Board of Directors/Advisory

ASMI’s (Road Guardian) Board of Directors

Vicki Roberts-Sanfelipo, RN- Road Guardian Co-Founder
- ASMI Founder, President and Board Chairwoman

Vicki is the Author of “A Crash Course for the Motorcyclist”. She established the non-profit organization Accident Scene Management, Inc. in 1996 in order to reduce injuries and fatalities to motorcyclists through First Response training. Vicki has worked for over 25 years in a variety of hospital settings  from Critical Care to the Operating Room. She is retired from her hospital work in 2010 to concentrate on training motorcyclists full time.

In her spare time, Vicki teaches CPR, Defibrillators, and First Aid for the American Heart Association. She has been riding her own motorcycle since 1987 years and has completed the MSF’s Experienced Rider Course.

She is a life member of A.B.A.T.E. of Wisconsin and H.O.G., Charter Member of Road Guardians & Central Wisconsin. H.O.G. & member of Kettle Moraine H.O.G., Motorcycle Riders Foundation, BOLT, Patriot Guard, St. Croix Valley Riders, The Iron Butt Association & the American Motorcyclist Association.

Vicki has given hundreds of presentations on motorcycle safety. She represents Motorcycle Trauma issues as a partner in the NHTSA (DOT) hosted motorcycle safety network meetings in Washington D.C. She writes articles for Allstate Rider News, Road Guardians, Saddle Tramp and East Coast Biker Magazine.

To contact Vicki, e-mail vicki@accidenstscene.org or call 262-706-3278

Chris Hawver

Road Guardian Co-Founder and Business Officer
Accident Scene Management Business Officer and Assistant Instructor

Chris began his career in the information processing industry. His global executive business experience includes companies in start-up, turnaround and Fortune 200. Chris served on the Board of Directors of nine industry associations, and currently on two for-profit businesses.

Chris graduated cum laude with a double major from Macalester College in St. Paul, Minnesota, earned a Masters in Business Administration from Willamette University, Salem, Oregon. He completed the Babson Executive Management Program in Boston, Massachusetts, and the Georgetown University Executive Marketing Program in Washington D.C. Chris is a member of the Patriot Guard, a Safety Officer, and a Road Captain for local HOG chapters. Chris is the Captain for the New Glory Flag Bike Team.

Contact Chris at: chris@roadguardians.org

Steve Johnson

Road Guardian Program Director

steve@roadguardians.org or 414-236-1618

Steve Johnson has enjoyed life on a motorcycle for over 25 years. He has been an active member of ABATE of Wisconsin having served as a Regional Officer as well as serving on several statewide committees. In 2009, he was the recipient of the ABATE of Wisconsin Founders Freedom Fighter Award for his advocacy work in fatal right of way violations.

He enjoys sharing his passion for motorcycles, and finds time to be an instructor with ABATE of Wisconsin’s “Share the Road” program. He is a staff Instructor with the Northern Illinois University (NIU) Motorcycle Safety Project and holds a Rider Coach certification from the MSF. He is a member of ABATE of Wisconsin, the Motorcycle Riders Foundation, and the American Motorcycle Association, as well as being a Certified Road Guardian.

Suzanne Martens, MD

- Emergency Medical Physician
– Chair – Wisconsin Physician Advisory Council

Dr. Martens is Board certified in Emergency medicine and practices at St. Nicholas Hospital in Sheboygan, WI. as well as Infinity Healthcare in Mequon, WI. She serves as vice-chair of the SE Wisconsin Trauma Advisory Council. She received her Pre-Med education at Marquette University in Milwaukee, WI, completed her residency, internship and Emergency Medicine residency at the Medical College of Wisconsin and served her Emergency Medical Services Fellowship at Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte, NC. She has received honors in the Alpha, Omega, Alpha Medical Society.

Her many memberships include the American College of Emergency Physicians, American Medical Association (AMA), National Association of EMS Physicians, and Society for Academic Emergency Medicine. In addition to her participation in the Regional Trauma Advisory Council, Dr. Martens is a member of the State EMS Physician Advisory Committee and Sheboygan EMS committee.

