Meet the Narragansett Chapter Committee Members and Trip Leaders

(Our Chapter has about 70 leaders and committee volunteers.)
Listed in order of submittal.

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Tom Eagan Chapter Position: Treasurer, Chapter Past Chair, Co-Chair Family Outing Committee Residence: North Kingstown Occupation: Law Firm Administrator In my spare time: Play golf and bike in the spring/summer/fall, in winter, ski and enjoy mountaineering. Favorite places: Northern White Mountains, Myrtle Beach. Favorite piece of gear: Micro Spikes, 9 iron. Favorite trail: East Pond Trail, NH - a very nice walk in the woods. Favorite quotes: "Far better to dare mighty things, to win glorious triumphs, even though checkered with defeat, than to take rank with those poor spirits; that neither enjoy much or suffer much because they live in the twilight that knows not victory or defeat" - Teddy Roosevelt. Click photo for larger picture.
Mike Krabach Chapter Positions: Sea Kayaking subchair, Chapter Webmaster, past Bicycle co-subchair Residence: Cumberland Occupation: Retired Engineer Native of: Michigan Best recent book read is: "Sustainable Energy - without the hot air" by David JC MacKay Favorite music: Classical piano, Favorite artist Valentina Lisitsa Your nickname or trail name: None that I have been told about. Favorite accomplishment: 18,000 miles of bicycle touring. Favorite gear: Camera Favorite trail: Pacific Coast Bicycle Trail Favorite camping area: Above 11,000 ft in the High Sierra. Websites: www.krabach.info, www.kayakaccessri.info Favorite quotes: See bottom of committee web pages. Click photo for larger picture.
Brian Phillips Chapter Position: Co-Subchair of Technical Climbing. Residence: South Kingstown. Occupation: Climbing bum (former computer geek) In my spare time I: Climb, climb, climb. Best recent book read is: "Beckoning Silence" by Joe Simpson Favorite route is: Moby Grape, Cannon Cliff Favorite quote: Advanced age is...Only climb easy climbs with pretty women or pretty climbs with easy women. Favorite place:: Bugaboo Provincial Park, BC Website is: www.climbri.com Click photo for larger picture.
Mike Martin Chapter Position: Local and Northern hike leader Residence: Riverside Occupation: Emergency Medical Technician Native of: New York In my spare time: When not hiking, Sea Kayaking the Maine coast Places hiked: Wales (Mt Snowdan), Peru (Maccu Piccu), Colorado (West Maroon Trail), and the White Mountains Favorite person: Teddy Roosevelt Favorite quote: I'd rather be upside down in my kayak than right side up at my desk.
Al DiOrio Chapter Position: lead Local hikes Residence: Hopkinton Occupation: Surveyor Little known fact about you: I'm a bit restless when I'm not in a favorite place. Favorite place is: Whenever I'm not sure I can hold it together enough to take the next step... Things you admire: A cool head in the face of adversity Favorite quote: "The zebra wakes every morning and knows he must out run the fastest lion. The lion wakes every morning and knows he must out run the slowest zebra. Anyway you look at it... whether you're a zebra or a lion, when you get up in the morning, you better be ready to run." Website is: www.awdrls.com
Mark Dennen Chapter Position: Communications Co-chair Residence: Lincoln Occupation: Environmental Geologist Favorite activity: Solo Cross Country Biking. Past Bike Tours: Canada, England, France, Spain, Andorra, Germany, Switzerland, Austria, Leichtenstein, Czech Republic. In my spare time I: Teach and study martial arts, raise 2 girls, practice zen, teach sunday school and ride my bike. Things you may not know about me: I met my wife as a stunt performer in a theatre group. Languages you speak: Spanish, Mandarin and occassionally a bit of English Click photo for larger picture.
Chris Turgeòn Chapter Position:Young Members Sub-chair and Local Hikes Leader Favorite place is: Harvard Mountaineering Cabin and Lonesome Lake Hut, Banff National Park I have these pets: One Cat Best recent book read is: "Iron Coffins" by Herbert A Werner Languages you speak: Arcadian French and German Things you admire: Favorite trail: Lonesome Lake Trail in the Winter Favorite camping food: Mac and Cheese Click photo for larger picture.
Paul Wynn Chapter Position: Lead Local Hikes in the East Bay Area. Residence: Portsmouth Occupation: Engineer I am a native of: Pensylvania I have these pets: A Golden Retriever that tries to convince you that he doesn't get ANY attention at home. Favorite place is: Anywhere in NH above 2500 feet Languages you speak: American Sign Language Favorite quote: "There is one in every crowd, and I am usually it" Favorite gear: My water bottle and pocket survival kit. Anything else just makes it easier. Favorite trail: Shhhhsh, it's a secret. I don't want everyone to know it, then it wouldn't be my favorite anymore. (But if you ask nicely, I'll share.)
Chris Shafer Chapter Position:Activities Chair. Lead Trails projects, Skiing, Hiking, and Flatwater paddling activities. Residence: Wakefield Occupation: environmental scientist I am a native of: Binghamton, New York Favorite avocation: I especially enjoy doing and organizing/supervising trail maintenance projects. In my spare time I: Enjoy working on puzzles (crossword, Soduku, jumble, etc. I have these pets: one very friendly mutt- Sassi I have this many siblings: one sister. Favorite music: I enjoy hearing symphonies perform classical music. Things you admire: Dependable/organized volunteers and friends. Click photo for larger picture.
