The FARM team consists of a talented Board of Directors, two dedicated staff, and a world of awesome volunteers!
STEPHEN SMITH
Co-Founder / CEO
JAMES JEFFERS
Co-Founder / Advisory Board Chairman
STEVEN BOYD
Chairman of the Board of Directors
JEFF HENSLEY
Executive Board Member
Jeff Hensley spent 21 years as a fighter pilot in the United States Navy. He completed two combat deployments to Iraq before retiring from the military and pursuing a Master’s in mental health counseling from the University of North Texas.
Today, Mr. Hensley is the Director of Counseling and Veteran Services at Equest in Dallas, Texas where he runs an equine therapy program for veterans and military families called, “Hooves for Heroes”.
In addition, he serves as a Leadership Fellow for the Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA), a Fellowship Alumnus for The Mission Continues (TMC) and a Squad Leader for TMC’s Dallas 1st Platoon.
In 2013, Mr. Hensley was honored with a Congressional Veterans Commendation Award from Texas’ 3rd District. Mr. Hensley resides in Frisco, TX with his wife, Colleen, (also a USN veteran), three children, and four dogs.
Today, Mr. Hensley is the Director of Counseling and Veteran Services at Equest in Dallas, Texas where he runs an equine therapy program for veterans and military families called, “Hooves for Heroes”.
In addition, he serves as a Leadership Fellow for the Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA), a Fellowship Alumnus for The Mission Continues (TMC) and a Squad Leader for TMC’s Dallas 1st Platoon.
In 2013, Mr. Hensley was honored with a Congressional Veterans Commendation Award from Texas’ 3rd District. Mr. Hensley resides in Frisco, TX with his wife, Colleen, (also a USN veteran), three children, and four dogs.
JC ELIOT
Executive Board Member / Secretary
ZACH HERBERT
Executive Board Member
JANET BROOKS
Executive Board Member / Treasurer
LOGAN NAGY
Executive Board Member
HYIAT EL-JUNDI
Assistant Director
GENE BOYD
Program Director