Our 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, 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 our organization. This support allows us to continue to serve our large service area with the highest standards well into the future.
Savannah Station's Board Meetings take place on the third Monday of each month at 6:30 pm in the Classroom at Redlands Community College, Royse Ranch, adjacent to the Savannah Station TRP arena.
Savannah Station's Board Meetings take place on the third Monday of each month at 6:30 pm in the Classroom at Redlands Community College, Royse Ranch, adjacent to the Savannah Station TRP arena.
Jerri Hargis, Chairman
Grants and Division Manager, Oklahoma Water Resources Board, lives in Yukon, OK
Jerri has served on the Board of Directors since January of 2016. She is the Grants and Division Manager of the Financial Assistance Division of the Oklahoma Water Resources Board. Prior to working for the OWRB Hargis owned and operated a feed store in Yukon, OK. She also managed her own venture capital company, as well as provided management for other venture capital companies across the State of Oklahoma, which helped provide financing for start-up companies under the Oklahoma Rural Venture Capital Act. She hold a Professional Human Resources certification and formerly served as the Vice-President and Human Resources Manager of Capital West Securities, a full service brokerage firm. Her love for horses and children is her drive to serve on the Savannah Station TRP Board.
Charlotte Donoho, Vice-Chairman
Professor of Occupational Therapy Assistant, Oklahoma Community College, lives in Oklahoma City, OK
Charlotte has practiced as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant for 26 years and completed an BA in Liberal Arts at the University of Oklahoma. She worked as the Health & Wellness Director at Epworth Villa for 18 years. She is currently on staff at Oklahoma City Community College as a Professor in the Occupational Therapy Assistant Program. Charlotte has served with SSTRP for almost six years in various capacities that include side-walking, horse-leading and Volunteer and Events Coordinator. She has a passion for horses and rehab therapy and a deep belief that horses help heal the kids in a very unique ways.
Professor of Occupational Therapy Assistant, Oklahoma Community College, lives in Oklahoma City, OK
Charlotte has practiced as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant for 26 years and completed an BA in Liberal Arts at the University of Oklahoma. She worked as the Health & Wellness Director at Epworth Villa for 18 years. She is currently on staff at Oklahoma City Community College as a Professor in the Occupational Therapy Assistant Program. Charlotte has served with SSTRP for almost six years in various capacities that include side-walking, horse-leading and Volunteer and Events Coordinator. She has a passion for horses and rehab therapy and a deep belief that horses help heal the kids in a very unique ways.
Craig McVay, Secretary/Treasurer
Superintendent, El Reno Public Schools, lives in El Reno, OK
Craig is a Yukon graduate with a Masters Degree in Education Administration. Craig has been in education for over a quarter of a century as a teacher, coach, bus driver, counselor, principal and superintendent. He has worked in schools as a custodian, maintenance man and transportation director. He has also spent time cooking, cleaning and serving in school cafeterias.
"I’m very proud of the relationships and friendships that I have built working with parents, teachers, support personnel and school administrators. But mostly, I love working with kids. I still feel that, other than my role as husband, father and grandfather, that is the most important part of my biography."
Superintendent, El Reno Public Schools, lives in El Reno, OK
Craig is a Yukon graduate with a Masters Degree in Education Administration. Craig has been in education for over a quarter of a century as a teacher, coach, bus driver, counselor, principal and superintendent. He has worked in schools as a custodian, maintenance man and transportation director. He has also spent time cooking, cleaning and serving in school cafeterias.
"I’m very proud of the relationships and friendships that I have built working with parents, teachers, support personnel and school administrators. But mostly, I love working with kids. I still feel that, other than my role as husband, father and grandfather, that is the most important part of my biography."
Deana Clingerman, Member
Educator, Yukon Public Schools, lives in Yukon, OK
Deana is a Yukon graduate with a Masters Degree in Education Administration from Southwestern Oklahoma State University, and she is an ordained minister. She has 23 years of experience in education, and currently teaches 4th Grade for Yukon Public Schools. Deana is also an avid horsewoman and has three horses of her own. Deana was previously the administrator of programs, curriculum, and all ministry functions for the kids ministry at Discovery Church in Yukon. As such, she recruited a team of over 50 volunteers in that ministry. Prior to this, Deana was an administrator for Yukon Public Schools for 13 years where she served as Director of Curriculum Technology.
