Board of Directors
The Sheltowee Trace Association is managed by a volunteer 18 member Board of Directors, divided into three classes of 6. Each member is elected for three years by the membership at the Annual Meeting. Each year, in the Fall, prior to the Annual Meeting, nominations are accepted from the members for election to the board. You may self-nominate and all nominees must be members in good standing of the STA. The board meets at least 4 times a year, and other times as needed to hear reports, monitor activities and programs and make decisions on issue that affect the mission of the Sheltowee Trace Association.
The STA Board of Directors is responsible for governance, strategic direction, and financial performance of The STA. The Board carries out these responsibilities by establishing policies and guidelines, approving the annual budget, and providing management oversight.
Specifically, the Board:
Elects Board officers;
Selects the Executive Director and evaluates performance;
Approves the long-range plan and annual plan;
Approves capital and corporate expense budgets;
Monitors The STA's operating performance;
Determines the distribution and investment of funds;
Monitors the performance of the Sheltowee Trace Association’s investments;
Periodically reviews and updates the STA’s committee and team charters and policies.
The Board of Directors operates with seven active teams, including:
Administrative and Staffing, Funding and Revenue, Land and Legal, Marketing and Communication, Membership and Volunteers, Outdoor Recreation, and Trails Management. Team composition is open to all members of the STA.
An annual meeting of the Board of Directors is held in January of each year for the purpose of electing board officers, and for the transaction of other business as may come before the meeting. Special meetings of the Board may be called by the Executive Director, or at the request of two Directors.
The following links provide more information about The STA and Board governance:
Articles of incorporation
Board meeting minutes
Executive Director – Steve Barbour
The Sheltowee Trace Association is lead by an executive director who answers to the Board of Directors of the Association. Since the founding of the STA, Steve Barbour has served as the Executive Director overseeing the growth and operations of the organization.
Steve is retired from the U.S. Army, having spent 22 years, the first years in the airborne infantry, then over 18 years in the military broadcasting / public affairs community. Steve has traveled extensively while in the service and enjoys the peace and solitude of the backcountry. He is a member of the first class of participants in the Hiker Challenge - Class of 2012.
Leadership
Teams
The work of the STA is managed by teams, organized to cover different areas of responsibility. STA members and non-members are welcome to volunteer to join one of the Teams and get involved in the work of the STA. If you are interested and would like more information or to join a team, contact executive director, Steve Barbour at director@sheltoweetrace.org or by phone at 606.308.0625.
Administrative & Staffing
Purpose: Responsible for establishing and managing financial, administrative, and human resource objectives, practices, and policies of the STA to ensure a sound financial and administrative structure. This team oversees and supports the Executive Director.
Committee Members: Dale Morton, Sherry Jones, Dennis Crowley, Marissa Schuh, Scott Templeton, Chris Salyers
Funding & Revenue
Purpose: Responsible for the planning, management, and execution of all activities related to revenue development, fundraising events, project and program funding, product development, and sales. Plan and execute and steer the Association's Annual Fundraising & Revenue Strategy.
Committee Members: Chris Salyers, Marissa Schuh, Scott Templeton, Dale Morton, Sean Cain, Tali Hunt, Chuck Nicholson, Roscoe Peacock, Sally Watson
Land & Legal
Purpose: Responsible for securing and maintaining the rights-of-way and trail corridor beyond the boundary lines of the Big South Fork NRRA and the Daniel Boone National Forest, required to protect and preserve the trail, as well as managing all legal and insurance matters required to protect the interests of the Association. Works with the Trail Management Team in the development of land acquisitions into the trail system.
Committee Members: Dennis Crowley, Chuck Nicholson,
Marketing & Communication
Purpose: Responsible for building awareness and promoting the trail and the work of the Association through marketing, communications, public relations, publications, and leveraging online and social media channels.
Committee Members: Roscoe Peacock, DeAnn Kirgan, Dale Morton, Stephen Bowling, Barry Tonning
Membership & Volunteers
Purpose: Responsible for the planning, management, and execution of all activities related to membership management, volunteer management, recognition, awards, and member & volunteer events. The team oversees and supports the training of all volunteers participating in a program leadership role.
Committee Members: Denise Combs, Sherry Jones, Matt Lariscy, Chuck Nicholson, Marissa Schuh, Rusty Padgett
Outdoor Recreation
Purpose: Responsible for all recreational activities undertaken by the Association. A goal of this Team is to provide participants with the pleasure that occurs outdoors and generally involves some level of intentional physical exertion and occurs in the nature-based environment of the Sheltowee Trace National Recreation Trail. Works with the Executive Director or designated staff/volunteer leadership in the execution and development of outdoor recreation opportunities for the Association membership and the general public.
Committee Members: Sally Watson, Tali Hunt, Sherry Jones, DeAnn Kirgan, Matt Lariscy, Stephen Bowling, Matthew Clements, Dale Morton, Marissa Schuh, Rusty Padgett, Billy Sherlin
Non-Board Members: Andi Jasper
Trails Management
Purpose: Responsible for the planning, management, and execution of trail maintenance, trail enhancement, trail development, trail standards, quality assurance, and the trail custodian program. This team oversees the development of a Trail Management Plan and provides leadership and training to paid staff and the volunteer trail crews. The team is focused on the Volunteer Trail Maintenance Program, Custodian Program, Trail Standards, as well as the Association's Hiking and Parking, Mapping and Information Services, and Trailhead and Community Signage projects.
Committee Members: Denise Combs, Dennis Crowley, Sally Watson, DeAnn Kirgan, Chuck Nicholson, Chris Salyers, Matthew Clements, Billy Sherlin, Barry Tonning
Non-Board Members: Lucy Pryor
Join Us
Are you interested in serving on the Board? Please contact Dale Morton at dgmorton@twc.com.
Visit the links below to gain additional insight into what the board's function is and what it means to be a board member.