About Us
Knights on Bikes Florida is a non-profit motorcycle group that only allows members who are Catholic Knights of Columbus with a motorcycle. Our main goal is to spread the love of God and evangelize communities in Florida and across the globe, all while sharing the passion of motorcycles with fellow brothers. We are committed to serving our community and fellow Knights through charitable and community events. Join us today and become a part of our family!
KonB FL State President
George Gutierrez
State president for Knights on Bikes Florida. Born Freeport L.I.N.Y. Cuban parents Felix. Esther Gutierrez. Raised Miami. Florida led by father's example a Past Faithfull Navigator, Grand Knight, and District Deputy. Became a Knight of Columbus in 1984, Knight on Bike in 2015. ADOM Charmain since 2019, Past Grand Knight Council 5110 and F.D.D# 44 Miami Florida. Resident in Miramar, Florida, married to wife Milka, proud parent of 4 Children 2 Grandchildren. Active member parish San Juan XXIII. Has led as Chairman various ministries Carnival, Emmaus, Respect Life parish Rep, and Stewardship council. Involved in Lay Ministries Educ. Brd. ADOM, planning committee of the Annual Archbishop Ride. Profession ASA Dually designated discipline Commercial / Residential RE. as well as Tangible Personal Property a State Certificated Appraiser, helping the South Florida Taxpayer for over 33 years Property Tax consultant Experts Witness in AdValorem Taxation
Florida State Vice-President
Bob Knapik
S.K. Bob Knapik, PGK has been a 3rd Degree Member since April 1995 and a 4th Degree Member since June 1999. He is currently a member of Prince of Peace Council 8791 and Assembly 2901 in Ormond Beach Florida.
Bob has held virtually every Council Officer position over the last 25 years. Bob has been married to his wife Connie for 30 years and they have a daughter that is currently attending college at the Savannah College or Art and Design. Bob currently rides a 2020 Harley Davidson Street Glide Special.
State Secretary & Treasurer
SK David Campos
SK David Campos loves his burnt orange Harley, as it matches his colorful personality. His love for cars, motorcycle and rainbows drove him to apply to be one of the Rainbow Warriors on Jeff Gordons NASCAR team. Ultimately the blue in his eyes, and this colorful personality is what enable David to make of number of guest star appearances on the hit tv show "Amazing Race" as the Travelocity Roaming Gnome. He uses those experiences and worldly knowledge from the Race to aid him in finding riches as the State Treasure
State Webmaster
SK John "Sarge" Stone
John serves as our State Webmaster. He is a convert and has only been Catholic for 5 years. John embraced the catholic faith and the Knights of Columbus. Today he serves his Council as the Grand Knight, and is also a 4th Degree Knight. John is a military veteran serving in both the Army and Navy, and is a former Firefighter. He is one of the few but very proud Indian riders in our State.
Assistant Webmaster/ Social Media
Gabriel Gutierrez
Born and raised in South Florida. Gabriel was born into motorsport. Riding has been a huge part of his life. Although riding with the Knights on Bikes for 2 years since he was 16, Gabriel only recently became of age to be a Knights of Columbus and joined in December 2022. He plans to continue to ride with the Knights and with his youth have the time to expand and give the organization the energy to grow.
Diocesan Chairman - Miami
SK Juan Carlos "JC" Rivera
Married to Lady Velma Rivera and proud father of Dayanara Rivera. Member of St. John Neumann Knights of Columbus Council # 5971. Born and raised in Mayaguez, Puerto Rico, Love to serve, music, motorcycles, and skateboarding. Worked in accounting for 17 years, 8th years in banking currently working as a Math teacher with the Broward County Public Schools at Stranahan High School in ft. Lauderdale. Moved to Florida in 1997 and have been an active member of the Catholic Church since 2005. Member of the choir, lector, and extraordinary minister of the Eucharist at the service of God at All Saints Catholic Church in Sunrise Florida. Became a member of Knights on Bikes in 2020
Diocesan Chairman - Orlando
SK Miles Brookes
Miles is a convert to the Roman Catholic Church. He was confirmed at the Easter Vipil in 2001. Soon after he became a member of the Knights of Columbus in 2004 and received his first degree at state convention 2004; he obtained all four degrees in is months. He has been a voting delegate to the Supreme Convention in 2007 and 2014. He is married with Four adult children and 10 grandchildren. He has held many positions at both the local and State level that include but are not limited to PGK, FOD, PFN. and District master Maine from
2019 to 2021 when he relocated and retired to Ocala Florida. He joined K on B in 2007 and served as State President Maine from 2009 to 2021. He is a retired Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner and a US Army veteran serving from 1979 to 1994.
Diocesan Chairman - Palm Beach
SK Ron Sheldon
Ron has served as a Part Grand Knight and Past Faithful Navigator. He is very active in his parish community in various Catholic ministries, St Vincent de Paul Society, Bereavement and Funeral Ministry, Lecturer, Extraordinary Eucharistic Minister, Altar Server, Mr & Mrs.club, DTNMC.
Diocesan Chairman - Pensacola Tallahassee
SK Dennis Dillenschneider
Dr. Dennis M. Dillenschneider is an
Asst Professor Gulf Coast State College. Dennis has served as Past Grand Knight, Past Faithful Navigator and Former Distric Deputy. Today he is serving as the Diocesan Chairman Pensacola Tallahassee Knights on Bikes.
Diocesan Chairman - St Augustine
SK Hector Ortiz Vazquez
Born and raised in Puerto Rico where I joined The US ARMY and retired with 27 years of service. Currently a member of Mother Seton council # 17480 in Palm Coast and KofC 3rd Degree member as of May 2021. Commissioned to the ministries of Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion and Lector in my parish. Proud Dad of four great children and proud grandpa of four grandkids. Currently ride Harley Davidson Tri-Glide (my wind therapy!!)
Diocesan Chairman - St Petersburg
SK John Costello
S.K. John Costello is on his 3rd year as FN of Assembly 1444 (Dan Cannon), in San Antonio, FL. He is a member of Council 1768 in San Antonio, FL. Joined the Knights of Columbus in June 2016 and joined the Knights on Bikes in July 2022. John resides in the Diocese of St. Petersburg, FL. John has served the Knights of Columbus Deputy Grand Knight, Grand Knight, Captain and Pilot.
Diocesan Chairman - Venice
SK Peter Battle
Pete Battle has been an active member of Ave Maria Council 14697 since 2019, currently serving as Warden and previously a trustee. Pete is a retired Police Officer from Jersey City Nj and from Collier County Sheriff’s Officer in Naples, Fl. Pete is also an active member of SOLT, America Needs Fatima, guardian of the rosary, and Flame of love rosary group. Pete has been married to his wife Demi since 1995 and has 3 children and one grandson. Pete rides a 2006 Harley Davidson Ultra Classic.
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