Officers, Directors and Action Teams

*Year indicates the year their term will end.

Laura Van Valkenberg

President (2027)

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OPEN

Vice President

Mike Robillard

Secretary (2025)

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John Gustavson

Treasurer (2027)

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John retired in 2023 after 41 years in Finance and relocated to Eagle River. After graduating from UW-Madison, he began his career at Deloitte in 1983 and retired after 15 years as Corporate Controller of US Venture, Inc., in Appleton. He is proficient in accounting, financial and operational reporting, internal controls, treasury, taxes, risk management, and strategy. John is also well versed with small business matters, plant/warehouse operations and general business management. John started Titletown Brewing Co in Green Bay in 1996. For recreation, John enjoys everything outdoors.

Cheryl Adams

Director (2027)

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After a career in education, Cheryl retired to the Northwoods and lives in Conover with her husband Neal. She became involved with GHT in 2017 and worked to complete and maintain the Conover Phelps Trail. She and Neal coordinate efforts of the Friends of the Conover Phelps Trail. She also serves as a member of the Vilas County Biking and Hiking Council and committee member for the Leinie Ride and SepTimber Ride. As an outdoor enthusiast, she enjoys biking, kayaking, cross country skiing, snow shoeing and exploring trails with her black lab, Porter.

Neal Adams

Director (2026)

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Diane Gunderson

Director (2027)

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With over 40 years of experience in marketing and communications, Diane has worked in industries and roles that have fueled her professional growth and personal passions. She spent 20 years with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, where she focused on fire prevention and private forestry education. In her current role at Trees For Tomorrow, she blends her expertise in marketing and design with her love for nature. Outside of work, you can find Diane enjoying the outdoors in her kayak or hiking/snowshoeing the local trails with her three dogs. She’s also a mixed media artist and enjoys a wide variety of projects in her workshop.

Gary Meister

Director (2027)

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Gary and his wife, Laura, live in Sugar Camp, just a few yards from the Eagle River border. Gary was one of the co-presidents when GHT was founded in 2010, served as Vice President until 2018. Served as Secretary for 2024 and is now a Director-at-Large. Gary enjoys hiking, biking, camping and gardening. He is currently segment hiking the entire Ice Age Trail and hopes to complete the 1,200-mile trail by 2025.

Mark Olson

Director (2027)

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Joe Panci

Director (2026)

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Joe is passionate in his love of the outdoors and in connecting people with the land so we all become better stewards of it. He worked in natural resources and outdoor education at Trees For Tomorrow in Eagle River, the Conserve School in Land O’Lakes, and for the U.S. Forest Service in the Ottawa National Forest in Watersmeet as their Conservation Education Coordinator. Joe lives in Lincoln Township. He can be found biking, paddling, XC skiing, and hiking in the Northwoods.

Nancy Schuller

Director (2026)

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Cheryl Todea

Director (2027)

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Cheryl has lived in Eagle River since Fall of 2000 and enjoys exploring the Northwoods with friends, family and her dogs. She currently serves as the Executive Director at Trees For Tomorrow. When not working or exploring the outdoors, she enjoys a good game of rummy, dice, or other games that brings people together enjoying conversation, laughs, and a little bit of competition. She views serving on the GHT board is a way to connect her love of the outdoors with her passion to share that love with others.

Action Teams	Title	Name
Conover-Phelps Action Team	Manager	Neal Adams
Public Relations Action Team	Manager	Mike Robillard, Interim Manager
Marketing Action Team	Managers	Cindy Burzinski, Diane Gunderson
Ride with Leinie Action Team	Ride Director	Laura Van Valkenberg
River Trail Action Team	Manager	Mike Robillard
Septimber Ride Action Team	Ride Director	Cheryl Adams and Laura Van Valkenberg
Sustainable Funding Action Team	Manager	OPEN
Volunteer Engagement Action Team	Manager	OPEN

To contact an Action Team leader, email ghtrails@gmail.com or call 715-303-4483.

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Officers, Directors and Action Teams

*Year indicates the year their term will end.

Laura Van Valkenberg

OPEN

Mike Robillard

John Gustavson

Cheryl Adams

Neal Adams

Diane Gunderson

Gary Meister

Mark Olson

Joe Panci

Nancy Schuller

Cheryl Todea

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