Dr. Martens’ interest in ASMI was peaked when she invited Director, Vicki Sanfelipo, and her husband, Tony “Pan” Sanfelipo to present the professional series class “Anatomy of a Motorcycle Crash” to the Sheboygan County EMS as part of their continuing education. Serving the community in a way that reduces injuries and fatalities is Dr. Marten’s goal in life.

Ed Moreland

- Vice President of Government Relations American Motorcyclist Association.

The AMA is the world’s largest motorcycle membership organization with nearly 300,000 individual dues paying members. AMA represents riders before lawmaking bodies at the local, state, national and international levels. Ed currently represents the AMA before the US Congress, the Administration and the United Nations.

Ed has served on the Commission for Mobility, Transport, Road Safety and Public Policy of the Federation Internationale de Motocyclisme (FIM) since 2002. Additionally, Ed was recently named to the Federal Highway Administration’s newly formed Motorcycle Advisory Committee. Prior to joining AMA, Ed worked on the professional staffs of two members of the US Congress. Ed earned a BA in political science from the University of Minnesota.

Ed has been an avid motorcycle rider for over 20 years. Ed has been with the association for nine years.

Robert Ritter, MSF Chief Instructor

- NIU MC Safety Project Coordinator

Robert (Bob) Ritter originally from Baltimore, Maryland has 50 years experience riding a motorcycle. Bob spent 10 years in the Baltimore City Fire Department and Ambulance Service. While still in the Fire Department, Bob started a 14 year relationship with ABATE of Maryland and AMA District 7 as their Legislative Representative and formed a joint lobbying coalition of motorcycle organizations.

In 1983, Bob started teaching courses for the Maryland Motorcycle Safety Program as an MSF Instructor. In 1985, he became the Training Specialist for the Maryland Motorcycle Safety Program and in 1986 Bob received his MSF Chief Instructor Certification at Illinois State University in Normal, Illinois. Then in 1992 Bob moved up to the position of Administrator for the Maryland Motorcycle Safety Program.

In 1996, after 13 years with the Maryland Program, Bob became the Director of the Northern Illinois University Motorcycle Safety Project where he presently works. Bob has offer ASMI classes to his instructors and range aids for three years.

He is a member of the State Motorcycle Safety Administration (SMSA). In addition, Bob has 7 years experience as an American Red Cross volunteer instructor teaching AED, CPR and Advanced First Aid.

Lacie Shook, Attorney (pictured with Supreme Court Justice Prosser)

Lacie Shook is a corporate business attorney in Springfield, MO. Ms. Shook focuses her practice on business law and civil litigation. Though not a rider herself, Ms. Shook is an avid supporter of motorcyclists and their rights.

Ms. Shook is involved in numerous community activities including serving as a volunteer attorney at the Marquette Volunteer Legal Clinic, which provides consultations to inner city Milwaukee’s less fortunate. Ms. Shook graduated from Western Illinois University in 2003 with a bachelor’s degree in business finance. In 2006, Ms. Shook received both a Juris Doctorate and MBA from Marquette University. Ms. Shook currently serves on the Board of Directors for a number of corporations in the Milwaukee area.

Road Guardian Volunteers

Cat Hammes, RN – ASMI Lead Instructor/Volunteer
Cat’s life was saved when a student of Accident Scene Management stopped to assist at the scene of a horrific crash that resulted in the amputation of Cat’s left leg. With 2 skull fractures, a neck injury and broken ribs as well Cat is lucky to be alive. She credits ASMI training for this and encourages all riders to get trained so they too can be of assistance to others in need of their help. Read more about Cat at OneLeggedBlonde.com

Would you like to be more involved with Road Guardians? Cat can help. Whether wanting to sponsor or volunteer, Contact her at: cat@roadguardians.org

Andrea Lyman, Web Support
Nice to meet you! My name is Andi, and I am here to assist new members as well as answer questions that you might have regarding the Road Guardians program. I put together our newsletter, so feel free to send me any interesting information that I might include. If you are not sure where to direct a question, try me! I will either give you a prompt reply or direct you to someone better suited. Website maintenance is another part of what I do for this program.

