| Established 2000 |
The Delaware County Friends of the Trail (DCFT) is a non-profit, 501c(3) organization dedicatedto the health and safety of the citizens of Delaware County through the promotion, planning and building of multi-use trails for recreation and transportation.

What we do:

  • Trail advocacy and outreach with local and state government, community organizations and developers

  • Maintenace, upkeep and clearing of existing trails in Delaware County

  • Grant writing and applications for trail development

  • Public relations an eductation on trails and trail-related issues

  • DCFT is focused on completing the Delaware County portion of the Ohio to Erie Trail.

    Can't sleep? Read our articles (By-laws coming soon).

    • For General Inquiry and Speaker Requests:

    Barry Schumann, Secretary

    blschumann@aep.com

    740.965.2646

    PO Box 2302 Westerville, OH 43086

    Media Contact:

    Peter Brown, President

    peterwbrown@yahoo.com

    614.901.8047

    www.dcft.org

    2007 DCFT Officers

    Pete Brown, President

    Pete Brown joined DCFT in the fall of 2005, and became Vice President in January, 2006. In January, 2007, he was elected President. Pete is also chairing Genoa Township's newly-formed Parks Advisory Board. He became interested in trail development while commuting by bicycle from his Genoa Township home to his Westerville office using the Genoa Trail. Professionally, Peter manages communications for a local software company.

    Dave Bender, Vice President

    Michelle Miller, Treasurer

    Barry Schumann, Secretary



    DCFT Board of Directors

    Nancy Hood (Dec. 2009)

    Andrew Brenner (Dec. 2009)

    Al Blyth (Dec. 2009)

    Mary Kerr (Dec. 2008)

    Ted Miller (Dec. 2008)

    Dan Negley (Dec. 2008)

    Mike Hooper (Dec. 2008)

    Dave Bender (Dec. 2007)

    Randy Black (Dec. 2007)

    Jim Flaherty (Dec. 2007)

    Jim Flaherty became involved with DCFT from the initial meeting where the vision of the Ohio to Erie Trail was presented. As a local attorney, Jim was able to donate the legal work to incorporate and obtain the charitable status for the organization. Jim now serves on the Ohio To Erie Trail Fund Board also and helped implement Community Ties, an annual fundraiser for both trail organizations. As a marathoner, Jim enjoys the local trails for training.

    Delaware County Friends of the Trail | PO Box 2303 | Westerville, OH 43088 | www.dcft.org

    Read our Articles or by-laws (coming soon).