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 joined the Savannah Station Board in 2018. He has been a part of the Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service for 24 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 Ken Carpenter Auction and Realty, LLC, 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 joined the Savannah Station Board in 2018. He has been a part of the Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service for 24 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 Ken Carpenter Auction and Realty, LLC, 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.
Jeff Sullins, Vice Chairman
Security Analyst, WEOKIE Federal Credit Union, lives in Oklahoma City, OK
As well as holding the office of Vice Chairman, Jeff represents participating families on the Savannah Station Board. He has been employed with WEOKIE Federal Credit Union over 24 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
As well as holding the office of Vice Chairman, Jeff represents participating families on the Savannah Station Board. He has been employed with WEOKIE Federal Credit Union over 24 years. He also volunteers a great deal of his time to his church, Special Olympics Oklahoma and to Savannah Station TRP.
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
Controller and Corporate Secretary, Hall Capital LLC, lives in El Reno, OK
Athena Captain, Member
Director of Sales and Business Partner at Turner & Son Homes, lives in Edmond, OK
Athena's passion is to unite with her clients, navigating the journey of building on their land. Athena has successfully lead sales teams within the retail industry, banking industry and finally using her talent within the construction industry. She received the honor of Prosperity Bank's Woman of the Year Finalist of 2014. She is the owner of Athena's School of Sales and Marketing. In late 2018 she launched her own coaching company, AthenaCaptain.com. She is active within her community as a Board member for Oklahoma Family Network and she is a Co-founder of Savannah Station Therapeutic Riding Program in honor of her daughter Savannah.
Director of Sales and Business Partner at Turner & Son Homes, lives in Edmond, OK
Athena's passion is to unite with her clients, navigating the journey of building on their land. Athena has successfully lead sales teams within the retail industry, banking industry and finally using her talent within the construction industry. She received the honor of Prosperity Bank's Woman of the Year Finalist of 2014. She is the owner of Athena's School of Sales and Marketing. In late 2018 she launched her own coaching company, AthenaCaptain.com. She is active within her community as a Board member for Oklahoma Family Network and she is a Co-founder of Savannah Station Therapeutic Riding Program in honor of her daughter Savannah.
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
Associate Superintendent, El Reno Public Schools, lives in El Reno, OK
Julie has worked in education for 24 years and helps lead El Reno Public Schools overseeing Federal Programs. She has been a member of the El Reno Wranglers trail riding club for 23 years. She is married to Craig Huber and has two daughters, Catherine and Caroline. Her favorite things are spending time with her family and riding her horse, Bud.
Associate Superintendent, El Reno Public Schools, lives in El Reno, OK
Julie has worked in education for 24 years and helps lead El Reno Public Schools overseeing Federal Programs. She has been a member of the El Reno Wranglers trail riding club for 23 years. She is married to Craig Huber and has two daughters, Catherine and Caroline. Her favorite things are spending time with her family and riding her horse, Bud.
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. Michelle and her husband, David, own and operate Bad Brad's Bar-B-Q in Yukon.
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. Michelle and her husband, David, own and operate Bad Brad's Bar-B-Q in Yukon.
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