Trail Alert Posted: April 10, 2026
Important Update in Jefferson County: The new section of the Olympic Discovery Trail from 4 corners to Anderson Lake State Park is not open yet.
We are planning a ribbon cutting event to celebrate the new trail connections in Jefferson County. Sign up for our newsletter to get the details.
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Ann Livingston, Executive Director
Ann Livingston joined the Peninsula Trails Coalition as the organization’s first Executive Director in October of 2025.
Ann has consistently taken an entrepreneurial approach to developing and implementing leading edge solutions to sustainability issues facing communities, regions, and states since earning both a Juris Doctorate and an Interdisciplinary Graduate Certificate in Environment, Policy and Society from the University of Colorado in 2000. She has served as the Land Use Attorney for Environment Colorado; Director, Center for Communities by Design at the AIA National Chapter; Boulder County Sustainability Coordinator; Program Manager for State and Local Engagement at the Southwest Energy Efficiency Project (SWEEP), Principal Planner in Sustainability for Fort Lauderdale; Climate Advisor for the City of St. Petersburg, FL; and as the Senior Executive and Director of Programs and then the Interim Executive Director of the Southeast Sustainability Direcotrs Network (SSDN) prior to joining the PTC.
For 26 years, Ann has worked collaboratively with multiple levels of government, utilities, the private sector (including technology firms, trade allies, and financial institutions), advocacy groups, Federal Laboratories, the US Department of Energy, and state agencies among others. She has served on the City of Boulder and Xcel Energy Task Force (focused on municipalization and alternative partnership options), as President and Executive Director of the Colorado Green Building Guild, as Vice-President of the Environment Colorado Research and Policy Center Board of Directors, and on numerous other advisory boards and work groups. Ann was named as a Person of the Year by the Boulder Weekly (2009), Sustainability Champion (Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, 2010), and Forty Under Forty by the Boulder County Business Report (2010).
Ann is a 5th generation native Floridian—her love of nature and being immersed in the outdoors inspired her to pursue a career in sustainability and remains a source of motivation today. She’s excited to explore the mountains, rivers, bays, and ocean of the Olympic Peninsula.
Jeff Selby, Jefferson County
Joined: 2008
PTC Focus: Jeff’s current interests are the completion of the ODT in Jefferson County and the annual PTC fundraiser. The connection of the current end of the Larry Scott Trail, the first 7 & 1/2 miles of the ODT from Port Townsend, to the southern end of Discovery Bay is a priority on which there has been great progress made in recent years. His efforts there will hopefully result in a safe route for trail users in the next few years in order to bypass a very dangerous section of State Route 20 between Discovery Bay and Port Townsend. “I’m thrilled to be involved in the effort to complete the ODT over this difficult terrain to connect to Clallam County.”
Background & Hobbies: Born and raised in the Pacific NW, Jeff enjoys both road and mountain biking, skiing, and hiking.
In Jeff’s own words: “Having grown up in Port Angeles, I’ve hiked most of the trails on the Olympic Peninsula, skied on its mountains and lakes, and cycled many miles on the northern Olympic Peninsula. I’ve traveled to all seven continents, but can’t think of anywhere else I’d rather live and play than the beautiful Pacific Northwest.”
Erik Rohrer, Forks
Joined: 2021
PTC Focus: Trail Completion & Maintenance. Erik, an active hiker, biker and sailor, has been an attorney and elected judge in Clallam County for the past thirty years.
Current: Trail Adopter (along with Cari) of a five mile West-end section of the ODT and a member of the Clallam County Trails Advisory Committee.
Past: Chair/President of several boards, including Peninsula College, Pacific Northwest Trail Association and Forks Chamber of Commerce.
Jim Mantell, Jefferson County
Joined: 2020
PTC Focus: Work on trail projects and marketing.
Background & Hobbies: Jim is currently on the board of the Jefferson County ReCyclery. In 2018/2019, he was the President of the Cyclists of Greater Seattle, a recreational cycling club. From 2008 to 2018 he was the co-owner of NetReflector, a Seattle based market research company focused on customer experience.
For over 50 years Jim has been an active cyclist, biking on less traveled roads throughout North America, Europe and Asia.
In Jim’s own words: “Cycling improves the quality of life for both individuals and the community at large.”
Brian Anderson, Clallam County
Joined: 2016
PTC Focus: Corresponding Secretary, Constituent Database and ODT website.
Background & Hobbies: Brian spent his career in sales and marketing. Prior to retiring, he was president of Vision Bankcard, a merchant bank card provider with more than 8,500 clients. He enjoys traveling, hiking, and cycling.
In Brian’s own words: “I want to give others who love the outdoors a means to discover the wonders of the Olympic Peninsula.”
John Dolansky, Treasurer
Joined: 2010
PTC Focus: Provides the PTC with responsible financial management and reporting to enable it to succeed in achieving its mission and vision.
Background & Hobbies: Sixteen years as a controller, assistant controller, and data processing manager in various firms. Owner of John F. Dolansky CPA since 1988. Former Big Brother in Big Brothers Big Sisters; former Jaycee. John enjoys cycling, traveling, and cooking spicy food.
In John’s own words: “Ever since I retired to Sequim and the Olympic Peninsula, my hope has been to help finish the length of the ODT and showcase it to all cyclists around the world.”
Andy Stevenson, Clallam County
Joined: 2008
PTC Focus: Trail construction and maintenance west of the Elwha River.
Background & Hobbies: In addition to his PTC board responsibilities, Andy currently serves as the chairman of the Clallam County Trails Advisory Committee and is a member of the Recreation and Conservation Office WWRP Trails Advisory Committee.
He is a former president and vice president of the PTC. Andy lives on the West End, where he can usually be found cycling the local trails, tracks, and back roads. He also enjoys kayaking and hiking with his dogs. Andy is a Marine Geologist, retired from a 32 year career with the USGS.