Former Syracuse-Wawasee Trails Executive Director Erlene Yentes, right, greets Karen Hirschy of Fort Wayne, during a Tour de Lakes event. This week, the organization announced Yentes’s resignation from that position. InkFreeNews photo by Keith Knepp.

By Keith Knepp
InkFreeNews

SYRACUSE — Erlene Yentes, administrator of the Syracuse-Wawasee Trails, has tendered her resignation, effective immediately.

Yentes began her tenure Dec. 2, 2019. During her three years with the Trails she saw the finishing of the popular Conklin Bay segment of the trail, as well as the beginning of plans to continue that segment to the Wawasee Middle School.

As part of her responsibilities, Yentes oversaw the Tour de Lakes summer bike ride and its growth, which become an eventful day of fun for over 400 participants. She also managed the day-to-day workings of the Syracuse-Wawasee Trails Committee, grant applications, trail maintenance and many other responsibilities that came with her job.

“Erlene’s personal love of the trails and biking showed in her dedication to the job as director,” said Kay Young, Syracuse-Wawasee Trials Committee chair. “The entire committee wishes her well in her future endeavors.”

A search for Yentes’ replacement has begun. An application will be posted online or can be obtained at the Syracuse Community Center.