About Us

Recreation Northwest
We encourage public health and stewardship of open spaces through community recreation events. Our portfolio of events includes Bellingham Kids Traverse, Olympia Traverse, Bellingham Traverse and Padden Mtn Pedal.

Board of Directors

Adam Lent, President
Kurt Baumgarten, Vice President
Al Ragan, Treasurer
David Laws, Secretary
Mike McAuley
Dean Fearing

Staff
Todd Elsworth, Executive Director
April Claxton, Executive Manager

Bellingham Kids Traverse
Jen Gallant, Race Director
Lance Romo, Parks and Recreation
Tammy Bennett, YMCA
Ryan Rickerts, Cascade Cross 

Olympia Traverse
Josh Morse, Race Director
Molly Morse, Volunteer Coordinator
Anne Larsen 
Leslie Merchant 

Bellingham Traverse
Todd Elsworth, Race Director
April Claxton, Volunteer Coordinator
Erin McCain-Anderson, Finish Line Coordinator

Padden Mtn Pedal
Mark Peterson, Race Director