Interested in joining the NSMBA Board of Directors?
For 2026 we have 5 open seats and 3 of our incumbent directors are seeking re-election.
Why join
Help shape the future of the North Shore’s iconic mountain bike trails. As a volunteer Director, you’ll turn your love of riding and the outdoors into real, on-the-ground impact—sustaining safe, inclusive, and resilient trails for thousands of riders. If you’ve ever thought, “Someone should fix this corner/bridge/signage,” or “It would be great to see a new trail built here!” this is your chance to be that someone.
Accountability
The Board of Directors is collectively accountable to the NSMBA’s membership, funders, land managers, and other stakeholders for:
- The Association’s performance against its mission and strategic objectives
- The effective stewardship of the organization’s financial resources and staff
Time commitment
6–10 hours/month (board meetings, preparation, committee work, and occasional events). Workload may rise slightly during budgeting season, AGM prep, or major initiatives.
Term of office
Two-year term
Role overview
Directors act in the best long-term interests of the Association and its membership, bringing informed judgment, curiosity, and an inclusive perspective to decision-making.
Core responsibilities
All Directors (including Officers) are expected to:
- Prepare for and participate in board meetings; contribute thoughtfully and respectfully.
- Listen and collaborate; advocate your viewpoint, seek common ground, and support decisions once made.
- Review and refresh mission & strategy; participate in strategic planning and annual priority setting.
- Oversee organizational performance; monitor impact, reputation, and progress toward objectives; evaluate the Executive Director (ED).
- Uphold governance standards; follow bylaws, code of conduct, conflict-of-interest, and relevant policies.
- Provide financial stewardship; approve the annual budget; monitor financial health and key risks.
- Hire, support, and—if required—transition the ED; conduct annual ED performance evaluation.
- Strengthen the Board itself; participate in annual self-evaluation, succession planning, and recruitment.
- Serve on at least one committee (e.g., Trails & Advocacy; Finance; Fundraising; Events & Volunteers; Trails for All/ EDI & Community).
- Attend and participate in the AGM and other events throughout the year.
- Be an ambassador; share NSMBA’s work within your networks and open doors for partnerships.
- Stay informed on community issues affecting trail access, safety, and sustainability.
Qualifications
- Knowledge of the North Shore mountain bike community and its priorities & challenges.
- Commitment to representing the North Shore mountain biking community, the Association, and our members through our mission, strategic direction, and core values.
- Experience in leadership roles – professionally or through your own personal/volunteer projects.
- Integrity, sound judgment, and a collaborative mindset.
Directors must be NSMBA members in good standing. First-time board members are welcome—governance training and onboarding provided.
Special Skills we’re seeking (any mix is valuable)
The board is looking for directors who have one or more of these skills to ensure we have a broad mix of skills on the board that the association can tap into. We’ve identified the below skills as gaps we’d like to see filled.
- Legal & risk management
- Marketing & Communications
- Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI)
- PR & Media
- Human Resources & People Management
- Fundraising / Sponsorships
What you’ll get
- A meaningful way to give back to the trails and community you love.
- Collaborative peers, governance experience, and leadership development.
- A front-row seat to shaping sustainable trail access on the North Shore
How to apply
- All candidates must be a current member of the NSMBA
- The deadline to apply is October 24th at 11:59pm PST
- Each candidate is required to fill out the 2026 Board of Directors Candidate Form (Google Sign-in required)
- In the form, all candidates will be asked to upload a photo of themselves and a CV.
The top candidates will be contacted for an interview. Election of board members will take place at the AGM on November 20, 2025. Candidates will be asked to speak for 1 minute to introduce themselves in advance of voting. All candidates are eligible for election, though the Board will provide recommendations on it’s preferred candidates based on what it feels are the best matches for the skills & experience it’s seeking.
Why did you join the board?
Anjulie
I joined the NSMBA Board to contribute my governance, strategy, and leadership experience to an organization that plays a critical role in the stewardship of our trails and riding culture. Strong governance ensures that the NSMBA remains transparent, accountable, and sustainable—able to make sound decisions that balance the needs of our members, stakeholders and partners. By serving on the board, I can help shape policy, guide long-term strategy, and ensure the organization is well-positioned to deliver on its mission for years to come.
Nara
I joined the NSMBA a Board Director last year because I realized I was undercontributing to the North Shore trails that I have been riding for nearly 3 decades! It dawned on me that I could be bringing my job expertise to the table to really help guide, shape, and support the organization that works so relentlessly hard to steward and maintain our trail network in the mecca of mountain biking we are blessed to be a part of. I have been able to contribute my expertise in executive leadership, decision making, revenue generation, business/financial acumen, nonprofit policy, org design and more.
Raj
I was fortunate to have a skillset that matched what the NSMBA needed at the time of my election, and it’s been an excellent opportunity to put my professional and educational background to work in support of the trails and community I care about. The board lets me give back in a meaningful way while staying connected with the biking community, helping ensure public input becomes real trail work.
Rachid
I re-joined the NSMBA board to continue the long standing mission of Trails for All, Trails Forever and to share my passion for mountain biking. My children having grown a bit older and now budding mountain bikers themselves, I wanted to return to the NSMBA’s board with the perspective of a dad as well as that of an avid trail user. Over the past two years, I have had the opportunity to contribute financial knowledge (being a CPA, CA in my professional career) as well as historic context to the board – having previously served as director between 2010 and 2017. I look forward to applying for another term as director when my term ends at this year’s AGM.