Apply to join the BAC

There are not currently any open seats available, but you are encouraged to apply at any time for any district if you are interested.

To qualify, you must:

• Be a resident of Hennepin County
• Be interested in promoting the use of the bicycle for transportation and recreation
• Make a commitment to attend monthly meetings and participate in the work of the committee

If you are interested in joining the committee, contact Jordan Kocak at jordan.kocak@hennepin.us.

Current committee members

This volunteer committee is made of up seven members and seven alternate members. Members and alternates are appointed to a three-year term. 

District 1 (Opat)

• Tammy McLemore
• Alternate: Gilbert Odonkor

District 2 (Fernando)

• Kristel Porter
• Alternate: Billy Binder

District 3 (Greene)

• Dave Carlson
• Alternate: Erin Daly

District 4 (Conley)

• Jay Eidsness
• Alternate: Hokan

District 5 (Goettel)

• Judy Jones, Chair
• Alternate: David Gepner

District 6 (Callison)

• Peggy Kvam
• Alternate: Lou Miranda

District 7 (Johnson)

• Greg Anderson
• Alternate: Ron Uglow

Committee background

The committee was established in 1989 to assist the Board of Commissioners and county staff to promote and expand the use of bicycles for safe and convenient transportation and recreation in the county.

Hennepin BAC Bylaws (PDF)

1989 Board Action Request establishing the BAC (PDF)

2013 Board Action Request restructuring the BAC (PDF)