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 (spuyaləpabš 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.
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.
Henry Smith
Henry Smith grew up in Washington State and currently serves as Capital Program Manager for Regional and Waterfront Parks at Parks Tacoma. Before this role, he worked for the Recreation and Conservation Office and the Nisqually Land Trust. He holds a Master of Public Administration from The Evergreen State College. In his free time, Henry enjoys hiking, biking, and getting outside whenever he can.
Bry Osmonson
Bry Osmonson still feels new to Pierce County a couple years after moving to Tacoma from Seattle, but she is always ready to advocate for improving trail systems. She’s been studying, organizing, and working professionally to improve trails and bikeways for over a decade. She holds as a core belief that cycling and ambling in the outdoors makes us happier, healthier, and more connected to each other and our environment. When she’s not biking, walking, or running, she enjoys watching live music, reading nonfiction, and tending to her pet ducks.
Ryan Moriarty
Ryan Moriarty is a resident of Tacoma, WA. He loves exploring his neighborhood, community, and county on bike and wants to see safe trails connecting communities across Washington.
Tiffany Odell
Tiffany is the Planning Supervisor at Pierce County Parks & Recreation. Tiffany has spent her career with Pierce County in various planning roles in both Parks and Planning & Public Works. Tiffany is a lifelong Pierce County resident and passionate about working to serve her community, especially expanding access to recreation for all. She loves to walk, run, hike and bike on local trails with her family.
