Tim Young, Executive Director
Tim started at Friends of Pathways in November 2006, and while new to the Director role, Tim arrived with a long history with the organization. He was one of the founders of Friends of Pathways back in 1994, and also served as the first Chairman of the Pathways Task Force that was started in 1991. Tim was employed from 1992-2002 as the Pathways Director for Teton County and the Town of Jackson, where he managed the development of the first pathways and initiated programs to enhance national forest trail systems, established partnerships with government agencies, and worked on alternative transportation planning for local government.
Tim has served on a number of local, state, and national bicycle committees and alternative transportation boards, and was recently appointed to the Board of the League of American Bicyclists, the oldest and largest bicycle advocacy organization in America. Tim is an accomplished bicycle adventurer, having completed a seven-year 45,000-mile bicycle tour around the world, as well as successful bicycle expeditions in Europe, Tibet, and the Silk Road in Central Asia. He lives with his partner, Stephanie, in Wilson, WY.
Mike Welch, Stewardship Director
Mike moved to Jackson Hole in 1992, trading a lifelong attachment to the ocean for a 'temporary' taste of the mountain lifestyle. Eventually becoming more ingrained in the community through service as an employee and board member of several valley non-profits and small businesses, Mike joined the staff of Friends of Pathways in the spring of 2009, as its first Stewardship Director.
In this role, Mike continues to advocate the creation and use of pathways and trails, facilitating safe transportation alternatives for lifestyle, commuting, and recreation - all of which are critical to a deep sense of community. Mike shares his home with his wife Di
ana, and two sons Bode and Malcolm - they ski, ride, and canoe together while maintaining a daily connection with the environment.
Tori Cervantez, Event Coordinator
Victoria came to Jackson from Georgia in the fall of 2007 and holds a Bachelor's degree in Health and Physical Education as well as a Masters degree in Sport Management. Prior to moving to Jackson she worked for an event management company and was responsible for the organization and promotion of over 30 regional and national professional cycling events a year where she fell in love with the sport of cycling. In the summer you will find her on either her road, mountain, or cruiser bike and in the winter on her skis as the event coordinator at the Jackson Hole Ski & Snowboard Club.
Board of Directors
Carson Stanwood, President
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.
Michael Austin, Secretary
Ellen Fales
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.
Maggie Gibson
Maggie arrived in the valley after graduating from the University of Vermont in 1983. She lives in Teton Village with her husband Les, and daughters Reily and Anna. As the original owners of Pearl Street Bagels, Maggie and Les are long time supporters of the goals of Friends of Pathways.Maggie believes that a community is strengthened by a pathway system. A complete pathway system allows us enjoy face to face encounters with our neighbors, offers transportation and recreation possibilities for all, and is a real way to protect our amazing mountain air. As a hiker, skier, and long time member of the Jackson cycling community, Maggie hopes to infect as many as possible with the joys and benefits of our trails and pathways.
Luke Lynch
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 McCormick
Shannon has many years of experience in the fly-fishing business and is 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 w 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 or enjoying the pathways and trails he believes are so important to the Jackson Hole community.
Mark Memmer
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.
Jill Moberg
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
Randy Roberts, Emeritus
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.
