Board of Directors: About Us
Katrina Lomax - Executive Director/CEO/Founder
Joyce Garrison - Director - Community Outreach
Katrina Lomax - Executive Director/CEO/Founder
Skills: Entrepreneur, Technology, Leadership, Strategy, Business Management, Communication, Problem Solving, Project Management, Finance, Teacher, Customer Service, Critical Thinking, Teamwork, Time Management, Organizational Management, Branding, Marketing, Networking
https://www.linkedin.com/in/klomax/
Bio detail in progress
Ken Wendel - Treasurer & CFO
Joyce Garrison - Director - Community Outreach
Katrina Lomax - Executive Director/CEO/Founder
Bio in the works
Joyce Garrison - Director - Community Outreach
Joyce Garrison - Director - Community Outreach
Joyce Garrison - Director - Community Outreach
Bio in the works
Larry McMahan - Director
Larry McMahan - Director
Joyce Garrison - Director - Community Outreach
Skills: Former Journalist for newswires and features, PR, Marketing. Fundraiser for various outlets. Hard Labor; Farming and Package Handling. Award winning filmmaker, former Creative Exec at Paramount. Top producing realtor, current property manager, adventure traveler, kills it at cocktail parties and discothèques, animal lover, some S
Skills: Former Journalist for newswires and features, PR, Marketing. Fundraiser for various outlets. Hard Labor; Farming and Package Handling. Award winning filmmaker, former Creative Exec at Paramount. Top producing realtor, current property manager, adventure traveler, kills it at cocktail parties and discothèques, animal lover, some Spanish. Writing instructor, volunteer coordinator...
When Screenwriter (Larry McMahan) Airbnb' d at the Bunkhouse to work on a writing project, he was so enchanted by the horses and humans at the Ranch that he came back the next week, and then stayed an extra week. And..is back again
He grew up down the street from the farm of Gold Medal Olympian Melanie Smith (and her horse Calypso), in Germantown, Tennessee, a stop on the then Rolex Grand Prix Show Jumping tour. A grandson of farmers, a brother of an equine assisted therapist, and frequent attendee of the tour's Germantown Charity Horse Show, Larry grew up learning the importance of horses and how their presence enriches and informs.
While getting his MFA in Film, with funding in part from the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences, he helped jumpstart, CineStory, a national 501(c)3, non-profit dedicated to the craft of screenwriting. There he served to connect emerging writers with industry professionals via constant outreach, organization and promotion via an international writing contest, which he served as a Director, and co-producing conferences, workshops and retreats.
Larry has also worked extensively with the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation as a team leader and participant, managing creative fundraising teams for 3 different 1/2 marathons to raise money and awareness for finding a cure.
His other volunteer experiences range from St. Jude's Childrens Hospital, the Austin Humane Society socializing dogs, and various hurricane relief efforts raising money for those recovering from natural disasters.
A sucker for a selfie and self promotion, Larry hopes to expand both awareness and understanding of Equine Safe Havens mission via social media and other avenues bringing the world to know the richness of the Ranch
Jenn Gahres - Director
Larry McMahan - Director
Jenn Gahres - Director
Skills - Problem Solving, Strategic and Organizational Abilities. Social Media & Event Management; Educated in Psychology, Counseling & Arts and Learning Education; and Yoga Teacher Certified. Interests in Travel and Photography. Loves Animals & Nature.
Has volunteered at SaddleHawk Ranch multiple times and contributed to Equine Safe Ha
Skills - Problem Solving, Strategic and Organizational Abilities. Social Media & Event Management; Educated in Psychology, Counseling & Arts and Learning Education; and Yoga Teacher Certified. Interests in Travel and Photography. Loves Animals & Nature.
Has volunteered at SaddleHawk Ranch multiple times and contributed to Equine Safe Haven's social media growth...
