Team Management

Jim has a passion for cycling and believes in the positive benefits cycling has in the community. He serves as CEO of Aviawest, which has more than 250 employees in Victoria, Vancouver, Nanaimo and Nanoose Bay BC. He enjoys cycling, running, swimming, skiing and has been competing in triathlons, multi-sport events and cycling since 1985.

Jim founded the Aviawest-Vega Cycling Club and co-founded Team Aviawest-Rocky Mountain (now Team Aviawest) with Steve Lund. Jim brings strong business experience, clear vision and long-term commitment & planning to the Aviawest Cycling group.

Jon brings 15 years of experience as a former Cat 1 Road Racer and an active supporter and organizer of cycling events in British Columbia. He was the director of the Times Colonist Cycling Festival in 2002 and 2003 and has been involved in the bicycle industry for most of his working career. Jon currently holds a Bachelor of Commerce from Royal Roads University and is a regional inside sales representative for Schneider Electric.

Ed’s exploits have taken him all over the world, from France to watch the Tour de France, to Tuscany to cycle and sample the sights, sounds, and tastes of Italy. Ed’s passion for cycling made him an obvious choice to manage the club and encourage new people to join.

Simon is an Olympic triathlon champion. His gold medal win in triathlon at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney,
Australia is one of the most memorable performances by an individual athlete in Canadian sporting history. He is an inspiration to many Canadians, especially the young. Team Aviawest – Vega is humbled by Simon’s involvement as both a mentor and a motivator to the team. He also brings years of experience from international competition.