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2026 CAT Board of Directors Candidates

Douglas D. Trotter III

Douglas was born in Allentown. From his earliest years tootling around on his first Schwinn, a giant red tricycle, he has loved bikes. After residing for 35 years in the Northwest/Pacific Northwest, and now a retiree, he recently returned to the Lehigh Valley and now enjoys life in the Fountain Hill Borough of Bethlehem. Shortly after returning, he was introduced to CAT and has involved himself as much as possible with the initiative. CATs Mission Statement and work is something he wholeheartedly supports. Most of all, he enjoys helping others and growing with CAT.

Edwin Kay

Ed is emeritus professor of Computer Science and Engineering at Lehigh University. He has commuted by bike to work for the last 45 years. He and his wife, Jannie, have bike toured on three continents. He strongly supports CAT because CAT plays a major role in educating youth about safe biking and because its advocacy has substantially improved his and Jannie’s biking in the Lehigh Valley.

David VanHorn

David bought his first 10-speed in 1974 for fun (of course!) and for transportation to classes and activities at his high school and Penn State University. David has ridden thousands of miles on roads and trails primarily in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Ohio, and New York. Retired after a 43-year career as a newspaper reporter and copywriter, David believes in advocating for bicycle safety, as well as maintenance and expansion of bike trails and designated bike lanes.

Tim Phillips

Tim’s an educator. He started as an elementary school teacher & finished as a professor & chairperson of the Dept. of Instructional Technology at Bloomsburg University. He’s been riding a bike since childhood and never stopped. He bikes for transport, shopping, exercise, & the joy of riding. He completed century rides and multi-day rides like Erie Canal Trail & Greater Allegheny Passage (GAP) Trail. He enjoys teaching people how to ride safely and repair their bikes.

Lisa Lubin

Lisa is a former broadcast journalist who recently moved to Bethlehem from Chicago where her bike and public transit were her main modes of transport. She’s biked all over the world in places like Vietnam, London, Melbourne, Berlin, and Buenos Aires. When not riding, Lisa freelances as a travel writer and video consultant, and is the executive director for a farm animal welfare non-profit. Her goal is to help make the Lehigh Valley an area centered around people, not cars!

Gary Lader

Gary Lader is a commercial architect and owner of 4/4 Architecture, based in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, known for thoughtful, practical design that supports health, safety, and community well-being. Through his practice, he helps business owners and nonprofits create spaces that work better for the people who use them. Gary is active in local civic and professional initiatives and contributes his time to community-focused design efforts. Outside the office, he is an accomplished musician who brings creativity and collaboration to his musical pursuits.