Staff

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 activates 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

John Lefner, Assistant Director of Operations (ext. 223)
(jlefner@doublehranch.org)
Residential Life-Hiring, Training, Oversight of all Seasonal Counselors and Leadership Team, CIT/LIT Programs, Support Services, Staff Recruitment

Chris Pezzulo, Program Associate (ext. 236)
(cpezzulo@doublehranch.org)
High Ropes Director, Family- Based Program Support, Assistance with Managing Behaviors

Abby Pinney, Volunteer Coordinator (ext. 241)
(apinney@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 Program Director(ext. 234)
(kwalsh@doublehranch.org)
Oversees all Year-Round Program Development including Family Based Support Programs and Summer Camp, Management of Program Associates, Program Areas, 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

Linda Smith, Individual and Community Giving Programs Coordinator (ext. 238)
(lsmith@doublehranch.org)
Camper Sponsorships, Fundraising by Friends, 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

Lucas Mance, Carpenter / Assistant Mountain Manager

Don Ranck, Health and Safety Officer / Electrician

Phil Tennant, Plumber / Maintenance Associate

David Waite, Mountain Manager / Maintenance Associate