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, 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.
Tomas Manske, Chairman
Rancher and Professional Auctioneer, lives in Yukon, OK
Tomas Manske grew up on a farm and ranch in Northwest Oklahoma raising cattle and cereal grain crops and helping with the family auction business. After college, he continued a career in different levels of education from teaching high school and as a 4-H youth educator to serving in leadership roles in non-profit youth organizations. With the majority of his tenure being in the Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service for 24 years. He also has experience working with volunteers, foundations and other non-profit organizations, and enjoys incorporating technology to streamline processes and outcomes. Tom currently works as the Agricultural Technology Specialist for the NASNTI Grant at Redlands Community College and was recently elected as a Canadian County Commissioner.
Rancher and Professional Auctioneer, lives in Yukon, OK
Tomas Manske grew up on a farm and ranch in Northwest Oklahoma raising cattle and cereal grain crops and helping with the family auction business. After college, he continued a career in different levels of education from teaching high school and as a 4-H youth educator to serving in leadership roles in non-profit youth organizations. With the majority of his tenure being in the Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service for 24 years. He also has experience working with volunteers, foundations and other non-profit organizations, and enjoys incorporating technology to streamline processes and outcomes. Tom currently works as the Agricultural Technology Specialist for the NASNTI Grant at Redlands Community College and was recently elected as a Canadian County Commissioner.
Jeff Sullins, Vice Chairman
Vice President of Compliance & Risk, WEOKIE Federal Credit Union, lives in Oklahoma City, OK.
Jeff has served on the Board of Savannah Station on and off since it was formed in 2013 and is currently serving in his second term as Vice Chairman. He represents participating families on the Board as his daughter, Lindsey is a participant in the program. He has been employed with WEOKIE Federal Credit Union since 1995. He also volunteers a great deal of his time to Special Olympics Oklahoma.
Vice President of Compliance & Risk, WEOKIE Federal Credit Union, lives in Oklahoma City, OK.
Jeff has served on the Board of Savannah Station on and off since it was formed in 2013 and is currently serving in his second term as Vice Chairman. He represents participating families on the Board as his daughter, Lindsey is a participant in the program. He has been employed with WEOKIE Federal Credit Union since 1995. He also volunteers a great deal of his time to Special Olympics Oklahoma.
Niki Fanning, Secretary
Bohannan Insurance professional and business owner, lives in Yukon, OK
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, works for a local insurance company, and has children that are very active in the community. Niki grew up around horses and her middle daughter shares that passion and also volunteers at Savannah Station. For the Fanning family, Savannah Station fits with their passions and is a great way to give back to the community.
Bohannan Insurance professional and business owner, lives in Yukon, OK
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, works for a local insurance company, and has children that are very active in the community. Niki grew up around horses and her middle daughter shares that passion and also volunteers at Savannah Station. For the Fanning family, Savannah Station fits with their passions and is a great way to give back to the community.
NikKi Henley, Treasurer
Controller and Corporate Secretary, Hall Capital LLC, lives in El Reno, OK
Nikki joined the Savannah Station board in 2022. She is a CPA and was honored as an Oklahoma Society of CPAs Trailblazer Award winner in 2022. She and her husband Adam have one son, Jace. Nikki’s favorite things are spending time with her family, fishing, and all things OSU.
Controller and Corporate Secretary, Hall Capital LLC, lives in El Reno, OK
Nikki joined the Savannah Station board in 2022. She is a CPA and was honored as an Oklahoma Society of CPAs Trailblazer Award winner in 2022. She and her husband Adam have one son, Jace. Nikki’s favorite things are spending time with her family, fishing, and all things OSU.
Athena Captain, Member
Founder/ CEO of Athena Captain Coaching, lives in Oklahoma City.
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.
Founder/ CEO of Athena Captain Coaching, lives in Oklahoma City.
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.
Scott Hamilton, Member
Independent Contractor, lives in Yukon, OK
Scott is an Independent Contractor working in residential construction handling marketing, sales and estimating for fire and water loss claims. Scott previously owned an Insurance Agency in Bethany, OK for 17 years. Scott and his wife, Sonya have been married 39 years. They have four adult children and four grandkids. Scott enjoys painting, playing guitar and collecting Classic Rock vinyl records.
Independent Contractor, lives in Yukon, OK
Scott is an Independent Contractor working in residential construction handling marketing, sales and estimating for fire and water loss claims. Scott previously owned an Insurance Agency in Bethany, OK for 17 years. Scott and his wife, Sonya have been married 39 years. They have four adult children and four grandkids. Scott enjoys painting, playing guitar and collecting Classic Rock vinyl records.
Julie Huber, Member
Chief Financial Officer, El Reno Public Schools, lives in El Reno.
Julie has been in education 27 years. She oversees the district Federal Programs. She has been a member of the El Reno Wranglers for 25 years. She is married to Craig Huber and has two daughters; Catherine and Caroline. She enjoys spending time with her family and riding her horse.
Chief Financial Officer, El Reno Public Schools, lives in El Reno.
Julie has been in education 27 years. She oversees the district Federal Programs. She has been a member of the El Reno Wranglers for 25 years. She is married to Craig Huber and has two daughters; Catherine and Caroline. She enjoys spending time with her family and riding her horse.
Davidene Humphreys, Member
Retired, Writer, Speaker, Presenter, Impact Lifestyle Ministries, lives in Oklahoma City
Davidene, the eldest of four children, grew up in California, Colorado and Oklahoma. She and her husband, Kent, met in high school and married in college. They have three children and eight grandchildren and one great grandchild. She and Kent were in business and ministry together until his death in 2013. They wrote 17 books and were presenters in 15 countries. Davidene loves nature, animals, walking, reading and traveling. But her greatest loves are God and family.
Retired, Writer, Speaker, Presenter, Impact Lifestyle Ministries, lives in Oklahoma City
Davidene, the eldest of four children, grew up in California, Colorado and Oklahoma. She and her husband, Kent, met in high school and married in college. They have three children and eight grandchildren and one great grandchild. She and Kent were in business and ministry together until his death in 2013. They wrote 17 books and were presenters in 15 countries. Davidene loves nature, animals, walking, reading and traveling. But her greatest loves are God and family.
Michelle Shaw, Member
Office Manager, Canadian County Water Authority, lives in Yukon, OK
Michelle has been active in business and community for many years, serving on the Patriot Project Fundraising Committee of Southwest Covenant School for nine years.
Office Manager, Canadian County Water Authority, lives in Yukon, OK
Michelle has been active in business and community for many years, serving on the Patriot Project Fundraising Committee of Southwest Covenant School for nine years.
Sandra Tyler, Member
Licensed Professional Counselor, Burke Haven Group, lives in Oklahoma City, OK
Licensed Professional Counselor, Burke Haven Group, lives in Oklahoma City, OK