David Sands serves as a board member for Meeks Mountain Trail Alliance. He was born in Louisville, KY, and moved to Barboursville, WV at the age of 8. At a young age he quickly fell in love with the Mountain State and all that it has to offer. He has called WV home ever since.

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David met his wife Caroline in 2007. When married, they choose to reside in her hometown of Hurricane. David loves raising his sons Benjamin, Collin, and Dylan in a community that continues to improve and grow. 

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David has been employed with CSX Transportation since 2009. He has a Bachelor’s Degree from Marshall University in Natural Resource Management.  

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David enjoys fly fishing, trail running, trail building, and white water rafting. He is also a musician that plays guitar and sings. He loves spending time teaching his sons how to play instruments. 

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In his own words...

Why are you involved in MMTA? 

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I have a love of nature and being outdoors. When I discovered MMT, I was thrilled to help build a trail system that could be enjoyed by so many. I want my children to see the value of volunteering for a greater cause. It's awesome to see the amount of people that are happier and healthier because they are utilizing the trails we build. It’s a very rewarding feeling! I know that we are building something that will be used for generations to come. 

If you could only pick one activity on the trails, what would it be?

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Definitely running, with trail building as a close second. There is no better feeling than burning of some stream on a good trail run. 

 

What is something no one else knows about you? 

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For years I was the lead guitar player in a rock band. Now the only gigs I get are sing-alongs at my boys' elementary school! 

 

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