Lori Stewart, President
I have lived in the DC area for 27 years, starting in DC, followed by two years in
Maryland, and the remaining time of over 20 years in Northern Virginia. Grew up in
Indianapolis, Indiana. Love being outdoors and stayed out of college for a semester
between Sophomore and Junior years to spend 7 months living and working in Yosemite
National Park, an amazing experience. Back in the mid 1980′s, after completing an MPA at
the School of Public and Environmental Affairs at IU, got married and came out to the DC
area to work at the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). As a colleague of Pat Childers
for years, I became intrigued with the wonderful work he and Julie were doing with what
is now called “Trails for Youth.” I was pleased to join the Board in 2009 to help in this
worthwhile effort to bring kids in touch with nature and healthier life styles. My husband
Eric, who is an avid camper, sailor and kayaker, has also joined me and become a supporter
of Trails for Youth’s mission.
Ken Scott, Vice President
Realizing that the need was there for kids to be introduced to the surrounding trail system in PG County, Ken joined TYO as an original Board Member waaaay back in 2003. He has helped to guide the organization for years. As a Master Bicycle Technician at REI, Ken has invaluable experience with the bikes and helps maintain the ever growing fleet of bicycles. However, it’s his calm manner and thousands of hours of dedicated commitment to the kids that makes Ken one of TYO’s highest valued Ride Leaders.
Georgette Phillips, Treasurer
Patrick Childers, Secretary
Pat Childers is a Senior Advisor in the United States EPA’s Office of Air and Radiation, where he oversees a Federal Advisory Committee on air quality issues and is a children’s health representative on air quality issues. Prior to this position, Mr. Childers worked in the Agencies Office of Transportation and Air Quality for 20 years on a myriad of mobile source issues including clean vehicles, fuels and bicycling issues. Mr. Childers is also co-founder (with his wife Julie) of TrailsforYouth.Org. A Northern Virginia based children’s health organization that uses bicycles to teach children life lessons on the importance of physical activity, nutrition and environmental awareness. Since its inception TYO has worked with nearly 10000 youth and has twice been recognized as one of “the best small charities in Greater Washington” by the Catalog for Philanthropy. Mr Childers is a bike commuter, mt biker, and proud father of two boys, both who are safe cyclists!
Pat Hoar, Director
I was introduced to volunteering by his mother early in life. He has practiced what his mother taught him throughout his life. Most recently, Pat Hoar served as a Big Brother mentor – he has been matched with his Little Brother, Tavon, who recently turned 18, since 2004. Upon becoming a Big Brother, Pat quickly joined the Big Brothers Big Sisters Northern Virginia Council, or NovaBigs, where he served as President from 2005-2010. While President, NovaBigs significantly increased its annual fundraising through corporate grants and executed more events for its matches each year. Pat has always loved the outdoors; he is avid runner, biker, tennis player, hiker and skier (most recently, he summitted North Pal mountain in CA and heli-skied in British Columbia). As a new Director, Pat looks forward to utilizing his experience at NovaBigs to increase TYO’s mentoring effectiveness and reach in the DC area.
Scott Scudamore, Past President
5 year Board member President for 3 years current VP Involved with MTBing and MTB Advocacy for the last 12 years. Active with TYO the past 7-8 years. Recently retired after 21 years with HP and now friends say I am an International Man of Leisure. My wife Margaret and I are travelling a lot this year and plan a few more trips next year but I will always make time for TYO.
