Minnesota Staff

Kathryn Nordberg

Founder & CEO

Kathryn enjoys all things beautiful and elegant: people, wildlife, land/waterscapes, art, music, dance, writing, collaboration, world travel, solutions and products that simplify and enhance the world, new experiences, joy, acts of compassion and responsibility.

Strengths: Creative solution provider, courageous, tenacious.
Opportunities: Practicing patience and learning to celebrate daily successes and the individuals making them happen.

Grant Guess

COO

Grant is a self-proclaimed ranch dressing connoisseur and lover of the outdoors. He enjoys fly fishing, trail running, skiing, and exploring new places with his dog, Duck.

Strengths: Organization, Grit, Leadership
Opportunities: Balance, Patience

Lindsay Ackerman

CFO

Lindsay is coming back into the workforce to put her accounting and technology skills to use after staying home with her two boys, with the oldest having Autism. She enjoys attending sporting events, visiting new places, and spending time with family and friends.

Strengths: Humor, ability to think outside of the box, team builder
Opportunities: Organization, listening, expressing thoughts

Jake Marcheschi

Sr. Digital Media and Marketing Manager

Jake can usually be found one of two places: at a concert or at a sporting event. When he's not attending one of those two events, Jake loves to hike and adventure with his wife Taryn and poodle mix Bailey.

Strengths: Determination, attention to detail, empathy and understanding
Opportunities: Practicing coming out of his shell, expressing feelings

Rory Cook

Sr. Manager of HR & Operations

Rory is outgoing and energetic, he enjoys staying active and attending local events within his community, along with getting outdoors and enjoying nature whenever he can. He is always looking to try new restaurants and experiences with others. He is passionate about making a difference and is thrilled to work in and contribute to the area he grew up in.

Strengths: Creative Thinking, Resilience, Strategic
Opportunities: Learning to be more vulnerable, being more present, staying more organized

Apryl Sloan

Director of Life Coaching

Apryl brings a background as a child and family therapist to her work, where she is passionate about building meaningful connections and helping people feel valued. She enjoys exploring new hiking trails, traveling, spending time with her kids, trying new restaurants, and watching TV cooking competitions with her husband—particularly anything featuring Gordon Ramsay. At home, she shares life with dogs and cats, including Princess, her beloved Pomeranian and self-appointed household supervisor.

Strengths: Empathy, Patience, Problem Solving, Humor
Opportunities: Balance, Organization, Recognizing Limits

Kevin Ventura-Cortes

Community Integration Life Coach

A passionate gentle giant with a big heart.

Strengths: communication skills, versatility, resilience Opportunities: not snoozing the morning alarm, procrastination, learning the wonders of the world and those who live in it

Dee Hawkins

Senior Life Coach

Dee is passionate about helping people find clarity and order in their lives. She treasures her three children, close family and friends, and the daily laughter sparked by her dog and cat. Energized by adventure, she feels most at home on a hiking trail, around a campfire, or exploring new destinations.

Strengths: Adventurous spirit, genuine connection, optimism, adaptability 
Opportunities: Embracing downtime, setting boundaries, asking for help instead of powering through

Ryan Zynda

Personal Chef

Bio coming soon!

Montana Staff

Cameron Porter

Ranch Manager

I have experience ranching with my family and working in the construction industry I have a wide range of skills. I like to be challenged in my day to day life and love to find solutions for problems in complex situations. I’m a great leader and enjoy teaching the next generation of skilled workers. I’ve been running equipment since I was five years old from farm tractors to excavators. I do this because I love it.

Hannah Jacobs

Equine Specialist & Ranch Hand

I have 25+ years of hands-on horse experience, including sport horses, therapeutic riding, instruction, grooming, training support, and long-term ownership. I have strong observational skills, calm handling, and deep understanding of equine behavior, anatomy, and care. I am also passionate about program development that supports safe, consistent equine care environments.