The Nonhighway and Off-Road Vehicle Activities Program Advisory Committee evaluates grant proposals for projects that buy, develop, or maintain backcountry recreational areas or off-road vehicle parks. Projects also might educate trail users or provide law enforcement.
Qualifications
- Live in Washington
- Have an interest in public policy
- Enjoy finding creative solutions and appreciate other perspectives
- Have an interest in and experience with off-road activities
Time Commitment
- 8-10 full days of in-person meetings in Olympia every other year
- Policy feedback time commitment varies
Support
Travel reimbursement including lodging, transportation, and meals is available.
Committee Members
Citizen Members
- Chris Baldini, Nonhighway road, Spokane Valley
- Nicole Sedgwick, Equestrian, Ravensdale
- Crystal Crowder, All-terrain vehicle, Ridgefield
- Dawn Erickson, Hiking, Darrington
- Rosendo Guerrero, Nonhighway road, Puyallup
- Yvonne Kraus, Mountain bicycling, Seattle
- Jim Putman, Four-wheel drive, Puyallup
- Aaron Theisen, Nonhighway road, Spokane
- Nancy Toenyan, Motorcycle, Mossyrock
- Holly Weiler, Hiking, Spokane
Local and Federal Agency Members
- Paul Willard, Federal government, Chelan
- Bryant Robinson, Local government, Spokane
State Agency Members
- Nikki Fields, State Parks and Recreation Commission, Olympia
- Patricia Jatczak, Department of Fish and Wildlife, Olympia
- Tim Stapleton, Department of Natural Resources, Olympia
VACANCIES
- One all-terrain vehicle representative
- One hiking representative
- One nonhighway road representative
Term Length
4 years