Park Leadership

Todd Trewin

President

• About

  Todd represented the US in the sport of eventing as a member of the US Olympic team in Barcelona, Spain in 1992. Today Todd runs an active training program, competes locally, and designs/builds cross country courses. He and his wife Tracey operate their own boarding and training property in Fall City.

Kaydee Johnston

• About

  Kaydee is currrently Founder & CEO of Pony Tail Sportswear.  She has a background in venture capital, product marketing and brand building. Kaydee was one of the founding investors and team members of Ariat International.  Following Ariat, Kaydee served as a VP of global marketing for Brunswick corporation. When not growing Pony Tail Sportswear, she can be found riding and/or competing with her cutting horse at NCHA events or cleaning the barn.

Leslie Thurston  

Secretary 

• About

  Leslie has been a corporate manager with responsibility for planning, new business development, investor relations and marketing. Her experience ranges from international assignments with major corporations to operating her own local company. She qualified for the national Medal finals in hunt seat equitation, and has competed in eventing and dressage.

   

Jason Both

State Parks and Recreation Commission Representative

• About

  Jason has worked in the natural resource field for almost 20 years. Most of his career has been with Washington State Parks. He has served in numerous positions within Washington State Parks and most recently his role as the southeast region manager. Jason and his wife, Kendra, have three children and own several horses at their ranch in Ellensburg.

Tom Dent

State Representative, Rodeo

• About

  Tom has been a professional pilot since 1976 following a career in rodeo and as a working cowboy. He participates in many professional and community organizations. Tom and his wife Dayna raise grass-fed beef, bison and hay on their ranch in Moses Lake.

Denise Youell

Hunter / Jumper Trainer

• About

  Denise is the owner and head trainer of Farpoint Farms, and has riders competing at the national level and winning many hunter/jumper, eventing and Welsh pony awards. For fun she also enjoys mountain trail, foxhunting and driving miniature horses.

Judy Warnick

State Senator

• About

  Judy has shown English, dressage and western disciplines and served as a 4-H leader for 20 years in Grant County. In her free time, Judy and her husband, Roy, own five horses and a mule at their home in Moses Lake.

Kathy Meyers 

Vice President

• About

  As a native of the Pacific NW, Kathy grew up riding horses and was actively involved in equine 4-H clubs and showing her horses.

  She has raised 3 sons that she is extremely proud of and treasures family time.  She has a passion for empowering the younger generations into their personal greatness.

  When Kathy isn’t with her horses or family, she can be found practicing hot yoga and spending time with dear barn friends!