Jenn was born outside of Philly and grew up in Massachusetts. Blending academic training in psychology, counseling and education with hands-on experience in floral design, event management and various roles in the social work world, including in management positions. She has the ability to problem solve under the most difficult of circumstances using strategic planning and well honed organizational skills. Even while paying close attention to detail, she continues to visualize the global picture when completing tasks.
She is a writer, a baker of a variety of breads (that Will often calls cake), a photographer, and an artist herself, having a true love for visual arts. She is also a certified yoga teacher, however currently only develops sequences for her personal daily routine. And, has recently decided to use her voice in her work, which could mean facilitating guided meditations or something similar.
She has a love for travel having been to Europe, Central America and on a solo cross country trip across the United States and back, camping the majority of the way.
Upon meeting her partner Will, she knew that her life would be changed forever. Finding a connection through nature, where they both find tranquility, they are often found exploring together. Constantly challenging themselves to live with intention and to practice with a minimalistic view, they purchased a school bus to renovate into a tiny home. Being a couple who want to live life with intention and gratitude, together they hope to find community in this adventure and aim to be aware and responsive to their surroundings.
Since being on the road, Jenn has managed their daily lives as she organizes their travel, tends to responsibilities within their home, and manages all of the social media related to their Skoolie life, including creating short and lengthy videos for YouTube, Instagram, Tik Tok, and Facebook. She developed their website and maintains their social presence, including the time they have spent at each location they pass through - highlighting places like Saddlehawk Ranch and the work that Katrina and Ken do there.
Will Burgos - Director
Larry McMahan - Director
Jenn Gahres - Director
Skills - Love Animals & Nature. Artist, Musician, Critical Thinker, Creative Abilities - Sculptures, Carpentry, Building, Welding. Educated in Emergency Medicine & Surgical Technology. Property Management. Interests in Travel and Woodworking. Has volunteered at SaddleHawk Ranch multiple times and contributed to Equine Safe Haven constr
Skills - Love Animals & Nature. Artist, Musician, Critical Thinker, Creative Abilities - Sculptures, Carpentry, Building, Welding. Educated in Emergency Medicine & Surgical Technology. Property Management. Interests in Travel and Woodworking. Has volunteered at SaddleHawk Ranch multiple times and contributed to Equine Safe Haven construction & social media growth...
Will grew up in Puerto Rico and California prior to making his way to the East coast as a Traveling Surgical Tech in his adult life where he met his partner, Jenn. He automatically won the hearts of her family with his ridiculous sense of humor, his infectious laugh and his genuine love for children and animals. With an immense passion for life, he definitely wears his heart on his sleeve and pours soul into all that he does.
He is an artist and craftsman, skilled in various disciplines and thirsty for information that assists him in gaining more experience. When he was living in California, he created several murals in his local community and in his young adult life, he moved to Arizona and managed an art gallery. Not only did he sell his art there, he was also commissioned to create specific pieces of work often. And, still to this day continues to draw, make silver coin rings, orgonite pyramids and wood sculptures.
When the couple bought a school bus, his creativity was further displayed by not only the results of the interior work, but also the exterior vision he had. Will tirelessly worked to renovate it into their home utilizing his knowledge of welding, woodworking/building, electrical wiring and plumbing. Although his other favorite ride is his Jeep, his original passion was motorcycle stunt riding. However, following an injury where he nearly encountered death, he came to the realization life was far more precious. He is now committed to savoring every moment, following his dreams and "making every place that he visits a better place than he left it" which he absolutely does.
Given that statement, he has done so throughout their travels, helping Jenn's family members and all of the friends they have met along the way. At Saddlehawk Ranch, most recently he finished the entire interior build out of the restroom located on the property for guests. In addition, he fixed their horse cart and helped build a firepit in the back pasture for tent campers. Also, he has been teaching himself to play several instruments, including the guitar - which he plays for all the animals, every time he visits the ranch!
Jon Brautigan - Director - Community Outreach
Jon Brautigan - Director - Community Outreach
Jon Brautigan - Director - Community Outreach
Bio in the works.