About

President

Janelle joined the board of Pathways for Keene in 2021 and was voted President is 2024.

Janelle grew up and currently lives in Keene with her husband daughter. She is an avid runner and hiker.

Ted is the founder and owner of Ted's Shoe and Sport, a locally owned comfort and performance footwear store at 115 Main Street in downtown Keene. Established in 1999, Ted's is known as "The Area's #1 Source For Comfort, Fit & Performance" and has been a cornerstone of Keene's Main Street retail community for over 25 years.

Ted has been an avid user of the trail system in Keene for more than 30 years, and advocates for the running and cycling community in his life and work. He was the founder of the July 4th "4 on the 4th" Road Race, and turned to Pathways as the charitable recipient when he established the race in 2002. He joined the board shortly thereafter and served as President from 2010-2013. Ted remains the Race Director of our largest annual fundraiser, the 4 on the 4th road race, and enjoys seeing the community come out to support the event.

Ted currently serves as Vice President of Pathways for Keene, reflecting his longstanding commitment to the vitality of downtown Keene and the local trail system.

Secretary

Jan is a licensed Clinical Social Worker in Keene with over 38 years of experience in mental health and counseling. She maintains a practice at 106 Roxbury Street, Keene, and previously worked with Monadnock Area Psychotherapy and Spirituality Services (MAPS). She also holds licensure through the state board of NH.

Jan has deep roots in Keene civic life. She served as a Keene City Councilor for Ward 1 and has been President of the Friends of the Keene Public Library, an organization that funds community library programs and hosts the popular twice-yearly book sales.

She resides in Swanzey, NH and serves as Secretary of the Pathways for Keene Board of Directors.goes here

Board Member and Co-Founder

Under Chuck's leadership and advocacy, Pathways for Keene raised millions of dollars in private donations to fund the trail system that today serves thousands of Keene residents and visitors annually for commuting, recreation, and tourism.

In recognition of his decades of service, the NH Legislature unanimously passed House Bill 745 in 2025, renaming the South Bridge over Route 101 the "Charles Redfern Bridge," making him the first living resident to have a Keene bridge named in his honor. Chuck is a recreational bike rider.

Board Member

Phil is a NH State Rep for Cheshire District 3 (Democrat), elected in November 2022. He serves on the State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs Committee. Prior to joining the NH House, Phil served for 26 years on the Keene City Council for Ward 5, where he chaired numerous committees including the Bicycle Pedestrian Advisory Committee, Cities for Climate Protection, Municipal Services Facilities & Infrastructure, and the College/City Commission.

A self-described "fiscal conservative with a social conscience," Phil is a marketing and sales professional who has lived in Keene for over 30 years. He holds a B.A. in Marketing from William Paterson University and is known as a champion of pedestrian safety, public transit, and cycling infrastructure. He introduced HB745, which renamed the South Bridge in honor of Chuck Redfern.

Phil is married to June and has three daughters.

Board Member

Sarah is a local high school English teacher who is an avid user of our local rail trails with her family and dog.

She served as President of Pathways for Keene before transitioning to the board. She represented the organization in June 2024 when Keene Mayor Jay Kahn issued a proclamation honoring Pathways for Keene on its 30th anniversary, accepting the recognition alongside City Councilor Phil Jones.

Board Member

Frank works as a circuit rider for Clean Energy NH, assisting municipalities across the Monadnock region and New Hampshire in pursuing clean energy projects, solar installations, and energy efficiency grants. He has helped communities, including the Town of Hinsdale, NH, secure funding for their first-ever municipal solar project.

Frank took over from colleague John Kondos after Kondos' retirement, continuing work to help local governments access state and federal energy efficiency resources. His work aligns closely with Pathways for Keene's mission of promoting sustainable, alternative transportation and environmental stewardship.

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Kendall is a recently retired formerly self employed lawyer. He served as Mayor of Keene from 2012 to 2020.

He is also Chairman of the Keene Transportation Advisory Committee, where he advocates for transportation infrastructure improvements, including rail trail funding, the Winchester street reconstruction, and connectivity projects benefiting Keene and the region.

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Scott joined the Pathways for Keene board in 2023. He grew up in Keene before relocating to New York. Scott moved back to Keene in 2020 and founded Scott Wilson Construction.

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Brian manages the curriculum development team for the National White Collar Crime Center (NW3C) and joined the Pathways board in 2025. He regularly uses the Keene rail trails for both recreation and getting around town. He is an avid cyclist who believes in the value the trail system adds to our community.

Jacob joined Pathways for Keene in 2023. He is a Small Business Relationship Manager for TD Bank in Keene, NH. He also serves as the Board Chair for the Nashua Community Music School.