President, Mark De Cracker
Mark has served on our Board for several years in various officer positions. He enjoys XC skiing and kayaking. He is also the yearly force behind the gardens at the Trail of Hope. Many of the murals around Wayne County have been painted by Mark’s “Mural Mania” team. Mark is also a bird lover and ADK46er.
Vice-President, Holly Burgess
Holly was recently elected to serve on our Board after being a Trail Works member for many years. She enjoys cheering for her grandchildren’s sports activities and quilting with the Park Church quilt group.
Treasurer, Barb De Roo
Barb is our longest serving Board member and has held various officer positions over the years. Barb is our “historian” of sorts and keeps our Bylaws current. She is also an equine lover and can be found at Alasa Farms every Saturday tending to the animals.
Recording & Corresponding Secretary, Nancy Snyder
Nancy came to Trail Works in 2018 after completing all 30 trails in the Passport system. She likes hiking, XC skiing, and snowshoeing. She is the Trail Works membership person, the DEC Liaison, and a co-editor of the Trail Works newsletter along with member Rich Ross. Nancy loves her backyard birds and is also a member of the Adirondack Mountain Club.
Members at Large, Gary Abbott
Gary is our main trail maintenance person, our “branch manager.” He replaces signage, repairs our Passport posts, and constructed and repairs the small footbridge at Third Creek Trail. Gary is an ADK 46er, enjoys time alone in the woods, and can ride a unicycle! He has also completed the Cranberry Lake 50 Challenge.
Members at Large, Gil Burgess
Gil is the annual leader of our “Canal Clean Sweep” on Earth Day, cleaning up different sections along the Erie Canal. He has generously donated his time over the years to this event and lures his helpers with coffee and donuts each year!
Members at Large, Sal Vittozzi (The Beechwood Guy)
Sal resides at Beechwood State Park where he is the park manager and caretaker. Sal joined Trail Works several years ago serving as a member-at-large. He has led hikes and hosted other events for Trail Works at Beechwood, all while maintaining the full-time job at the Park. He has been instrumental in keeping Camp Beechwood a wonderful and peaceful place for all to visit.
Members at Large, Glenn Wallis
Glenn has served on our Board for several years as a member-at-large. Glenn enjoys riding his bike and has led many biking events for Trail Works over the years, especially along the Erie Canal trail. Glenn also leads the Trail Works effort to research and apply for grants for Pomeroy Historic Markers spotted at many of our historic trail locations.
Members at Large, Michael and Caileigh Shippers
Mike and Caileigh are our newest Board members-at -large. They have attended many of our organized hikes and agreed to join the Board in January. Mike and Caileigh love fishing, hiking, and anything outdoors. They are excited to be a part of the Trail Works Board.