Donor Spotlight: Kevin Schouweiler

Kevin rocking his signature neon helmet. 

If you know Kevin Schouweiler, then you know that he has a heart of gold. He's one of those drop-everything-and-help-you kind of guys who can do it all. Kevin knows the lyrics to more 90s rap songs than any skinny white guy should, and he does a killer karaoke version of "You're a Mean One, Mr. Grinch." He can probably name every flavor of Big Dipper ice cream ever invented. He knows a lot about bikes and just enough about cars to be dangerous (his own words). When the Ghostbusters need someone to call, they call Kevin. 

Kevin also happens to be my first (and highest!) donor. This is only fitting, as he is also the person who introduced me to road biking by giving (yes, GIVING) me a bike. We've ridden together through gorgeous fall days along Blue Mountain, gusty headwinds down the Bitterroot Range, and lazy spins along the Clark Fork River trail. He also volunteered his time to lead my afterschool biking program last spring, and did I mention he was my first donor? Again, heart of gold.

With his knowledge of affordable housing (he works for the Missoula Housing Authority), bike mechanics, and how to convince me to go on a ride when I really don't feel like it, Kevin is going to be a huge support as I prepare for a summer with Bike & Build. Thank you, Kevin - there aren't enough pints of ice cream in the world to repay you for your generosity and friendship.