{"id":965,"date":"2021-07-22T09:46:52","date_gmt":"2021-07-22T14:46:52","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/pnts.org\/new\/?page_id=965"},"modified":"2025-11-20T10:33:37","modified_gmt":"2025-11-20T15:33:37","slug":"staff-board","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/pnts.org\/new\/about-us\/staff-board\/","title":{"rendered":"Who We Are"},"content":{"rendered":"<h4><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/pnts.org\/new\/board-secure-area\/\">Link to Secure Area <\/a><\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>for Board, Trail Leaders Council, and staff<\/p>\n<div class=\"su-tabs su-tabs-style-default su-tabs-mobile-stack\" data-active=\"1\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\" data-anchor-in-url=\"no\">\n<div class=\"su-tabs-nav\"><span class=\"\" data-url=\"\" data-target=\"blank\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">STAFF<\/span><span class=\"\" data-url=\"\" data-target=\"blank\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">BOARD OF DIRECTORS<\/span><span class=\"\" data-url=\"\" data-target=\"blank\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">TRAIL LEADERS COUNCIL<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"su-tabs-panes\">\n<div class=\"su-tabs-pane su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" data-title=\"STAFF\">\n<h5><strong>Staff<\/strong><\/h5>\n<h6><strong>Courtney Lyons-Garcia, Executive Director<\/strong><\/h6>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/pnts.org\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Untitled-design-13.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-19541\" src=\"https:\/\/pnts.org\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Untitled-design-13-150x150.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"222\" height=\"222\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pnts.org\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Untitled-design-13-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/pnts.org\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Untitled-design-13-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/pnts.org\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Untitled-design-13-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/pnts.org\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Untitled-design-13-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/pnts.org\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Untitled-design-13-100x100.png 100w, https:\/\/pnts.org\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Untitled-design-13-1536x1536.png 1536w, https:\/\/pnts.org\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Untitled-design-13-640x640.png 640w, https:\/\/pnts.org\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Untitled-design-13-75x75.png 75w, https:\/\/pnts.org\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Untitled-design-13-250x250.png 250w, https:\/\/pnts.org\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Untitled-design-13-400x400.png 400w, https:\/\/pnts.org\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Untitled-design-13.png 1800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 222px) 100vw, 222px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Courtney Lyons-Garcia began her role as Executive Director for the Partnership in September of 2023. She is a nonprofit professional with more than twenty-five years of experience in public lands. Prior to joining PNTS, she served as the Executive Director of Big Bend Conservancy, the nonprofit fundraising partner of Big Bend National Park and the Rio Grande Wild &amp; Scenic River, in the Development Department at National Parks Conservation Association, and most recently\u00a0as the Executive Director of Public Lands Foundation, a partner of the Bureau of Land Management in the responsible use of America\u2019s public lands.<\/p>\n<p>Throughout her career, Lyons-Garcia has worked extensively on issues related to public land stewardship, trail development, coalition building, federal partnership, advocacy, fundraising and communications. She works to build and protect trails in her own community through the Great Springs Project and Comal Trails Alliance.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contact Courtney at courtney@pnts.org<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h6 dir=\"ltr\"><\/h6>\n<h6 dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Cara Yendrzeski, Program Manager<\/strong><\/h6>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\" wp-image-14420 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/pnts.org\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/cara-bio-pic-cropped-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pnts.org\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/cara-bio-pic-cropped-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/pnts.org\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/cara-bio-pic-cropped-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/pnts.org\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/cara-bio-pic-cropped-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/pnts.org\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/cara-bio-pic-cropped-768x769.jpg 768w, https:\/\/pnts.org\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/cara-bio-pic-cropped-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/pnts.org\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/cara-bio-pic-cropped-640x641.jpg 640w, https:\/\/pnts.org\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/cara-bio-pic-cropped-75x75.jpg 75w, https:\/\/pnts.org\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/cara-bio-pic-cropped-250x250.jpg 250w, https:\/\/pnts.org\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/cara-bio-pic-cropped-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/pnts.org\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/cara-bio-pic-cropped.jpg 1088w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/>Cara <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yendrzeski <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">joined the Partnership for the National Trails System as a Program Coordinator in February of 2021 and then transitioned to Program Manager in February 2024 where she coordinates training and educational opportunities for the national trails community and manages PNTS&#8217;s Next Generation programming. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cara is a passionate environmental advocate who has worked with Citizens Climate Lobby and Chesapeake Climate Action Network to advance climate policy. Cara has also worked with Capital Nature as a Program Research Volunteer, finding new and exciting nature events to promote in the Washington D.C. metro area and researching health and environmental benefits of urban green spaces. