Snoman Board Members

Jason Wiebe

Darcy Wyborn (Sprucewoods Snowdrifters) Western Region

Joe Thievin (South Interlake SnoRiders) Interlake Region

Alan Butler (Snowtraxx Snowmobile Club) Western Region

President

Jason was elected Snoman President in October 2022. His passion for snowmobiling was deeply engrained at a young age as his family has a long history of snowmobiling. He has snowmobiled extensively across Manitoba, as well as in Saskatchewan, Northern Ontario, New Brunswick, Minnesota, South Dakota, Montana, Wyoming, and Idaho. Jason is a member of Eastman Snopals where he serves as Vice President. Riding snowmobiles, while improving the experience for both him and others, has been a way of life for Jason. His goals for the Snoman board include promoting process improvement and collaboration across the organization.

Vice President/Western Region Director

Darcy has been actively involved with snowmobiling in 2001 in the Brandon area. He has held positions of President and Treasurer at the club level. Darcy became involved with the West Region Snowmobile Association, acting as a club representative. He has served as treasurer, an Alternate Director to Snoman, and then a regional Director. He is the president of the WRSA, treasurer of his local club, and Snoman’s Vice President. This would not have been possible if it wasn’t for the support of his wife and two daughters.

Darcy looks forward to the new challenges, continuing his work with the clubs, maintaining a family-friendly approach, and turning every ride into a fun adventure.

2nd Vice President/Interlake Region Director

Joe got the snowmobile bug as a child growing up on a farm in southern Manitoba. In 2000, Joe along with his wife Nadine chartered a local snowmobile club – South Interlake SnoRiders. He continues to manage club grooming operations, including scheduling and maintenance.

In the early 2000s, Joe became a Regional Director with Snoman and has held positions on the Executive Committee, including Vice President and Treasurer. Joe is a strong supporter of snowmobiling and snowmobile safety and takes every opportunity to share the safety message.

Joe also serves as 1^st Vice President of the Canadian Council of Snowmobile Organizations.

Treasurer

Alan joined the Snoman Board of Directors in 2010 as a director for the Western Region. In April 2011, he was elected Vice President and then President and served in that role until 2020 when he became Treasurer.

Alan and his family have been snowmobiling since 1974. He is a member of the Snowtraxx’s Snowmobile Club and currently serves as President. Alan has always been a strong community supporter and volunteer. He believes that the clubs are the strength of Snoman and must work together to further recreational snowmobiling.

Alan and his wife Linda raised a family of three, all of whom are snowmobilers. Alan and his wife Linda enjoy riding throughout Manitoba.

Past President

Wayne began snowmobiling in 1966 and was hooked. In the mid 1990s, along with some equally passionate snowmobilers, he decided to start a snowmobile club in the Fisher Branch area. Wayne was nominated president of the Northern Trailblazers and sat on the board for many years.

In 1997, he became an Interlake Region representative on the Snoman Board. Wayne’s involvement with the sport continued and he has been actively involved with the trail audit process.

Wayne served as President of Snoman for two years. He will continue to work for the betterment of all snowmobilers when he is not out enjoying a ride with his family, who all love snowmobiling as much as he does.

Central Region Director

Doug started snowmobiling in the early ’70s as a young kid and continues to ride today. He is a lifetime member of the St. Jean Trailblazers and currently on the board of directors. Since 2014, he has been a member of the Border Valley Snowgoers in the Central region and serves on the board of directors. Doug and his wife, their son & daughter and grandchildren enjoy snowmobiling. He believes it’s never too early to get the little ones started to enjoy the great outdoors in the winter.

Central Region Director

Ken started snowmobiling in the 70s and he joined Club Snow in Portage la Prairie in 2009 and has been Treasurer for the past 2 years. Since retiring in 2013, he enjoys spending his time working with the snowmobile club and in the last 2 years has helped construct two new warming shelters.

Ken and his wife Betty have three sons; two of whom are involved in snowmobiling. They really enjoy the time they spend on the trails together.

Ken is an avid golfer and enjoy camping in the summer and spending time with his four grandchildren.

Eastern Region Director

Eastern Region Director

Interlake Region Director

Jason is a member of the Log Cabin Riders Snowmobile Club and has served as their president for the last several years. He is a director for the Interlake Region on the Snoman board of directors. Jason helps the club by grooming, signing, and trail maintenance and he enjoys every part of snowmobiling. He rides with his daughters, sons, wife, stepson, and a lot of friends too. Jason says that the best thing about snowmobiling is everything about snowmobiling, socializing, exploring, driving, maintenance, and helping the club and fellow riders out.

Northern Region Director

Northern Region Director

Western Region Director

Alternate Central Region Director

Alternate Eastern Region Director

Alternate Interlake Region Director

Alternate Northern Region Director

Alternate Western Region Director