Age: 57

I have been riding since 1992.  I have ridden in 6 NUMB rides (Nebraska United Methodist Bike Ride for Hunger), 1 BRAN (Bike Ride Across Nebraska), and 1 Ride for Haiti (2011) plus numerous single-day rides.  My church is the UMC Church of the Dunes in Grand Haven.  My bike is a 2008 Trek 2.3 Triple.  In 2007, I organized a workplace cycling group at Bosch Security Systems (Lincoln, NE).  In 2008, three of us rode BRAN and in 2009, eight of us rode NUMB. In August 2009, I moved to Michigan and again organized a workplace cycling group at RA Miller Industries (Grand Haven).

Brenda is an active member at Oak Grove United Methodist Church in Howell.  She works for a big corporation doing computer programming and education.  She is a talented musician, public speaker, and big Tigers Baseball fan!

Pastor Ed was an invaluable part of the Ride for Haiti organizing team and participated in the first 3 annual rides (2010, 2011 and 2012). The 2013 Ride is dedicated to his memory.

Julie Paravanti:  Julie is an active member of Oak Grove United Methodist Church in Howell.  She works in the Milford school system as their computer IT person.  She is a woman of great faith and great fun!

Age: 44

Profession: Systems Analyst / Programmer for Anesthesia Business Consultants (Jackson, MI)

1st time on a Ride for Haiti

Bicycle: 2006 Trek 7300 (Hybrid)

I used to ride my bike all the time when I was in high school. It was my main mode of transportation to visit family and friends. Now many years later, and many pounds heavier, I am starting to ride once again to help maintain a healthier lifestyle. I am looking forward to joining my father Ed Mohr on the Ride For Haiti, along with catching up with Rob Nystrom (we attended high school together and were members of the church youth group at Calvary United Methodist Church in Jackson).

I have ridden over 12 DALMAC rides. Last year I rode just over 4,000 miles. I have also been on 10 Appalachia Service Project trips to rehab homes in Kentucky, West Virginia and Tennessee. These were very rewarding trips that helped those in need. I feel that the Haiti ride gives me another opportunity of helping those in real need in another country.

Harry Pulver

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Rev. Paula Timm:  I have been the pastor at Oak Grove United Methodist Church in Howell for almost a year now, but in the ordained ministry for 25 years. I love the out of doors and a good adventure and think that living in Michigan is a blessing from above!