Board

Colton is an adventure enthusiast. After feeling too dried out in Arizona, Colton found his home here in Sitka as a science teacher at Mt. Edgecumbe High School and a volunteer on the Sitka Search and Rescue team. His activities during weather windows typically include mountain biking, rock climbing, kayaking, and camping with friends.

Degrees in Biology and Physical Therapy have allowed Bill to pair his love of the outdoors with his passion for helping people live their best lives. An avid SCUBA diver, sailor, biker and traveler, Bill has made the trail system of Sitka his home for regular activities in the woods when he is not on

Matt is an avid surfer, trail runner, as well as subsistence user and has lived in Sitka for the past eight years. He grew up in northern Minnesota, graduating with a degree from St. Olaf in Social Studies Education. After teaching overseas in India and the Marshall Islands, he moved to Alaska with his now

One of Lee’s main passions is getting up into the mountains of Sitka. Originally from Massachusetts, with a brief stint as a trail-building crew leader for high schoolers in the PNW, Lee has now found a home in Sitka where he loves to go hiking, snowboarding, hunting, running, or exploring a creative route along the

Lione was born and raised in Sitka and is an avid hiker, trail runner, and biker who grew up on our trails. As a nature photographer and the Wilderness & Community Engagement Coordinator with Sitka Conservation Society, Lione brings a deep connection to the Tongass and the skills to support Sitka Trail Works in developing

Eric is a passionate and active hiker and cyclist with a desire to contribute to hands-on building and maintaining our trails. Originally from San Diego, Eric served on the SD County Bicycle Coalition board and assisted in the creation of the Chula Vista Cyclist Committee. He is also a professional in bicycle repair and shop

Brooke (she/her) was born in Sitka Alaska but has lived in various diverse places within the United States, only for Sitka to call her back. She received her bachelor’s degree in business management and now fulfills the position as the administrative manager at the Sitka Sound Science Center. A nature enthusiast, her heart belongs to

Yeidikook’áa Brady-Howard was raised here in Sitka. Yeidikook’áa (Dionne) taught at Mt. Edgecumbe High School for over twenty years, began retiring and moving to Outer Coast, where she teaches Indigenous Studies. When not serving on various boards or leading a Tlingit dance group, she spends time on the Cross Trail, where she finds solace and

Mike recently returned home to Sitka be with family and is eager to support the community through his years of experience in management and sales after a career in Portland, OR. As the Outstation Manager at Alaska Seaplanes, Mike is actively involved in helping people get around and to the outdoors in Southeast Alaska.