Board of Directors

​Savannah Station Therapeutic Riding Program is a 501c3 nonprofit organization established in 2013.  Our Board of Directors volunteer their time acting as advisors and advocates, providing sound governance ensuring that the mission of Savannah Station TRP is carried out with the utmost transparency and proper allocation of funds.  Our board’s wide variety of experience in business, education and finance assists us in securing contributions and support on behalf of the organization. This support allows us to continue to serve our large service area with the highest standards well into the future.​
Joy Turner
​Chairman | Advocate General,
State of Oklahoma, Office of Juvenile Affairs
Joy is the youngest of three children. Her older sister was born with developmental disabilities and passed away when she was just ten years old. This impacted Joy’s life and instilled in her a heart for individuals with disabilities at an early age. That heart for individuals with disabilities carried over into her professional life as a lawyer many years later. Joy’s father was an avid horse lover and ingrained her a love of horses at a very young age. She and her father bred and raised a foal together when she was in her early teen years. Joy understands first-hand the therapeutic impact horses can have on a person. God and her family, along with the horse she and her father raised, helped her cope when her father passed unexpectedly when she was thirteen.  
Joy is a lawyer and currently serves as the Advocate General for Oklahoma's Office of Juvenile Affairs. In this role, she is the chief advocate for all youth in the custody of the Office of Juvenile Affairs.  Prior to that, she served 25 years as an attorney with Oklahoma’s federally funded Protection and Advocacy System (P&A) for individuals with disabilities.  Joy has represented both adults and children with disabilities before State, Federal, and Administrative Agencies and Courts. Through her zealous advocacy, Joy has successfully handled disability discrimination cases, special education cases, and has obtained necessary medical devices and services from the Oklahoma Health Care Authority (OHCA). God intertwined Joy’s love of horses and heart for serving individuals with disabilities when she and her husband, Dale, began volunteering with Savannah Station in January 2022. Joy and her husband live in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.​
Niki Fanning
​Vice Chairman | Foundry Insurance Group Owner/Agent 
Niki is a native to the Yukon community and she firmly believes in giving back to the places that she cherishes. She is a local business owner of Foundry Insurance Group, and has children that are very active in the community.  Niki grew up around horses and her middle daughter shares that passion. For the Fanning family, Savannah Station fits with their passions and is a great way to give back to the community. Niki lives in Yukon, Oklahoma.
Susie Munday
​Secretary | Sr. Principal Project Management,
Northrop Grumman, Corp.
I am blessed as a volunteer of Savannah Station.  I grew up around Oklahoma City and graduated from Putnam City schools.   From there I went to Central State University and graduated with a BA in Education, social studies and an instrumental music minor.   I have a master’s Certificate in Government Contracting from George Washington University. I worked for Governair, a HVAC manufacturing plant as a buyer.  Then I went to work at Northrop Grumman, and I have been with them for 21 years.  I started as a buyer and now my role is in project management. Susie has two grown children, a daughter and a son, four granddaughters and a grandson. Susie has been an active volunteer with Therapy Dog International for 27 years, training eight therapy dogs,  What I have learned from my therapy work is the animals are the real stars of the show.  They just need us to give them a ride or groom them and they do the rest as only animals and God can do. 
Luke 12:48b    “To whom much is given, from him much is required.” I have been given so much!!
Alexis Schroeder
Treasurer | Accountant, Energy Transfer, LP​
Alexis Schroeder is a proud member of the Board of Directors at Savannah Station Therapeutic Riding Program. She currently serves as an Accountant for Energy Transfer LP, where she brings her expertise and attention to detail to the energy sector.  Alexis holds both a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and a Master of Business Administration from Oklahoma State University (Go Pokes!).
A lifelong horse enthusiast, Alexis grew up with a deep passion for horses and even trained racehorses earlier in her career. In the fall of 2024, she began volunteering at Savannah Station, drawn to its mission of utilizing equine-assisted services to empower, inspire, and uplift individuals with special needs. Her goal was to combine her equine knowledge with her desire to give back to the community. Alexis continues to be inspired by the joy and transformative work happening every day at Savannah Station.
Sam Craven
Governance Chairman | Retired ​Rancher
​Sam is formally from Yukon and now lives with his wife, Nikki, on their ranch in Cogar. After recently retiring with 40 years of Federal government service, Sam is a full-time rancher. He and Nikki have a cow/calf operation, along with cattle dogs, chickens, ducks and horses. Sam and Nikki have five grandsons and one granddaughter, all of whom live in Oklahoma. Sam has several college degrees but the one he is most proud of is his degree in Child Development. While Sam attended Oklahoma State University, he worked as a pre-school teacher. He has been a class volunteer for many years at Savannah Station and was a class volunteer and mentor in the Alternative School Program at Sunset, the forerunner of our program. Sam’s volunteer experiences include the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, Center of Family Love, Catholic Charities, Salvation Army, and being a Court Appointed Special Advocate for children in the Canadian County Court System. Sam’s life philosophy stems from the children’s book, “Tuck Everlasting”, i.e., “Don’t be afraid of death, be afraid of an unlived life. You don’t have to live forever; you just have to live.”
