Current Board of Directors
Gilda Wheeler - President
Tom Lenchek - Vice President
Linda Schoemaker -Secretary
John Rogers- Treasurer
Karen Nichols
Erik Bjornsen
Marshall Balick
Chris Solomon
Harry Grant
Sara Morris
James Negris
The Methow Trails team is made up of a dedicated board of directors and a hard-working staff. We are all trail enthusiasts who love this valley and our work. Come by and say hi anytime. We hope to see you on the trails!
Meet the crew! Our year-round team is made up of an administrative staff who manage the behind-the-scenes aspects of the trails and a professional trail crew who oversee the operations and maintenance of all 200+ miles of trail.
James DeSalvo, Executive Director
Jon Albright, Operations Manager
Brandon Richison, Mechanic
Becky Studen, Administrative Manager
Adrienne Schaefer, Program Manager
Andy Straka, Assistant Mechanic & Groomer
Nate Carter, Trails Technician & Groomer
Erika Kercher Halm, Outreach and Access Manager
Anne Venable, Administrative Assistant
Bob Winters-Career Connect Program Manager
The backbone of our organization is our grooming crew, who work throughout the night all winter long to meticulously craft the trail product we strive for.
John Lucia
Bob Sutherland
Stina Booth
Steve Bondi
Craig Brouwer
Bob Gleyre
Josh Wozniak
Colin Gruen
Isla Salisbury
Dave Clark Barol
Miles Milliken
Natalie Koncz
Steve Mitchell
Methow Trails is governed by a committed Board of Directors who work to deliver our mission of connecting people, nature, and communities through a world-class trail system. Board members are selected to help us serve the needs of our trail users and our organization. All of our board members bring something unique and valuable to our organization and we are proud of the work that we do.
The Methow Trails Board of Directors consists of a minimum of 9 and a maximum of 15 Directors. Each Director may serve two consecutive three-year terms. Meetings are generally held on the third Monday of each month at the Methow Trails headquarters in Winthrop. In addition, Directors typically serve on two committees. The Board is responsible for creating organizational vision, articulating values and principles, setting goals, and monitoring standards. Board Membership is unpaid and members do not receive any reimbursement, including trail passes.
Gilda Wheeler - President
Tom Lenchek - Vice President
Linda Schoemaker -Secretary
John Rogers- Treasurer
Karen Nichols
Erik Bjornsen
Marshall Balick
Chris Solomon
Harry Grant
Sara Morris
James Negris
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Chloe
Lemah -2008-2024. Rest in peace.