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ASHLEY THORNE
Executive Director of River Region Trails
Ashley Thorne is the Executive Director of River Region Trails, bringing a dynamic blend of entrepreneurial spirit, nonprofit leadership and project management expertise to the role. At just 25, she founded and operated a successful coffee shop in Sumter County before selling it two years later. Her passion for community development led her to serve as Assistant Director of the Sumter County Chamber of Commerce, where she gained valuable nonprofit experience. After working in the Development Office at Auburn University at Montgomery( AUM) while earning her MBA, Ashley transitioned into a project manager role for an outdoor amenities company, further honing her skills in planning and development. Since August, she has been leading River Region Trails, dedicated to enhancing outdoor connectivity and recreational opportunities across the region.
Photography by Grace O’ Connor
River Region Trails, Inc. is committed to developing a network of pedestrian greenways, parks and outdoor resources in the River Region. The organization will coordinate the efforts of citizens, corporate partners and local governments to plan, fund and develop natural space for public use, which will invariably have a positive impact on community health, quality of life, economic development, transportation and neighborhood connectivity.
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