About

Our Team

SUSAN TRAUTMAN

Chief Executive Officer

Susan, our fearless leader, has literally been building parks since childhood. Her credentials and past positions are plentiful, she is active with MPRA and NRPA, and loves to take hiking trips.

Shaughnessy Daniels

Director of Civic Engagement

Shaughnessy engages people, neighborhoods, and partners across the region so everyone has a voice in our projects. A daily walk—rain or shine—is at the top of her to do list. Don’t be surprised if you see her on a greenway near you!

Valerie Rudy-Valli

Vice President Major Gifts

Valerie Rudy-Valli is leading the effort to secure the funds needed to bring the bold vision of the Brickline Greenway to life! She is a proud resident of “The Hill.” When she’s not eating or dreaming of her next meal, she loves to explore the greenways with her husband and beloved Miniature Schnauzer Betsy Ross!

T. CHRISTOPHER PEOPLES

Equity + Economic Impact Director

Chris brings his professional expertise as an engineer and land surveyor, along with his interest in sustainable infrastructure, to plan and build greenways that bridge neighborhoods and connect communities. Chris will focus on the project’s impact on people, power, places and systems through decision-making at every stage in the process. He loves all things sports, and on weekends, you’ll find him outside having fun with his family and friends or at a great local rooftop dining spot!

Anna Leavey

Program Manager

Anna is the Program Manager for the Brickline Greenway project. With her background in architecture and construction management and her experience on the CityArchRiver project, she is well versed in working on public private partnership projects. Plus, she is a Master Gardener!

Mark Vogl

Senior Project Manager, Planning

As one of our senior project managers, Mark leads on local greenway planning and is also responsible for updates to our every-five-year regional plan. He enjoys walking his dogs and training for marathons (lots of them!) on greenways across the region.

Kuleya Bruce

Project Manager

Kuleya is a project manager on the team tasked with bringing to life both the Brickline Greenway and the greenway on the Hodiamont Tracks! On weekends you can find her quenching her inquisitive nature whether that be a museum, finding a random festival, tearing apart an engine or enhancing her board game strategies with friends.

Lonny Boring

Senior Project Manager

Lonny has managed many of our major projects over the years including the transformation of the Arch Grounds. Right now he is focused on all things Brickline Greenway. His depth of knowledge, calm demeanor and attention to detail is valued by our team and partners alike.

Michael Steinlage

Senior Project Manager

Michael is a world traveler (30 countries & counting!) and self-proclaimed “National Park Nerd.” He brings everything he’s seen and learned in parks and cities around the world to plan and build new greenways! Look for him on the Meramec Greenway with his pup, Wilson.