OUR PURPOSE
The purpose of the volunteer Tracks Across Borders board is to maintain, market and promote the Byway as an interactive museum over the pathways of the past so that travelers can develop an understanding and appreciation of the rich railroad, cultural, historical, recreational, agricultural, and natural features of the Byway that have endured and continue today.
Additionally, the board strives to make navigation easy and exceed visitor expectations, encourage and promote responsible tourism that helps our communities and businesses along the Byway thrive.
The Commissioners of the Track Across Borders Byway are made up of interested community members and representative of stakeholders along the Byway who believe in its purpose.
John Bush - President
John Bush, current President of the TABB Commission. is the retired President and General Manager of the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad. He is a resident of Chama, NM, where he operates a bed and breakfast. John also represents the Village of Chama on the Board
John Porco - Executive Director
John Porco is Executive Director of the Commission, responsible for day to day management of the Byway. He resides in Pagosa Springs, CO and an active Volunteer with the Friends of the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad where he manages the docent program.
Martha Gowin - Vice President - CO
Martha Gowin is the Marketing Manager of the Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad in Durango, CO.
Shasta Campbell- Vice President - NM
Shasta Campbell is the Public Relations Director for the Jicarilla Apache Nation and represents the Nation on the Board.
Doug Secrist - Treasurer
Doug Secrist is the retired manager of the Navajo State Park in Colorado. He is a resident of Pagosa Springs, CO.
Becky Herman - Secretary
Becky Herman is Secretary of the TABB Commission and a retired librarian and IT professional. She represents the Weminuche Audubon Society on the Commission and lives in Pagosa Springs..
GRACE VALE - COMMISSIONER
Grace Vales is the Visitor Center Manager for Visit Durango, an agency of the City of Durango.
RICK LIVELY - COMMISSIONER
Rick Lively represents the Friends of the Cumbres and Toltec Scenic Railroad on the Commission. He is a resident of Socorro, NM.