STAFF & BOARD
Larry Leveen
Executive Director
A graduate of The Evergreen State College's Masters in Environmental Studies program, Larry has advocated for livable communities in South Puget Sound for over 25 years. He worked in the bike industry for seventeen years and has served on the boards of organizations focused on outdoor recreation and mobility. Larry served as an advisor to the Olympia City Council for fourteen years on land use, zoning, long-range planning, capital facility budgeting, municipal development standards, and active transportation. He brings policy analysis experience from both his non-profit work as well as employment with the Department of Commerce and the Washington Traffic Safety Commission. He focuses on improving codes, plans, and standards and securing funding for healthy communities. Larry is committed to using a lens of anti-racism and social equity in his work.
John Palmer
President
John is a former Mayor of the City of Puyallup and served on the Puyallup City Council from 2012-2023. During his tenure, John was a strong advocate for parks and trails. He served on the leadership team to plan and fund the Tacoma-to-Puyallup Trail (spuyalÉ™pabš Trail), led the creation of Van Lierop Park, and helped establish the Puyallup Loop-Trail.
John is passionate about continuing to build the trail network in Pierce County. He is a long-time Puyallup resident and can often be found biking, hiking, and walking on our many great trails. John joined ForeverGreen Trails in 2024 and is excited for the opportunity to advance the organization's efforts to build and promote trails in Pierce County.
Dave Olson
Vice President
A long-time avid hiker in and around Mt. Rainier, Dave recently expanded his horizons with the purchase of an E-bike. He looks forward to venturing out on the numerous trail systems in our region in search of a great cheeseburger and French fries, complete with a large iced-tea and an extra glass of ice on the side. #goliveyourlife
In his spare time, Dave serves the City of Edgewood as their Mayor. He would love to see the completion of the 19-mile Interurban Trail if he can somehow find the money to construct the missing link in Edgewood. ForeverGreen Trails will be an important partner in that goal.
Bob Myrick
Treasurer
Bob has served as Tacoma Washington Bicycle Club's Director of Community and Government Affairs for about 25 years. He worked on Pierce County's non-motorized plan and the Pierce County Trails Plan, served on Tacoma's Transportation Committee, worked on Tacoma's non-motorized Plan, and served on Puget Sound Regional Council's Non-motorized Committee. When federal funds became available for non-motorized projects, he championed using them for the Foothills Trail, Bridge of Glass, Thea Foss Esplanade projects and other projects.
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He identified Cushman Powerline, City Water Ditch, and Tacoma Water Pipeline Road as possible trails and worked with Scott Pierson in coaxing WSDOT to build the trail along Highway 16 to the Narrows Bridge. He also worked with Scott Pierson to produce the first modern bike map for Tacoma/Pierce County. Bob worked with Joe Kanan to get the BPA trail built in Federal Way and helped build a single-track trail to South Prairie in 1997.
Fred Johnstone
Secretary
Fred is a retired orthopedic hand surgeon who trained and
worked in the Army, then transitioning to the civilian world for
a career spanning over 40 years. He is an avid cyclist
frequenting the roads and trails in east and south Pierce
County. He also enjoys walking and snowshoeing. Throughout
the course of his working career, he regularly cycled to work and is sensitive to the challenges of Bicycle commuters. One of his goals in retirement is to advocate for cyclists and in particular for safe trails and avenues for all forms of active mobility. Fred joined the board in 2024.
Cody Geddes
Cody is the Director of Parks and Recreation for the City of Puyallup. Prior to that, he worked for 12 years with the City of Federal Way.
Recognizing that trails play an essential role in creating a sense of belonging and fostering physical and mental well-being, Geddes is committed to expanding and connecting the existing trail network to a larger system. He understands that trail connections aren't just pathways; they're conduits that bridge communities and provide avenues for exploration, exercise, and connection with nature.
Jennifer Dvorak
A project manager and engineering lead for Parametrix,
Jennifer has managed and designed numerous local transportation projects, with a decade of focus on trails and pedestrian-focused design. Her work includes planning, alternatives analysis, preliminary engineering, permitting, constructability analysis, and quality reviews. She has substantial experience with the WSDOT Local Agency Guidelines (LAG) Manuals, managing project teams, and stakeholder coordination.
Breanna Fokes
An avid outdoor enthusiast, Breanna is passionate about preserving and expanding trails for future generations. After arriving in the Pacific Northwest on a one-way ticket in 2009, she quickly fell in love with the region’s mountains and the Puget Sound. As the Executive Director of the Foothills Rails-to-Trails Coalition, Breanna works to enhance trail access and build stronger community connections. Her experience at KEEN Footwear and CLIF Bar has honed her skills in marketing, community engagement, and partnership development. Breanna’s career is defined by her adaptability and dedication to fostering relationships between people and the outdoors.
Kim Field
Kim Field is the Executive Director of All Things Fun Sports! a small running/walking event promotion nonprofit. Her organization's focus is on inclusivity, sustainability, and trial advocacy. Kim is passionate about outdoor recreation.
Alisa O'Hanlon-Regala
Board Member
I’m honored by the opportunity to serve on the Board of ForeverGreen Trails. I am a 50-plus-year resident of Tacoma and have built my career entirely in public service with an aim to create and nurture collaborations for the common good. I was peripherally involved when the ForeverGreen Council was conceived as I was collaborating on other community projects with individuals crafting ForeverGreen. After 15 years in government relations at the City of Tacoma and now as the Strategic Planning Manager at Metro Parks Tacoma, I am tickled to have the chance to be in the middle of the ForeverGreen action!
I look forward to representing Metro Parks as a partner committed to bringing our best thinking and our system of assets to connect in creating a seamless network and experience for contemporary populations to travel and enjoy the rich lands known from time immemorial by the Coast Salish people.
