Board President

Suzanne Opp

Suzanne was previously the Adaptive Riding Coordinator and Volunteer Coordinator before moving into her current role. That hands-on experience guides and informs decision making at the board level. She holds designations as an Equine Specialist for both PATH and Eagala. Currently she is working toward certification as an Adaptive Riding Instructor as well. She believes strongly in the concept of horse as partner and teammate in the work we do. A mom of four, she lives on a ranch near Castle Rock with her husband, three horses and two goats. Don’t hesitate to reach out to her at Suzanne@prtr.org

Vice President & Director of Site Development

Alicia Engebretson

Alicia Engebretson is a mother of 2 young boys both with various levels of Autism and a baby girl on the way. Her interest and involvement with special needs began soon after her oldest was born. Since then, she has founded a social support network for Douglas County Special Needs families and been very involved in early childhood special needs support and development.  She also enjoys spending time outside and working with animals. Most summers are spent horseback riding in Wyoming with her family.

Her involvement at the ranch began around 2014 as her oldest started receiving services at Promise Ranch early on. Currently, both of her boys are active riders in the Hippotherapy program and happily progressing with their skills and development.

Board Secretary

Robyn Lee

I’ve been a volunteer at Promise Ranch for several years. I grew up riding horses and participating in gymkhana events. I am currently working on my Natural Lifemanship certification to better my equine skills. I have a passion to work towards providing a therapeutic environment that is both safe and fun, and also a second home.

Executive Director / Director of Programs

Jamie Mondrow

Jamie is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and brings to her leadership a passion for building staff cohesion, organizational transparency, and professional compliance. She is a participative leader, and her skills include compassionate management, strategic planning, and honing and communicating the vision of Promise Ranch.

She integrates mindfulness and a cognitive-behavioral framework for working through problems and planning. She trusts the intuition that comes with parenting two boys, both neurodiverse and beings of wonder and creativity. She is also a yoga teacher and an advocate for disability rights, animal rights, and, generally, the rights of everyone to achieve their fullest potential.

Treasurer

Jamie Baune

After moving to Franktown, CO in 2020 with my husband and two young children, I was thrilled to see Promise Ranch just minutes down the street. Having volunteered at another therapeutic riding facility in the past, I knew I needed to get involved. Little did I know I would end up joining the board as the Treasurer and deepening my involvement! My love of children and horses intersects perfectly with my professional career in Finance and I couldn’t be happier with the role I’ve taken at Promise Ranch Therapies and Recreation!

Director

Betsy Goltermann

After serving on several Boards in the Chicago area, and heading up fundraising on most of those, I am ready to dive into helping the PRTR in many ways. Fundraising precious money for our programs and horses will be top on my list.

Director

Stephanie Robertson

Stephanie is a Colorado native with a background in Public Works and Business Management.  She was a member of the Westernaires, and volunteered with horse rescues in her twenties.  Since 2002 Stephanie has worked full time helping manage her family business.  Stephanie is an active volunteer at the ranch and loves spending time with the clients, horses, and staff!

Director

Kristi Robinson

I have been involved in Human Resources leadership for over 25 years, and have served on various non-profit Boards. I first came to learn the value of equine-therapy when I lived in Nebraska, and my horses were involved in their therapy programs. After moving to CO, I learned of the great work and valuable services being offered by Promise Ranch, and started volunteering. I enjoy hiking in beautiful CO, yoga (I’m a certified instructor) and spending time with my two adult kids and grandson. I look forward to using my experience to support all aspects of Promise Ranch.

Director

Michael Wheaton

Mike Wheaton has over three decades of experience in nonprofit administration specifically with veterans’ service organizations, mental wellness providers and entities  assisting individuals with developmental and physical challenges. After relocating to Colorado from New York City in 2002, he founded Web Welder – a digital design, development, and internet marketing firm which initially focused on assisting nonprofit organizations build awareness and funding. The concept grew to provide services to commercial clients which has enabled the company to provide grants and pro bono services to various nonprofits.

Currently, he volunteers his time and expertise as an advisor and an executive committee member for the United Veterans Coalition of Colorado, as a board member for Promise Ranch Therapies and Recreation, as an advisor for the Colorado Junior Wheelchair Sports Camp and as an active mental health advocate.

Recently, he accepted the position of executive director for Helping Heroes – a national service organization providing mental wellness programming for veterans, active military members and first responders.