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ORC Board Members, Mentors, Volunteers
Kelly Alexander, Founder, President
Karen Alexander, Co-Founder, Secretary
Karen Alexander, Co-Founder, Secretary
Kelly Alexander is a veteran with 22+ years of service in the Army and Army National Guard. He has served multiple deployments including Iraq and Afghanistan. He experienced emotional healing through working with mustangs which inspired him to create Operation Remount Corporation so that others can have the opportunity to heal with mustangs. ORC officially began in 2021.
Karen Alexander, Co-Founder, Secretary
Karen Alexander, Co-Founder, Secretary
Karen Alexander, Co-Founder, Secretary
Karen Alexander DNP, FNP-C is a Family Nurse Practitioner in Lusk, Wy. After realizing the powerful effect mustangs have had on her husband Kelly, she wanted to assist with Kelly's dream of helping others. Besides secretarial duties for ORC, she also manages social media and community outreach.
Lene Tamney, Board Member, Treasurer
Karen Alexander, Co-Founder, Secretary
Lene Tamney, Board Member, Treasurer
Lene (Lee-nee) Tamney is retired after several years working in the insurance industry. She now spends her time as a board member and treasurer for ORC. She also manages the petting zoo that is on site. She can be found at every ORC event assisting where needed.
Hope Phelon, Board Member
Jonathan "James" Gale, Board Member
Jonathan "James" Gale, Board Member
Hope Phelon LCSW, is a licensed mental health professional. She has worked in rural community mental health centers all over Wyoming for the past 25+ years. Currently she is a therapist at St Joseph's Children's home in Torrington, Wy. She LOVES horses!
Jonathan "James" Gale, Board Member
Jonathan "James" Gale, Board Member
Jonathan "James" Gale, Board Member
James Gale has been in the horse world for just a few years but knew immediately that it's for him. He knows first-hand the power of a spiritual loving bond with a horse and how life changing it can be. Here he is with Megan, a 19-year-old mare who has taught him so much in many facets of life and still teaches him each day he gets to spend with her.
Cindy Smith, Board Member
Jonathan "James" Gale, Board Member
Cindy Smith, Board Member
Cindy Smith on her mustang Sunny! Cindy has worked with horses since the age of 12. Originally from South Carolina, Cindy has made her permanent home in Cheyenne, Wyoming. Traditionally owning quarter horses, Cindy adopted an American Mustang 2 years ago and has learned so much about trust. Once that trust is gained, the bond becomes unb
Cindy Smith on her mustang Sunny! Cindy has worked with horses since the age of 12. Originally from South Carolina, Cindy has made her permanent home in Cheyenne, Wyoming. Traditionally owning quarter horses, Cindy adopted an American Mustang 2 years ago and has learned so much about trust. Once that trust is gained, the bond becomes unbreakable. Cindy previously worked with Karen Alexander as a nurse in Cheyenne, and is very excited about he opportunity to be a part of this wonderful organization.
Janet Riggle, Board Member
Lacey Dippold, Board Member, Mentor
Janet Riggle, Board Member
Janet Riggle is a busy mom and also works full time as a Chemical Dependency Technician. She has much compassion for helping others. She graciously spends her spare time as a board member for ORC and is active with volunteering during ORC fundraisers and events.
Anna Riggle, Volunteer
Lacey Dippold, Board Member, Mentor
Janet Riggle, Board Member
Anna Riggle is a highschool student. She states that working with a wild mustang has given her unexpected opportunities and truly is God's medicine. She attends board meetings and volunteers during fundraisers and events.
Lacey Dippold, Board Member, Mentor
Lacey Dippold, Board Member, Mentor
Lacey Dippold, Board Member, Mentor
Lacey Dippold is a veteran and a busy mom of four fabulous daughters. She has been through the Mustang for Veterans Program and now volunteers as a board member and as a mentor to program participants.
John Stroh, Mentor
Joel Keeter, Mentor
Joel Keeter, Mentor
John Stroh was medically retired from the Army in 2015 after being diagnosed with MS. While struggling with the diagnosis and limitations he discovered the healing power of horses. He learned to walk and talk out his issues while working with a friend’s rescue horse. Those many miles of walking and talking to Champ (the rescue horse)
John Stroh was medically retired from the Army in 2015 after being diagnosed with MS. While struggling with the diagnosis and limitations he discovered the healing power of horses. He learned to walk and talk out his issues while working with a friend’s rescue horse. Those many miles of walking and talking to Champ (the rescue horse) led to a new outlook on life. John currently lives in Georgia but travels the country with his beloved Tennessee Walker, Rosy. Together they have ridden in 23 states with more being added every year!
Joel Keeter, Mentor
Joel Keeter, Mentor
Joel Keeter, Mentor
Joel Keeter lives in Arkansas and travels to Wyoming every year to volunteer as a mentor to our veterans and 1st responders. He graduated from the University of Arkansas in 1976 and he was a truck driver for 42 years. He worked with the nonprofit Heros and Horses for 4 years prior to volunteering for ORC. He also has worked as a Range Rid
Joel Keeter lives in Arkansas and travels to Wyoming every year to volunteer as a mentor to our veterans and 1st responders. He graduated from the University of Arkansas in 1976 and he was a truck driver for 42 years. He worked with the nonprofit Heros and Horses for 4 years prior to volunteering for ORC. He also has worked as a Range Rider for the past 4 years. He is married to Susie McElroy-Keeter who graciuosly lets ORC steal him for 6 weeks each year! Joel has 1 son and 3 grandchildren.
Bob Musfelt, Mentor
Joel Keeter, Mentor
Bob Musfelt, Mentor
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