Board of Directors

  • Bruce Ridenour

    Bruce Ridenour is an entrepreneur and local business owner based in Thornville, Ohio. He currently owns Highpoint Outfitters in Thornville. Bruce developed a lifelong passion for cars, bicycles, firearms and motorcycles during his youth. After a 20 year career selling and managing sales people in the Tech sector, Bruce started Motohio European Motorcycles in Columbus,…

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  • Pat DiVelbiss

    Pat most recently worked 11 years for National Auto Care in Westerville as a Client Relations Manager before retiring in early 2021. Prior to that, Pat was a District Manager in the Circulation Department for The Columbus Dispatch for nearly 11 years. Pat and her husband, John, have been married 32 years and have raised…

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  • John Woodruff

    John graduated from Ohio University with a B.S. in Electrical Engineering.  After more than 25 years in manufacturing and project management, John’s professional journey led him to his current role as Owner and President of TimeSavers Courier in Columbus, Ohio. Since moving to Buckeye Lake, John along with his wife, Jennie, and their two sons,…

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  • Ed Bohren

    Edward Bohren is a retired CEO of the Buckeye Valley Family YMCA located in Licking & Muskingum County Ohio. Ed is a Veteran of the United States Marine Corps. Graduate of Ohio University with a BS in Rec Management and a Masters in Athletic Administration. Past President of the Newark Rotary Club & current member,…

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  • Dan Ream, Treasurer

    A Licking County native and Granville High School graduate, Dan earned his bachelor’s degree from The Ohio State University with majors in finance and accounting and a minor in economics. After working in private equity and hedge funds, Dan shifted his focus to public accounting where he has spent nearly a decade refining his skills…

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  • Mike Smith, Board Secretary

    Mike joined Bike Buckeye Lake in 2024 and was appointed Board Secretary in spring 2025. Mike retired from White Castle System, Inc. in 2020 after 46 years of service. He began his career in Cincinnati restaurants and concluded as Chief Manufacturing Officer overseeing Supply Chain Management and the Company’s Meat Patty, Bakery and Retail Food…

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  • Jeff Ritter, President Emeritus

    Jeff graduated from The Ohio State University with a B.S. degree in Business Administration. Jeff was one of three founding members of Bike Buckeye Lake, establishing the organization in July of 2015 and currently serves as President Emeritus. After 15 years in Logistics Management, Jeff changed careers in 1996 and has built a successful career…

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  • Mark Shoneberger, Vice President

    Mark Shonebarger, Vice President – Mark is a lifetime runner and biking enthusiast with a deep appreciation for the benefits a trail system brings to the health and well-being of the community it serves. Having lived in the Dayton area for 18 years using the extensive system of connected trails demonstrated for Mark and his…

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  • Terry Fischer, President

    Terry Fischer serves as President of Bike Buckeye Lake, advancing trail development throughout Central Ohio. Following his role as Vice President in 2021, he became President in 2022, establishing the Buckeye Lake Trail (BLT) and serving as Tour Director for the Tour de Buckeye Lake for the past three years. His community leadership extends to…

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