About Nomad Trails Development, LLC

Brett Shoffner and Ethan Anderson formed Nomad Trails Development, LLC in November
2019, after existing as a general partnership under Missouri law since January of 2019. Ethan
and Brett met while working in Northwest Arkansas building mountain bike trails at the Great
Passion Play. Opportunity slowed there, so they set out traveling the country to bring quality
construction efforts to projects around the country. In 11 short months, Brett and Ethan have
worked on projects in California, Texas, Colorado, North Dakota, Missouri, and Ohio providing
needed experience for a range of natural surface trail developments. Ethan and Brett specialize in mountain bike specific and bike park trail construction, stone work and rock masonry, and
multiuse singletrack. But, also take on projects ranging from crushed granite or compacted
limestone trails, hiking specific trails, horse or OHV trails. We have learned from some of the
best builders in the business today, have completed several contracts with and come
recommended by multiple Professional Trail Building Association (PTBA) member companies
(we plan on joining 2021), and our two-person team provides unparalleled flexibility and
professionalism within projects.
Brett Shoffner is the lead machine operator and designer for Nomad Trails Development, LLC.
Previously owner of Ecological Placemakers, LLC and a former employee with Rock Solid Trail
Contracting and Jagged Axe Trail Design, Brett has built his whole life around developing trails.
He has a Masters in Public Administration from the University of Missouri Kansas City and had
a career as a professional planner before embarking on his own ventures. Brett worked tirelessly as a former volunteer trail builder in the Kansas City area winning “Community Volunteer of the Year” in 2014 Best of Kansas City awards by The Pitch newsmagazine, “Kansas City Volunteer of the Year” in 2015 by the Missouri Municipal League, and “Community Champion” in 2015 by Westside Housing Organization. Brett has promoted over 30 races across various cycling disciplines, has taught youth and adult cycling classes, coached mountain bike clinics, and is a former Cat 1 cross country and expert level enduro racer. Now a days, he enjoys downhill mountain biking with a lift or shuttle access, hiking, and is learning toward his silver level coaching certification with USA Wrestling.
Ethan Anderson is the lead hand worker and drafter for Nomad Trails Development, LLC. Ethan
has spent his entire life exploring the backcountry, whether it’s on two wheels or his two feet.
He’s become familiarized with the vast and diverse landscapes around the United States.
Formerly part of the enduro race promotion team with Kodiak Tough and trail crew member
with Jagged Axe Trail Design, Ethan chose to use his prior knowledge and experience starting
Nomad Trails with Brett Shoffner in January of 2019. Currently, he enjoys downhill mountain
biking, mining for various minerals, and the slow pace of making wood burned pieces.