Denise Poyer Chapter Position: Northern Hikes, Flat water paddles, Conservation programs, Family programs, Local Leadership Training, Mountain Leadership School Residence: Richmond Occupation: Program Director for a Watershed Association Favorite place is: Upper Wood River in Arcadia Mgmt Area My mentor: My husband, Ed Favorite gear: Icebreaker wool shirt Favorite trail: John Muir Trail, CA Favorite camping food: Chicken and stuffing Click photo for larger picture.
Robin Kuznitz Chapter Position: Membership Chair Residence: Newport Occupation: Office Manager I am a native of: New York In my spare time I: Bike, hike and sail Favorite place is: In the middle of the woods, anywhere in the world My hero: My mother, Kathy and Martin Luther King, Jr. My mentor: My husband, Marvin Things you admire: Kindness, compassion, acceptance and tolerance Favorite quote: "Our task must be to free ourselves by widening our circle of compassion to embrace all living creatures and the whole of nature and its beauty."—Albert Einstein Favorite gear: My well worn and broken in hikng boots Click photo for larger picture.
Herrick Spencer Chapter Position: hikes leader; past subchair local hikes Residence: Pawtucket Occupation: Retired Chapter activities: Biking, hiking and kayaking. Favorite avocation: Communicating with, spending time with people. Favorite place is: Manhattan Beach, California Best recent book read is: "Infidel" by Ayaan Hirsi Ali Favorite music or musician: Country/Western Things you admire: The character trait - consideration for others. Favorite quote: "Life is like a ten speed bicycle, most of us have gears we never use." - Charles M Schulz Favorite trail food: peanut butter and jam sandwich Click photo for larger picture.
Margie Parsons Chapter Position: hikes leader Residence: Barrington Occupation: social worker Favorite avocation: Visiting National Parks. Favorite place is: In my kayak at sunrise. Recent good read: "The Last Season" by Eric Blehn Things you admire: Exhuberance and patience. Favorite trail: Usually the one I just finished. Click photo for larger picture.
Ray Bucacci Chapter Position: Leader Sea Kayaking Residence: Coventry Occupation: Machinist/Programmer I am a native of: Italy Favorite avocation: To enlighten others. In my spare time I: bike, hike, kayak Little known fact about you: I am perfect. Favorite place is: By the ocean. My hero: Mike Krabach (I deny any influence. Ed.) Languages you speak: Rhode Islandese Favorite quote: We are all going to die ! ! ! Favorite trail: Falling Waters trail, N.H. Favorite camping food: Good food with good people. Click photo for larger picture.
John Feather Chapter Position: Local hikes leader Residence: Greenville Occupation: Brokers Admin Asst. I am a native of: Lincoln, RI Favorite avocation: Leading hikes for the AMC. Favorite place is: Belgrade Lakes, ME Best recent book read is: "Not Without Peril: 150 Years of Misadventure on the Presidential Range of NH" Favorite quote: Life is 10% what you make it, and 90% how you take it. Favorite gear: Camera and sunglasses. Favorite trail: Knife Edge Trail, Mt Katahdin & Monte Rosa Trail, Monadnock Click photo for larger picture.
Bonnie England Chapter Position: Chapter Chair, Local Hikes Leader, Member Trails Committee Residence: Wakefield Occupation: Owner, Dog Hiking Business In my spare time I: Hike, Kayak, Garden, Quilt, volunteer at Waterfire. Favorite places are: Lakes District, England, and Abaco, Bahamas Best recent book read is: "Notes from a Small Island" by Bill Bryson Proudest Accomplishment: Completed Avon Marathon and a Half Walk for Breast Cancer 2009. Favorite trail: Rhode Island's North South Trail Click photo for larger picture.
Mary Alice Smith Chapter Position: Hike leader Residence: Newport Occupation: Mostly retired fundraiser for non-profits, now yoga teacher. In my spare time I: love to watch birds, walk in the surf, explore new scenic outdoor places, do Sun salutations. Favorite place is: Hanging Rock My hero: Rachel Carson My mentor: Bob Cilette Click photo for larger picture.
Scott Disnard Chapter Position: Young Members Chair, Local Hikes Leader Residence: Pascoag Occupation: Data Analyst I have this many siblings: Little known fact about you: I completed the 67 4000 ft+ peaks in New England in 17 months. Best recent book read is: Following Atticus Your nickname or trail name: Sdizzy Favorite camping area: Baxter State Park Click photo for larger picture.
Judy Van Wyk Chapter Position: Lead hikes w/dogs (and people) Residence: South Kingstown Occupation: Professor of Criminology & Sociology Favorite place is: the beach at dusk Best recent book read is: The God Delusion by Richard Dawkins. Things you admire: perseverance in the face of adversity, sacrifice for others, and the ability to laugh at yourself. Favorite quote: An eye for an eye makes the whole world blind - Gandhi Favorite gear: all that keeps me warm. Favorite trail: the one I’m on. Click photo for larger picture.

Leaders - send in your profile.
You can update your profiles and photos anytime you wish by contacting the webmaster.