Archive for March 2011
Clay Staires – Chief Executive Officer – Shepherd’s Fold Ranch
I’m the Executive Director for Shepherd’s Fold Ranch and the youngest son of the founders; Don and Shirley Staires. I am also the President of the Board of Directors. My wife and I, along with our two daughters Maddy and Clare, moved to the Ranch in 2002 and have loved being a part of such a wonderful ministry. I also teach Science classes and Leadership classes at Bishop Kelley High School
Read MoreChristina O.
Hi! My name is Christina Ortega and I am blessed to be the Camp Manager at Shepherd’s Fold Ranch. I love it here because I am able to serve others, especially by helping them find a place in the country to do business with God. With my position, I have the opportunity to be a…
Read MoreShirley Staires – Founders – Visionaries
Staires moved to the Ranch in 1972 and remained the Executive Directors for 25 years. Dr. Staires is currently mentoring women in Tulsa. She experienced a burden for children early in life and now that has transferred to mothers. Counseling, life coaching, mentoring and encouraging are all a part of her daily life. She was…
Read MoreKelly Gibson – Board Member
Kelly is the daughter of Don and Shirley Staires. She is married to Gip Gibson, President of Tulsa National Bank. She and Gip have two kids ages 19 and 13. She moved to the ranch with her family when she was 12. “I loved being with my dad and got to go to his office…
Read MoreJosh Tietsort – Agent to the Board
“SFR has always been a very special place for me. I’ve grown up here and feel the people are just my extended family. I’ve always been attached here and have always wanted to contribute. Being engaged with the ranch over the last 6-8 months has been extremely beneficial to me as it’s helped me remember…
Read MoreRoger Gerstenberger – Board Member
Roger is the current Administrative Pastor of Substance Church in Minneapolis, MN and former CFO of Metro Christian Academy in Tulsa, OK. He has a diverse operational and financial background in both business and ministry. Roger has a pastoral heart and a desire to see leadership and passion instilled within the hearts of young people. …
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