Bublr Bikes announces new executive director
MILWAUKEE – Feb. 1, 2024. Bublr Bikes, the nonprofit operator of the City of Milwaukee, Wauwatosa, and West Allis’s bike share system, is pleased to announce Laura Bolger as their new executive director. Bolger previously worked for the Greater Milwaukee Committee as their director of resource development where she supported initiatives such as ‘Scale Up Milwaukee,’‘MKE United,’ and ‘The Commons’ that helped create equitable spaces andeconomic opportunities for Milwaukee neighbors. In addition to being anavid lover of bicycling, Bolger’s professional experience brings avariety of unique skills to Bublr Bikes that include coalition building,strategic partnerships, and project management. Bolger brings anattentiveness to community outreach and fundraising that are essentialin terms of success as Bublr Bikes’ director.
Bolger will be replacing the organization’s previous director, James Davies.After nine years with the organization and four years as executivedirector, Davies stepped down in Dec. 2023 to work as AssistantCorporation Counsel with Milwaukee County. The organization is gratefulfor Davies’ dedication to Bublr Bikes’ growth and his contribution tothe organization’s success.
“I look forward to expanding and enhancing our greater Milwaukeenonprofit bikeshare through thoughtful philanthropic partnerships,collaboration with community stakeholders and engaging civic leaders,”Bolger shares. “I want to work towards creating a fun, safe, effectivebiking community for people of all abilities and lifestyles.”
Bolger is joining Bublr Bikes after a record-breaking year forridership at 107,498 total trips in 2023. The organization is preparingto have an equally successful year, with additional stationinstallations and increased e-bike, and adaptive bike availability.
Rese Schneider, Board President: “TheBublr Board is thrilled to have Laura Bolger join the Bublr Team asExecutive Director. Laura is passionate about bicycling and Milwaukee,and she brings an important public policy focus to the position. Herexperience in managing nonprofits and fundraising efforts will helpcontinue to grow Bublr as a reliable, fun, and affordable transportationoption for residents and visitors alike. We look forward to the rideahead!”