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cara holds a BS in Environmental Studies from Le Moyne College and a Master\u2019s degree in Environmental Law and Policy from Vermont Law School.<\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Contact Cara at cara@pnts.org<\/p>\n<h6><\/h6>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h6><strong>Nora Kline, Education<\/strong><strong>\u00a0Coordinator<\/strong><\/h6>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/pnts.org\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/VISTA-photo-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-19825 \" src=\"https:\/\/pnts.org\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/VISTA-photo-1-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"211\" height=\"281\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pnts.org\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/VISTA-photo-1-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/pnts.org\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/VISTA-photo-1-640x853.jpg 640w, https:\/\/pnts.org\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/VISTA-photo-1-113x150.jpg 113w, https:\/\/pnts.org\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/VISTA-photo-1.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 211px) 100vw, 211px\" \/><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Nora Kline, a recent graduate of Indiana University with a degree in Law and Public Policy and current resident of Washington, DC, brings valuable experience from the nonprofit sector. She&#8217;s worked for a domestic violence shelter and an organization dedicated to preserving indigenous languages. Nora&#8217;s adaptability and commitment to diverse communities are evident in her work. With a strong passion for the outdoors, she&#8217;s eager to bring her skills to the role of Education Coordinator at PNTS.<\/p>\n<p>Contact Nora at nora@pnts.org.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h6><\/h6>\n<h6><strong>Alizee Gamber, Membership<\/strong><strong>\u00a0Coordinator<\/strong><\/h6>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-20328 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/pnts.org\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/alizee-264x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"264\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pnts.org\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/alizee-264x300.jpg 264w, https:\/\/pnts.org\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/alizee-901x1024.jpg 901w, https:\/\/pnts.org\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/alizee-768x873.jpg 768w, https:\/\/pnts.org\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/alizee-1351x1536.jpg 1351w, https:\/\/pnts.org\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/alizee-640x728.jpg 640w, https:\/\/pnts.org\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/alizee-132x150.jpg 132w, https:\/\/pnts.org\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/alizee.jpg 1801w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 264px) 100vw, 264px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Alizee Gamber is a recent graduate of the University of San Francisco with a BS in Biology. She gained experience at the California Academy of Sciences, where she used museum collections, citizen science, and climate data to identify an ecological surrogate for the extinct Xerces Blue butterfly. This work was part of a dune restoration project in collaboration with the National Park Service, Presidio Trust, and other stakeholders. Her work earned the Outstanding Scientific Research Presentation award at the 2023 Society for Advancement of Chicanos\/Hispanics and Native Americans in Science (SACNAS) conference.<\/p>\n<p>A recipient of the Gold President\u2019s Volunteer Service Award for over 500 hours of service, Alizee is fluent in Spanish and has lived in California, Arizona, Texas, New Mexico, and South Dakota. These experiences provide a deep understanding of North America\u2019s landscapes and communities, supporting her dedication to advancing conservation and fostering collaborations to enhance and sustain the National Trails System as Membership Coordinator.<\/p>\n<p>Contact Alizee at alizee@pnts.org.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h6><\/h6>\n<h6><\/h6>\n<h6><\/h6>\n<h6><\/h6>\n<h6><\/h6>\n<h6><\/div>\n<div class=\"su-tabs-pane su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" data-title=\"BOARD OF DIRECTORS\"><\/h6>\n<h5><b>Board of Directors<\/b><\/h5>\n<div class=\"one_half\">\n<h6>Andrea Ketchmark \u2014 President<\/h6>\n<p class=\"p1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pnts.org\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Andrea-Ketchmark-low-res.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-14737 size-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/pnts.org\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Andrea-Ketchmark-low-res-150x150.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pnts.org\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Andrea-Ketchmark-low-res.png 150w, https:\/\/pnts.org\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Andrea-Ketchmark-low-res-100x100.png 100w, https:\/\/pnts.org\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Andrea-Ketchmark-low-res-75x75.png 75w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>Andrea is the Executive Director of the North Country Trail Association. She has a degree in Natural Resources Recreation and Tourism from Colorado State University, where she fell in love with trails and connecting people to outdoor spaces. Prior to joining the NCTA, she managed the Volunteer Vacations program for the American Hiking Society, which allowed her to travel the country to lead volunteer projects across America\u2019s vast network of public lands. Andrea has engaged in building countless partnering relationships at state, national, and local levels, and represents the NCTA in the larger trails and recreation community.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><b><i>Why do you volunteer with PNTS?<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">The National Trails System provides endless ways for Americans to explore our public lands, our history, and to connect with each other. It&#8217;s a wonderful cause and there is no better community of advocates for the outdoors and trails than the members of PNTS.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><b><i>What are you most proud of?<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Being part of the passage of the John Dingell Act and succeeding with permanent and full funding of LWCF.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><b><i>If you were wearing a name tag saying &#8220;talk to me about&#8230;&#8221; what would it say?