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

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“Those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.” Isaiah 40:31