About The Common Wheel Meet Our Team
Steve Johnson (he/him)
Director of Sales and Service
Steve has been working professionally with bikes for the past 11 years. Steve’s interest in bikes started at age 12 when he began racing BMX in Mullica Hill, New Jersey. He picked up his first job delivering newspapers by bicycle to upgrade parts for his BMX bike.
After graduating from Antonelli Institute with a Specialized Technology degree in Photography, Steve moved to Philadelphia where he began working full-time at Via Bicycle, one of Philly’s longest-running and best-rated bike shops. At Via, Steve worked with vintage bicycles and developed his passion for classic lightweight racing bikes. Looking to ride more Steve began working as a legal bike courier for One Hour and Timecycle delivering everything from subpoenas to medical samples and even diamonds! While living in Philadelphia Steve also worked with Bicycle Revolutions and Cycles PHL. In 2021 he began working at The Common Wheel.
Outside of bikes Steve has been working as a professional club DJ since 2016 and has held a long-standing residency at Philly’s premier vinyl nightclub, The Trestle Inn. You can also catch him playing at Tellus 360, the Upside, and other spots in Lancaster on the weekends.
Steve has a passion for classic bicycles, high fidelity audio and record collecting. He also loves spending time with his husky Zora and enjoys dancing to good music with his friends!
Monda Reitz
Programs Manager
Monda grew up riding her bike everywhere…to school, to friends’ houses, to the store, because it meant freedom. And while transportation was essential, the action became something more: connection, autonomy, and confidence. Years later, that feeling still drives her compass in this world.
Before joining The Common Wheel, Monda enjoyed teaching wilderness skills in the Bay Area and also the five years spent teaching archery at Lancaster Archery Academy, working with beginners through Olympic-level athletes. She has always been drawn to hands-on learning environments where skills build self-trust.
At The Common Wheel, her enthusiasm lives at the intersection of community engagement and empowerment. She believes access to a bike can mean access to opportunity (work, healthcare, friendship, independence) and is committed to building programs that reflect that. Helping people feel capable and connected in their own city is her biggest drive.
Monda holds a degree in Social Sciences and cares deeply about civic responsibility and social justice. Outside of work, she loves reading, cooking, gardening, attending local events, and making art for the same reason she loves bikes…it keeps her engaged, expressive, and growing. She writes haikus for fun and has always composed some sort of poetry, simply for the practice and spirit of it. Most days, you’ll find her on the shoulder of the road with her film camera strapped to her neck, or sitting in a coffee shop, smirking mid-conversation or deep in a book.
Job Openings
We are a nonprofit community center and shop run by a small team of hard-working folks.
Here is what we stand for:
- We’re for getting as many people riding as possible
- We’re for making a positive impact on our community and culture
- We’re for building a bike community in our special little home
- We’re for the bike-curious and seasoned veterans alike
- We’re for helping people realize their dreams on two wheels (or three!)
- We’re for providing training and job opportunities to youth in our community
- We’re for building awesome bikes, providing impeccable (and friendly) service, and selling great products that improve people’s experiences
- We’re for facilitating all of those small, revolutionary moments that bikes can create
- We’re for providing a safe and affirming space for EVERYONE
*there are currently no openings for The Common Wheel. Interested candidates can still send their resume/CV to Catherine: info@thecommonwheel.com
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Our Board of Directors
Catherine Cox - President & Interim Executive Director
Catherine Cox is the creator of A Labour of Love Designs located in Columbia. As a photographer and designer, she emphasizes the beauty in the world by capturing moments that occur naturally, focusing on details that often get missed in the busyness of life. Her vision is to transform a piece of furniture, wall covering, or piece of art into a statement for clients. Before her entrepreneurial debut, she was a project manager for an interior design firm in Lancaster.
Catherine spent much of her childhood riding a bike for entertainment and as a reliable mode of transportation. As an adult, she rediscovered her love of experiencing the world on a bike when visiting towns and cities to see as much as possible. She does this when working and for personal exploration in places like Watkins Glen, Niagara Falls, Montreal, Quebec City, Wilkes-Barre, Block Island, and Acadia National Park. “There is something special that happens when you pedal through a town or major city; you see more, you smell more, you experience more. You get immersed in the community. Everyone should be able to experience that”.
Catherine is excited and proud to serve on The Common Wheel board. Her son had an impactful experience with the Earn-a-Bike program which reminded Catherine of organizations that help support the community and provide empowering, social improvements to enhance the lives of its citizens. She is particularly interested in the contribution that TCW and its inclusive approach will have on Columbia and other urban areas. Catherine lives in Landisville with her husband John and four children. In addition to photography, she loves hiking, camping, skiing, riding her motorcycle, and of course, bicycling!