Bryant Alvarez
Member | Loan Officer, BancFirst
Bryant Alvarez is a BancFirst Lender with a deep heart to serve people in their financial needs. He was born in Las Cruces, NM but was raised in a small town called Goodwell, Oklahoma. After graduating from Oklahoma Panhandle State University with a degree in Business Administration, Bryant pursued the career he first dreamed of at a young age of 12 when he opened his first bank account. Bryant believes in giving back to the community. He proudly serves on the boards of the Yukon Chamber of Commerce and Savannah Station Therapeutic Riding Program, viewing these roles as a vital part of God’s purpose and plan for his life. Beyond his professional life, Bryant is a devoted family man. He has spent the last 13 years building a life with his wife Nora, and their two beautiful children, Mateo and Gianna. They are a family of adventure and travel. When they are not at home, they can be seen at soccer/basketball games, Yukon BMX Raceway or even planning their next family vacation. On the weekends, Bryant and Mateo are part of the parking lot team at Faith Church in Oklahoma City, where they provide a VIP golf ride experience to all Saturday attendees. Don’t believe? Go see for yourself! Deuteronomy 6:5- Love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength.
Athena Captain
Member | Founder/ CEO
​Athena Captain Coaching
Athena has successfully led sales teams for over twenty years, experience she uses to help others through her speaking and coaching business. Director of Sales and Business Partner at Turner & Son Homes. Her drive has led to her receiving the honor of Prosperity Bank’s Women of the Year Finalist in 2014 and was named one of the Top 50 Women Making a Difference in 2020. Within the community, Athena is a Co-Founder of Savannah Station Therapeutic Riding Program, in honor of her daughter Savannah and is a board member of Oklahoma Family Network. Athena lives in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
Justin Kuester
Member | Senior Director Engineering Talent, Life Church/You Version
Justin Kuester is a Technology and Organizational Leader and Senior Director of Engineering Talent at YouVersion, where he leads leadership development, onboarding, and talent strategy for a global engineering organization. With more than 25 years of experience, he has built and scaled high-performing teams, led complex organizational transformations, and driven execution in environments where clarity, speed, and results matter.
He has held executive roles including CIO, COO, and Vice President of Software Applications, with experience across government, financial services, retail, and nonprofit organizations. Justin is known for developing leaders, strengthening organizations, and bringing focus and momentum to the work that matters most.
Justin has a long-standing commitment to service, previously serving on the Board of Directors for Cure SMA, where he supported organizational growth and transformation. His passion for leadership, combined with his love for animals and heart for helping others, aligns closely with the mission of Savannah Station Therapeutic Riding Program. He is honored to serve on the Board and support an organization that brings healing, confidence, and hope through equine-assisted services.
Justin lives in Oklahoma with his wife, Shannon, and their family.
Keely Mallory
Member | Senior Market Outreach Manager, CLEAResult Consulting​
​Keely is a wife, mom, and firm believer that life is best lived a little outdoors (and a little on horseback). She’s been married to her husband, Joe, for 12 years and together they’re raising their two kids, Rhett and Emma—who keep life busy, loud, and full of fun.
By day, Keely has spent the past 10 years working in the energy efficiency world, helping businesses find smarter ways to save energy and money. She is passionate about making a meaningful impact through her work while building strong relationships across the communities she serves.
Outside of work is where you’ll really find her in her element. For the past six years, she’s been part of the Savannah Station community, rarely missing the opportunity to watch her son, Rhett, ride on Wednesday nights. She’s also a founding member of the “Mom Rail”—a group rooted in connection, encouragement, and a shared love of their children.
Whether it’s around the dinner table, at the barn, or out with her community, Keely is all about making meaningful memories, slowing down when it matters, and soaking up the moments that count most. Keely and her family live in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
Cody McPherson
Member l Economic and Workforce Development Coordinator/Instructor,  ​Metro Tech
David Stone 
Member | Retired Chief Operating Officer,
Ward Energy Companies. Owner Trout Creek Resources LLC and WEP Royalty Holdings, LLC ​
​Dave and his wife Patricia have been involved with Savannah Station since 2013 as active Volunteers. Dave grew up in Wisconsin and moved to Oklahoma in 1980 and was employed in the Energy Business for over 40 years as a Geologist/Executive for Marathon Oil and Ward Energy Companies. Dave is involved in several charitable activities and programs in Oklahoma and Wisconsin including serving on the Board of Directors of the University of Wisconsin – River Falls Foundation to Chairman of the Administrative Council of the Mustang United Methodist Church. Dave and his wife Patricia have 3 Children and 6 Grandchildren.  ​Dave lives in Yukon, Oklahoma.