My Why

My Why: Corey Chatham

Corey Chatham Art Instructor Corey was born in Spotsylvania, Virginia, as the second child. Corey’s always saw the world different, more “unique”, his passion for art began at a young age, farther back than he can remember and, with a mind that never stopped creating, thinking, and innovating his world was always in constant motion, he…

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My Why: Hailey Lesznar

Hailey Lesznar Kennel Assistant Hailey is a mom to wild little boy, 3 going on 16. Recently moved to Ruther Glen in May of 2025 after attending college at Penn State University studying Animal Science! Hailey enjoys anything to do with any animals,her biggest passion is dogs, hands down! Hailey also has a love for nature, hiking,…

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My Why: Jennifer Boarman

Jennifer Boarman Equine Instructor Coming from a rural background with grandparents and parents that farmed for a living, it only made sense for Jennifer to also have the passion for hard work to get hard rewards. She began working with horses at a young age, growing and learning all different styles of horsemanship over the…

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My Why: Jennifer Saul

Jennifer Saul Client Relations My name is Jennifer, a proud mother of two grown sons and a brand-new grandmother to my first grandson—one of life’s greatest joys. My husband and I are embracing the “empty nester” chapter with open arms, enjoying the freedom it brings while cherishing every moment with our growing family. I was born…

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My Why: Jeremy Pickering

Jeremy Pickering Client Relations Jeremy was born in Vermont and spent his childhood relocating frequently as part of a military household. His upbringing took him across various parts of the country, including New York, South Carolina, Hawaii, and Virginia. He graduated from Massaponax High School in 2002 and enlisted in the U.S. Army shortly thereafter, serving…

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My Why: Jacob Stitcher

Jacob Stitcher Shop Instructor Jacob grew up in Fredericksburg, Virginia. where he was raised how to hunt, fish, grow his own food and to treat people with fairness and patience. His father and him ran a veteran fishing tournament on the Potomac river outside of DC for over 10 years helping veterans get outside and…

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My Why: Garrett Cook

Garrett Cook Maintenance Garrett Cook is a proud Marine Corps veteran with a remarkable story to tell. During his service, he once fell out of a helicopter yet managed to walk away without ever fully breaking a bone—a testament to both his resilience and luck. Outside of his military experiences, Garrett has had his fair…

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My Why: Audri Branham

Audri Branham RN Audriana or Audri has been a nurse for over 10 years. She has worked in a variety of different fields including cardiac, behavioral health, mother baby, and urgent care. She has been working in the nursing field since she was 17 years old and takes great pride in her skills. Audri was born in Jacksonville,…

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