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About Us

Ryan's Ranch International is dedicated to providing solace for disabled children and those who love and care for them. Our ranch is an inclusive, safe and stress-free haven for families that utilizes equestrian therapies to offer soothing relaxation while increasing communication and social skills. Our mentors guide and train families to face the extraordinary challenges of caring for a disabled child, using innovative indoor and outdoor recreation.

Governing Board

Executive Team:

Chairman of the Board

Bob Dalhoff, Principal - Dalhoff, Thomas, Daws Planning & Landscape Architecture

Vice Chairman (Mississippi)

Wayne Bartley-  Johnny Coleman Builders & Parent
Vice Chairman (Tennessee)
Rusty Linkous- Linkous Construction 
Treasurer
 Auston Wortman, Attorney- Cox Wortman PLLC
Secretary
Greg Hastings, Assoc. Creative Director- Archer Malmo
Family representative for Abston Family Trust - Land donor
F. Norfleet Abston  
Founder&CEO/President
Corinne Derenburger, 

Members at Large:

James Lewellen- Administrator Town of Collierville 
Bridget Trenary
Chris Bennett - Lead Pastor Christ the Rock Church
Peter Heist - VP International Paper

Scott Fleming - Principal Fleming & Associates 

John Petrides, PHD - Parent
Dr. Tracey Petrides - Parent
Honorary: 
Todd Derenburger - RM Aarons, Inc & Ryan's Dad


(looking for influential individuals to serve on our Governing Board, please see Get Involved Page)

 

Ryans Ranch International - Team Players & Functions:

Corinne Derenburger - advocacy, consultation, fundraising, anything regarding Ryan's Playgrounds, Ryan's Miracles, and Ryan's Ranch
Ginger Stokes - main contact for all things Ryan's Haven, Ryan's Havens in Nashville area, raising awareness, advocacy, and fundraising
Tommie Coley - Ryan's Havens in Mid-South area, Ryan's Ranch
Ami Coley - Ryan's Havens in Mid-South area, Ryan's Ranch
Ginna Rauls - Ryan's Haven Second Pres & Junior League of Memphis representative
Pearl Holland - Ryan's Haven @ Christ the Rock
Ryan Wilder - fundraising, business management,Ryan's Ranch
Poppy Doyle - Ryan's Miracles & Owner Trinity Farm

Please see Contact Us Page for contact information