Regional Coordinator, jason.murray[at]imba.com

Founder of the Durham Mountain Biking Association, Jason has been riding on dirt for over twenty years. During this time he has raced, coached other riders, and was a provincial commissaire. A turning point came when he was asked to sign a petition to keep a popular riding spot in his area open to mountain biking. This lead him to learn the art of trailbuilding, and eventually take on the role as Ontario rep for IMBA Canada. Jason's day job is in information security. When not working, riding, building, or advocating he enjoys spending time with his wife and two daughters.