Resource Center Staff

Curt Pianalto (cpianalto@byways.org)
Associate Director
Direct Phone: 218-625-3304

Drawing on his MBA and background in geography, transportation and planning, Curt helps provide staff leadership for the Resource Center in project and contract management.

His responsibilities include:

  • Coordinating and integrating the Resource Center’s Training Program, Technical Assistance effort and communications with staff, customers and stakeholders
  • Planning and problem solving with State coordinators and byway organizations
  • Developing content for Resource Center events

Curt treasures his personal time with his wife, daughter, son and dog. He enjoys golfing in the summer, cross-country skiing in the winter, and enjoying music, history and astronomy year-round.


Resource Center Staff Listing

Michelle Johnson
Director

Curt Pianalto
Associate Director

Linda Vokes
Administrative and Finance Assistant

Ryan Petersen
Program Coordinator

Wayne Gannaway
Byways Specialist

Duane Lula
Byways Specialist

Rob Balmes
Byways Specialist

Ryan Matara
Training Specialist

Cheryl Cloud
Tribal Liaison