Leadership

The September 11th National Memorial Trail Alliance is led by dedicated individuals committed to honoring the heroes of 9/11.

Staff

Jeffery McCauley

President

Master's in Environmental Science and Management from Duquesne University. Experienced in nonprofit sector work and trail development projects.

Amy Valenty

Bookkeeper

Joined in 2017. Focuses on nonprofit accounting and supports the trail mission while being active in local scout groups.

Leanne Janowski

Communications Coordinator

Joined in May 2020. Public Relations degree from Virginia Tech with previous experience at Wolf Trap.

Board of Directors

Matt Harris

Chair

Software engineer and ultra marathoner. Joined board in September 2021, became Chair in June 2024.

Andy Hamilton

Vice Chair

Landscape architect and trail development expert. Previously served on East Coast Greenway Alliance board.

Scott Yochum

Secretary

Senior investment advisor at PNC Institutional Asset Management. Appointed to board in August 2022.

Robert Russo

Treasurer

Certified public accountant. Appointed to board in 2021.

David Brickley

President Emeritus

Founder of the trail, former Virginia House of Delegates member, veteran and trail conservation advocate.

Thomas Baxter IV

Board Member

Previously Alliance President. Background in trail development and community engagement.

Deborah Borza

Board Member

Mother of Flight 93 victim Deora Frances Bodley. Involved with Families of Flight 93.

Eric Brenner

Board Member

Former chair of Maryland Bike/Pedestrian Advisory Committee. Experienced in public policy.

Tim Brown

Board Member

Retired NYC firefighter. 9/11 survivor and first responder.

Adrienne Fors

Board Member

Community relations manager. Trail and conservation advocate.

Karl King

Board Member

Cyclist and trail enthusiast. Rails to Trails of Central Pennsylvania member.

Russell Nee

Board Member

Morris County Park Commission assistant superintendent. Outdoor recreation professional.

Amy Pettigrew

Board Member

Event manager with public administration background.

David Read

Board Member

Healthcare executive and cycling advocate.

Jane Sheffield

Board Member

Community development professional and heritage area executive.

Stephen Tanzilli

Board Member

University business school dean with sports marketing background.

Daniel Wille

Board Member

Semi-retired attorney and bicycling enthusiast.

Advisory Board

Our advisory board includes trail professionals, government representatives, and advocates from across the Mid-Atlantic region.

Robert Armstrong - Philadelphia Parks & Recreation

Champe Burnley - Virginia Bicycling Federation

Steve Clark - National Park Service

Wayne Clark - Bicycling Advocate

Bryan Cope - North Hampton County

Mike Dannemiller - NV5 Inc

Duncan Douglas - Liberty Water Gap Trail

Michael Drabenstott - D&L National Heritage Corridor

Heather Dunigan - Wilmington Area Planning Council

Jon Everett - REI

John Foley - Northeast Track Solutions

Olivia Glenn - EPA

Tom Hillman - Tommy Hillman Project

Debra Kagan - New Jersey Bike Walk Coalition

Christopher Linn - Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission

Jim Little

Craig MacQueen

Jeff Miller

Byron Nicholas - Hudson County NJ Transportation Planner

Tedd Ogren - Pentagon

Kenneth Podziba - Bike New York

Lindsay Baer - Somerset County

Cal Rogers

Elaine Schaefer - Schuylkill River Greenways

John Stephen

Ben Swecker

Kent Taylor - PA DCNR

Bob Thomas - Campbell, Thomas & Company Architects

John Trontis - NJ State Park Service (retired)

Jacson Wandres

Bruce White

Fred Zelt - Earth Science Excursions, LLC

Get Involved

Interested in supporting the trail? Connect with us to learn about volunteer opportunities and ways to contribute.