Randy has lived in Jackson Hole since 1976 and was one of the founding members of Friends of Pathways in 1994. He was an elementary school teacher for 27 years at Jackson Elementary where he shared with his students a passion and excitement for the outdoors. As a daily bike commuter, rain or shine, Randy encouraged the kids to embrace cycling and walking to school by sponsoring an annual a "bike to work ride" and leading by example.

Randy believes that all cyclists and pedestrians deserve quality and safe places to walk and ride and that government should provide funding construct them. He thinks that the Jackson Hole community has the potential to be a world-class example of integrated non-motorized transportation and has been leading Friends of Pathways for the past 13 years to make this vision a reality.

Erin moved to Jackson Hole in 1994 with her husband, Mitch, and son, Ben, for the fabulous skiing and found a community that offered her much more than just recreation. Although an avid skier, hiker, cyclist and pathway user, she finds time to contribute to many community service interests focusing on education and human services in addition to her dedication to Friends of Pathways.

Erin believes it is important and timely to construct a valley-wide pathway and trail system to protect Jackson Hole’s fragile and beautiful environment. She believes, whole-heartedly, that Friends of Pathways is helping to develop a stronger, healthier and more connected community by building and promoting safe opportunities for non-motorized travel and recreation.

Mark first moved from southern California to Jackson Hole in 1972 to trade in his surfboard for skis. After a few years of miscellaneous employment, he opened Mark’s Foreign Auto Repair, which he has owned and operated since 1980. He and his wife Vickie and two children, Martel and Nicholas, are active in all the typical Jackson activities. Mark is also a musician and is currently learning the acoustic, standup base.

Mark was a non-motorized transporter long before pathways existed in Jackson Hole. He’s been a board member of Friends of Pathways for many years to encourage others to use non-motorized transportation by providing safe, convenient places to ride, walk and recreate.

After 30 years involved in managing and owning a manufacturing business in Williamsport, Pa., Don and his wife Ann made the decision to sell the business to their employees and move to Jackson in 2004. Don is an avid cyclist, fly fisherman, Nordic skier and photographer who is equally entranced with the wildlife and beauty of Jackson Hole.

He enjoys his leisure time immensely, but also considers it important to be involved in organizations which seek to protect and enhance Jackson Hole’s special places while making them accessible and enjoyable to both residents and visitors. Don is a dedicated member of Friends of Pathways because it is one of the most important groups working towards this goal.

Connie moved west from Wisconsin 6 years ago, after a successful career as an ICU nurse.  She has a business degree from the University of Wisconsin, a 4-year nursing degree from Edgewood College and a Nurse Practitioner degree from Montana State University.  A few years ago, she took all of this experience to St. John’s Hospital in Jackson to help the organization become a paperless hospital, a task she accomplished in less than two years!  She is now a Clinical Nurse Specialist, a position that ensures that the best possible nursing care is provided to hospital patients.

Connie is an avid biker, walker and hiker and feels fortunate to live adjacent to the pathways system.  She is also a great fan of live music, and she and her husband, Shannon McCormick, see more than 40 live shows per year.

Ellen Fales first came to Wyoming at young age with her parents and grandparents who moved to Wilson in the late 40s. Since moving here permanently in 1976, she and her husband, Randy Roberts, have been avid cyclists, conservationists, and bike commuters. Ellen founded Jackson Community Recycling, the valley’s first recycling facility, in 1989 and served as its Executive Director for 15 years. She also sits on the National Parks Conservation Association's regional council.

Ellen has been a supporter of Friends of Pathways from the beginning. She believes that pathways, whether paved or dirt, enhance user’s safety and enjoyment of non-motorized transportation. She hopes that the positive experiences of pathway users will encourage more people to use non-motorized transportation and to leave their cars at home.

Luke M. Lynch is an avid cyclist, skier, sportsman, and whitewater enthusiast, and has called Wyoming home for the past ten years.  He currently runs the Wyoming office of The Conservation Fund, a national private land conservation organization.  He has previously served in various roles with the Green River Valley Land Trust, the Jackson Hole Land Trust and Solitude Management, a private equity and real estate firm. Luke has a B.A. in Political Science from the Colorado College, and is a graduate of Leadership Wyoming Class of 2005.
 
Luke and his wife, Kathy, believe in livable communities, and that an integrated pathway system which allows people a safe alternative for transportation and recreation is an important piece of our community.  They see Friends of Pathways as a means to further enhance the quality of life in the greater Jackson area, and to connect children and adults to our natural environment.

Shannon has many years of experience in the fly-fishing business and as an avid steelhead and salmon fisher. He worked as a guide at the Firehole Ranch in Montana for 8 years, followed by a year of Atlantic Salmon guiding in Russia before settling in Jackson Hole where he lives with his wife, Connie Johnson. He currently works for Westbank Angers as their international travel guru.

Shannon’s other love is music. He worked as the Talent Buyer for the Mangy Moose Saloon for many years, dating back to the mid-eighties. If he’s not at work, you can bet he’s outside, either on the river on enjoying the pathways and trails he believes are so important to the Jackson Hole community.

Jill Moberg moved to Jackson Hole for its wide open spaces, recreational opportunities and the friendly community. An avid cyclist, Jill loves using the pathways system and has enjoyed watching it expand throughout the valley since she first visited many years ago. She became a Friends of Pathways Board member because wants to help ensure that multi-use pathways system continues to grow and that it can be enjoyed safely by all who want to use them.

In 1991, Carson started a public relations firm called Stanwood & Partners that is active in the cycling, outdoor, snowsports and human powered recreation markets. He is also involved in a number of cycling and outdoor advocacy organizations in addition to Pathways, including IMBA, Bikes Belong, The Conservation Alliance and the Snowsports Future Fund.

As a bike commuter, road rider and mountain biker, Carson works with Pathways to help ease traffic congestion in the valley and to provide opportunities for people to lead healthier lives.