Staff

BRITTANY ROGERS

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, PROGRAM DIRECTOR & INSTRUCTOR

I have been at Runnin WJ Ranch since the beginning; handing my dad nails when this place was built and volunteering in class and in the barn, to now acting as Instructor and Program Director. I absolutely LOVE my job and all the students and volunteers that I get to come in contact with every day. I am truly blessed to be a part of this wonderful organization and thank God every day!

SAM CLEM

FUNDRAISING & AWARENESS DIRECTOR

I have always seen myself as the person down in the valley fighting for our children in life, just like David fought Goliath. I am the protector and the one that is required to have my heart out there for people to see. My prayer is that I do not get in the way of what the Lord is trying to do at the Ranch.

NARDA LAUNIUS

VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR

In 2008 God lead me to an amazing place with amazing people, Runnin WJ Ranch. He said “this is where I need you” and I said “are you sure?” and then I met the kids and knew God was right, as always! Each week I have the blessing of witnessing the wonderful interaction between volunteer, rider, and horse and how their bond grows throughout the riding year. I have the privilege of meeting so many different people from all walks of life who come together for one cause, to make a difference in someone else’s life. I can say “I truly love my job!”

MACK DEAN

BARN MANAGER

My job at the Ranch is to look after the horses and barn. I also make sure the correct horses are tacked and ready for classes. I also help with occasional maintenance work around the Ranch. Often, I help the students mount their horses. I enjoy working with the horses and watching the riders’ reactions to riding.

SHELLY RAULSTON CRANE

LEAD INSTRUCTOR

I came to RWJR several years ago as a volunteer horse leader for Mrs. Patricia wanting to make some new friends and be involved in an organization with a Christian mission. What a blessing that decision would be! I had the opportunity to become a certified instructor when Mr. Sam took over, and I recently took a full time position this year as Lead Instructor. Our students and volunteers are the heart and soul of our program, and it is so exciting to see the progress of my students facing challenges and overcoming them on their own or with the help of our awesome volunteers. I started out simply wanting to do something positive with my time, but the blessings and rewards I receive every day far outweigh anything I could have imagined. RWJR is a sanctuary for all who come here, and I love working at a place where so many lives are changed each and every day!

MICAH NEAL

EQUINE MANAGER

I bring a lifetime of horsemanship and a heart for service to my role as Equine Manager here at the Ranch. I am a former professional rodeo cowboy and performer with the Dolly Parton’s Dixie Stampede and have spent years training horses across the country and building a reputation rooted in skill, grit, and a deep respect for the animal.  The special needs community brought a new purpose to my life. What started as a new chapter in this equine journey quickly became a calling!  They have filled a void in my heart I never knew existed.  Today, I combine my performance background, training, experience, and cowboy spirit to create a safe, empowering space where riders of all abilities can connect with their horse, build confidence, and experience freedom in the saddle.