Founders Circle
The Early Supporters of Door County Trails
Founding Years: 2024-2026
The Door County Trails Founders Circle recognizes the businesses and individuals who stepped forward during the earliest years of our organization to launch the vision of a safe, connected countywide trail network.
These founding supporters provided the leadership and early investment that established the foundation for this once-in-a-generation community initiative.
Years from now, when residents and visitors safely walk and bike between communities across Door County, the names listed here will stand among those who helped make it possible.
The Founders
The visionary businesses and individuals who stepped forward first to launch Door County Trails.
Business Partnerships
$60,000 +
Our First Business Partnership Launches In May
Donors
Trail Guardian
$20,000 +
Trail Steward
$10,000 - $19,999
Trail Visionary
$ 5,000 - $ 9,999
Trail Champion
$ 2,500 - $ 4,999
Trail Founder
$ 1,000 - $2,499
Brian and Kristin Johnson Charitable Fund
[Your name here]
James M. Curtin and Hlee Vang
Engelke Family Foundation
Doug Heinrich
Jim and Jane Jerzak
Kurt and Kimberly Schuh
Susan Stauber and Greg De Tennis
Margaret and Carl Apfelbach
Phil and Cindy Block
Craig and Julie Charles
Susie Cummings Charitable Fund
Michael and Jody Fisher
The Haggerty Family Foundation
Jean Henke
Samantha and Jason Herheim
Don and Lori Jolly
Bob Ling
Susan Livengood
Mayer Family Foundation
Shannon Moore
Rick and Patty Nelson
Clifford Orsted
Tim Pflieger
Anonymous
Erick Schrier
Matt Schroeder
Paul and Juliene Seifert
Mary Beth Standerski
Dan and Chris Van Alstine
Nathan and Holly Vanzeeland
Sponsors
Trailblazer
$50,000 - $59,999
[Your logo here]
Trail Ambassador
$20,000 - $49,999
[Your logo here]
Path Finder
$10,000 - $19,999
[Your logo here]
Trail Advocate
$5,000 - $9,999
Friend of the Trails
$1,000 - $4,999
[Your logo here]
— The Founders Circle —
Forever recognized as the Founders of Door County Trails (2024–2026).
The Founders Circle recognizes supporters who helped launch Door County Trails during its founding years. The total donations a donor has made from 2024 through the end of 2026 will determine if their name will be displayed on this Founding Sponsors web page. Future sponsors and donors are recognized annually through our Annual Report and sponsor listings.
2026 is the Final Year to Join the Founders Circle.