Look out for a new call for advisory council member applications near the end of the year.
Oregon Trails Coalition
Advisory Council
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2025 Advisory Council Members
Nelson Kline Trailkeepers of Oregon Volunteer, Hiking Rep
Kim McCarrel, Oregon Equestrian Trails, Equestrian Rep
Emmy Andrews, Central Oregon Trail Alliance, MTB Rep
Philip Richardson, City of Eugene: Parks and Open Space Division
Jodi Bellefeuille, Oregon Parks and Recreation Department
LeeAnne Fergason, Oregon Department of Transportation
Scott Bricker, Travel Oregon
Georgena Moran, Access Recreation
Dan Davis, BLM
Zach Jarrett, USFS
Anthony (Tony) Kuenzi, Oregon State Snowmobile Association
Ahmed Yusuf, Portland Parks and Recreation, Portland Metro Rep
Gabriel Tiller, Oregon Mountain Biking Coalition, Bikepacking Roots
Becky Wolf, Back Country Horsemen of Oregon, Molalla River Watershed Council
Adam Bailor, Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife
Roger Warren, Oregon Department of Forestry
Janine Belleque, Oregon State Marine Board
Steve Brook, Oregon Timber Trail Alliance
Tim Davis, Friends of the Owyhee, Eastern Oregon Rep.
Renee Tkach, Friends of the Columbia Gorge, Columbia Gorge Tourism Alliance
Shannon Donovan, Eastern Oregon University, Blue Mountain Nordic Club, Nordic Rep.
Ann Hanus, At Large Member, The Chemeketans
Dan Haag, Tillamook Coast Visitors Association, Oregon Coast Rep.
Wesley Heredia, Vamonos Outside, Central Oregon Rep.
Michelle Emmons, Oakridge Trails Alliance, Willamette Riverkeeper, Oakridge-Westfir Chamber, Water Trails Rep.
Mel Huie, Retired Metro Trails Coordinator, Urban/Multi-use Path Rep
Ethan Braught, RVMBA, Southern Oregon Rep.
Katie McFall, Local Tourism/Chamber Rep
Jesse Ott, Willamette Valley Rep
Lloyd Piercy, Hermiston, Member at Large, Sno Road Winery & Echo West Ranch & Vineyard MTB trail system
Lawrence O'Keefe, Council Member at Large
Steve Roti, Meisner Nordic Club, Member at Large
Max Heller, Kittleson and Associates, Member at Large
Thomas Moloney, Hood River County, Professional Trail Builder Rep
Kirsti Cason, Morrow County Park Committee, OHV Rep
Open Seats:
ATV Org Rep
Conservation Group Rep
Professional Trail Builder Rep
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Steering Committee:
Renee Patrick, Renee Patrick Consulting (Chair)
Christian Watchie, Cogito (Secretary)
Matt Ruddy, Mista Ruddy Consulting, (Equity Officer)
Kate Harbour, Trailkeepers of Oregon Board Liaison
Steve Kruger, Trailkeepers of Oregon Executive Director
Gavin Mahaley, Salmonberry Trail Foundation, Oxalis Group
LeeAnne Fergason, Oregon Department of Transportation (non-voting)
Jessica Horning, Oregon Parks and Recreation
Chelsea Taylor, Trails Consultant
Ryan Farncomb, Parametrix
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​​Active Committees:
Oregon Trails Summit Planning Committee
Trails Stewardship Coordination Workgroup
Signature Trails Steering Committee
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Coalition Director:
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Program Coordinator: