NICA Director's Note

As many of you already know, Matt Fritzinger has transitioned out of his role as Executive Director here at NICA. Matt is currently on a three-month sabbatical, and upon returning he will work in a different capacity on some special projects. Below are some words from Doug Selee, NICA’s new Executive Director.

Hi- I'm Doug Selee, the New Executive Director recently hired by the Board of Directors to keep NICA moving forward. I started in mid-July, and I've been working with the staff and volunteer leadership here at NICA to ensure a smooth transition.

Cycling is a huge part of my life and a true passion developed over the years. My cycling background is recreational- and fitness-oriented. I’ve been riding bikes forever, but I became serious about it as a lifestyle about 6 years ago. I was looking for a challenging, fun sport to keep fit and learn new skills. I needed something with less impact than basketball to stay in shape. Although when I had my first endo on Mount Diablo, I realized that there can be some impact in mountain biking, too! But I got up, straightened my handlebars, and rode down the rest of the mountain, and I’ve been hooked ever since.

Professionally, I have been fortunate to work for several top-notch non-profits, including the American Heart Association and the American Cancer Society (ACS). I spent over sixteen years at ACS, my last fourteen there were as the vice president of operations for California. More recently, I started Shifting Gears, a private non-profit consulting company, while working on my MBA in Global Innovation from California State University East Bay.

Thanks for your support of NICA. You will be hearing much more from me in the coming months as we look to launch three new leagues at Interbike. I look forward to working and riding with you!