<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Good books, bonsai, and my new ukelele.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"one_half last\">\n<h6>RG Absher \u2013 Trail Leaders Council Chair<\/h6>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-14728 size-thumbnail\" style=\"color: #333333; letter-spacing: -1px;\" src=\"https:\/\/pnts.org\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/RG-Absher-low-res-1-150x150.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pnts.org\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/RG-Absher-low-res-1.png 150w, https:\/\/pnts.org\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/RG-Absher-low-res-1-100x100.png 100w, https:\/\/pnts.org\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/RG-Absher-low-res-1-75x75.png 75w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/>RG graduated from NC State University in 1978 with a degree in Natural Resource Management. After retiring as a Park Manager in 2010 with the US Army Corps, he continued working in trails as Executive Director of the Yadkin River Greenway and a volunteer with the Overmountain Victory Trail Association.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"p1\"><b><i>Why do you volunteer with PNTS?<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Love advancing national trails!<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><b><i>What are you most proud of?<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Being a trail advocate and supporting the work of PNTS.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><b><i>If you were wearing a name tag saying &#8220;talk to me about&#8230;&#8221; what would it say?<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Interpretation of the Trail and its story!<\/p>\n<hr class=\"clear\" \/>\n<div class=\"one_half\">\n<h6>Bill Dahnke \u2014 Treasurer<\/h6>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/pnts.org\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/IMG_2561-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-19099\" src=\"https:\/\/pnts.org\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/IMG_2561-1-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pnts.org\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/IMG_2561-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/pnts.org\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/IMG_2561-1-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/pnts.org\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/IMG_2561-1-75x75.jpg 75w, https:\/\/pnts.org\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/IMG_2561-1-250x250.jpg 250w, https:\/\/pnts.org\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/IMG_2561-1-400x400.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>A native San Diegan, Bill Dahnke is a retired Qualcomm Vice President and a trail advocate.\u00a0 He currently serves on the Land Protection Advisory Council of PCTA and the Land Protection Committee of the San Diego River Park Foundation.\u00a0 He served on the Board of the San Diego River Park Foundation, including serving as Chair and has served on a multi-agency development committee for the Trans-County Trail in San Diego.\u00a0 Bill started his involvement with PNTS when he joined the Finance Committee in 2021.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Bill is enthused about the Partnership\u2019s nationwide reach to support and advance the National Scenic and Historic trails. Bill believes that in protecting and promoting National Trails and their cultural resources, we do much for the outdoors and the world generally, from mitigating climate change, to protecting species habitat, preserving heritage, expanding individual access, and for mental wellbeing in these challenging times.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><b>Why do you volunteer with PNTS?<\/b>\u00a0<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">I want to help the trail organizations grow and thrive!<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><b>What are you most proud of?<\/b>\u00a0<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">My professional career and 33 years of marriage to my wife, Ann.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><b>If you were wearing a name tag saying &#8220;Talk to me about&#8230;&#8221; what would it say<\/b>?<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span>Alaska (my favorite place on earth) and of course, hiking.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"one_half last\">\n<h6>Barney Mann<\/h6>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/pnts.org\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Barney-Mann-low-res-portait.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-14715 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/pnts.org\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Barney-Mann-low-res-portait-300x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"152\" height=\"152\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pnts.org\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Barney-Mann-low-res-portait-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/pnts.org\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Barney-Mann-low-res-portait-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/pnts.org\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Barney-Mann-low-res-portait-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 152px) 100vw, 152px\" \/><\/a>Barney &#8220;Scout&#8221; Mann is a trail advocate, retired attorney, long-distance hiker, and author. His most recent book, <i>Journeys North: The Pacific Crest Trail,<\/i> was a 2020 Banff Book Festival Adventure Travel finalist. Mann had a 25-year career as a real estate and business lawyer. He served on the Board of the Pacific Crest Trail Association from 2008 to 2017 (Board Chair for three years). He serves on the Board of the Continental Divide Trail Coalition and served as its President. Mann thru-hiked the Pacific Crest Trail with his wife in 2007, thru-hiked the Continental Divide Trail in 2015, thru-hiked the Appalachian Trail in 2017 and the Arizona Trail in 2021. Mann resides with his wife Sandy in San Diego, CA.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><b><i>Why do you volunteer with PNTS?<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">I get to actually assist and support our 30 National Scenic and Historic Trails.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><b><i>What are you most proud of?<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Can&#8217;t choose only one: Being married 43 years, my latest book, our grandsons or kids.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><b><i>If you were wearing a name tag saying &#8220;talk to me about&#8230;&#8221; what would it say?