Exceeding Our Hopes Team Breathe Conquers the Bike Race Across America - Steve Lindbeck, Brad Cruz, and Trevor Storrs

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Steve Lindbeck has enjoyed a 45-year career in Alaska journalism, public affairs, and non-profit management. He served as CEO & General Manager for Alaska Public Media, Vice Chancellor for Advancement at the University of Alaska Anchorage, Associate Editor of the Anchorage Daily News, and Executive Director of the Alaska Humanities Forum, among other roles. In 2016, he spent an exciting year running for Congress. He has volunteered with many boards and committees, including Progress Alaska, the Rogers Park Community Council, the Anchorage Museum Association, the Alaska World Affairs Council, Big Brothers/Big Sisters, and United Way. An Anchorage resident since 1968, he is a graduate of West Anchorage High School and Stanford University. In early 2018, he completed a Master of Science in Organization Development through Pepperdine University. He is married to Patty Ginsburg, a former journalist and consultant who is now retired. He and Patty were recipients of the 2015 Shining Lights Award for service to Alaska. Steve is also a finisher of the relay team in the Race Across America.

Dr. Brad Cruz, originally from California and Nevada, came to Alaska in 1992 after completing his service in the Air Force to join a Radiology group in Anchorage. He was accompanied by his California-born wife and two young daughters. Over the years, he has been actively involved in competitive running, skiing, and biking, and has volunteered at various sports events in Anchorage, including the Run for Women, Lost Lake Race, and the Gold Nugget Triathlon. Brad worked as a Radiologist at Alaska Regional Hospital and Mat-Su Regional Hospital. He served several terms as Chairman of the Radiology/Pathology Department and on various committees, and for 11 years as an officer and board member of Anchorage Project Access. He retired from his Radiology practice in 2017 to have more time for teaching Anatomy at the UAA campus of the WWAMI Medical School program and working with Skiku. This non-profit travels to rural Alaskan villages to teach cross-country skiing. Brad has also served on the Board of Skiku in various officer positions, while continuing to coach in Gambell and Savoonga, where he began his coaching career in 2015. Brad is an accomplished crew member for a successful Race Across America team.

Trevor Storrs is a professional amateur athlete, who thrives on pushing physical and mental limits. From triathlons to martial arts to long-distance cycling challenges, including competing in the legendary Race Across America, Trevor embraces every race as a test of perseverance, focus, and heart. His commitment to fitness extends beyond competition; it reflects his conviction that discipline, resilience, and teamwork are essential to success both on and off the course. Speaking off the course, during the day, he is an advocate for children and families as the President & CEO of the Alaska Children's Trust, the statewide lead organization focused on the prevention of child abuse and neglect.

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