Today’s (again) introduction is for perhaps the boards most traveled member. At least international… Gordy Morris is the board’s secretary and will also be heading up our marketing efforts. As such, you can reach him at marketing@velodrome.org if you have any interest in helping promote the velodrome or if you have contacts for sponsorships. Read on for his story!
Cory: I grew up in the most interesting place on earth – Kansas (and the rest of the Midwest). I’ve been instilled with great morals and a sense of purpose. Top that!
Gordy: Well… I’m half Scottish, half Australian, and 1/8 Singaporean. I grew up in Indonesia, then Australia, then Scotland, and (besides a few other countries mixed in) I have been in Cascadia the past 4 years.
C: Ok, I guess that’s pretty rad. I’m sure you are pretty one-dimensional as an athlete though.
G: Actually, I’m originally a rower, having raced lightweight at national and international level for around 16 years before I got tired of sitting on my butt going backwards. I’ve always cycled as cross training for rowing, even having done some track work back in the UK, but didn’t think to take racing up until we moved to Redmond a couple years ago.
C: Great. Can we end this interview early before I get too embarrassed? Perhaps we can switch the subject to your kids…
G: Sure! I have a 3 year old and 6 month old (India and Max) at home. With the kids, racing this year has been tough but still fun.
C: What plans do you have for racing at the track this coming year?
G: I’m joining Broadmark for the winter and am looking to focus more on the track for next season.
C: And besides racing?!
G: I am a career brand research and strategy guy, but have also started a custom bicycle wheels business to try to keep my head out of spreadsheets and PowerPoint decks occasionally.
C: Great! So you seem perfectly suited for the MVA with your experiences.
G: I hope so! I’ve volunteered for the MVA board to help with sponsorship, revenue and marketing, as well as contributing to the track racing community.
C: Well I’m officially impressed and slightly out manned, so lets call it a day. Please feel free to reach Gordy at his new email marketing@velodrome.org if you have suggestions for sponsors, opportunities to generate extra revenue, or just want to help the board in regards to our marketing strategy.
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