<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Talk to me about this great nonprofit called The Partnership for the National Trails System, being married for 43 years, our two grandsons, or my latest book.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<hr class=\"clear\" \/>\n<div class=\"one_half\">\n<h6>Jacob Wildfire<\/h6>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-21288\" src=\"https:\/\/pnts.org\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG_0006.jpg-928x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"148\" height=\"163\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pnts.org\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG_0006.jpg-928x1024.jpeg 928w, https:\/\/pnts.org\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG_0006.jpg-272x300.jpeg 272w, https:\/\/pnts.org\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG_0006.jpg-768x848.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/pnts.org\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG_0006.jpg-1392x1536.jpeg 1392w, https:\/\/pnts.org\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG_0006.jpg-640x706.jpeg 640w, https:\/\/pnts.org\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG_0006.jpg-136x150.jpeg 136w, https:\/\/pnts.org\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG_0006.jpg.jpeg 1671w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 148px) 100vw, 148px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Why do you volunteer with PNTS?<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>I volunteer because the nation&#8217;s trail system is one our country&#8217;s most incredible assets; I am honored to volunteer with PNTS\u00a0to ensure the sustained longevity of the system.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>What are you most proud of?<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>I am most proud of my continued efforts to bring investment and attention to everyday communities across the\u00a0country through my work in economic development.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>If you were wearing a name tag saying \u201ctalk to me about\u2026\u201d what would it say?<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>Appalachian people, landscapes, and history<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h6>Julie Judkins<\/h6>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/pnts.org\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/JJ-pic-2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-19925 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/pnts.org\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/JJ-pic-2-278x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"152\" height=\"164\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pnts.org\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/JJ-pic-2-278x300.jpg 278w, https:\/\/pnts.org\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/JJ-pic-2-139x150.jpg 139w, https:\/\/pnts.org\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/JJ-pic-2.jpg 595w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 152px) 100vw, 152px\" \/><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Julie Judkins is a consultant and Co-Founder of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.just-trails.org\/home\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Just-Trails<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, focused on<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> regenerating nature and communities through the connective power of trails.<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">She consults for trail communities around the world, supporting and growing outdoor economies through just transitions for rural and urban communities. As Education and Outreach Director for the Appalachian Trail Conservancy, Julie created award-winning education, youth, and community programs. \u00a0 She is passionate about food systems, serving as Board Member of an urban agriculture NGO, supporting policies for community health and social justice.\u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">She has served as a Peace Corps volunteer in Armenia and worked with vulnerable youth at Outward Bound. She has a BA from NCSU and a MEM through Duke\u2019s Nicholas School of Environment.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><b><i>Why do you volunteer with PNTS?<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">I think trails and walking are the answer to everything.\u00a0 Trails are pathways to possibilities, and I love that my work and my passion both meet on trails.\u00a0 I&#8217;ve always been inspired by our National Trail System and am thrilled to contribute to the Partnership&#8217;s mission of protecting, completing, and stewarding the national scenic and historic trails within it.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><b><i>What are you most proud of?<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Professionally, the contributions I get to make to just causes (EG to the Coalition of Outdoor Renaming and Education) and to trails around the world (PNTS, World Trails Network). Personally, I&#8217;m super proud of who my son, Silas and my godchildren, River and Caleb &#8211; they are all resilient and amazing humans!<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><b><i>If you were wearing a name tag saying &#8220;talk to me about&#8230;&#8221; what would it say?<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Making trails a part of your community culture.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"one_half last\">\n<h6>Ron Tipton<\/h6>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/pnts.org\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Ron-Tipton-low-res.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-14746 size-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/pnts.org\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Ron-Tipton-low-res-150x150.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pnts.org\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Ron-Tipton-low-res.png 150w, https:\/\/pnts.org\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Ron-Tipton-low-res-100x100.png 100w, https:\/\/pnts.org\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Ron-Tipton-low-res-75x75.png 75w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Ron&#8217;s public and personal life has centered on visiting and protecting National Parks, Wilderness Areas, and National Trails. The most important event which set his career direction was thru-hiking the Appalachian Trail in 1978.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><b><i>Why do you volunteer with PNTS?