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  Board of DirectorsTART is governed by a 15-member volunteer board of directors.Executive Board: Tom Auer, President
Scott Howard, Vice President  Scott Howard was elected to the board in May 2005. He is an avid trail user, a native of Traverse City and lives on 11th Street with his wife, Michele, and 3 young children. Professionally, Scott is an attorney and works in Traverse City at Olson, Bzdok & Howard, PC. Email Scott at scott@envlaw.comJohn Tune, Treasurer  John has been a member of the TART Trails Board of Directors since 2001, and currently serves as treasurer. John, a long-time newspaper editor and public relations professional, holds a B.A. degree in journalism from Central Michigan University. John has been involved in several Traverse City area volunteer organizations over the past 25 years. John and his wife, Janet, regularly enjoy using the Leelanau Trail. Email John at tunemail@aol.comJohn Paul, Secretary John Paul, head of the Bank of Northern Michigan in Traverse City, joined the board in May 2007. A longtime outdoor and trail enthusiast, John was eager to get involved in the local trails organization. "So many of the outdoor activities my family and I enjoy involve trails," John said. "Hiking, biking, and cross-country skiing have all been activities we've pursued for years." John returned to town a couple years ago to start the Traverse City office of the Bank of Northern Michigan. He's been a banker for 30 years, and for 13 years was with Old Kent Bank (now Fifth Third) in Traverse City. His career took him to Kalamazoo for several years, but now he's back and recently moved into the bank's new office on the corner of State and Union downtown." This opportunity to join the TART board represents a whole new segment for me within our community and I'm looking forward to participating," he said, adding that he can't wait to see the remaining 7 miles of the Leelanau Trail paved. John and his wife Sue have four children and live in Traverse City. Email John at jpaul@tbonm.com Board Members: Gail Dall'Olmo  Gail is currently serving her second term on the TART board of directors. She is a retired high school math teacher and also serves on the board of Assisting Children's Education Fund (ACE) and Grand Traverse Regional Community Foundation. Gail spends her free time biking, hiking, or cross-country and downhill skiing. She has a special interest in working to expand our trail network and connecting trails to places of interest such as parks, schools, libraries, neighborhoods and restaurants. Promoting and encouraging the use of non-motorized routes in every day life is of particular interest to her. Email Gail at dpdallolmo@aol.comJim Dombrowski  Jim first moved to Traverse City in 1978. He was transferred to Mt. Pleasant in 1989 but kept his house in Traverse City and moved back in 1999 when he retired from work as an Electronic Technician. Jim first became involved with TART as a volunteer during the trail survey. He has since become a groomer on the Vasa Trail and enjoys working on all of the trails. He has also built signs and brochure boxes and installed them along the trails. Jim is an avid cross-country skier and enjoys biking and walking the trails as well. Jim also does the registration for the Bayshore Marathon. Jim's desire is that the trail system continues to grow and the existing trails continue to improve. Email Jim at browski@charter.net Brian Fisher Brian Fisher joined the board of directors in May 2007. A TART supporter for many years, Brian is out biking on the trails frequently. "My interest in TART was really formed by my trail usage- I ride a lot," Brian said. "I think it's great you can get from here to there by using the trails." One of his more enjoyable trail activities is riding up to Suttons Bay after work, jumping in the water, and then riding home. Brian also values riding as a form of transportation, not only recreation, and wants to continue to promote that aspect of trail usage. When he isn't out on the trails, Brian is a dentist and has spent most of his 24-year career here. He and his wife Vera also live in Traverse City. Email Brian at bfisher795@gmail.com Jerry Jenkins  Jerry is the owner of The Jenkins Group, a custom book publishing company in Traverse City. He is married to Julie (an active runner, biker, cross country and downhill skier) and they have four active children. Jerry is not as active as Julie but enjoys biking, ice hockey, downhill skiing, and is going to try cross-country skiing this winter. He is also a board member of the Traverse City Track Club. Jerry joined the TART Board in July 2006. He truly values the TART Trails system and wants to help raise funds for future development. Email Jerry at jrj@bookpublishing.comLarry Moats  Larry Moats was elected to the board in May 2005. He views the TART Trails system as a fabulous community resource that promotes the preservation of one of the most beautiful places in the world, while providing and promoting a fun and healthy way for all citizens of all ages and skills to exercise, socialize and travel within our community. Larry is an avid cyclist and is looking forward to expanding our trail sysytem. Professionally, Larry is a business entrepreneur for two companies based out of Palatine, Illinois. Email Larry at moats@moatsoffice.comDave Monstrey  Dave Monstrey was a founding member of the Leelanau Trails Association and TART Trails, Inc. After stepping off the TART board for a year due to term limits, Dave was re-elected to the board in May 2005. Dave is enthusiastic about trails and recently added "trailfront" property owner to his resume. He and his family moved to a house along the Leelanau Trail in Bingham Township. Professionally, Dave owns a business that specializes in tents for special occasions. Email Dave at dmonstrey@charter.netCari Noga  Cari is a freelance writer, an independent public radio producer, and also works for Northwestern Michigan College in the Office of Institutional Advancement. She moved to Traverse City in 1997 to work as a tour leader for Michigan Bicycle Touring, an outdoor vacation company. For three years she was a reporter for the Traverse City Record-Eagle. Cari is the author of Road Biking: Michigan. She lives a few blocks off the TART Trail, and appreciates it for both recreation and transportation. Email Cari at cari@carinoga.comBarbara Piskor  Barbara Piskor was elected to the board in May 2005. She values the TART Trails system as a great community asset available to anyone regardless of age, gender or economic class. She is an avid cyclist, rollerblader and cross-country skier and lives in Elmwood Township. Email Barbara at bjpiskor@yahoo.comWayne Seger Wayne grew up in Lake City, Michigan. He graduated from Michigan Tech in 1993 with a degree in civil engineering. He currently works as a civil engineer for Wells Mansfield in Traverse City. He has expertise in site design, parks and trail development, road and utility engineering, and land development. He and his wife, Vikki, enjoy using the trails with their three small children. Email Wayne at waynes@maaeps.com Doug Spence  Doug is a relative newcomer to the Traverse City area having established his Family Practice here in 2001. He grew up in Saginaw and is a graduate of Wayne State Medical School. Upon moving here, Doug quickly became a member of the physically active medical community with weekly ventures on the Vasa and Leelanau trails. As a student in Madison, WI and Ann Arbor, Doug commuted regularly by bicycle. This 'bicycle perspective' familiarized Doug with the many benefits trails have to the overall health of a community. In his practice, he enjoys seeing the excitement of his patients who have found dramatic improvements in health as a result of regular exercise. Activities in organizations providing care for the medically underserved in Grand Traverse County, as well as frequent participation in community athletic events, also enhance his enjoyment of living in this area. Email Doug at dspence22@yahoo.comChris Maxbauer, Grand Traverse County Appointee Chris Maxbauer, a Grand Traverse County commissioner, joined the TART board in late 2006 as the appointee from the county. A lifelong area resident, she is retired from Shell Oil Company as a logistics specialist after 30 years of service. She's a competitive swimmer, a member of the Cherry Capital Cycling Club, and the Colorado Mountaineers Club. Email Chris at chrismaxbauer@hotmail.com |
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