It takes a whole village of folks to keep HHF running and running well! NO person is paid at Hickory Hill Farm. Being 100% volunteer driven, our Board works diligently and could not do it all without our wonderful volunteers.
Within our board and active volunteer group we are proud to have FEMA Credentialed DART responders, Certified Teachers, a Childhood Trauma Certified counselor, Pet Partners Registered Therapy Teams, an Animal Control Officer, volunteers with degrees in Equine Science, and many active volunteers that are CPR and First Aid Certified. Our team is dedicated to continuing their education and training in all aspects of the programs HHF provides.
Board of Directors
President/
Education & Outreach Director
Jenna Gibbons
Jenna was born and grew up in Plymouth, Michigan. Graduating from Michigan State with a degree in Elementary Education and with eight years of teaching experience in different parts of the country including Detroit, MI and Smyrna, TN, Jenna brings a strong educational background and desire to serve others to our leadership. Jenna has operated successful children’s camps and programs in both Michigan and Tennessee. She states, “I have always wanted to find a purpose in my life that I feel truly passionate about. I enjoy being outdoors with my animals, and I feel that I have a mission to work with children. What better way to bring the two together, than to give my time and experience to Hickory Hill Farm?” Jenna helped form the dream of Hickory Hill Farm in 2015 and co-founded it in early 2016. Jenna and her husband Sean reside on a small farm in middle Tennessee with their sons, Rowan and Cullen, three [adopted] horses, and one [adopted] dog.
Vice President
Shea Hutsenpiller
Born and raised in middle Tennessee, Shea graduated from MTSU with a Bachelor’s Degree in Equine Science. Feeling a strong urge to use her passion and love of horses, to help them and others, after meeting with Jenna and sharing their similar ideas, it was clear to both that God had big plans. She helped to form Hickory Hill Farm in 2016. Shea has owned, cared for, and shown horses since she was just eight years old. She brings her years of experience with horses, educational background, and experience working with other area non-profits to our leadership team. Also active in Lebanon Noon Rotary, Wilson ONE, and Wilson County DART, Shea thoroughly enjoys being involved in the community. When not volunteering, she spends her time on her farm caring for her horse, five dogs, and one cat.
Secretary
Malia Pack
Malia grew up East of us in West Virginia and North Carolina. She now resides here in Middle Tennessee with her husband Mark and their five children. Malia enjoys spending her time hiking, traveling.. preferably to the beach, crafting, and of course, loving on and riding Hickory Hill Farm rescues. She is a vital part of HHF in many ways as a member of our HHF Riders program, working in our youth programs, and bringing more business knowledge to the Board. Juggling her time between her family, Hickory Hill Farm, and her full time job as a business analyst, Malia has a full plate!
Neglect Case Liaison
Stephanie Cox
Though Stephanie was born in Shreveport, LA, she grew up right in Lebanon, TN With 30 years of experience owning, showing, and caring for horses and other livestock, she brings a wealth of knowledge to our team. Her family has raised and shown cattle for over 10 years on their Lebanon area farm. A 4H alumnus herself, Stephanie is proud of the work her eldest daughter has put in to showing their cattle and they were the 2017 Wilson Co Commercial Heifer Grand Champions. Stephanie is an advocate for the humane treatment of all animals and is the Director of the Mt. Juliet Animal Shelter where she works to improve the lives of local cats and dogs as well. She is an active member of the Wilson County Disaster Animal Response Team, Wilson Co. County Mounties, and Wilson Co Search & Rescue. When Stephanie is not saving the world in animal control or at HHF, you can find her caring for her 2 horses, rescued goats, 2 dogs, 2 cats, pig, chickens, cattle, rabbit, and fish on her family farm, or trail riding and kayaking!
Treasurer
Tricia Dapelo
Bio coming soon!
Member/
Rescue Director
Emma Jones
Originally from Chattanooga, TN, Emma actually grew up in McKinney, Texas. She was riding her family’s horses and ponies before she could walk! She carried her love for horses with her when she moved to Lebanon, TN in 2017 and began volunteering at Hickory Hill Farm. She is passionate about caring for every horse that comes through HHF and leads the Rescue Division as the Rescue Director. When Emma is not horsing around you can find her tending to her other hobby of baking! Her yummy creations have even won awards!
General & Admin
Volunteer Coordinator: Position Open
Healing Director: Tricia Dapelo
Documents Coordinator: Nathan Huddleston
Donor Relations: Position Open
Pet Partners Teams: Tricia Dapelo & Dream, Teresa Fuller & Tom
Social Media Team: Shea Hutsenpiller, Jenna Gibbons, CJ Hutsenpiller, positions open
Adoption Team
Adoption Coordinator: Stephanie Schroyer
Post Adoption Coordinator: Maegan Eldridge
Reference Verification Team: Maegan Eldridge, Teresa Fuller, Halie Abbott, positions available
Training Team
Training Coordinator: Maegan Eldridge
#HHFRIDERS: Madi Robinson, Shea Hutsenpiller, Ally Smith, Mackenzie Ganter, Malia Pack, David Curtis, Maegan Eldridge, Paige Smith, Taylor Blankenship, Bert Patton, Shawn Reed, Allison Cotterman, Kathy Adams, positions open
Camp Team
Camp Director: Position Available
Assistant Camp Director: Kaitlin Belcher
Committee Members: Stephanie Schroyer, Pennie Reese, Shea Hutsenpiller, Jenna Gibbons, open positions
Vetting, Farrier, etc
We work with and highly recommend the following veterinarians:
- Moses Veterinary Services, Dr. Josh Moses
- Equine Services, LLC, Dr. Belinda Mendenhall, Dr. Bennett, Dr. Dammans
- Dr. Brian Wright
- Dr. Travis Whitlow
- Stable & Stock Veterinary Services, Dr. Elise Jones
- Dr. Matt Lovell
- Dr. Kimmons
- Dr Mark Wooten
We work with and highly recommend the following equine professionals:
- Equine Dentistry, LLC, Amanda Morel
- Danielle Cranfield, Equine Chiropractor
We work with and highly recommend the following farriers:
- Jimmy Whitakker
- Shane Vensel
- Scott Sanders
Fosters
Our organization would not exist without our foster families. We do not list them individually for privacy reasons. We have 12-15 active foster farms at any given time! Thank you, fosters!