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“It is a blessing to have a place for my son to ride a horse with such care and love. We cherish the smiles of the people at the ranch, especially adult riders who are comfortable just being themselves. They are beautiful and I see my son’s future smile.”

Meet Our Management Team

Barbara Hill, Executive Director joined the staff of Halleck Creek Ranch in August 2011. An experienced equestrian with many miles logged on West Marin trails and beaches she has extensive experience in non-profit management and fundraising. She has raised millions of dollars in support of California State Parks and created successful partnerships with non-profits, government agencies and the businesses community. Prior positions have included VP of the California State Parks Foundation as well as principal of her own consulting firm. She has a certificate in Strategic Planning for Non-Profits from Stanford University Graduate School of Business and a Masters in Fine Arts from the San Francisco Art Institute. Member of P.A.T.H International (Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International)

Christine McBride, Ranch Manager, since 2008. Christine is a life-long horsewoman, and brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to her care of all of the ranch animals. In addition, she managed a care home for adults with disabilities for many years before coming to Halleck Creek Ranch. Member of P.A.T.H International (Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International)

Molly Scannell, Program Manager, since 2007. She was also a volunteer with the program in her youth. She has an Animal Science degree from Cal Poly, and served an internship with Hoofbeats, a therapeutic riding program in Virginia. She brings a long history of community service, horsemanship, and passion for therapeutic riding to her position. Member of P.A.T.H International (Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International)

The Halleck Creek Board of Directors is comprised of riders, parents of riders, volunteers, and community support members. They have been strategically selected to represent our various constituencies as well as for skills and expertise crucial to the success of our mission.

Rick Lind, President
Santa Rosa, CA
Artist, whose son Ben has been riding at Halleck Creek Ranch since 1987. Rick has been a member of the Halleck Creek Board of Directors since 1993.

Roger Peters, Treasurer
Mill Valley, CA
Attorney, retired from PG&E. Roger is involved in various environmental/energy projects and in non-profit activities, and is also a member of the Boards of the Family Service Agency of Marin and The Redwoods. Roger has been a member of the Halleck Creek Board of Directors since 2008.

Claudia Johnson, Secretary
San Rafael, CA
Volunteer in volunteer training program, Claudia has been riding at Halleck Creek Ranch since 1979. Claudia has been a member of the Halleck Creek Board of Directors since 1993.

Nancy Brookshire
Mill Valley, CA
Volunteer for ranch and facilities, Nancy first came to the ranch in 2000 looking for a place to keep an abandoned donkey she had adopted, and has been involved with HCR ever since. Nancy has been a member of the Halleck Creek Board of Directors since 2002.

Dennis Hansen
Mill Valley, CA
Volunteer for ranch and facilities, Registered Landscape Architect. Dennis and his wife have been bringing their son Nicholas to ride at Halleck Creek since 1999. Dennis has served on various boards, commissions and governing committees for City and statewide organizations, as well as Boy Scout leadership. Dennis has been a member of the Halleck Creek Board of Directors since 2005.

David Lambert
San Rafael, CA
David first heard about Halleck Creek from one of his daughter, Jennifer's, physical therapists. They have been coming to the ranch since 1997. Dave has been a member of the Halleck Creek Board of Directors since 2005.

Peter Libaire
Berkeley, CA
Peter is a business person and aspiring artist, living in Berkeley. Peter and his wife Beverly have been bringing their son Ian to Halleck Creek for over 19 years. Peter has been a member of the Halleck Creek Board of Directors since 1993.

Bob Reyff

San Rafael, CA
Volunteer in the riding program, Bob is as a Deputy Attorney General in California’s Department of Justice, and has practiced law in Marin and San Francisco Counties for 30 years. Bob has been a member of the Halleck Creek Board of Directors since 2008.

Selina Wajnowski
San Rafael, CA
Volunteer for ranch and facilities, Selina’s son Zachary has been riding at Halleck Creek Ranch since 2000. She has been a member of the Halleck Creek Board of Directors since 2010.

Dana Monroe
Forest Knolls, CA
Volunteer in the riding program, Dana is a registered nurse who has specialized in oncology for the past 27 years. She began volunteering at Halleck Creek in 2006. She has been a member of the Halleck Creek Board of Directors since 2011.

Halleck Creek Ranch mourns the recent passing of board member, Ian Malcolm, who was a driving force behind the creation of this web site and a great supporter of our work.