Kristee Booth
Jim Thorsen
Cathy Connolly
Tony Ehrlich
Nikki Thorsen
Tom Rose
Chair
Kristee Booth
Has an undergraduate degree in Biology from WVU; MS degree in Ecology from FIT. She has been actively involved with the byway since its inception and is a current CME member. Kristee feels Florida and the Florida Black Bear National Scenic Byway has as much beauty, history, and adventure to offer as anywhere in the world.
Vice Chair
Jim Thorsen
First became acquainted with the area which is now known as The Florida Black Bear National Scenic byway in 1992 when working for the US Forest service. Over the years he has developed a passion for the surroundings roads, ecosystems and wildlife along the entire corridor. He was active in the development of FBBSB in 2004 when he was still working for the Forest Service and in 2005 he became the first chair person of the group. He has a BS in Forest Management and several awards which include Silver Trout, Certificate of Merit from US Forest Service, along with several other awards.
Treasurer
Cathy Connolly
Works for the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission in the Bear Management Program. She is a longtime member and volunteer for Defenders of Wildlife. Cathy loves wildlife photography and one of her photographs appeared in the Florida Wildlife Magazine. Her Florida Alligator photo appears in the large FBBSB brochure.
Member At Large
Tony Ehrlich
Beth & Tony have been members of the Florida Black Bear Scenic Byway for six years. They helped in the drafting of the FBBSB Corridor Management Plan, which led to the state designation of the Byway as a Florida Scenic Byway 2008. They also helped with the application that led to the federal designation as a National Scenic Byway in 2009.
Member At Large
Nikki Thorsen
Has an associate of science degree in criminology. She was a senior administrative secretary in New Jersey and secretary for special needs students in Lake County Schools. She has been with Florida Black Bear Scenic Byway since the beginning and is very much involved with the administrative duties of the byway.
Member At Large
Tom Rose
Is a freelance journalist specializing in outdoor, adventure and motor sports stories. His work has appeared in Rider Magazine, Florida Wildlife, Outdoor Adventures, Motorcycle Classics and many other national and regional publications. Tom is an active member of the Florida Black Bear Scenic Byway and a regular contributor to the Byway Facebook page.
Committee Members
Friends
Sponsors
| Michael Stephens | Susan Martin | |
| Yvonne Johnson | Pam Reed | Trout Lake Nature Center |
| Jim and Jane Kaufman | Michael Watkins | |
| Holly Nickleson |