BOARD OF DIRECTORS

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

PRESIDENT Glenn Gebhard* is a retired Hornell Intermediate School teacher. He serves on the Swain Ski Patrol and on the Allegany State Park Nordic Ski Patrol. He also serves as an Outdoor Emergency Care Instructor and Senior OEC trainer/examiner, as well as Instructor Development Team member.

VICE PRESIDENT Ed Schultz is a coordinator with People, Inc. in Allegany County.

SECRETARY Pauline Burnes* is a Registered Landscape Architect. She is current President of the New York State Horse Council, Inc. In 2023 she served as the Genesee Valley Trail Town Coordinator, with the Friends of the Genesee Valley Greenway, Inc. and ten Genesee Valley Trail Towns.

TREASURER Nicole Munkwitz is an Instructor and Technician, Division of Environmental Studies and Geology at Alfred University.

OTHER DIRECTORS

Ron Abraham* is a retired Forester with the Department of Environmental Conservation. He has vast experience with this region, including the West Almond Trail System.

Gail Bartas* is an avid equestrian and Past President Allegany County Snowmobile Federation. She is also a Volunteer Initiator with Allegany County Saddle Dusters.

Evrett Fiddian-Green is a student at Alfred University and outdoor enthusiast.

Gretchen Hanchett* is an administrative professional with over 35 years of experience in nonprofit & profit management and community and organizational development. She is currently Allegany County Legislator for District II. She is a former Executive Director of the Greater Allegany County Chamber of Commerce & Office of Tourism.

Adam Karam is a student at Alfred State College where he is President of the Camping and Hiking Club.

Gail Richardson is retired nonprofit executive with four decades of experience working with teachers, farmers, and environmentalists on projects to improve early childhood education and elementary mathematics education; preserve soil and water resources; and recycle organic wastes into fuel and fertilizer.

Ed Schultz is a coordinator with People, Inc. in Allegany County.

Colleen Wahl Loves to be outside in almost any capacity: paddling, walking, dancing, skiing, biking. She has organized and lead outdoor trips with Outdoor Bound, Pack Paddle Ski and Outdoor Recreation Adventure Program (Hobart and William Smith Colleges). She also facilitates workshops integrating dance and nature as an associate Professor of Dance at Alfred University

*A founding member of IMPACT.