Meet the Board of Directors and Staff

Sandy Matts
President | Executive Director
Founder of Raven Rock Ranch, Sandy holds her Masters degree in Counseling Psychology from Northwest University and is H.E.A.L. Certified.

Tim Matts
Vice-President
Co-founder and husband to Sandy, Tim brings a wealth of business experience to Raven Rock Ranch.

Judy Manson
Board Member – Treasurer
Judy brings her professional bookkeeping and accounting skills to support Raven Rock Ranch as Treasurer.

Emily Nelson
Facilitator and Barn Manager
Emily started working at Raven Rock Ranch in January of 2019 as part of the barn staff and then received her H.E.A.L certification in the spring.

Lars Knudsen
Board Member
Lars Knudsen leads the team at Hightower Bellevue. He founded his RIA practice 30 years ago

Julie Harcus
Staff Facilitator
Julie came to Raven Rock Ranch in April 2013 as a volunteer instructor with extensive horse experience.

Allegra Guez
Facilitator and Volunteer Coordinator
Growing up in the south of France, Allegra’s passion for horses and riding started at age 10.