Our Board of Directors
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Our seven-member board of directors are all volunteers, comprising a cross-section of recreational interests in the Kodiak community. We tentatively plan to meet the third Tuesday of every month at 326 Center Ave Suite 206.
Our board serves the organization in the following ways:
Our board serves the organization in the following ways:
- Make an annual meaningful financial contribution to ITN
- Participate in formulation and oversight of ITN policies & procedures
- Determine and evaluate the organization's mission & strategic goals
- Identify & recruit new members, board members, partners & funders
- Participate in reviewing & approving budget annually
- Provide input and leadership on fundraising decisions
- Serve on at least one ITN committee annually
- Read minutes & stay informed on ITN matters
- Help ITN meet legal and ethical requirements
- Perform other responsibilities designated by the board
- Provide leadership on planning ITN events & meetings
- Are members of ITN
If you are interested in serving on Island Trails Network's Board of Directors, send us an email at [email protected].
Board Resources:
Meet Our Board
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Dan Urban
President
Dan works for the National Marine Fisheries service as a fisheries biologist, after a career with the Alaska Department of Fish and Game. He holds a BS from the University of Wisconsin and a MS from the University of Alaska-Fairbanks. Dan has lived in Kodiak for 20 years and really enjoys the opportunities it provides for kayaking, biking, and hiking. Dan and his wife Kim have one dog and four chickens.
Term Expires 12/31/2024
President
Dan works for the National Marine Fisheries service as a fisheries biologist, after a career with the Alaska Department of Fish and Game. He holds a BS from the University of Wisconsin and a MS from the University of Alaska-Fairbanks. Dan has lived in Kodiak for 20 years and really enjoys the opportunities it provides for kayaking, biking, and hiking. Dan and his wife Kim have one dog and four chickens.
Term Expires 12/31/2024
Steve Paulson
Vice President
Steve has been a resident of Kodiak since 1998 after a Coast Guard move with his family from Virginia. He and his wife Shelley loved the community of Kodiak so much that Shelley was able to keep her position as the USCG pharmacy officer for 12 years until her retirement. Meanwhile, Steve led the local Boy Scouts as scoutmaster for many years with a passion for Kodiak treks and wilderness survival. After a decades-long technological career, Steve retired in 2016 and now enjoys adventures that include mountain biking and hiking. He also enjoys assisting in local trail maintenance and development. ITN’s mission is a perfect fit.
Term Expires 12/31/2026
Vice President
Steve has been a resident of Kodiak since 1998 after a Coast Guard move with his family from Virginia. He and his wife Shelley loved the community of Kodiak so much that Shelley was able to keep her position as the USCG pharmacy officer for 12 years until her retirement. Meanwhile, Steve led the local Boy Scouts as scoutmaster for many years with a passion for Kodiak treks and wilderness survival. After a decades-long technological career, Steve retired in 2016 and now enjoys adventures that include mountain biking and hiking. He also enjoys assisting in local trail maintenance and development. ITN’s mission is a perfect fit.
Term Expires 12/31/2026
Natura Richardson
Treasurer
Natura lived and worked in Kodiak for over a decade. She is currently living off island but considers Kodiak home and strongly believes great communities need great trails. When she isn't checking up on ITN's books, she is mostly likely checking up on her businesses. She brings clarity to our books through her eye for detail and graceful questions. Our finance meetings are always good for a laugh, but oddly, have always been missing a banana...
Term Expires 12/31/2027
Treasurer
Natura lived and worked in Kodiak for over a decade. She is currently living off island but considers Kodiak home and strongly believes great communities need great trails. When she isn't checking up on ITN's books, she is mostly likely checking up on her businesses. She brings clarity to our books through her eye for detail and graceful questions. Our finance meetings are always good for a laugh, but oddly, have always been missing a banana...
Term Expires 12/31/2027
Michelle Weekly
Secretary
Michelle arrived in Kodiak in 1979. She intended to stay only for the summer but ended up, never leaving. She spent the first 12 years working as a commercial fisherwoman, which gave her the opportunity to explore and fall in love with the Island. In 2004, she transitioned into teaching and taught at St. Mary’s School for ten years until 2014, when she accepted an assignment with the Peace Corps, serving in Guyana, SA for 2 years. She has 2 adult children, Gloria and Dillon; avid hikers. Michelle enjoys gardening, hiking/walking, picking up trash (I don’t know if enjoys is the right verb for this activity) and recently pickle ball.
Term Expires 12/31/2025
Secretary
Michelle arrived in Kodiak in 1979. She intended to stay only for the summer but ended up, never leaving. She spent the first 12 years working as a commercial fisherwoman, which gave her the opportunity to explore and fall in love with the Island. In 2004, she transitioned into teaching and taught at St. Mary’s School for ten years until 2014, when she accepted an assignment with the Peace Corps, serving in Guyana, SA for 2 years. She has 2 adult children, Gloria and Dillon; avid hikers. Michelle enjoys gardening, hiking/walking, picking up trash (I don’t know if enjoys is the right verb for this activity) and recently pickle ball.
Term Expires 12/31/2025
Ben Millstein
Ben arrived on the ferry in 1994 with his then-girlfriend Karen. Within a little while they were married with kids and a house and no desire to live anywhere else. He enjoys mountain biking, trail running, hiking, kayaking, and skiing. Ben and Karen raised two kids and a brewery here and don't have any plans to leave. Ben believes trail use has increased with the change in demographics over time. Kodiak is a tough place to get to, and to get around. That helps keep it wild and wonderful, but still not immune to the impact of increased back country use. Ben hopes to increase recreation opportunities as well as minimize degradation through planning, design and maintenance.
Term Expires 12/31/2025
Ben arrived on the ferry in 1994 with his then-girlfriend Karen. Within a little while they were married with kids and a house and no desire to live anywhere else. He enjoys mountain biking, trail running, hiking, kayaking, and skiing. Ben and Karen raised two kids and a brewery here and don't have any plans to leave. Ben believes trail use has increased with the change in demographics over time. Kodiak is a tough place to get to, and to get around. That helps keep it wild and wonderful, but still not immune to the impact of increased back country use. Ben hopes to increase recreation opportunities as well as minimize degradation through planning, design and maintenance.
Term Expires 12/31/2025
Eric Linscheid
Eric is a type 1 diabetic of 43 years. He attributes his excellent health to being physically active on a daily basis. Much of that activity is on Kodiak trails either biking or hiking. He and his wife, Mary, moved to Kodiak after graduating from the University of Minnesota-Duluth with an MS in Geology. They built their home and raised two sons in Kodiak. Eric retired from Kodiak High School where he was a science and health teacher. He also spent numerous summers commercial salmon fishing with family and friends around the island. Recently, he joined the KIB Parks and Recreation board. He is looking forward to improving, maintaining, and building trails with ITN.
Term Expires 12/31/2024
Eric is a type 1 diabetic of 43 years. He attributes his excellent health to being physically active on a daily basis. Much of that activity is on Kodiak trails either biking or hiking. He and his wife, Mary, moved to Kodiak after graduating from the University of Minnesota-Duluth with an MS in Geology. They built their home and raised two sons in Kodiak. Eric retired from Kodiak High School where he was a science and health teacher. He also spent numerous summers commercial salmon fishing with family and friends around the island. Recently, he joined the KIB Parks and Recreation board. He is looking forward to improving, maintaining, and building trails with ITN.
Term Expires 12/31/2024