Kristi M. Griffith, MSN, RN

A native Texan, Kristi was grew up in a small, rural town just East of Dallas and spent many long summer days dipping minnows and pumping gas on the boat dock at her parent’s lakefront marina. Kristi and her husband love the small community feel of Midlothian, where they have resided since 2007 with their beloved beagle, Sadie Belle.

Since the beginning of her nursing career in 1990, Kristi has had the distinct privilege of serving patients and families in the specialties of Oncology, Palliative Care and Hospice. Kristi began her nursing studies at Navarro College and Tarleton State University, earned her BSN from UT Arlington in 1999, and later her MSN from The George Washington University in 2010.

As an Oncology Nurse Navigator with the LUNGevity Foundation, Kristi has the privilege of supporting those touched by lung cancer, providing a light of hope on the path forward.

Kristi has volunteered on the numerous fundraising committees and at events since 2017 and is eager to assist the Board in fulfilling the Ranch mission. Kristi has a deep respect for nature, enjoys gardening, and appreciates a good tailgate party to cheer on our Dallas Cowboys and Texas Rangers.

 

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Stan Seremet  

​​Stan Seremet is Co-Founder and President of the Ranch Board. Stan graduated Central Connecticut State University with degrees in Computer Science and Business Administration in 1982. Following graduation, he took a two week vacation to visit his sister in Florida before getting serious about a real job. That turned into a one week vacation after reading the Help Wanted classifieds in the Sunday newspaper and interviewing for a Programmer/Analyst position at a local hospital, and getting hired to start the following Monday. This first job launched a very successful 33 year career in Healthcare Information Technology, retiring from a major North Texas Hospital System as Chief Information Officer in 2015. He was most proud of his involvement in the transformation of healthcare information systems from back office financial systems to online, real-time, clinical systems at the bedside, making healthcare delivery safer for all patients. He often dates himself when he tells everyone his cell phone has more storage and processing power than the entire computer room in that first hospital position!

His passion for healthcare technology was superseded by his passion for helping others at Paws for Reflection Ranch. Growing up with a sister with Downs Syndrome, gave him a huge heart for God's special children and those with special needs. His focus at Paws is business strategy, marketing, grant writing, fundraising, website maintenance, newsletter publishing, volunteer coordination, and of course animal care and Ranch maintenance. He only thought he retired! Stan is also a licensed pilot.

Contact Stan: pawsforreflection@att.net

Our Board of Directors

Stacia Ellis

Manager - Overhaul Logistics and Prep - Community Liaison 
Solar Turbines, DeSoto Texas

Stacia graduated from Texas Woman’s University in Denton, Texas with a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education and a Minor in Reading.  She has been employed at Solar Turbines, Inc. in DeSoto, Texas for 30 years, currently serving as the Logistics Manager and Community Liaison.  Her love for people and animals inspires her involvement in many community organizations.

Stacia serves on the Executive Board and Board of Directors for the United Way of West Ellis County.  Stacia found her way to the Ranch while working with the different nonprofit agencies that are supported by the United Way of West Ellis County.  After one visit to the Ranch, she was hooked and knew she needed to be involved in some way.   She currently serves on the Board of Directors for Paws for Reflection Ranch and volunteers at different events.  In addition, she serves on the Board of Directors for Believing Restoration is Attainable (BRA) as the Resource Director.  This agency supports the emotional and spiritual well-being of single, divorced and widowed women and mothers.  She has helped connect BRA with the Ranch and is ensuring that these ladies get counseling from the Ranch as needed to assist in their healing.

Animal welfare is another passion for Stacia and she currently is the President of the Hearts & Tails of Hope Pet Rescue.  She passionately works hard to provide permanent homes and foster homes for homeless and abandoned dogs and cats.  Stacia has been a resident of Ellis County her entire life.  She currently lives in Midlothian with a small zoo of rescue animals.

 





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Dr. Kathi Perry, D.C., F.I.A.M.A.
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Dr. Kathi Perry is a charter Board member and serves as Secretary of the Board. 

Dr. Kathi is one of the top chiropractors not only in Texas, but actross 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-Occiptal Technique and the Lifeline Technique. She is also an Advanced BET Doctor, Questor in the Total Body Modification Techanique, and holds a Texas State Radiology permit. In 1997, she earned her Fellow from the International Academy of Medical Acupuncturists.

www.healthbyhandswellness.com

​Melode Seremet, Beloved Founder and Board Member in Heaven
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Melode Seremet is the Visionary and Co-Founder of Paws for Reflection Ranch. Her God inspired dream in 2004 showed her a bird's eye view of a therapy ranch where horses and other animals were partnered with licensed counselor and therapists to heal the mind, body and spirit. A place where peace, hope and healing would take place in the presence of animals and nature. She drew what she saw. Melode and husband Stan were all in and after searching for 3 years, purchased and renovated a property that matched her drawing exactly! Melode went on to guide us from heaven on Februray 14, 2021. A very fitting day for her to pass because you will never find a person with a bigger heart and passion for serving God and serving others. She was an amazing wife, mother and grandmother, a friend to everyone she met, and a mentor to many. Her legacy continues to serve our community and to honor her dream that became a reality. 

Shelly Standifer

Shelly serves as Vice President of the Board.

​Shelly graduated from the University of Texas at Arlington in 1997 with a Bachelor of Arts Interdisciplinary Studies in Biology, Psychology and Exercise and Sports Studies.  She went on to get her Associates of Applied Science degree from the Physical Therapist Assistant program at Grayson County/Collin County Community College in 1999.  Though she left the physical therapy field to help her family’s business, she never lost her love for helping others. 

Following the death of her mother, Shelly found her way to the Ranch.  Through the Equine Assisted Counseling Program and EMDR therapy she developed the skills needed to process the loss and grief associated with trauma, and thus her love for the Ranch was born.  After completing her counseling, Shelly began volunteering with the Therapeutic Horseback Riding program, allowing her to combine her love for animals and her passion for helping others.  Shelly is dedicated to sharing all that Paws for Reflection Ranch has to offer so that those in need find the help and comfort they deserve. 

Shelly has been a resident of Midlothian for 16 years.  She moved here from Grand Prairie with her husband and her animal entourage which currently includes her Yellow Lab Mona and a herd of rescue cats.

Our Board works tirelessly to promote and fund 
​Paws for Reflection Ranch. We are grateful for their service and could not do what we do without their support.

​​​Casey Harding



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. 




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