Danielle rode the OTET solo for the first time in 2024 and frequently rides on the nearby Olentangy Trail. She found bikepacking after trying thru-hiking with her brother and learning she didn’t like carrying her gear on her back, but enjoyed going places and camping. 

After moving back to Ohio in 2019, Danielle joined the Junior League of Columbus (2020-2025) where she focused her efforts on DEI initiatives, membership growth, marketing, and process creation. She served as a Vice President on the JLC Board from 2024 to 2025. 

Danielle works at Klarna where she is a Project Manager focused on consumer communications. Outside of work she enjoys cooking new recipes, traveling, her vegetable garden, and camping. She lives in Clintonville with her husband, two dogs, and cat.

Jerry taught school for ten years followed by 20 years with the Ohio Education Association. In 1998, he established a performance improvement consulting practice and created a 501(c)(4) called Support Ohio Schools.  He consulted with over 300 school district levy campaigns and authored a book about school levy campaigns.  He served as Executive Director of the Ohio to Erie Trail Fund from 2004-2014 and served on the board 2014-2022.  He is an active volunteer with Columbus Outdoor Pursuits serving as a Board member (2016-2025) and Board President (2018-2024) and the Ohio Crime Victims Justice Center (2016-2025). Board President (2018-2023). Jerry was inducted into the State of Ohio Senior Citizen Hall of Fame in 2022.

Gary is an avid user of the Ohio to Erie Trail.  As a licensed Professional Engineer and Township Administrator, he offers over a decade of leadership in public service, infrastructure, and community development.  The Ohio to Erie Trail—especially the towpath through the national park—has deeply influenced his life and fuels his passion for regional trail connectivity, sustainability, and public spaces that enhance quality of life and foster strong community relationships.