KT Welcomes New Members to the Board of Directors
Marking the end of an era!
The Kingdom Trails Board of Directors (KT BOD) gathered at the end of March for their annual meeting to usher in KT’s new fiscal year! April 1 marks the beginning of not only our organizational finances but also a new term for our BOD. It is a bittersweet transition as we say thank you to those who have completed their service and welcome new members to the team.
Kingdom Trails is fortunate to be led by a group of dedicated volunteers who care about our community, landowners, trails, members, organization, and the beauty that surrounds us. The Board is composed of trail enthusiasts, local leaders, area business owners, and, of course, KT landowners, all of whom bring their unique perspectives and skills to guide KT.
Our 12-member BOD elected at our annual meeting can serve three consecutive 2-year terms. As these terms are staggered, we find ourselves thanking Jake Wheeler and Harry Morrison for their incredible service to the Board over the past 6+ years.
It is truly the end of an era! Harry and Jake are the only remaining Board members who were serving KT when our Executive Director, Abby, joined the organization in 2018. Jake was even an original Board member when KT was founded 30 years ago! The time, energy, onboarding, and transition to uplift this organization through those pivotal times were exceptional. And it never stopped! They continue to dedicate themselves by volunteering their time for trail work and events, driven by their passion for trails and community.
While their presence will be missed on the Board, we are lucky to have them always as community members and Jake and his family, KT Landowners. We have high expectations that they’ll continue joining KT Trail Building Volunteer Days with their new
Vermont Gloves, customized with the KT logo and their initials! We wish to express our deepest gratitude to both of them for their invaluable contributions and unwavering support to KT. Their legacy will continue to resonate for years to come.
KT is thrilled to now welcome Shannon Lenzini and Dave Eikenberry to the Board! Shannon is a Partner at Downs Rachlin Martin Law Firm and has experience in nonprofit work. She lives in St. Johnsbury with her family who enjoy KT throughout the summer and winter seasons. Dave lives in Kirby, enjoying his days in retirement from the nonprofit financing world skiing glades, riding bikes and horses, and enjoying good conversation.
Please know that we always encourage folks to contact the KT Board of Directors at
Board@kingdomtrails.org. The Board meets every other month on the 4th Thursday of the month. Folks are always welcome to attend our monthly Community Chat as well. A few Board members will always join our Executive Director, Abby and members of the KT Leadership team, to listen and learn. The next one is on Saturday, May 4th, from 11:30am-12:30pm at the East Burke Market gazebo. We hope to see you there!
2024-25 KTA Board of Directors
Elise Lawson, Chair - West Burke, Landowner
Becky Tharp, Vice Chair - West Burke/ Williston
Stephanie Giese, Treasurer - Kirby
Georgia Gould, Secretary - East Burke, Landowner
Tom De Carlo - Kirby
Doug Clarner - East Burke, Landowner
David Eikenberry - Kirby
Caleb Grant - Lyndon
Shannon Lenzini - St. Johnsbury
Ben Mirkin - Kirby
Dana Prey - East Burke, Landowner
Eric Wilson - Kirby