<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">To use my knowledge, experience, and passion for hiking and the outdoors to enhance the stature and the level of investment in the National Trails System.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><b><i>What are you most proud of?<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Besides hiking the Appalachian Trail, my deeply rewarding 42 years of marriage to Rita and our son, Will.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><b><i>If you were wearing a name tag saying &#8220;talk to me about&#8230;&#8221; what would it say?<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">National Parks and hiking experience and college basketball<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h6 style=\"text-align: left;\"><\/h6>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"one_half last\">\n<h6>Steve Gonzales \u2014 National Historic Trails Representative<\/h6>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-14867 size-full alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/pnts.org\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Steve-Gonzales-low-res.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pnts.org\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Steve-Gonzales-low-res.png 150w, https:\/\/pnts.org\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Steve-Gonzales-low-res-100x100.png 100w, https:\/\/pnts.org\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Steve-Gonzales-low-res-75x75.png 75w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">A native of Texas, Steven Gonzales obtained his Bachelor of Arts degree in Cultural Geography with a minor in Cultural Anthropology from the University of Texas at Austin. His studies focused on Spanish missions and presidios on the Northern Frontier of New Spain. Steven later earned a Master of Applied Geography degree from Texas State University at San Marcos. His research focused on case studies of national scenic and historic trails from across the country and the measures they took to get their trails on the ground. Steve has always felt that people can better appreciate the place they find themselves in by understanding its cultural and natural history. In addition to being executive director of El Camino Real de los Tejas NHT Association, Steve has also served as an advisor for the Texas Historical Commission&#8217;s Hispanic Heritage Guide of Texas and also volunteers with Pug Rescue Austin.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><b><i>Why do you volunteer with PNTS?<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">I volunteer with the PNTS because of my love for trails and what they can do to bring communities together! Whether learning about the history of a route&#8217;s effect on an area or gazing upon the natural beauty of a scenic trail in the wilds of America, our National Trails System offers something for everyone and it is an unparalleled resource that allows us to share our country&#8217;s story with the world!<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><b><i>What are you most proud of?<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Professionally, I am most proud of my work in protecting and developing the Lobanillo Swales along El Camino Real de los Tejas NHT. Set to be sold off at auction in 2014, the site contains the most dramatic remnants of the physical that we are aware of. And the project fully demonstrated the intent of public-private partnerships mandated in the National Trails System Act.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><b><i>If you were wearing a name tag saying &#8220;talk to me about&#8230;&#8221; what would it say?<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Talk to me about trails, rivers, and the landscapes of the American Southwest and Northern Mexico.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"one_half\">\n<h6>Ian Mangiardi<\/h6>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-21287\" src=\"https:\/\/pnts.org\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/image0-791x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"146\" height=\"189\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pnts.org\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/image0-791x1024.jpeg 791w, https:\/\/pnts.org\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/image0-232x300.jpeg 232w, https:\/\/pnts.org\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/image0-768x994.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/pnts.org\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/image0-1187x1536.jpeg 1187w, https:\/\/pnts.org\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/image0-1583x2048.jpeg 1583w, https:\/\/pnts.org\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/image0-640x828.jpeg 640w, https:\/\/pnts.org\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/image0-116x150.jpeg 116w, https:\/\/pnts.org\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/image0-scaled.jpeg 1978w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 146px) 100vw, 146px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b><i>Why do you volunteer with PNTS?<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<div>I volunteer with the PNTS because the health of our National Trail System is important to me, and enhanced by the partnership and continued cooperation between many different organizations. I personally have enjoyed much of the National Trail System, and its experiences were transformative. Maintaining the ability to safely recreate through America\u2019s backcountry has always been my goal, and the PNTS\u2019s mission aligns with that by maintaining an open line of communication with all organizations, to ensure a stronger community at large.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><b><i>What are you most proud of?<\/i><\/b><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>I am most proud and humbled by the people who have felt inspired by one of my stories or adventures, and have embarked on their own journeys and personal forms of exploration. I was fortunate to meet other thru-hikers while on the CDT in 2021, who had been inspired by the visual journey of my hiking partner and I\u2019s PCT trek in 2011 which was shared on YouTube. Getting people excited about the outdoors to the point that they are planning adventures of their own has always been the most humbling and rewarding experience, and the reason I\u2019ve always shared my stories to any who might listen.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><b><i>If you were wearing a name tag saying &#8220;talk to me about&#8230;&#8221; what would it say?<\/i><\/b><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>Logistics! For over 15 years I have built a career managing logistics for groups of people traveling through unforgiving terrain; both political and environmental. It is with this experience that I am able to build and execute expeditions, photo shoots, travel programs, corporate retreats, and anything involving moving people places &#8211; both near and far &#8211; and managing all the logistics which that entails.