About the Friends

The Friends of Hank Aaron State Trail is a non-profit organization dedicated to developing, promoting, and maintaining the Hank Aaron State Trail. The Friends of Hank Aaron State Trail is a is a local group of the Friends of Wisconsin State Parks.

Mission

The Friends of Hank Aaron State Trail is a non-profit dedicated to sustaining, promoting and enhancing the Hank Aaron State Trail, creating a lasting legacy for present and future generations.

Vision

We bring life to the Hank Aaron State Trial by:

  • Fostering community connections
  • Promoting outdoor activity
  • Cultivating a sense of exploration
  • Inspiring Awareness of the environment
  • And creating unique experiences

Board of Directors

President

Mike Brady, Story Hill Neighborhood Association

Vice President

Tom Metcalfe, We Energies

Treasurer

Judy Krause, Urban Ecology Center

Secretary

Benjamin Sykes, Foley & Lardner LLP

Past President

Bruce Keyes, Foley & Lardner LLP

Members

Jeremy Belot, Layton Boulevard West Neighbors

Laura Bray, Menomonee Valley Partners

Patrick Fitzgibbons, Cargill

Joe Kennedy, Hank Aaron Chasing The Dream Foundation

Evan McDoniels, Sixteenth Street Community Health Center

Robert Peschel, The Sigma Group

Perfecto Rivera, WHEDA

Christopher St. Clair, City of West Allis

Karen Sands, MMSD

Annemarie Sawkins, Ph.D., Marquette University

Jackie Timm, Harley-Davidson Motor Company

Peggy West, Milwaukee County Supervisor

Walt Wiedmann, Retired

Volunteer and Outreach Coordinator

Larri Sue Jacquart

Wisconsin DNR Trail Manager

Melissa Cook