Appleberry, Adam

Describe your background, interests, and vocation.

I am a 39-year-old father of two young children and an attorney that resides in Ohio Township. I grew up in rural Missouri and attended West Point for my undergrad studies. After graduating from West Point, I spent 5 years as an Army officer in various leadership roles throughout the country and the world. Most notably, I spent a year in Iraq in 2010 for a combat deployment in the city of Basrah. In 2013, I left the Army and to pursue my JD/MBA from the University of Missouri. I completed this program in 2016 and became a licensed attorney in the State of Missouri. I moved to Pennsylvania in 2017 and became a licensed attorney in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in 2021.

My ex-wife's career as a physician moved me to Pittsburgh in 2022, where I am excited to raise my children in this lovely community. I am currently a Senior Counsel at the law firm Tucker Arensberg P.C. in downtown Pittsburgh. My law practice primarily focuses on corporate matters, with an additional specialty in healthcare law.

Growing up in rural Missouri, I developed a love of the outdoors from a young age. During my time in the Army, this love grew into a love of hiking, especially during my time living in Colorado and regularly hiking the Barr Trail. Although I moved to Pittsburgh in 2022, I did not discover the RCT until the summer of 2023. Ever since, the Rachel Carson Trail has become a staple in my life. Last year was my first year participating in the Challenge, and although I got beat by the heat, I fell in love with the event and was introduced to a community that I previously didn't know existed. I intend to continue to participate in the challenge for as long as my body allows me to and look forward to when my children reach an age that they can start participating.

Why would you like to be on the RCTC Board?

First, I feel that my qualifications as an attorney and experience as a leader grant me a unique opportunity to serve in pursuit of the betterment of something local in the community that I love. As a father, I view it as my responsibility to introduce my children to the outdoors, and the Rachel Carson Trail is a fantastic way to do so. Serving on the RCT Board of Directors would allow me to be involved in helping make sure the trail is preserved for future generations to enjoy and experience the outdoors. It's rare that your passions and qualifications align, but in this instance, I feel like I truly can be of assistance in helping achieve the mission of the Rachel Carson Trails Conservancy.

What makes you a good addition to the RCTC Board?

I am an attorney that specializes in corporate and contract matters. I also have served in a variety of leadership roles, both as an Army officer and a business executive. I'm happy to dedicate my time and services towards the maintenance and conservation of the trail.