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THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

The following Giants are hard at work behind the scenes, keeping our non-profit organization going for the benefit of our members.



My name is: Matt McCourt but everyone calls me Matt!!!

I am the:  President of the GS GIANTS

My role is to: Promote and expand our On-Line presence across many platforms like FB, Instagram, etc. Focused on you our members and the great Adventures you share with the community…can’t wait to see them!!!

Fun fact about me: I’ve only been riding for 18 months – that’s right 18 months – It’s been 38 years since I was on a Yamaha YZ125.  In 18 months, I’ve been to 39 states, put 36K on my GSA and have meet some fantastic people, made new friends and seen parts of this country that are just incredible…looking forward to the continued journey!!!
Outside my kids…I love the Adventure of exploring new places, meeting new people, and enjoying life’s journey!!!

To contact Matt click here.


My name is: John Fowler

I am the: Vice President

My role with the Giants is to:



To contact me click here.




My name is: Brian Widman 

I am the: Secretary

My role with the Giants is to: Maintain the Official Record.  The Secretary also coordinates insurance and registration for events.

After a 30 year hiatus from riding dirt bikes, specifically the old Honda XRs, I bought a BMW R1250GSA in 2022, a natural choice. Since then, I’ve explored 38 states on it, aiming to ride through all of them someday, though Hawaii might be a stretch.

Home is in Santa Rosa Beach, FL, and we spend time in Western Montana and the Orlando area too.  Family comes first, and my only hobbies are riding my motorcycle and investing in it.

With a diverse professional background, I’m eager to use my life experiences to help make the Giants a meaningful community for everyone. As an introvert who often enjoys solo rides, I want to connect with members who share this mindset and represent them on the board.



To contact me click here.


Kurt Forget GS Giants Treasurer

My name is: Kurt Forgét

They also call me: Paco (my Baja name)

I am the: Treasurer

My role with the Giants is to maintain the financial responsibilities of this non-profit organization and all related tasks, including reimbursement of expenses, so if you want a check quickly be nice to me - also, my favorite adult beverage is Tequila, for those who want to get reimbursed very quickly...

Fun fact about me: I purchased my first motorcycle at 19 (a 1985 Honda VFR700 sport bike - great first choice, not) against my parents wishes, who made it very clear that if I bought it I would be sleeping on it in the yard. After paying the seller to ride it to my house for me because I didn’t know how to ride, I parked it in front of the garage and gave the owner a ride home, dreading my return the entire time. When I arrived home, my parents quickly said “well if you really wanted it we think you made the right decision” - my only thought was “what did you do with my parents?”

I love...: The amazing people that I met and the friendships that are created while traveling on motorcycles. My life is infinitely more rich and I am grateful for every new experience.

To contact me click here.



My Name:  Dennis Godwin

I am a Director At Large and Lead Track Builder for the GS Giants.



My name is Diego Villalpando


 I am happy to serve my GIANT friends as a member of your board of directors.





My name is:  Timothy Shawn Conver

Everyone calls me Shawn.

I am in Durham, NC and I glad to be a Board Member at Large


I have been riding things with 2 wheels for over 40 years.  I have been a licensed street rider for 30 plus years.  I only recently started doing adventure riding.  I have many years of riding dirt bikes but up until 4 years ago I rode predominantly street motorcycles, mostly Japanese varieties.  Then I came across a deal on a R1200RT camhead that was too good to pass up and bought that. 

Around the same time my wife got interested in 2 wheels and I got her a F700GS.  I rode it and became an instant believer in the adventure style bike.  I quickly traded the R1200RT for a 2016 R1200GSA and started my adventure riding journey.

After getting that bike I upgraded it to a 2023 R1250GS Rally, and then to a 2024 R1300GS that I currently have.  I started taking courses on the 1200GSA including MotoMark1's intro to adventure riding and Brett Tcaks Adv course.  I have also done the 2 day BMW course on a 1250GS.  I have ridden the new Chattahoochee BDR and parts of the SE and Mid Atlantic BDRs on my GS.  

Other hobbies include fishing, hunting, ham radios (K4CTD), and competing in various shooting disciplines. I am an IT Project Manager to fund these hobbies.

To reach me click here.


The GS Giants Inc., is a non-profit corporation club under the laws of the State of Pennsylvania and a 501(c)(7) social club under the regulations of the United States Internal Revenue Service. Our mailing address is 219 N. Main Ave #117 Scranton, PA 18504-3307, United States.

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