Double H Ranch
97 Hidden Valley Road
Lake Luzerne, NY 12846
Main Office – 518-696-5676
Main Fax Number – 518-696-4528
Admissions Fax Number – 518-696-9927
Development Office – 518-696-5921
Development Fax Number – 518-696-7186
Max Yurenda – CEO/Executive Director(ext. 224)
(myurenda@doublehranch.org)
Max has been affiliated with the Double H Ranch since its inception. He works closely with his Senior Management Team in implementing the organizational goals. The majority of his time is spent working with the Board and numerous committees to map out the strategic direction of the Ranch to ensure sustainability and quality assurance. His door is always open and he treasures his time with the children and families.
Departments
Operations
Development
Facilities
Operations
Phone: (518) 696-5676
Fax: (518) 696-4528 or (518) 696-9927
Jacqui Royael – Director of Operations (ext. 225)
(jroyael@doublehranch.org)
Jacqui oversees the Operations Department of the Double H Ranch which includes campers and family admissions, programming, medical support, volunteer opportunities and day-to-day activities while our children and families are on-site at the Double H Ranch. She is responsible for recruiting and managing care of over 1,500 children and family participants in the Ranch’s year-round programming. Her team is also responsible for hiring summer staff and winter and family based- program volunteers, and she works closely with the Medical Advisory Board and medical staff regarding admissions and day-to-day medical support.
Medical Staff
Kathy Braico, MD, Medical Director
Founding Medical Director, General Pediatrician
Catherine ‘Emo’ Castle, RN, Nursing Director(ext. 242)
(nursing@doublehranch.org)
Pediatric/Emergency care RN, Pediatric Stat Nurse at Albany Medical Center Children’s Hospital, Paramedic
Operations Staff
Kim Adams, Program Associate-Barn Manager (ext. 245)
(kadams@doublehranch.org)
Equine and Small Animal Management
Tara Bogucki, Admissions Director (ext. 222)
(tbogucki@doublehranch.org)
Hospital Recruitment, Oversight of Admissions for all Year-Round Programs, Parent Advisory Council
Caroline Kenney, Admissions Coordinator (ext. 263)
(ckenney@doublehranch.org)
Camper and Family Admissions for all Year-Round Programs, Child Recruitment
Scott Liloia, Hospital Outreach Coordinator (ext 272)
(sliloia@doublehranch.org)
Provide Camp Experiences to Children in Hospital Settings, Camper Recruitment, and Medical Volunteer Recruitment
Chris Pezzulo, Program Associate (ext. 236)
(cpezzulo@doublehranch.org)
High Ropes Director, Family-Based Program Support, Assistance with Managing Behaviors
Michael Kramer, Volunteer Coordinator (ext. 241)
(mkramer@doublehranch.org)
Volunteer Management for over 1,000 Volunteers including Application Review, Selection, and Training for all Year-Round Programs
Ciara Sanborn, Head Housekeeper
(csanborn@doublehranch.org)
Oversight of Housekeeping Staff and Cleanliness of all Buildings on the Grounds
Catherine Silcher, Office Manager (ext. 221)
(csilcher@doublehranch.org)
Office Management, Seasonal Employment, Billing
Kate Walsh, Camp Director (ext. 234)
(kwalsh@doublehranch.org)
Oversees all Year-Round Program Development including Family Based Support Programs and Summer Camp. Management of the Assistant Camp Director, Program Associates, and Seasonal Staff.
Development
Phone: (518) 696-5921
Fax: (518) 696-7186
Eileen Nash – Director of Development (ext. 226)
(enash@doublehranch.org)
Eileen oversees all aspects of fundraising for the camp including the $15 Million Keeping the Promise Campaign to sustain the future of the Ranch and the $3.3 million annual fund – from camper sponsorships to grant solicitations to special events and stewardship, you will find Eileen tracking results and jumping in to make sure her team reaches their goals.
Development Staff
Kimberly Checchia, Development and Communications Coordinator (ext. 239)
(kchecchia@doublehranch.org)
Marketing, Communications and Public Relations, Service Learning (Read for the Ranch), Electronic Media, Helping Hands Work Days
Robin DeMattos, Corporate and Special Events Manager (ext. 228)
(rdemattos@doublehranch.org)
Special Events and Corporate Relationships, Gifts In-Kind
Statia Hart, Development Assistant (ext. 227)
(shart@doublehranch.org)
Database Management and Execution of Stewardship Plan
TJ Roode, Development Coordinator (ext 269)
(tjroode@doublehranch.org)
Manage Partners Giving Program, Fundraising by Friends, Counselor Alumni Giving Program
Linda Smith, Individual and Community Giving Programs Coordinator (ext. 238)
(lsmith@doublehranch.org)
Camper/Winter Sponsorship and Community Involvement
Facilities
Conrad Fleischmann – Facilities Director (ext. 240)
(cfleischmann@doublehranch.org)
Conrad continues to drive his team maintaining and upgrading the facility and grounds of our 320 acre property. As quickly as one task is crossed off the list, three more are added. His commitment to the safety of the Double H children and families and the beauty and preservation of the property and facilities is evident.
Facilities Staff
AJ Silcher, Facilities Associate
Lucas Mance, Carpenter / Assistant Mountain Manager
Jeremy Minor, Facilities Associate
Don Ranck, Health and Safety Officer / Electrician
Phil Tennant, Plumber / Maintenance Associate