I have been around motorcycles since I was a kid. Vicki, who is also my mom, made sure I had plenty of seat time rumbling around with her on a Harley. Most of my time is spent on a pedal-bike, but nothing compares to twisting a throttle on the way out of a turn. If it has 2 wheels, it’s good!

E-mail me at webmaster@roadguardians.org!

Dave Mackie, Account Executive
262-706-3278
dave@roadguardians.org

My first motorcycle ride was on a Harley Pan Head when I was about 5 years old I can still remember sitting in front of my Father and holding on to the gas tank as he drove me around town. Ironically my Mother bought me my first motorcycle when I was 16, a Suzuki 50cc Café Racer, all I remember is that it had a six speed transmission and unless I laid down on the tank the engine was not powerful enough to pull me up any grade, but it did top out around 70mph. I was hooked and started to buy basket cases and building my bikes, Jap, British and later on my first Harley. I love high speed long distance touring, my current bike is a 2004 Electra glide Standard, (Burnie Mac) I have 80,000 miles on it. I’m a Patriot Guard rider, Rescue rider and now happy to be part of the New Road Guardian program. I’ve been truly blessed with good friends, family and opportunities to serve others. I’m looking forward to meeting all of you in the future. Let’s go burn a tank!

RG Volunteers/Advisory Committee

Suzi Schueffner – Volunteer

Suzi Schueffner suffered a Traumatic Brain Injury in 1984. Her love for Harley Davidson motorcycles and the rocking tunes of Lynyrd Skynard give her peace and freedom. Suzi gives back to the community she loves by looking for ways she can contribute like helping to maintain the Road Guardian Resources.

Jim “Big Bird” Shutes – Advisor/Volunteer

I’ve been riding and repairing a variety of bikes since 1973.My focus is promoting safe and skillful operation of motor vehicles to preserve motorcyclists, bicyclists and pedestrians, and maintaining our freedoms as motorcyclists and Americans. I am very involved in motorcycling as a Certified Charter Road Guardian member, HOG life member, in two chapters, Road Captain, past Photographer, Treasurer, Safety Officer. Member of the Patriot Guard Riders, GWRRA member, past Educator. ABATE-WIS Regional Legislative Officer and Share the Road Instructor. Member of ABATE-WIS, CMA and Rescue Riders. I am a regular student of Basic, Advanced and Refresher ASMI classes as I have used that training on numerous occasions. I am a past flight instructor; licensed commercial pilot and licensed aircraft mechanic; -ham – WA9CDA. I am a Registered Professional Engineer – WI and work as a Senior Deployment Engineer for TeraMedica Healthcare Technology – www.teramedica.com.

Boyd Uppman  – Advisor/Volunteer

Boyd’s interest in motorcycle safety strengthened in the early 90’s when he became active in the Harley Owners Group (H.O.G.) and involved as Road Captain and Board member. His main interest is in introducing newer riders to a safe and enjoyable activity.

Boyd is currently active in three Harley Owners Groups, two in the Twin Cities area and in Naples, FL. He is a former Head Road Captain and currently a Road Captain in the Wild Prairie H.O.G. in Eden Prairie, MN. Boyd has attended several Accident Scene Management Basic, Advanced and Refresher courses, and is a volunteer assistant to the ASM Instructors. He is a member of the Rescue Riders and is the Compliance Officer on the New Glory Flag Bike Team. He originated the Mid-Week Riders, a group of motorcyclists that meet every Wednesday for breakfast and, in season, a group ride to somewhere.

Boyd rides a 2010 Harley-Davidson Ultra Classic, his 27th motorcycle in the past 57 years. He has ridden motorcycles in all 50 States and all Canadian Provinces but Old Labrador and Nunavut. He is a member of the Iron Butt Association, having ridden several qualifying 1000 mile rides within 24 hours. He is retired from Engineering, which allows him to spend more time on the road. Boyd has a great wife/partner, four daughters, six grandkids, four cute great-grandkids. Boyd resides in Chaska, MN.