Our nonprofit employment social enterprise is committed to an inclusive environment that represents different backgrounds, cultures, and viewpoints at all levels. From our staff, volunteers, customers, clients, program participants, partners and to board members, we embrace diversity and strive to create conditions and programs where everyone feels respected, supported and is given an equal opportunity to thrive.
All Backgrounds. All Cultures. All Viewpoints.
Meet The Team
Collin Bruce
Co-Founder & CEO
Bikes have always been a fun hobby for me, and after a health scare in 2009 I started riding again and helping organizations like Livestrong and the AIDs LifeCycle.
In 2015, I retired from 50 years of hi-tech sales and marketing and decided it was time to do something fun and give back, eventually landing in a bicycle non-profit, which is where I met Cindy. It wasn't long before we began to brainstorm the shared vision that led to the 2017 launch of Community Cycles.
We are just scratching the surface of what we believe needs to be done, and in the meantime, I love spending my days in the shop or delivering and repairing bikes in the field. The resources and training we provide empower people every day, and that's a great feeling.
If I'm not in the shop or on my bike, you'll find me spending time with my wife Morrigan and our grandchildren.
Francois Clement
Shop Manager
My journey with bikes began in local shops—first at Dulce Velo and later at Upshift Cycles—where I discovered how much I enjoy diagnosing problems, turning wrenches, and sending safe, reliable bikes back out into the community. Outside the shop, I love long-distance riding, and in 2023 I completed the Paris–Brest–Paris ride: 1,200 kilometers in just 84 hours.
What I enjoy most at Community Cycles is pairing my love of the craft with teaching. I get to share my knowledge with trainees and volunteers, helping them understand not just how to fix a bike, but how to do it effectively and confidently.
Every day feels like a chance to help someone move forward, and I’m proud to be part of a team that puts safe bikes and real opportunities into people’s hands.
Miguel Salazar
Resource Navigator
My path to Community Cycles brings together community outreach, hands-on repair work, and a passion for helping people grow. Before joining the team, I worked in youth outdoor education, supported transportation advocacy with the Silicon Valley Bicycle Coalition, and served in the U.S. Navy. These experiences that taught me the value of mentorship, technical skill, and meeting people where they are.
At Community Cycles, I train volunteers on bike repair techniques, run mobile repair clinics, work one-on-one with trainees to build their mechanical skills and confidence. I love creating a space where people feel supported as they learn, whether they’re fixing their first flat or training for a new career.
What motivates me most is seeing how a single bike—and the skills to maintain it—can open doors. Helping people access opportunity, feel empowered, and move forward is the best part of what I do.
Nate White
Retail Manager
Bikes have been part of my life since I was a kid—starting with BMX and eventually racing in Santa Barbara while working as a bike mechanic. Even after that chapter, riding stayed a constant for me, both for fun and for getting around.
My work with the VA opened my eyes to how much I enjoy supporting at-risk Veterans and others facing real barriers. When my VA case manager told me about Community Cycles’ workforce development training program, it felt like the perfect bridge between the bike world I love and the work that gives me purpose. That opportunity led to my current role as Community Cycle’s Retail Manager.
I’m grateful to spend my days helping people gain safe, reliable transportation—something that can make the difference in getting to work, medical appointments, and new opportunities.
Board of Directors
Matt Conti LinkedIn Profile
Charles Key, Treasurer LinkedIn Profile
Teresa O'Neill LinkedIn Profile
Christine Scholberg, President LinkedIn Profile
Jason Yu, Secretary LinkedIn Profile
Advisory Board
Jacob Kemnec LinkedIn Bio
James Luther
Steven Onishi LinkedIn Bio
Terri West