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"one_half last\">\n<h6>Heather Crozier<\/h6>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/pnts.org\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/hvc-prof-e1677013611272.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-19016 size-thumbnail alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/pnts.org\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/hvc-prof-e1677013611272-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pnts.org\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/hvc-prof-e1677013611272-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/pnts.org\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/hvc-prof-e1677013611272-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/pnts.org\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/hvc-prof-e1677013611272-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/pnts.org\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/hvc-prof-e1677013611272-75x75.jpg 75w, https:\/\/pnts.org\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/hvc-prof-e1677013611272-250x250.jpg 250w, https:\/\/pnts.org\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/hvc-prof-e1677013611272-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/pnts.org\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/hvc-prof-e1677013611272.jpg 526w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>Heather Crozier is the Director of Development for the Auburn University College of Forestry, Wildlife &amp; Environment. \u00a0\u00a0She is responsible for day-to-day operations, alumni and stakeholder relations, and planning, development and execution of the college\u2019s major fundraising initiatives.\u00a0 She is a member of various volunteer and professional organizations within the natural resources and conservation communities.\u00a0\u00a0 A native of Little Texas, Alabama, she graduated from Auburn University with a degree in Public Administration.\u00a0 Outside of her professional career, she spends the majority of her free time outdoors exploring with her three dogs and husband, John.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><b><i>Why do you volunteer with PNTS?<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">I am excited to be a part of an organization that is influential in enhancing our trails system and inspiring people across diverse backgrounds to get outside and hike.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><b><i>What are you most proud of?<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">As a fundraiser in higher education, I am most proud that I get to be the conduit in helping others find the joy in charitable giving and to see the impact of those gifts continuing to transform lives and support critical research.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><b><i>If you were wearing a name tag saying &#8220;talk to me about&#8230;&#8221; what would it say?<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">My dogs, SEC football, gardening and wildlife<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<hr class=\"clear\" \/>\n<div class=\"one_half\">\n<h6>Callum Cintron<\/h6>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-21286\" src=\"https:\/\/pnts.org\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Dreamwave-Photo-7-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"234\" height=\"234\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pnts.org\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Dreamwave-Photo-7.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/pnts.org\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Dreamwave-Photo-7-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/pnts.org\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Dreamwave-Photo-7-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/pnts.org\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Dreamwave-Photo-7-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/pnts.org\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Dreamwave-Photo-7-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/pnts.org\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Dreamwave-Photo-7-640x640.jpg 640w, https:\/\/pnts.org\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Dreamwave-Photo-7-75x75.jpg 75w, https:\/\/pnts.org\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Dreamwave-Photo-7-250x250.jpg 250w, https:\/\/pnts.org\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Dreamwave-Photo-7-400x400.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 234px) 100vw, 234px\" \/><\/p>\n<div><b><i>Why do you volunteer with PNTS?<\/i><\/b><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>I volunteer with PNTS due to their dedication to inclusive trails and developing the next generation of trail leaders<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><b><i>What are you most proud of?<\/i><\/b><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>I most proud of my work in equity and inclusion across various sectors<\/div>\n<div><b><i>If you were wearing a name tag saying &#8220;talk to me about&#8230;&#8221; what would it say?<\/i><\/b><\/div>\n<div>Talk to me about animals and nature<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"one_half last\">\n<p class=\"p1\">\n<\/div>\n<h6><\/h6>\n<div class=\"one_half\">\n<h6>Matthew Nelson \u2014 National Scenic Trails Representative<\/h6>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pnts.org\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/M-Nelson-IMG_5834.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-19922 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/pnts.org\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/M-Nelson-IMG_5834-300x296.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"164\" height=\"162\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pnts.org\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/M-Nelson-IMG_5834-300x296.jpg 300w, https:\/\/pnts.org\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/M-Nelson-IMG_5834-1024x1010.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/pnts.org\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/M-Nelson-IMG_5834-768x758.jpg 768w, https:\/\/pnts.org\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/M-Nelson-IMG_5834-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/pnts.org\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/M-Nelson-IMG_5834-1536x1515.