Laura has a B.A. from Hampshire College. She participated in Leadership St. Louis 1994-95 and attended the Program for Senior Executives in State and Local Government at the Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University in 1996.


David Lauber
Director of Development & Communications
David came to Trailnet in 2008 and assumed responsibility for fund development. David has worked in non-profit fund development since 1998, and became a Certified Fundraising Executive (CFRE) in August, 2004. He previously served as Senior Development Officer at a The Sheldon, and at Doorways, an Interfaith AIDS Residence Program.

A native of St. Louis, David received his Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Valparaiso University in 1982. After completing the Missouri Pacific Railroad Management Training program that same year, he worked for sixteen years in several capacities in the transportation industry before embarking on a second career path in fundraising.

David and his partner Scott live in the City’s Central West End. Their household is run by Lola the Pug, with the assistance of Sophie the Calico cat.

Ann Mack
Executive Director
Ann came to Trailnet in 2000 to develop the initial plan for visitor orientation, education and public experience services within the Confluence Greenway project. She transitioned to lead programs in 2003, overseeing the Bicycle Fun Club and other Trailnet events, developing community programs to promote walking and bicycling for transportation, and fostering partnerships that link these activities to better health. Ann took the position of Executive Director in March, 2006.

Ann was founder/director of MidAmerican Energy and Resource Partners (MERP), a non-profit entity serving schools and communities, and which is now a division of the Missouri Botanical Garden. Previously, Ann taught physics and advanced placement biology and served as education coordinator for an appropriate technology center in Santa Barbara, California. Ann has a Bachelors degree in Science and a Master of Arts in Teaching.

Ann is an avid cyclist and often bicycle commutes from her home in Webster Groves to the Trailnet office in south St. Louis County.

Cindy Mense
Community Outreach Program Manager
Cindy came to Trailnet in 2007 as the Community Outreach Programs Manager. In this new role, she works with schools to implement the Safe Routes to Schools program and collaborates with other Trailnet team members and volunteers to help communities transform to healthy active communities.

Cindy is a registered dietitian with a master’s degree in community nutrition. Cindy has worked in community health centers educating patients on how to adopt healthy lifestyles and eating habits. She has spent much of her time in community health working with pregnant women, infants and children. For several years, Cindy directed the undergraduate dietetics program at Saint Louis University School of Allied Health where she taught pediatric nutrition, community nutrition and basic human nutrition. In 2004, Cindy co-authored a textbook on nutrition for young children.

Cindy left healthcare to pursue active living programs because she realized that the obesity trends will require changes in the built environment and improved access to healthy lifestyles. She lives in Ferguson with her husband Jim and their children, August and Gigi. Cindy hosts a neighborhood early-bird fitness group that exercises outside all year around; if you are in Ferguson you may see her group jumping, running, walking, lifting weights or doing yoga under the early morning moonshine!

Julie Simon
Chief Financial Officer
Julie came to Trailnet in 2005 and is responsible for all financial operations of the organization.

She received her degree in Business Administration from Washington University and has a graduate degree from Stonier Graduate School of Banking. She spent 20 years in the banking industry, rising to Senior Vice-President, Senior Lender of Commercial Loans. Prior to coming to Trailnet, Julie transitioned to the nonprofit arena, having spearheaded the launching of a new program at Provident Counseling and via a position on the senior management team at Beyond Housing/Neighborhood Housing Services.

She is a member of the Rotary Club of St. Louis and chairs its Community Service Committee.

Kathi Weilbacher
PR & Program Manager
Kathi came to Trailnet in 2001 to fill the position of Office Manager. She
has been promoted through the organization and now anchors the position of
Public Relations and Program Manager. In addition to her PR
responsibilities she oversees the Bicycle Fun Club, bicycle rides, walking
events, Eagle Days and other Trailnet events, developing community programs to promote walking and bicycling.

She received her degree in Home Economics in Business from Eastern Illinois
University. She spent seven years as 4-H and Youth Advisor for the
University of Illinois Extension Service and previously managed the office
for her family's implement business.

Kathi and her husband Ed, operate the Senator Rickert Residence Bed and
Breakfast in Waterloo, IL.