Local Motion, Vermont’s statewide bicycle and pedestrian advocacy organization, has six new board members: Carlton Bonilla of Winooski, Scott Cone of Pomfret, Marlon Fisher of Winooski, Mohsen Ghasemizade of Burlington, Mary Still of Winooski, and Adrian Tanguay of Essex Junction. Suzanne Kelley of Colchester is now serving as Board Chair. Suzanne says, “We are pleased to welcome our newest board members, who will help support and advance Local Motion’s mission to make walking, biking, and rolling safe, accessible and fun for all”.
Carlton Bonilla is a recent arrival to Vermont from Golden, CO. An avid cyclist, Carlton lives for time in the saddle, whether road, gravel or mountain and is excited to discover all the wonderful riding in Vermont. He is passionate about promoting cycling advocacy and safety on our roadways, and sharing with others the wonders of cycling. He previously volunteered as a mountain bike coach at Golden High School, and spent many years working in the bicycle industry. In CO, the mission of organizations such as The White Line, Bicycle Colorado and People for Bikes were important to him and he looks forward to giving his time and attention to similar issues here in VT. When not exploring the riding and punchy climbs of his new adopted state, or watching the Grand Tours and Spring Classics, Carlton works in a consulting capacity. He runs Amplify Marketing, helping small and medium-sized businesses with marketing and growth programs.
Scott Cone is a bicycling and hiking enthusiast living in Pomfret Vermont, having recently retired as co-owner of Discovery Bicycle Tours in Woodstock. He is originally from Oklahoma and is a member of the Cherokee tribe. He has had careers as a fisheries research biologist with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, as a marketing analytics executive in the high-tech and retail industries and as a co-owner and Chief Exploration Officer in the adventure travel industry. Scott is a lifetime member of the League of American Bicyclists, the Adventure Cycling Association, the Adirondack Mountain Club and the Sierra Club. Prior to moving to Vermont, he was on the board of Bicycle Advocates for Annapolis and Anne Arundel county and a very active member of the DC Randonneurs. After years of endurance cycling events, he transitioned into leading and designing supported bike tours with Adventure Cycling and then Discovery. The major changes for Discovery were a significant shift to using e-bikes on tours, the creation of tours centered on rail trails and the expansion of European tours to include bike and barge / boat tours. He currently is helping start a new e-bike club in Woodstock (Woodstock Silver Spokes), volunteering at regional bike events and continuing to explore all types of cycling and hiking in Vermont.
Marlon Fisher is a devoted father, community leader, and advocate for strong family and parental support systems. As the primary caregiver for his first son, Marlon experienced firsthand the challenges and transformative power of parenthood—an experience that led him to co-found Dad Guild, a Vermont-based organization dedicated to fostering connection, resilience, and belonging among fathers, families, and children. Professionally, Marlon has spent his career supporting youth and young adults, particularly those navigating adversity, through work in wilderness, residential, and community-based settings. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Integrated Studies from Champlain College and served eight years in the United States Army as an All-Source Intelligence Analyst. He currently serves as Director of Development at Dad Guild and as a board member of Spectrum Youth & Family Services. Outside of work, Marlon is a stand-up comic and storyteller, hosts The Moth StorySlam in Burlington, and enjoys cruising around town on his RadWagon electric bike.
Mohsen Ghasemizade notes, "Since arriving in Burlington and starting graduate school, I’ve found that my best thinking often happens in motion—on a bike, in the water, under sail, on a hike, or even during a long walk when my brain finally stops trying to optimize everything at once. I see movement as a quiet, mindful practice." Mohsen is a PhD researcher working at the intersection of privacy and computer science, where he studies legal texts, privacy laws, and privacy policies—how they’re written, what they leave out, and how we can make them clearer, more transparent, and more comprehensive. He's motivated by the real-world stakes of these documents and wants his work to support better privacy policy design and smarter decision-making for the people who rely on it. Mohsen's favorite local ride is the path that connects UVM’s Patrick Gym down toward Shelburne Road, tracing along Spear Street past a gorgeous golf course and over a wooden bridge above a river. It’s the first bike path he rode here.
Mary Still is passionate about creating communities where walking and biking are safe and accessible. Before moving to Winooski, she lived in Burlington’s New North End, where the bike path was both a daily commute and a cherished connection to the outdoors. As a development professional, she cultivates relationships to advance missions close to her heart: sustainability and education. In work and life, Mary values community, equity, and environmental stewardship. She enjoys walking downtown, biking to a vineyard, or exploring Vermont’s trails, and lives in Winooski with her partner, Wil and their four pets.
Adrian Tanguay is a Cloud Architect specializing in large-scale government contracts, where he leads high-impact innovation and digital transformation projects. His professional background includes managing complex migrations to M365 and enabling cloud-based infrastructure to modernize how large organizations operate. A mountain biker for the past six years, Adrian can often be found on the trails at Saxon Hill or exploring the Mathieu Town Forest trails that connect his neighborhood to the woods. Before transitioning to a home office, Adrian was a dedicated e-bike commuter, navigating the route between Essex and Williston on two wheels. Adrian joined the board to support the "Complete Streets" movement and is a strong proponent of the "Strong Towns" philosophy. He is passionate about making Vermont a more resilient place to live by advocating for infrastructure that is safe and accessible for all people, not just those in cars. Adrian lives in Essex Junction with his wife and middle school-aged son. As a family, they enjoy snowboarding, hiking, and exploring the outdoors, and Adrian and his son both spend their "indoor" time practicing Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.
Local Motion thanks outgoing board members, Nic Anderson of South Burlington, Prospero “Perky” Gogo of Burlington, for each serving two terms and to Kelly Brush Davisson of Charlotte, and Bill Regan, formerly of Charlotte for serving one term.
Contact Christina Erickson, Executive Director, [email protected] with any questions.