Patty Nilsen
President, Sponsorship, Merchandise Director
Patty founded this team. Her childhood nickname “Petunia” found its way into Petunia Mafia. As a professional designer, Patty creates each and every year’s kits and accessories.
Kyla Claudell
Happiness Director
If you haven't met Kyla yet, you'll get to soon! She's our hostess with the most-est organizing all our Petunia events.
Katie Fidler
Ride & Team Snap Director
Katie joins us on the Board after being a ride leader that has gotten us out on some truly epic rides. Now she's in charge of it all, I mean where would we be without TeamSnap!?!
Michelle Dickson
Treasure and Office Director
Michelle keeps the rubber side down as our greenie leader queen and is now helping keep our books upright and oh-so-organized.
Kristen Ditsch
Marketing Director
A lover of pastry shop rides and the camaraderie of riding with Petunias, Kristen joins our board to lead all things marketing!
Ride Captains
New for 2024 are Ride Captains! Road, Gravel and Mountain Bike Captains help coordinate and support our amazing ride leaders and rides, Petunia Mafia trips, and beyond.
Caitie Sweeney
Gravel Captain
Caitie is dedicated to inspiring cyclists of every skill level to enjoy the thrill of biking, whether it's leisurely happy hour rides or challenging epic adventures and races.
Valerie Elliott
Road Captain
Leading blue road and gravel rides for the past two years, Valerie empowers women to reach their potential both on and off the bike.
Liz Russell
Mountain Bike Captain
Elizabeth rides all the bikes - road, gravel, fat and mountain, but riding the trails by mountain bike is her favorite!