Welcome to Ridin' Steel

Stephen (Steve) Marois

Producer

Marois, media programmer at Bath Community Television, produces the show through his independent company Reality Productions. He recruited well-known local motorcyclist Stoney Dionne and Mrs. Maine 2008, Kristin Walton, to co-host the program, which he said focuses on charity motorcycle runs that raise money for good causes.

"I went out there and wanted to film the lobster run, because I wanted to get connected again with bikers," said Marois. "It is my intention to bring awareness to the many Charitable Causes that bikers are organizing to help others. The Biker is truly the epitome of FREEDOM in our Country, and is often stereotyped as radical or rebellious. The truth is that they are people who work hard for a living and could be a Lawyer, Politician, Mechanic, Farmer and the list goes on. In many conversations I've had, We all share the same sense of freedom when we ride. It's relaxing and peaceful, if only for a short time but very much needed.

Eric "Pony" Dionne

We would like to welcome Pony to Ridin' Steel.

Pony has offered to assist us here at RIDIN' STEEL. This could be from hosting a show to leading a ride. " I respect what RIDIN' STEEL is attempting to do and want to be part of it". He loves to ride and enjoys meeting people. Along with his Uncles Dick & Bob Dionne, STONEY'S LOBSTER RUN will go on each year and continue to help children inflicted with the disease of cancer. We will also help the many other Charity Runs that are reaching out to help others that are in need.

Kristin Walton

Mrs. Maine International

Host

Mrs. Maine is giving back to the community by speaking up and telling her story of living with depression as an adult.

Kristin is knocking down the stigma society has placed on people living with clinical depression. Kristin also hosts a weekly support group for women living with depression.

Eight out of ten women will experience periods of severe depression during their lifetimes, with many such episodes cruelly following childbirth with the onset of postpartum depression. As an honorary member of the Mental Health Alliance of Maine and their partnership with local Senator Nancy Sullivan, Kristin is helping to pass legislation that will require all new mothers to be screened by their doctors for postpartum depression.

She is also participating in local fundraisers, including the National Alliance of Mental Illness walk-a-thon (Namiwalks) to raise funds for programs to support those suffering from mental illness and to assist their families.

Kristin is married to her best friend and high school sweetheart Bob. Together they are raising three teenage boys. She is a licensed manicurist and nanny as well as co-hosting our show and participating in many of the rides with her husband.

Amanda Bernier~ Marketing and Promotions Director

Amanda

Bernier

Amanda is the Marketing and Promotions Director at Ridin’ Steel. She has extensive experience in Marketing and Promotions, is a community volunteer and loves to help with charity work and believes whole heartily in Ridin’ Steels mission and is proud to be a part of the Ridin’ Steel Team.

Together with her boyfriend, Dave she has successfully organized the New Lungs for George Annual Motorcycle Ride since it’s beginning in 2006. The ride has grown over the years and has now become a two day event. The ride was created to benefit a firefighter from New Gloucester Maine battling Cystic Fibrosis. They are trying to raise $300,000 for a double lung transplant.

She is an avid motorcyclist and loves to be on two wheels. As well as working with Ridin’ Steel Amanda is also a full time mom of four awesome children, Nathan 10, Audrey 9, Abigail 7, and Matthew 5. A volunteer firefighter and a member of the Red Knights, a motorcycle group of active and retired fighter fighters.

She would like to send out a special “Thanks” to her boyfriend Dave for his support during this new journey with Ridin’ Steel, (he has become her chauffeur, camera man, bodyguard, and right hand man). Hugs to Dave and her family and much love to the Ridin’ Steel Crew. Have fun and ride safe!

Bob Walton -

Bob is married to his best friend and high school sweetheart Kristin. Together they are raising three teenage boys. Bob has preformed many roles with Ridin' Steel, driver for Kristen, cameraman, photographer, as well as our 'in house funny man'.

Along with his busy schedule with us here at Ridin' Steel Bob also works full time at Ray Labbe & Sons, Inc.

(Bob Walton: Senior Estimator/Project Manager
After many years of construction experience, Bob joined Ray Labbe & Son, Inc. in 1999 and is currently the Senior Estimator and Project Manager. He is responsible for the management of almost all of the major jobs, along with numerous smaller jobs. Before attending college in South Carolina , Bob worked as a construction laborer in both California and Maine . Prior to his current position, he was the coordinating manager and estimator for 10 years at a Maine based landscaping contractor. Bob has become a very valuable member of the management team here at Ray Labbe & Sons.)

Amy Freeman

Web Mistress

Amy is a full time mother, college student, and dedicated RIDIN’ STEEL advocate. She is the force behind creating, organizing, posting, and updating our websites. As well as assisting in any way she can with the various other tasks needed to keep RIDIN’ STEEL running smooth.

She believes that the mission of RIDIN’ STEEL is an important one, as so many people are blinded by their misconceptions of the Motorcycle community and the Biker lifestyle that the message needs to get out that these are people from all walks of life sharing a love of motorcycles and the open road all while raising money and awareness for wonderful and very much needed programs. Such as Children’s Cancer, Mental Health Awareness, Money and Awareness for our men and women fighting over seas for our freedom as well as the families they leave behind, Members of the community that have been injured or hit by hard times and just need a helping hand, and the list goes on and on!!!

Amy is extremely proud to be a part of RIDIN’ STEEL and feel honored to have met so many wonderful and amazing people along the way! Not to mention her new found love for riding!

John “Stoney” Dionne

Host

(Our good friend and host passed away on 8/22/09 after a brave battle with lung cancer. He will be missed by all who knew him)

Founder of “Stoney’s Lobster run” which is entering its 29th year this August say’s about Ridin’ Steel:

This (show) shines a light on what the motorcycle community is doing in Maine," said Dionne, whose Signature "Stoney's Lobster Run" has become a torch bearer charity ride over its 29 years in existence. "Our season is so short that almost every weekend there's a run going on, and usually they're held to benefit somebody. And we're going to try and reach every run we can."

Stoney's Lobster Run, for one, combined with the Elks Foundation to raise $30,000 last year (2008) for children's cancer programs, the near legendary Stoney's Lobster Run, which has been featured in Easy Rider magazine and once attracted the participation of the late Forbes magazine publisher Malcolm Forbes is just one of many rides that have been featured on Ridin’ Steel.