Our Board

Our Board of Directors

Joe Gleason (Hafa Adai)
Coordinator/President
Biography

Location: Weare, NH
Joe Gleason is the President/Coordinator of ALDHA, having first joined the organization in January 2022. Later that year, he completed 1,100 miles of a southbound Appalachian Trail hike before being elected Membership Secretary in October 2022. Joe retired in 2021 after a long career in theatre, with additional chapters in construction and IT. He is currently serving as Acting President/CEO of The Music Hall in Portsmouth, NH and is very much looking forward to retiring again, this Summer. His leadership style blends creativity, practicality, and a deep commitment to the long‑distance hiking community.
Penny Vann ()
Assistant Coordinator
Biography

Location: 
Penny Vann is the Assistant Coordinator of ALDHA.
Jill Byrd (iWox)
Treasurer
Biography

Location: VA
Jill Byrd is the Treasurer of ALDHA.
Brian O’Malley (Cheese Shredder)
Membership Secretary
Biography

Location: OH
Brian O’Malley is the Membership Secretary of ALDHA.
Kristi McLeod ()
Recording Secretary
Biography


Location:
Kristi McLeod is the Recording Secretary of ALDHA.