After nearly 14 years, Kristi Drake is hanging up her work helmet! Since November 1, 2012, Kristi has served as the Executive Director of Billings TrailNet.  During her tenure, she oversaw a number of exciting programs, projects, and initiatives including:

• • Donating almost $1 million to help build our more than 55 miles of trails.
  • Being part of building the city’s crown jewel: the Skyline Trail
  • Continued hosting Ales for Trails, which began in 2001!
  • Created events like the Tour de Fleur, the Downtown Bike Roll and bike movies at the Art House that celebrate community and inspire people to get moving.
  • Elevated trails as a key issue in local elections and council discussions.
  • Helped Billings become a healthier, more active, more connected community!

On Wednesday, June 17, we celebrated Kristi at The Paper Mill with many donors, members, partners, friends, and family in attendance. Thank you so much to Kristi for her commitment to the community and all of her contributions to trails!  You will be missed. 

Photos by Cesia Swain