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About Us Island Trails Network is a 501c3 non-profit corporation formed in October 2006 to develop, maintain, and promote sustainable trail systems and wilderness recreation throughout the Kodiak Island Borough of Alaska. Our Board of Directors represent a cross-section of recreational interests in the Kodiak community. We are: Erin Whipple, President & Founding director Erin is the assistant manager of lands and natural resources for Koniag regional native corporation. Though she grew up in Alaska, she earned bachelor of science in Abused Land Rehabilitation from Montana State University before returning to make her home in Kodiak. Erin’s family—her husband Wes, daughter Tessa and a menagerie of animals too numerous to list—are avid trail users in both motorized and non-motorized activities. Term Expires 12/31/2010 Patrick Saltonstall, Secretary & Founding director. Patrick is curator of the Alutiiq museum in Kodiak and a registered professional archaeologist. He holds a BA from Harvard University and a MA from the University of Wisconsin. He serves on the borough Parks & Recreation committee and recently completed service on the Alaska State Parks advisory board where he advocated for land use easements and trail creation. Patrick is an accomplished cross-country and downhill skier, boasting a ski ascent of Mt. Shishaldin, several first descents on Kodiak and skiing 209 days one year. Patrick and his wife Zoya have a 3-year old daughter Nora, 1 year old son Stuart, and 2 dogs. Term Expires 12/31/2010 Pam Foreman, Founding director. Pam works as Community Relations Director for the Kodiak Chamber of Commerce. Originally from Minnesota, she has made the island her home for 18 years and spent as much of that time as possible outside. She enjoys hiking, kayaking, birding, wildlife viewing, fishing and camping. Pam writes and produces a weekly radio show on outdoor events called Island Byways, and serves on the KIB Parks & Recreation Committee. Pam's emphasis in serving on the board is building partnerships with land owners and agencies to preserve public access to existing trails, beaches and waterways. Term Expires 12/312009 Ken Hansen Ken worked in the fish & wildlife departments of California and Oregon before coming to Kodiak in 1987, where he now heads the NOAA office of Fisheries Enforcement. He holds a BS in Natural Resources Planning & Interpretation from Humboldt State University. Ken had nearly completed Pacific Crest Trail (Mexico to Canada) in 1980 before his progress was halted by record snows and the eruption of Mount St. Helens. He hopes to complete the journey one day with his sons. He also holds the distinction of being the youngest Eagle Scout in US history. Ken lives in Kodiak with his wife and recently took up riding ATVs with his two teenage sons. Term Expires 12/312009 Brian Glaspell Brian (the one on the left) moved from Anchorage to Kodiak in July 2007 to take the position of supervisory ranger/visitor services manager for Kodiak National Wildlife Refuge. He has been working in land management/recreation management for ten years, first as a researcher at the University of Montana Institute for Tourism and Recreation Research, then at the USFS Aldo Leopold Wilderness Research Institute, as an outdoor recreation planner/crew leader for the BLM, and most recently with the US Fish & Wildlife Service. He holds a Ph.D. from the School of Forestry at the University of Montana. Brian is a competitive skier and runner, has lived in Alaska his whole life and stood atop Denali, it’s highest peak. He's proud to have been promoted from mountaineer to father--he and his wife Tanya have two kids, Ava (4) and Kitson (almost 2). Term Expires 12/31/2011 Bree Witteveen Bree works for the University of Alaska Fairbanks as a whale biologist. She grew up in Colorado Springs and Seattle before moving to Alaska in 2000. She holds a BS in Zoology from the University of Washington, an MS in Fisheries from the University of Alaska Fairbanks and a PhD in Conservation Biology from the University of Central Florida. When not chasing whales in the Gulf of Alaska, Bree enjoys training for and racing in triathlons and marathons. She lives in Kodiak with her husband Mark, who is a metal artist and fisheries biologist, and their chocolate lab, Jitney, and cat, Kai. Term Expires 12/31/2011 Laura Slater Laura is a crab research biologist for Alaska Department of Fish and Game. After living in Michigan, Washington, and Hawaii, she found her way to Alaska 8 years ago and hasn't looked back (though she does miss the Hawaiian sun from time to time...). She has found enjoyment exploring Kodiak over the last 3 years and loves the numerous opportunities to hike to scenic viewpoints or walk along coastal shores. She's looking forward to many more adventures by foot, kayak, ski, and skate with her fiance Mark and mutt Toolee. She has a BS from Hawaii Pacific University and a MS from the School of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences at University of Alaska Fairbanks. Term Expires 12/31/2011 Island Trails Network Staff: Andy Schroeder, Executive Director, Founder Andy is an enthusiastic outdoorsman, hitting the trails, skiing, and paddling several times a week with his girlfriend Betsy and their adopted dog, Gage. Andy owns & operates an ecotourism business and research charter vessel during the summers. He served two tours in the Coast Guard, which is what brought him to Kodiak. He serves or has served on the Kodiak Island Parks & Recreation Committee, the Kodiak Gateway Communities team, and Fort Abercrombie Trails Committee. Andy holds a BS degree in Government from the U.S. Coast Guard Academy. He hails from the Little Miami watershed of Ohio, where his parents are advocates for parks and recreation.
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