Originally posted by willic
My money is on a non cyclist, petrol head getting the job 
Why?
The current Exec, Martha Rostowski, has accepted a big-time position:
She has served as our
Executive Director for 7 years, working with energy and conviction to lead
a successful organization.
Martha's leadership qualities have not gone unnoticed. This week, she was
officially hired to manage the national campaign to improve the bicycling
components of TEA-21, the federal transportation funding bill, due for
reauthorization in 2003. So, "Martha goes to Washington" in May to lead the
BikeTEA campaign. The campaign is a collaborative effort of IMBA, the
League, Rails to Trails Conservancy, the Thunderhead Alliance, National
Center for Bicycling and Walking, the Association of Pedestrian and Bicycle
Professionals, Adventure Cycling and Bikes Belong.
and SHE is a cyclist.
However, in a state as large as Colorado - I believe it is 7th largest in USA (I guess about 350 by 250 miles - I will check that later), and with lousy winter weather, and with a need for a state-wide presence, I would guess that an auto would indeed be needed.
Don't be so cynical. There are lot's of qualified cyclists, and this is a totally cyclist controlled group. I.e., I have all the qualifications, personally, including lot's of fund-raising, non-profit management, contact with legislators, etc., etc. There are many like me.