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/pnts.org\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/M-Nelson-IMG_5834-640x631.jpg 640w, https:\/\/pnts.org\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/M-Nelson-IMG_5834-150x148.jpg 150w, https:\/\/pnts.org\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/M-Nelson-IMG_5834-75x75.jpg 75w, https:\/\/pnts.org\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/M-Nelson-IMG_5834.jpg 1864w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 164px) 100vw, 164px\" \/><\/a>Matthew has served as the Executive Director of the Arizona Trail Association since 2012, but his connections to the Arizona Trail date back over 25 years. Among his contributions to the Arizona National Scenic Trail are trail design, archaeological surveys, volunteer trail construction, and explorations of the AZT on foot, mountain bike and horseback. Matthew has worked as an outdoor educator, Grand Canyon backpacking guide, archaeologist, Native American repatriation coordinator, editor, and freelance photojournalist. He has more than 500 published articles to his credit and is the primary author of <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your Complete Guide to the Arizona National Scenic Trail<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0and the\u00a0<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Arizona Trail Junior Explorer Handbook<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Matthew has visited the summits of America\u2019s highest peaks, and spent three winters removing trash from Cerro Aconcagua (22,841 ft.) in Argentina. When Matthew is not involved in trails and outdoor related activities, he studies tabla (the melodic hand drums of North India) and regularly performs live music with ensembles in Arizona and abroad. He lives in the Sierrita Mountains southwest of Tucson.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><b><i>Why do you volunteer with PNTS?<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Supporting America\u2019s National Scenic and Historic Trails is among the most rewarding work I have ever done. Spending time on the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail during my childhood helped me learn more about myself and my place in the world, and instilled a strong conservation ethic at an early age. I hope to protect and promote these trails so others can have similar experiences.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><b><i>What are you most proud of?<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Connecting people with Nature. Most of my professional life has been spent helping people connect with Nature. I believe Nature Deficit Disorder is an alarming epidemic that we need to address, and the National Trails System is an important remedy for this problem.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><b><i>If you were wearing a name tag saying &#8220;talk to me about&#8230;&#8221; what would it say?<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cTalk to me about what you are most passionate about!\u201d I much prefer to learn about what brings others absolute joy, and find shared connections there.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"one_half last\">\n<h6 class=\"p1\">Bob Ratcliffe<\/h6>\n<div dir=\"auto\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/pnts.org\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/bob-hiking.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\" wp-image-19482 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/pnts.org\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/bob-hiking-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"162\" height=\"162\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pnts.org\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/bob-hiking-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/pnts.org\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/bob-hiking-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/pnts.org\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/bob-hiking-75x75.jpg 75w, https:\/\/pnts.org\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/bob-hiking-250x250.jpg 250w, https:\/\/pnts.org\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/bob-hiking-400x400.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 162px) 100vw, 162px\" \/><\/a>For the last dozen years, Bob was the Division Chief for the National Park Service\u2019s Conservation, Recreation and Community Assistance Programs, retiring after 36 years of public service in January 2023. His former role included oversight of the Rivers, Trails and Conservation Assistance (RTCA) Program, National Trails System (NTS) and National Wild and Scenic Rivers System (WSRS) among other programs. Previously, Bob served 24 years with the Bureau of Land Management in a variety of field and national leadership roles including over a dozen years as Deputy Assistant Director for Resources and Division Chief for Recreation and Visitor Services. A longtime supporter of National Trails and the Partnership for the National Trails System, Bob has spent much of the last four decades promoting sustainable trails, responsible recreation and increased investment in recreation management and infrastructure in parks and on public lands. Bob has graduate and undergraduate degrees in conservation, outdoor recreation and resource management from Prescott College in Arizona and the University of Idaho. He enjoys whitewater sports, hiking, biking and skiing \u2013 especially with family and friends.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><b><i>Why do you volunteer with PNTS?<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p>I believe in the power of collaboration and alliances of trail organizations not only to collectively elevate understanding of the value and benefits of trails for all but also to influence national, state and regional policy and encourage investment in trails for the future and access for all to healthy, outdoor activities.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><b><i>What are you most proud of?<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p>Over the last decade I was lucky to have the opportunity to guide a few accomplishments regarding the outdoors at the national level. I helped establish and lead the Federal Interagency Council for Outdoor Recreation which did a couple of things that positively influenced progressive policies that benefitted national trails, spurred increased investment in conservation and enhanced acess to the outdoors. The first was working to define and measure the nation&#8217;s outdoor recreation economy which led directly to influncing decision makers to increase investment in parks and public lands conservation and recreation infrastructure like trails, at the national, state and local levels. Secondly, I am particularly proud of the role I had in helping create the national Every Kid Outdoors park pass program that has provided free passes to tens of thousands of kids and their families to get out and enjoy their parks and public lands and waters.