Our Team

​​Chugiak Dog Mushers Association (CDMA) is a non-profit organization, operating in partnership with Eagle River/Chugiak Parks and Recreation out of Beach Lake Park.  Our programs provide opportunities for the community to learn about and engage in the sport of dog mushing. 

Board of Directors

2-year terms ending 2024:
  • Scott Maruskie 
  • Koroush Partow
  • Michelle Hill
  • Stacie Tarpey
2-yr terms ending 2025: 
  • Robert Bundtzen
  • Deanna Partow
  • Adeline Schlabaugh
  • Susan Selzer
1-yr terms ending 2024:
  • Robert Forto
  • Mike Parker
  • John Tichotsky
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CDMA Award ceremony, 2016

​Chugiak Dog Mushers Association is run entirely by a team of dedicated volunteers. There are many opportunities to participate for mushers and non-mushers alike!
Committees: 
Animal Control Advisory Board Representative
  • ​Pam Schamber
Election
  • Kourosh Partow, Michelle Hill, Scott Maruskie
Information Technology
  • Susan Cantor
Maintenance and Property
  • Scott Maruskie, Robert Forto, Michelle Hill
Media
  • Robert Forto
Race
  • Michelle Hill, Robert Forto, Deanna Partow, Kourosh Partow
Race Poster
  • Deanna Partow, Annie Grenier
​Sponsor / Fundraising
  • Scott Maruskie, Koroush Partow
Trail
  • Kourosh Partow, Dutch Johnson
Volunteers
  • Pam Schamber, Stacie Tarpey ​

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