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Open Positions:

Interested in joining our Team?   Check out our open positions and apply.

Our Management

Meet our management team that works in many of the behind the scenes actions keeping our programs operating.

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Shannon Forslund

Executive Director

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Jewels Maslin

Barn Supervisor

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Ciana Dodgion

Equine Program Coordinator

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Petra Kadrnozkova

Equine Manager

Our Therapists

Meet the therapy team that works every day to improve the lives of every person they encounter.

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Janna Benkelman, PsyD., EAMH

Psychotherapist

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Mikayla Miller, MA, LPCC

Psychotherapist

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Brynn Wiessner, LCSW, EAMH

Psychotherapist

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Robin Bowman,
PT

Physical Therapist

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Shelby Opel, LCSW, APP in progress

Psychotherapist

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Jeanne Floerke, PsyD., EAMH

Psychotherapist

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Sarah Puckett

Physical Therapist Asst.

Our Instructors

The talented instructors  that give their all for every client, volunteer and guest in all the programs that we run at the ranch. 

Lead Instructor

Ciana Dodgion, MSW, CTRI

Lead Instructor

Instructor

Megan Wing, CTRI

Instructor

Instructor

Jewels Maslin, CTRI

Instructor

 CTRI Instructor in Training

Josh Dolson

CTRI Instructor in Training

Instructor

Tricia Plattner, CTRI

Instructor

 CTRI Instructor in Training

Hallie Dudley

CTRI Instructor in Training

Our Job Coaches

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Nicole Cubley

Job Coach

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Julie Mehrtens

Job Coach

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Kyle Snoich

Job Coach

Our Barn Hands

From custodial internships to specialized daily care of our animals, our Affinity Ranch teammates keep our place happy, kept and healthy for all guests, clients and animals.

Jewels Maslin

Jewels Maslin

Barn Supervisor

Genevieve Hawksley

Genevieve Hawksley

Barn Attendant

Phil Auteri

Phil Auteri

Barn Attendant

Kyle Snoich

Kyle Snoich

Barn Attendant

Stephanie Beavers

Stephanie Beavers

Barn Attendant

Ernest Ward

Ernest Ward

Barn Attendant

Our Business Team

Our Business team keeps all the background processes running - from coordinating volunteers to making sure the internet is up, they stay busy keeping the Ranch running.

Social Media Coordinator

Tiffany Galbato

Social Media Coordinator

Networks Engineer

Glenn Hoppe

Networks Engineer

Supported Employee

All Supported Employees

Supported Employee

Receptionist

Sharilyn Hanson

Receptionist

IT Coordinator

Lynn Hoppe

IT Coordinator

Grants Coordinator

Genevieve Hawksley

Grants Coordinator

Volunteer Coordinator

Lindsey Schellenger

Volunteer Coordinator

Certifications: 

  • CTRI - Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructor 

  • LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker

  • MSW - Master in Social Work

  • Psy.D - Licensed Clinical Psychologist

  • PT - Physical Therapist

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