Lauri Michael

Board president

Growing up in Indiana, horses were Lauri’s first true love. She spent most of her time raising and showing them in 4-H and local shows. As an adult, she always tried to find ways to be around horses again even though it usually wasn’t easy or practical. Thankfully, she found volunteering at the ranch was the perfect way to be around them again.

A former director of marketing for a large healthcare organization and marketing/PR professional for businesses of all sizes, Lauri now enjoys working at the ranch. She began volunteering in 2017 and joined the board in 2018. She served as vice president for two years before being elected president in July 2021. She also coordinates media interviews, writes and designs promotional materials, and manages the website and social media.  

In 2018, Lauri and her husband, Tony, adopted a gorgeous Appaloosa named Charlotte from the ranch.