Charlie Schroeder - Vice-President
Charlie Schroeder is a seasoned expert in communication skills with nearly three decades of experience coaching leaders across six continents. Since 1997, Charlie has worked in a wide range of industries—including financial services, technology, aviation and non-profits. His unique approach integrates his background as an actor and journalist, focusing not just on content but also on delivery to ensure lasting impact and clarity in every communication.
As a former actor with experience on stage, in film, and on TV, including a role in the hit HBO show Sex and the City, Charlie brings a compelling storytelling perspective to his work. He has also had a prolific career as a journalist, with his work appearing in leading publications like the New York Times, Los Angeles Times, and various National Public Radio programs.
Raised in Lancaster, PA, and having lived in New York, Los Angeles, and Hong Kong, Charlie and his wife, Wendy, returned to Lancaster in 2020, where they enjoy tending to their half-acre garden. When he’s not working or gardening, Charlie enjoys riding his Kona Rove for recreation, commuting and shopping at his local farm stand.
Charlie graduated from Bates College and brings a wealth of experience and an innovative mindset to his role on the board of The Common Wheel, where he focuses on leadership development and communication strategies.
Jen Fields - Treasurer
A native to Pennsylvania, Jen moved to Lancaster County from her hometown of Collegeville after attending Lebanon Valley College. With degrees in Elementary and Special Education, Jen brings her attention to detail and love of learning to her current role as Realtor with The Claire Chivington Team and Realty ONE Group Unlimited.
Jen loves living in Lancaster City with her two kids. You can usually find her in a local coffee shop, reading a book or exploring downtown.
A favorite bike memory is riding Lancaster County trails with her kids or “the Wildlings” as she often calls them. As a member of TCW Board, Jen looks forward to joining bike advocacy efforts and making riding a safe space in the city.
Laura Pauls-Thomas - Secretary
Caleb Bornman
Caleb lives in Lancaster with his partner, Megan, along with two orange tabbies and a goofy English setter. He loves bikes for their utility and how they knit communities together. Through serving on TCW’s board and as a member of Global Shapers Lancaster Hub, he seeks opportunities to shift public norms and promote common good through investment in sustainable public infrastructure. Learning about the effects of climate change leads Caleb to push for ideas that whole communities can take on. Caleb operates Lancaster Film Co, offering digitization and restoration services for slide collections. Professionally, he works at CNH Industrial as an embedded software engineer. Recently, he has enjoyed reading, restoring old cameras, and training his dog for therapy work.
Matt Johnson
Bio coming soon!
Juan Montes
Juan is an experienced Community Health Worker who has received “Care to Share” Awards through Penn Medicine and Lancaster General Health (LGH). Juan has over a decade of experience in community/behavioral/health education. He is a Health Officer with the City of Lancaster
Juan attended West Chester University and has also achieved the Eagle Scout Award through Lancaster Cities, Troop 4. He served with the Pennsylvania Air National Guard and received the “Honor Graduate Award” from Air Force Basic Training.
Juan has volunteered his time with The Common Wheel as an Earn-a-Bike mentor and is excited to continue to make an impact as a board member. Passionate about cycling advocacy, Juan has been instrumental in championing cycling infrastructure and fostering a thriving cycling community in Lancaster. Juan continues to work towards creating a healthier, more equitable environment for all residents.
Josh Weaver
Josh Weaver is a long-time Lancaster resident who had a childhood entirely filled with bike riding for utility, whether that was school, practice, or anywhere the crew wanted to travel. After a long absence from riding, Josh returned to it as an adult due to chronic knee pain. Even though he was convinced he would have otherwise been the first 40-year-old draft pick in NBA history, Josh found so much joy in riding it has caused him to end the pursuit of his NBA career. You can now find him spending his time on the bike all over Lancaster County.
Josh is currently a tax director at Clark associates but don’t let that fool you, he’s not that exciting outside of work. In his spare time, Josh loves to spend time with his incredible wife and children, and he bravely attempts to drag them out to ride with him when they have better things to do. After that, any remaining moments are spent on a SUP or just relaxing. Also, go Browns!
Josh absolutely loves the message of inclusivity and bikes for all that The Common Wheel represents. He is hopeful that he can in some small way help to spread that message across Lancaster.
In Memoriam: Larry Keating (1945-2024)
Our Friend and founding board member Larry spent much of his work life as a lawyer for Armstrong World Industries. As a community volunteer over the years for numerous community organizations, including SCORE Lancaster Lebanon, The Janus School, and Leadership Lancaster, and The Common Wheel. Larry was an avid rider and bike mechanic for decades, whose crowning achievement was the ascension of Mt. Ventoux. In 2023, Larry became The Common Wheel’s first Emeritus Board member because of his many loyal years of service and invaluable wisdom bestowed upon the organization. For his instrumental work in our organization’s founding and growth over our ten years, we are forever grateful.