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

Glenn Lowe

Glenn Lowe

President

Rob Housman

Rob Housman

Secretary

Tom Purmort

Tom Purmort

Treasurer

Mike Larsen

Mike Larsen

Member

Kathy Elhart

Kathy Elhart

Member

Lisa Schaap

Lisa Schaap

Member

Karen Egedy-Bader

Karen Egedy-Bader

Member

Mark Stewart

Mark Stewart

Member

Paul Kuiper

Paul Kuiper

Member

John Brogan

Member

Mark Donkersloot

Member

Carlos Thompson

Member

Steve Pembleton

Member

Our Staff

Melissa Conner

Melissa Conner

Executive Director

Sarah Brister

Sarah Brister

Director of Operations

Shaina Strikwerda

Shaina Strikwerda

Program Manager, Instructor

Jen Smith

Jen Smith

Volunteer 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

Kayla Tuinenga

Kayla Tuinenga

Instructor

Teresa Harrington

Teresa Harrington

Instructor

Amber Bos

Amber Bos

Instructor

Robyn Allison

Robyn Allison

Finance Coordinator

Tasha Federinko

Tasha Federinko

Licensed Professional Counselor

Beth Macauley

Speech-language Pathologist