Board of Directors

Co-Founder and President

Stan graduated from Central Connecticut State University in 1982 with degrees in Computer Science and Business Administration. He began his successful 33-year career in Healthcare Information Technology as a Programmer/Analyst, eventually retiring as Chief Information Officer from a major North Texas hospital system in 2015. He was most proud of his involvement in transforming healthcare systems from back-office financial tools into real-time, clinical systems that made patient care safer. He often jokes that his current cell phone has more power than the entire computer room from his first job.

Stan’s passion for healthcare technology is now surpassed only by his passion for helping others at Paws for Reflection Ranch. His experience growing up with a sister with Down Syndrome gave him a deep heart for individuals with special needs. At the ranch, his focus is on business strategy, marketing, fundraising, and website management, in addition to animal care and ranch maintenance. He thought he retired, but he stays busy and fulfilled.

Vice President

As the daughter of founders Melode and Stan Seremet, Mandy has been connected to Paws for Reflection Ranch since its earliest vision in 2004. In the early days, she supported her mom by helping with marketing, lending a hand in programs like summer camps and teen groups, and celebrating each milestone as the Ranch came to life.

Mandy graduated from Texas Christian University in 2012 with a degree in Computer Information Technology and earned her MBA in 2016. She has built her career in healthcare and currently serves as Director of Product at TherapyNotes®, where she helps shape electronic health record software used by behavioral health professionals nationwide.

As Vice President of the Board, Mandy combines her professional expertise with her lifelong connection to the Ranch. She is dedicated to strengthening its future and expanding its impact for years to come.

Secretary

Dr. Kathi is one of the top chiropractors not only in Texas, but across the nation. Since graduating from Parker College of Chiropractic, Dr. Kathi has dedicated herself to learning over 40 techniques so she can help her patients meet their personal healthcare needs. She opened her private practice in Arlington shortly after graduation and has built her "eclectic chiropractic" mix of different techniques which people need to get back to optimum health.

Today, Dr. Kathi is one of only a few in a 6 state area who practices the Sacro-Occipital Technique and the Lifeline Technique. She is also an Advanced BET Doctor, Questor in the Total Body Modification Techniques, and holds a Texas State Radiology permit. In 1997, she earned her Fellow from the International Academy of Medical Acupuncturists.

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Board Member

Kristi, a native Texan, grew up in a small town east of Dallas, spending her summers at her family's lakeside marina. Since 2007, she has lived in Midlothian with her husband and their beagle, Sadie Belle, enjoying the small-town community feel.

Since beginning her nursing career in 1990, Kristi has dedicated her life to caring for patients and families in Oncology, Palliative Care, and Hospice. She earned her BSN from UT Arlington in 1999 and her MSN from The George Washington University in 2010. Currently, as an Oncology Nurse Navigator with the LUNGevity Foundation, she provides a light of hope to those affected by lung cancer.

Kristi has been a dedicated volunteer at Paws for Reflection Ranch since 2017, serving on various fundraising committees and assisting at events. She is now eager to use her passion and experience to help the Board fulfill the ranch's mission. In her free time, Kristi enjoys gardening, appreciating nature, and cheering on the Dallas Cowboys and Texas Rangers.

Board Member

Casey graduated from Texas A&M University in 2007 with a Bachelor’s degree in Education. Since then he completed a Financial Planning program at Southern Methodist University and received his CFP® marks in 2019. His desire is to educate and empower people to steward their resources & help them pursue financial security through comprehensive planning. 

When not working Casey enjoys spending time with his beautiful wife Melanie and daughter Eloise. He is an active member at Stonegate Church and in the community of Midlothian. Casey serves as an ambassador for the Midlothian Chamber of Commerce and is a Mentor with Mentors Care at Midlothian High School. 

Board Member

 Jonathan Killian believes and sees how PAWS for Reflection Ranch is especially vital to our community.  He is a regular sponsor, owner of Killian Insurance Agency LLC and works closely with clients in the Farm, Ranch, and Equine insurance space throughout the country. With a strong focus on Therapeutic Riding and other Equine Assisted Services (EAS), he understands the unique needs of these programs and the people behind them. A former volunteer with a passion for helping others, Jonathan brings real-world experience and a personal touch to the insurance needs for those in the EAS industry —making sure clients feel supported, protected, and understood. 

He has seen how PAWS for Reflection Ranch is especially qualified to bring a deeper and more meaningful experience and therapeutic results using the horse as a tool compared to other standard services.

In addition to serving on the Board, he is active in the Midlothian Community through the Midlothian Chamber of Commerce as well as serving on the Planning and Zoning Commission.