TRUSTEES

Scott Douglas - The past nine years have brought a great deal of change for Scott. His grandchildren multiplied and got older, he transitioned from living in Lyme to living on an island with fewer animals care for. His passion for horses and helping people brought him to High Hopes when he first moved to the area more than 10 years ago. Since joining the Board in 2014, he quickly assumed a leadership role. As Treasurer, Scott worked to ensure that a sustainable future was a priority. His care and consideration for horses and staff were a priority in ensuring the wellbeing of High Hopes. Celebrating Scott’s forward thinking, this fall, we will plant a shade tree in his honor, providing shelter and shade to horses and humans and positively impacting the environment.

Jeff Ridgway - An integral part of all things High Hopes for well over 30 years, and 27 of those spent serving as a Trustee on the Board, it is hard to identify all that Jeff has done for High Hopes. His leadership in every way has strengthened High Hopes structurally and financially. His commitment to his community and intention to improve lives are evident in his actions. Jeff is a can do person. From designing our unique and oft admired mounting ramp to the aspiring vision of our sustainable future through his leadership in the most recent endowment campaign, Jeff, and his wife Holly, are integral to the past, present and future of High Hopes. Jeff’s long history with High Hopes makes him an institutional treasure. Always thinking about ways we can create impact in the community, a plaque recognizing his service will be placed in the mounting area to honor this incredible Trustee.