Our Humans

The Renew TRC Board of Directors and staff consists of dedicated individuals of our community who believe and support in our mission. Our staff serves as the face of Renew while sharing their experiences, knowledge, and passion with our riders and volunteers. The Board of Directors works to communicate and promote the work of Renew while assisting with fundraising and overseeing various aspects of the organization.

Our Board

Mike Larsen

Mike Larsen

President
Mark Donkersloot

Mark Donkersloot

Treasurer
Len Bareman

Len Bareman

Secretary
Rob Housman

Rob Housman

Director at Large
Stacey Tryba

Stacey Tryba

Director at Large

Jody Castillo

Director at Large
Lisa Schaap

Lisa Schaap

Member

Mark Stewart

Mark Stewart

Member
John Brogan

John Brogan

Member
Mike Berarducci

Mike Berarducci

Member

Carlos Thompson

Member

Jill English

Member

Our Staff

Melissa Conner

Melissa Conner

Executive Director, Instructor
Shaina Strikwerda

Shaina Strikwerda

Director of Programs, Instructor
Kennedy Sall

Kennedy Sall

Program Coordinator
Elizabeth Turner

Elizabeth Turner

Volunteer Coordinator, Instructor
Liz Lesperance

Liz Lesperance

Development Coordinator
Dan Habers

Dan Habers

Farm Manager
Emily Hill

Emily Hill

Administrative Assistant, Instructor
Cassie Pelon

Cassie Pelon

Communications Coordinator
Ellis Stich

Ellis Stich

Equine Coordinator, Instructor
Tess Timmer

Tess Timmer

Barn Assistant
Kayla Tuinenga

Kayla Tuinenga

Instructor
Teresa Harrington

Teresa Harrington

Instructor
Robyn Allison

Robyn Allison

Finance Coordinator
Tasha Federinko

Tasha Federinko

Licensed Professional Counselor

Beth Macauley

Speech-language Pathologist