BOARD OF DIRECTORS – 2026

President: Lori Kohl

Director: Laura Stockland
Director: Sierra Kimpel
Director:  Pat O’Connor

Director:  Dave Ceksters
Director:  Jennifer Evans

Board of Directors Role:

Board Members oversee the governance of and financial integrity of PRANCE and lead fundraising efforts while helping to ensure that PRANCE meets its strategic vision of helping people through the power of horses!  They serve on a volunteer basis and attend regular board meetings; supporting and assisting with events and programs and advocate for PRANCE in the community.  We thank each and every director for their hard work and dedication.

Meet our Board of Directors:

Lori Kohl(President):

A Health and Safety professional, Lori has personally witnessed the incredible impact horses can have on humans through her own inspiring journey. She is a proud mother of two boys, one of whom has benefited from a therapeutic riding program. An active volunteer and rider, Lori finds horses to be profoundly therapeutic and credits PRANCE with playing a pivotal role in her transformative experience.

Laura Stockland:

As the mom of a therapeutic rider who has participated in PRANCE programs for the last decade, Laura understands and appreciates the role of the therapy horse in the lives of children with special needs. With her background in education and administration, Laura is well-equipped as a leader to help steer PRANCE into the future.

Sierra Kimpel:

Sierra grew up riding at PRANCE and brings with her both horse knowledge and experience in running a business as an owner of her family store Elora Soap Company in Paisley.  She is the proud “mom” to her two dogs and cats and enjoying spending time with them in her spare time.  With a background in women’s studies and several years working in the mental health field, Sierra is a passionate advocate for women and is committed to supporting anyone struggling and knows first-hand how horses can help on the journey to wellness.

Pat O Connor:

Pat is the long-serving constituency office manager to Member of Parliament Ben Lobb and he brings with him a very long resume including volunteer leadership roles with the Rotary Club, Police Services board and many more community organizations! PRANCE is thrilled to have someone with Pat’s connections, expertise and compassion for people on our Board and know that he will be a great help to us.

Dave Ceksters:

Dave brings decades of professional experience through his work with the Society of Professionals. He has also been a proud supporter of PRANCE since first learning about us and visiting a couple of years ago.  When he isn’t busy working or volunteering Dave is active at his family farm; where he grows vegetables that he supplies to local restaurants.  We are grateful to have someone with Dave’s experience on the team!

Jennifer Evans:

Jennifer has had a long history at PRANCE from volunteering both as an adult and student to riding and serving as a long-time sponsor of her heart horse Simon .With a background running a successful business in the community and also having worked as a teacher,  Jennifer brings the perfect experience in business and horses to the Board!