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><b><i>If you were wearing a name tag saying &#8220;talk to me about&#8230;&#8221; what would it say?<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p>TELL ME ABOUT YOUR FAVORITE ADVENTURES OUTDOORS!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h6><\/h6>\n<h6><\/h6>\n<div class=\"one_half last\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/pnts.org\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/20230212_135342-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-19933\" src=\"https:\/\/pnts.org\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/20230212_135342-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"429\" height=\"321\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"su-tabs-pane su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" data-title=\"TRAIL LEADERS COUNCIL\">\n<h5><strong>Trail Leaders Council<\/strong><\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Ray (RG) Absher<\/strong> &#8212; Overmountain Victory Trail Association\u00a0 *TLC Chair<\/li>\n<li><strong>Valerie Bader<\/strong> &#8212; North Country Trail Association<\/li>\n<li><strong>Judy Bittner<\/strong> &#8212; Iditarod Historic Trail Alliance<\/li>\n<li style=\"line-height: 20.25px;\"><strong>Travis Boley<\/strong>\u00a0&#8212;\u00a0<span data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Oregon-California Trails Association&quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat=\"{&quot;2&quot;:14464,&quot;10&quot;:2,&quot;14&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:0},&quot;15&quot;:&quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;16&quot;:10}\">Oregon-California Trails Association<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong>Clare Cain<\/strong> &#8212; Connecticut Forest &amp; Park Association<\/li>\n<li><strong>Britt Colle<\/strong> &#8212; Santa Fe Trail Association<\/li>\n<li><strong>Joel Dunn<\/strong> &#8212; Chesapeake Conservancy<\/li>\n<li style=\"line-height: 20.25px;\"><strong>Royce Gibson<\/strong>\u00a0&#8212; Florida Trail Association<\/li>\n<li style=\"line-height: 20.25px;\"><strong>Steven Gonzales<\/strong>\u00a0&#8212; El Camino Real de los Tejas NHT Association<\/li>\n<li style=\"line-height: 20.25px;\"><strong>Patrick Hearty<\/strong>\u00a0&#8212; National Pony Express Association<\/li>\n<li><strong>Richard Hunt<\/strong> &#8212; Lewis &amp; Clark Trail Alliance<\/li>\n<li style=\"line-height: 20.25px;\"><strong>Andrea Ketchmark<\/strong> &#8212; PNTS Board President<\/li>\n<li style=\"line-height: 20.25px;\"><strong>Jeff Kish<\/strong>\u00a0&#8212; Pacific Northwest Trail Association<\/li>\n<li><strong>Kristine Komar<\/strong> &#8212; <span class=\"OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\">qa&#8217; \u00e1nin &#8216;\u00edskit (respect the trail)\/<\/span>Bitterroot Cultural Heritage Trust<\/li>\n<li style=\"line-height: 20.25px;\"><strong>Justin Kooyman<\/strong>\u00a0&#8212; Pacific Crest Trail Association<\/li>\n<li><strong>Mandy Warner<\/strong> &#8212; Appalachian Mountain Club<\/li>\n<li style=\"line-height: 20.25px;\"><strong>James L. Mallory<\/strong>\u00a0&#8212; Lewis &amp; Clark Trust, Inc.<\/li>\n<li style=\"line-height: 20.25px;\"><strong>Teresa Martinez<\/strong>\u00a0&#8212; Continental Divide Trail Coalition<\/li>\n<li style=\"line-height: 20.25px;\"><strong>Paula Mitchell<\/strong>\u00a0&#8212;\u00a0<span data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Old Spanish Trail Association&quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat=\"{&quot;2&quot;:14977,&quot;3&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:0},&quot;10&quot;:2,&quot;12&quot;:0,&quot;14&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:0},&quot;15&quot;:&quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;16&quot;:10}\">Old Spanish Trail Association<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"line-height: 20.25px;\"><strong>Brendan Mysliwiec<\/strong>\u00a0&#8212; Appalachian Trail Conservancy<\/li>\n<li style=\"line-height: 20.25px;\"><strong>Matthew Nelson<\/strong>\u00a0&#8212; Arizona Trail Association<\/li>\n<li style=\"line-height: 20.25px;\"><strong>Bill Niedringhaus<\/strong>\u00a0&#8212; Potomac Heritage Trail Association<\/li>\n<li style=\"line-height: 20.25px;\"><strong>Matt Nowak<\/strong>\u00a0&#8212;\u00a0<span data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Nez Perce Trail Foundation&quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat=\"{&quot;2&quot;:14464,&quot;10&quot;:2,&quot;14&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:0},&quot;15&quot;:&quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;16&quot;:10}\">Nez Perce Trail Foundation<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"line-height: 20.25px;\"><strong>Kaleo Paik<\/strong>\u00a0&#8212; Ala Kahakai Trail Association<\/li>\n<li><strong>Melissa Pierick<\/strong>\u00a0&#8212; Ice Age Trail Alliance<\/li>\n<li><strong>Leslie Sabin<\/strong> &#8212; Pacific Crest Trail Association<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sam Herzberg<\/strong>\u00a0&#8212; Anza Trail Foundation<\/li>\n<li><strong>Tony Turnbow<\/strong> &#8212; Natchez Trace Parkway Association<\/li>\n<li><strong>Ellen von Karajan<\/strong> &#8212; Washington Rochambeau NHT Association<\/li>\n<li><b>Leilani Waldron <\/b>&#8212; E Mau Na Ala Hele (Ala Kahakai)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Judy Sizemore<\/strong> &#8212; Trail of Tears Association<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Link to Secure Area for Board, Trail Leaders Council, and staff<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":9,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":[],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/pnts.org\/new\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/965"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/pnts.org\/new\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/pnts.org\/new\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pnts.org\/new\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pnts.org\/new\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=965"}],"version-history":[{"count":14,"href":"https:\/\/pnts.org\/new\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/965\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":21291,"href":"https:\/\/pnts.org\/new\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/965\/revisions\/21291"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pnts.org\/new\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/9"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/pnts.org\/new\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=965"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}