As Director of Recreational Lands, Hansi Johnson focuses on assisting the City of Duluth in
identifying, securing and promoting its nature-based recreational assets. In addition, he works
with other Land Trust staff to develop strategies to expand this work to other communities in
Minnesota.

Prior to joining the Land Trust, Hansi was the Regional Director for the International Mountain
Bicycling Association (IMBA), helping volunteer clubs such as the Duluth-based Cyclists of
Gitchee Gumee Shores (COGGS) work within their communities to create destination quality,
sustainable, off road cycling trail experiences. He also spent 12 years in sales and marketing
for such companies as Patagonia, Wenonah Canoe and Garmont USA.