Our Board
We envision a future where children of all ages in Southwest Florida have the opportunity to own their own bicycles in order to lead healthy, active lifestyles into their adulthood.
Mission
Our mission is to empower disadvantaged children and adults throughout the community to live healthy lifestyles while having fun by providing quality bicycles and repair services.
Skip Riffle, Founder & CEO
Skip Riffle is the heart and soul of Bikes for Tykes, having founded the organization over 37 years ago. With a passion for giving back to his community, Skip has donated over 50,000 bicycles to underserved children and adults. His leadership and dedication, drive our mission forward.
Kim Peckfelder, Treasurer
Kim’s background is in accounting and finance with a focus in fiscal management and operations.th us.
As a New Englander, I am a lifelong New England Patriots fan. When I am not working, I enjoy traveling, boating and trying my luck at new recipes for my family.
As a child, I did not have many things, namely a bike. It felt like a lifetime until I finally got one and felt the freedom to ride all day with my friends until the street lights came on.
I support Bikes For Tykes’ mission to give children bicycles so they too can enjoy the joy and freedom it brings to each of them.
James Mastropiero, Secretary
Jim Mastropiero’s background in postal service and dedication to volunteering make him a valuable asset to Bikes for Tykes. Since joining our organization, he has played a key role in securing grants to support our mission.
Ann Cemer, Director
Construction Senior Project Manager with 30+ years experienced land development, construction of
high rise & mid-rise condominiums, hotels, schools, shopping plazas, business parks, office and flex
buildings, restaurants, grocery stores, estate homes, multi-family, and residential. New construction,
remodels, and commercial fit-outs. Strong background and expertise in construction management, permitting and liaison with governmental agencies, architects, engineers, professional trades and owners representatives. Certified Construction Renovator. Management all phases of construction including planning and design, estimating and bid packages, buy outs, scheduling, inspections, buyer upgrades, budgets, payment applications, project completion to certificate of occupancy, owner turnovers, punch-out, as-builts, and daily site project and team management responsibilities.
Detail orientated with strong organizational and tracking abilities. Strong relationship with clients,
professional team, governing agencies, and sub-contractors. On the Board of Directors Bikes for
Tykes, Qualified Stormwater Management Inspector, Healthcare Certified, and 30 Hour OSHA
Certified.
Jerry Cibley, Board Member
Jerry Cibley is a seasoned entrepeneur and has served on
the board of directors for multiple charitable organizations.
Jerry is an accomplished photographer and graphic artist who loves to work. He moved to Naples from Massachusetts and is honored to serve on the BOD for Bikes for Tykes.
Steve McCann, Board Member
Steve was born in Massachusetts and raised in Connecticut. He traveled south after completing law school at NYU first to Ft. Lauderdale and then in 1989 to Naples to continue practicing real estate law, probate and trusts and estates. He’s a diehard Red Sox fan. Although soccer has caught his attention enjoying the FC Naples soccer games. He’s got a heart for community service and has served on the boards of various service clubs over the years. Bikes for Tykes is especially important to him because of his fond memories of riding around his neighborhood as a boy, something he wants every child to enjoy.He is married to Lorrie McCann. She owns a mental health counseling practice. They have a daughter, Nicole.