Educator, Yukon Public Schools, lives in Yukon, OK
Deana is a Yukon graduate with a Masters Degree in Education Administration from Southwestern Oklahoma State University, and she is an ordained minister. She has 23 years of experience in education, and currently teaches 4th Grade for Yukon Public Schools. Deana is also an avid horsewoman and has three horses of her own. Deana was previously the administrator of programs, curriculum, and all ministry functions for the kids ministry at Discovery Church in Yukon. As such, she recruited a team of over 50 volunteers in that ministry. Prior to this, Deana was an administrator for Yukon Public Schools for 13 years where she served as Director of Curriculum Technology.
Sally Garrison, Member
Managing Attorney and Director of Client Relations, Baer & Timberlake, PC, lives in Oklahoma City, OK
Sally became an attorney in 2001 and is a partner in the law firm of Baer & Timberlake, PC in Oklahoma City. She is the firm's Department Head for litigation overseeing many types of complex litigation work. Sally is also responsible for creating and maintaining relationships with key client contacts to foster increased visibility of the firm on a national platform. She also uses her expertise to help organizations such as Savannah Station TRP and the Cleveland County Habitat for Humanity.
Managing Attorney and Director of Client Relations, Baer & Timberlake, PC, lives in Oklahoma City, OK
Sally became an attorney in 2001 and is a partner in the law firm of Baer & Timberlake, PC in Oklahoma City. She is the firm's Department Head for litigation overseeing many types of complex litigation work. Sally is also responsible for creating and maintaining relationships with key client contacts to foster increased visibility of the firm on a national platform. She also uses her expertise to help organizations such as Savannah Station TRP and the Cleveland County Habitat for Humanity.
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Tomas Manske, Member
Rancher and Professional Auctioneer, lives in Yukon, OK
Tomas has been a part of the Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service for 23 years and has experience working with volunteers, foundations and other non-profit organizations. He attended the Kenneth Gregg School of Auctioneering in 1987 and as a member of Manske Brothers Auctions and Reding’s Auctions has assisted with all types of sales from agricultural and surplus sales to estate and business sales. Tom has created a niche in the metro area helping organizations with benefits and auctions of all sizes for groups such as Savannah Station Therapeutic Riding Program, Cavett’s Kids Foundation, Toy’s For Tot’s, Special Olympics and recently the Mark Harmon Oklahoma Kids Charity event. Tomas has also been involved several years with the March of Dimes at the Oklahoma Sports Headliner banquet.
Rancher and Professional Auctioneer, lives in Yukon, OK
Tomas has been a part of the Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service for 23 years and has experience working with volunteers, foundations and other non-profit organizations. He attended the Kenneth Gregg School of Auctioneering in 1987 and as a member of Manske Brothers Auctions and Reding’s Auctions has assisted with all types of sales from agricultural and surplus sales to estate and business sales. Tom has created a niche in the metro area helping organizations with benefits and auctions of all sizes for groups such as Savannah Station Therapeutic Riding Program, Cavett’s Kids Foundation, Toy’s For Tot’s, Special Olympics and recently the Mark Harmon Oklahoma Kids Charity event. Tomas has also been involved several years with the March of Dimes at the Oklahoma Sports Headliner banquet.
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Jeff Sullins, Member
Security Analyst, WEOKIE Federal Credit Union, lives in Oklahoma City, OK
Jeff represents participating families on the Savannah Station Board. He has been employed with WEOKIE Federal Credit Union over 23 years. He also volunteers a great deal of his time to his church, Special Olympics Oklahoma and to Savannah Station TRP.
Security Analyst, WEOKIE Federal Credit Union, lives in Oklahoma City, OK
Jeff represents participating families on the Savannah Station Board. He has been employed with WEOKIE Federal Credit Union over 23 years. He also volunteers a great deal of his time to his church, Special Olympics Oklahoma and to Savannah Station TRP.
Rick Tozzi, Member
Executive Vice President of Finance, Ward Petroleum (Retired), lives in Yukon, OK
Rick served as the Chief Financial Officer of Ward Petroleum for 33 years. He has also served on the boards of numerous nonprofit organizations including the American Cancer Society, American Red Cross and the United Way of Enid. He is an accomplished chef and as Chef Toz, he has used his skill to benefit many nonprofit organizations throughout the state.
Executive Vice President of Finance, Ward Petroleum (Retired), lives in Yukon, OK
Rick served as the Chief Financial Officer of Ward Petroleum for 33 years. He has also served on the boards of numerous nonprofit organizations including the American Cancer Society, American Red Cross and the United Way of Enid. He is an accomplished chef and as Chef Toz, he has used his skill to benefit many nonprofit organizations throughout the state.