MTC Member Spotlight: Steve Kasacek

Steve Kasacek is the Assistant Director of Trails and Education for the Outdoor Sport Institute team and serves on the Maine Trails Coalition Leadership Team and Stewardship Work Group.

With an education and foundation in civil engineering focusing on stormwater management and restoration, Steve brings years of low impact design, natural resource protection, and sustainable trail expertise to OSI’s Trail Development initiatives. Steve has over 10 years of professional consulting experience, including seven years as the International Mountain Bicycling Association's (IMBA) Trail Solutions east coast Project Manager. 

Steve has worked in over 20 states helping communities navigate complex trail development projects from vision to management. He has assisted with more than 1,000 miles of high-quality trails planning and design and has directly managed over 50 miles of trail construction, helping land managers, government agencies, organizations, and communities secure more than ten million dollars in funding for natural surface trail projects.  Steve brings his passion for local capacity building to the variety of workshops and trainings he leads for volunteers, land managers, and professionals.

Steve is a new father and is excited to raise his family in MidCoast Maine. He is an avid mountain biker, hiker, and skier. He is excited to bring a focus on high-quality natural surface trails to the MTC Leadership and Stewardship teams.

Listen to the Trail Affects Podcast Episode #115 to learn more about Steve’s work!