Meet the TROD Board
President Sharon Nolan
Member since 2000
Sharon has owned more than 100 horses since her youth. Sharon and her husband Thomas, own a small farm in Baraboo, WI and another in Waynewood. Sharon is mom to two grown children. She grew up in 4-H raising animals and showed at Dupage County Fair. Sharon is a successful Re/Max Realtor and property manager. She has a passion for horses and people. She is a hard-working problem solver who loves to network. Since 2000 Sharon has served as vice president, secretary and parade coordinator before becoming president in 2006.
Vice President Gene Rajeck
Member since 2002
Gene's interest in horses started at the age of 4 while standing under a neighbor’s horse. But it wasn’t until he was in his mid 40’s that his love and dedication to horses was rekindled thanks to Gene's oldest daughter Beth. This driving passion has grown to owning a horse farm with seven horses! To support his horse habit, Gene and his son harvest 2,000 sq. bales along with 60 round bales each year. Gene is enjoying the retired life in Wayne, IL, he is married with 3 children.
Secretary Nicki Jaska
Member since 1999
Nicki loves to trail ride and recently has become very interested in mounted shooting. Unfortunately Princess, her 18-year-old Spotted Saddle Horse is not nearly as excited about Nicki’s newfound interest! Princess is currently boarded at Medinah Black Horse Barn located in Carol Stream, IL. Nicki's other interests are reading and swimming. She is married with four children and 10 grandchildren. Nicki works for the Villa Park Post Office.
Treasurer Tim Cummings
Member since 2007
Tim resides with his wife, Jackie and 3 children in Winfield, IL. Tim owns a Tennessee Walking horse named Matty and 2 dogs Desi (Blazing Desert Diamond) and Penny (Auten’s Lucky Penny). Tim is currently on the board of directors for LaSalle Brittany Club. Tim loves trail riding, camping and participating in field trials. He also runs the Trail Riders of DuPage Yahoo group.
Board of Directors Lori Sengstock
Member since 1997
Lori was born and raised in the western suburbs, and has always loved horses. She started riding lessons at age 11. Lori loves to drive the mini horses and can be found volunteering at most TROD functions and selling fun foods at fairs, parties and college orientations. Lori is known to many as the seller of TROD merchandise. Being a Forest Preserve Volunteer, she has worked at Klein Creek Farm for more than 10 years. Lori loves to take care of little animals and has volunteered at Willowbrook Wildlife Preserve. She is always interested in the environment and along with being a member of the Conservation Foundation, she is the treasurer of (BRATS) Bikeable Roads and Trails.
Board of Directors Peter Veit
Member since 1993
Peter’s youngest daughter took up riding just before their move to the Midwest. Somehow, a horse was bought, the daughter discovered boys and Peter became a horse owner. When Oakbrook Hounds moved to Naperville, so did Peter’s horse. When Hunt members built new kennels and served champagne to all participants, Peter joined Hunt. After 20 years of fox hunting and serving as a charter member of Cornwall Hounds, and after holding several positions both as President and 1st Whipper-In, Peter started trail riding. In past 6 years Peter has become an avid horse camper. Peter runs a small engineering company and has been active on equestrian trail issues. Peter currently serves as board member of Horsemen’s Council of Illinois and Illinois Trail Riders. He is also the TROD liaison with the Forest Preserve.
Board of Directors Teri Bukovsky
Member since 2006
Teri was born and raised in the western suburbs. Teri has owned horses since her youth and resides with husband Mark and 4 children in St. Charles, IL. Teri is an expert in fundraising. She started a not-for-profit organization in 1995 that is still in operation and is serving more than 1,000 children to date. Terri is proud owner of Bo, a 7-year-old paint that she currently boards at Tower Hills in Hampshire. Teri is an expert on pony parties, large and small. She loves trail riding, arena work and participating in parades. She also loves horses, dogs and kids.