I retired from a 25-year career in sales leadership at a Fortune 500 company called Boston Scientific (BSC). I led teams of of highly talented people who provided technical sales and service to electrophysiologists and hospitals throughout the mid-Atlantic area of the U.S. I’m also a graduate of Louisiana State University. One of the many benefits of being in the “corporate world” is exposure to a variety of ways to lead and follow a vision. And, I’ve embraced being a servant leader—because it requires that I actively listen with empathy and with a desire to help. After retiring, I decided it was important to give back in a meaningful way to the Lord.

Equine therapy at Hope Reins created a space to find real Hope & Healing for my family. Feeling lost in life is something many people experience at different points. It can be unsettling and overwhelming, but it’s important to remember that it’s also a common part of personal growth and self-discovery. The human-horse connection helped my family navigate through a challenging phase through nonverbal communication.

Kami brings a depth of understanding and empathy for our kids and families, unlike any other board member. In 2016, her beloved husband, Major Benjamin Recla, died by suicide while serving at West Point. The family was devastated.

“I just picked a spot on the map,” says Kami, a North Dakota native, and she and her two young kids, Austin and Lauren, left New York bound for Raleigh, North Carolina.

Pam, along with her husband of 37 years, Larry, is the proud owner of Leadership Team Development. Together, they have three grown children who live in the Raleigh area as well as two beautiful granddaughters.

Pam has been in love with horses since her birth and riding the majestic animals for 20 years (she also owns 16!).