Matt Williams – Executive Director
Matt does a little bit of everything at the CTA, from program development and strategic planning to scouting reroutes and clearing blowdowns on the trail. He also spearheads fundraising, partnerships, and chapter development for the CTA. A native Vermonter, he has been skiing, mountain biking, and hiking for as long as he can remember, and comes to the CTA with a background in teaching, outdoor education, event promotion and program development. When not donning one of his many CTA hats, he can usually be found exploring from his home in the Mad River Valley on skis or a bike. Email
Courtney Dickerson – Program Manager
Courtney oversees protection, maintenance, and development of the Catamount Trail, as well as mapping and GIS projects. She also manages the CTA’s youth programs. Courtney first joined the CTA as the Vermont Housing and Conservation Board AmeriCorps Member, where she fell in love with teaching kids to ski and sharing her love of winter with the students. Courtney has a background in Conservation Biology and Environmental Science and grew up in Vermont, which sparked her love of the outdoors. When she isn’t at the CTA, Courtney enjoys growing her own food, hiking in her backyard, and spending time exploring with her husband and son. Email
Kim Quinlan – Communications and Engagement Coordinator
Kim oversees the CTA’s digital and print communications, coordinates the CTA’s tours program, and runs the CTA’s many events. Kim comes to the CTA with a background in marketing and graphic design, ski and mountain bike guiding, and program development. When not at the CTA, Kim can often be found riding her bike, touring in the backcountry in search of fresh powder, or in the pottery studio. Email
Erin O’Neill – Business Manager
Erin comes to the CTA with a background in project management and big data. Originally from Central Massachusetts, Erin has spent the majority of the past two decades in Vermont and currently lives in Hinesburg with her husband and two young sons. She loves the Vermont outdoors in every season, but especially winter, donning skis and heading to the woods as often as possible. Email
Matt Hallahan – Outreach & Youth Program Coordinator
As an AmeriCorps member at the CTA, Matt is responsible for leading youth ski programs as well as coordinating trail volunteers and engaging with community partners. Prior to moving to Vermont in 2022, Matt spent a year leading environmental education programs on the rocky north shore of Lake Superior. He hopes that his passion for embracing outdoor adventure year-round will inspire younger generations to build the concept of friluftsliv into their own lives. In his free time, Matt can be found on the tennis courts, enjoying a game of Wingspan or hunting for edible mushrooms in the woods. Email