Treasurer
Dr. John Bare was one of the “Raleigh Boys,” the first modern-era US cycling team to compete successfully in Europe. A former member of the US National Cycling Team, John has been the road-racing champion of Pennsylvania and Maryland-Delaware. An LAB League Cycling Instructor, John now focuses on cyclist safety and making Delaware a more bicycle-friendly place for cyclists of all types, ages and abilities. John serves as Bike Delaware’s Bicycle Friendly State Coordinator and his accomplishments have been recognized by both Newark (which named John its “Bicycle Friendly Community Leader” in 2018) and the White Clay Bicycle Club (which gave John its Distinguished Service Award for 2019).
President
Chris Castagno is a global business builder and value creator in strategic planning, capital acquisition, commercial real estate and international trade who delivers results for clients and communities. When he was the Council President of the City of New Castle, he secured the funding to build the first segment of what eventually became the Markell Trail (connecting New Castle directly to the Wilmington Riverfront). Since then Chris has become a tireless advocate and champion for the creation of more trails both for their recreational value and for the many other ways that they strengthen Delaware communities. A former University of Delaware cross country co-captain and track team competitor, Chris is passionate about cycling no matter where it happens, including trails, streets and roads. Chris and his wife live in New Castle. chris@bikede.org • 302.722.4591, x4.
President Emeritus
Dr. Marci Drees grew up riding her bike to school in North Dakota and then rediscovered cycling after she moved to Delaware in 2002. She both met her husband and got engaged on a bike ride but, thankfully, did not actually get married on one. She has enjoyed bike commuting in Dover and Boston but now rides recreationally with the “Spinning Bagels” of Dover. She would like to ensure that her elementary school-aged son has a safe route to ride his bike to school (once he learns to ride one). Marci graduated from the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine and is the hospital epidemiologist for Christiana Care Health System. She is a past president of Bike Delaware’s board of directors. She lives with her family near Camden-Wyoming.
Vice President
Lou Hering is a partner in the Wilmington law firm of Morris, Nichols, Arsht & Tunnell LLP where he practices business and commercial law. He is a mentor with Big Brothers Big Sisters of DE at Warner Elementary School and a former board member of Head Start of New Castle County. Lou is an avid cyclist on both the road and trail. A longtime member of IMBA and the DE Trail Spinners, Lou just moved from Pennsylvania to Wilmington. He regularly commutes to his office by bike and when living in Landenberg, Pa., he frequently rode in from there during the summers. Lou tries to encourage all Delawareans to cycle for transportation and recreation.
John Hollis is a former Vice President at the Delaware Community Foundation and former Director at Delaware Technical & Community College. He has been an administrator, a teacher, a coach, and a guidance counselor in the Seaford School District. He has received numerous recognitions, including the John H. Taylor Jr. Education Leadership Award (2018), Jefferson Award for Outstanding Service by an Entrepreneur, Connecting Generations’ Robert A. Kasey Lifetime Achievement Award, MLK Community Recognition Award, 2015 Blue/Gold Leadership Award, Rural Educator of the Year Award, Family Focus Award, and Governor’s Volunteer of the Year Award from Gov. Tom Carper. John and his wife live in Seaford.
Secretary
Rob McCleary is a civil engineer who dedicated 30 years of his career to public service at the State of Delaware with both the Department of Transportation and the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control. Rob served as DelDOT’s Chief Engineer for 6 years where he was responsible for delivering the capital transportation program which included many bicycle and pedestrian improvement projects. Rob has a background in program and project management and in the design of transportation infrastructure including bicycle facilities. Like most people, Rob has ridden bicycles since he was a child riding for fun and later as a means of transportation to commute to after school jobs. Rob took up road biking for fitness in 2009 after running and playing soccer were no longer good exercise options for him. He enjoys the social aspect of group rides with friends and finds riding his bike to work allows him to fit regular exercise into a hectic schedule.
