Our People
A Family Affair
Founded by Justin’s grandfather, Lynn Alexander, Justin’s Place is truly a family effort. All members of Justin’s family are involved in assuring the success our mission to provide support to our community’s children and families.
Our Board
From fundraising to hands-on building, our board does it all! We are so grateful for this amazing team supporting our work!
Harold Rainwater
Sherry Akers
Clay Corman
Kim King
Robby King
Lynn Alexander
Rovena Alexander
Louis Fister
Kasi Sato
Allie Barnett
Executive Director
After graduating with her Bachelors in Nursing and working as a Registered Nurse, Allie gained her certification as a PATH certified therapeutic riding instructor, CHA Level 2 Instructor, Stable Moments provider, and Certified therapeutic foster parent.
Lauren Harris
Program Director
Lauren is currently attending Asbury University and will be graduating in Spring of 2025 with a degree in Equine Studies with an EAS concentration.
Erin Hall
Stable Moments Coordinator & Instructor
Erin oversees our foster/adoptive program- Stable Moments and is a PATH Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructor! Erin has an amazing history in riding and equine assisted services. Outside of Justin’s Place, Erin works in equine insurance, is an adoptive mom herself and a CASA volunteer.
Presley Rutherford
Farm Manager & Equine Trainer
Presley has an Bachelors of Science in Civil Engineering with a minor in Communications from the University of Kentucky. She has 25 years of riding experience, 14 of horse training and 10+ in the EAS industry. Presley manages Justin’s Place farm and animal herd.
Riley Sigler
Instructor & Vaulting Coach
With a degree in Equine Studies and her PATH Therapeutic Riding Instructor Certification, Riley instructs Barn Buddies and vaulting at Justin’s Place!
Carlie Webster
Farm Assistant
Carlie is assistant to the farm manager, providing excellent care for our facilities and animals! Carlie has a Bachelor of Arts in Equine Studies and a Master of Arts in Christian Ministry from Asbury Theological Seminary.
McKenna Phelps
Instructor
McKenna instructs lessons in our Barn Buddies program as a Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructor. She has a degree in Equine Studies.
Lesson Aids
Suzanna Arnold
Payton Burdine
Melissa Johnston
Payton Merrill
Emily Foley
Benj Stout
Lydia Chadwick
Our lesson aids care for and lead our horses during lessons. They are crucial to provide excellent services by ensuring our most valuable partners are well cared for!
Development Assistant
Rebecca Merrill
Our Volunteers
We truly could not accomplish this work without the work of our volunteers! They are TRULY EXTRAORDINARY individuals who give so freely of their time, energy, and expertise! Our volunteers make Justin’s Place special and show great care for our participants.