Bob Walker

Chair

with Montana Trails Coalition
Clancy, Montana

Since 2018, Bob has served as the chair of the Montana Trails Coalition. Bob was the prior chair of the American Trails Board from 1992 to 1996, among other endeavors in the trails and outdoor industry.

Education:

MS Degree, University of Idaho, Fishery Management, 1973
BS Degree, Iowa State University, Fish & Wildlife Ecology, 1970

Experience:

Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks, State Trails Programs Coordinator, 1991 – 2007
Iowa Department of Natural Resources, State Trails Programs Coordinator, 1988 – 1991
Iowa Department of Natural Resources, Coordinator, Statewide County Conservation Activities, 1983 - 1988
Iowa Department of Natural Resources, Land Management Supervisor, 1981 - 1983

Other Experience:

Member, State Trails Advisory Committee, 2022
Member, USDA Forest Service, Missouri River Resource Advisory Council, 2017 - 2022
Chair, Western Montana Resource Advisory Council, BLM, 2010- 2017
Chair, National Association of OHV Program Managers, 2003 – 2007
Chair, American Trails, 1992 – 1996
Member, Legislative Committee, American Trails, 1989 - 1992
Chair, International Association of Snowmobile Administrators, 1988 – 1990

Awards

Montana State Parks and Recreation Board’s Champion Award, 2019
National Association of State Park Directors, President’s Award, 2014
International OHV Administrator’s Association Hall of Fame Award, 2013
Montana Recreation & Parks Association, Professional Excellence Award, 2008
National Off Highway Vehicle Conservation Council, National Service Award, 2007
Montana State Parks, Award of Dedication and Excellence, 2005
American Trails, Montana Trails Advocate Award, 2002

Memberships:

American Motorcyclist Association
American Trails
Bike Walk Helena
Bike Walk Montana
Capital Trail Vehicle Association
Last Chance Riders Motorcycle Club
Montana Snowmobile Association
Montana Trails Coalition
Montana Trails, Recreation and Park Association, Advisory Board
Montana Trail Vehicle Riders Association
Montana Wilderness Association
Montana Wildlife Federation
Our Montana
Prickly Pear Land Trust, Don’t Fence Me In Trail Run & Harvest Moon Ball Committees
Rails-To-Trails Conservancy

Resources related to Bob Walker

November 27, 2023: Forming and Running State or Regional Trail Coalitions – Important Points and Practices

January 19, 2023: Effective Communication with Elected Officials

1,461 views • posted 08/24/2022