Announcing Buckeye Trail Association board members for 2025

The Buckeye Trail Association announces its board members and newly elected officers for 2025. Representing chapters across Ohio, these leaders bring experience in corporate leadership, nonprofit governance, communications, and trail stewardship to advance the mission of preserving and promoting Ohio’s longest trail.

New Board Members and Roles Elected

Mark Augenstein | The Wilderness Chapter

Mark Augenstein, Executive VP of Operations at Peoples Bank, brings 24 years of corporate and nonprofit board experience. Mark has been a Buckeye Trail Association member since 2024. Mark and his family enjoy hiking and advocating for healthy communities across Ohio and West Virginia. Mark currently serves as Treasurer of the BTA.

Sophia Llenos | Lake Plains Chapter

Sophia Llenos is an outdoor enthusiast and Buckeye Trail lover, as she currently serves as Assistant Chair of the BTA Development Committee. She brings leadership experience in community-engaged research and extensive nonprofit experience to support the BTA’s mission as she works to complete her Ph.D. at Michigan State University.

Lori Luken | Crooked River Chapter

Lori Luken has been a member of the Buckeye Trail Association for eight years and currently serves as Secretary of the Board of Trustees. A retired pediatric nurse practitioner, Lori is passionate about trail construction, strategic planning, and advancing the Buckeye Trail Association’s mission.

Jill Moorhead | Central Ohio Chapter

Jill Moorhead is a marketing and advocacy strategist and supports the BTA through communications, fundraising campaigns, and statewide visibility efforts. An expert in public relations, development, and communication strategy, Jill looks to strengthen the BTA’s voice, brand, and partnerships for long-term success.

Raman Ras | Crooked River Chapter

Raman Ras, a Buckeye Trail Completionist and life member, brings experience in corporate leadership with years of dedicated trail work and volunteerism. Raman currently serves on the Hiking Experience Committee and maintains Wildcat Hollow annually in support of the Emma “Grandma” Gatewood Solstice (E.G.G.S Hike).