SES Board
Ramona Twellman, Co-Founder, Executive Director, Owner Giant City Stables (non-voting)
Giant City Stables, home of SES, is owned and operated
by Ramona Twellman. Ramona is a certified instructor with
Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International
(PATH Intl.) and an International Society of Rider Biomechanics
Coach with over 20 years of horsemanship experience. In a past
life, Ramona was a PGA and LPGA Golf professional for 18 years
before purchasing Giant City Stables in 2002. She brings over 30
years of teaching experience working with kids and adults of various
experience levels. Ms. Twellman received her Bachelors of Science
Psychology from Central Methodist University
Kevin MacDonald, President
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Berardino Baratta, Co-Founder, Treasurer
Berardino is CEO of R&B Soft, a local software
development company focused on healthcare and analytics. Previously,
he was General Manager of the Multimedia Applications Division at
Freescale Semiconductor where he turned the business around,
achieving profitability and sustained growth with major design wins
at Microsoft, Ford, Amazon, Sony and Logitech. Prior to this, he led
Strategy, Marketing and Business Development for the $2B Wireless
Mobile and Systems Group at Freescale. He began his career with
Metrowerks Corporation, a leading provider of Software Development
tools, where he oversaw engineering through its growth from startup
to public corporation and later acquisition by Motorola Corporation.
Baradino received his Bachelors of Mechanical Engineering (Honours)
from McGill University.
Rachelle Gray, Secretary
My name is Rachelle Gray. I am married to my
soul mate Sam. We have 2 sons Tony age 16 and Tommie age 13. I
graduated from Carterville High school in 1998 and John A Logan
College nursing school in 2001. I worked in family practice and
respiratory disease clinic till 2009 when I decided to be a stay at
home mom. I love to volunteer and help with in our community.
I volunteer at Carterville United pantry twice a week. I am a
wrestling mom and a mom to a Special Olympics athlete. I have
helped organize and fundraiser to get wheelchair swings in the tric
area. I love to be part of color runs, polar plunge and so much
more. I became part of Ses 5 years ago when my son Tommie started
riding after hip surgery. It is an amazing program and I am glad
that we are part of it.
Patricia Nardini, Co-Founder
I retired as a Certified Financial Planner and
I am a former owner of a small gift store, Patricia’s Gourmet Sweets
n More, specializing in gift baskets and gourmet chocolates in the
Chicago suburb of Glen Ellyn.
I started taking riding lessons the spring of 1999, and I got
hooked on the healing energy of horses and the wonderful people
associated with the stable. I have enjoyed developing new
friendships, new skills, while delightfully expanding my horizons.
Having been affiliated with Giant City Stables since 1999 makes
me the most senior of volunteers, in more ways than one.
Dr. Shelley Brown
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Debbie Cooper
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