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Pat Jordan
Jeff was raised in North Carolina and has traveled and lived across the country in Virginia, Colorado, Wyoming, Montana, and eventually settling in Oregon in 1991. Working initially for a remote sensing/GIS consulting firm in Portland, Jeff founded his own natural resource mapping and consulting form in the Portland area. He relocated to Bend in 1998 where he lives today with his family. Jeff's passion and pleasure for working with horses grew from his work with the National Park Service in Yellowstone National Park in the late 1980s, continuing today with the founding and operation of StirrUp Purpose at Faith Run Farms. His desire to serve others, honor God, and work with horses is realized today through StirrUp Purpose.
Jan Elliott
Jan brings her skills of problem solving to the table, guided with a servant's heart for people and animals in need. With her three decades of business ownership and management, experience in event organization and coordination, along with several years of volunteering at Healing Reins and being on the Eastmont Community School board, Jan contributes a wealth of wisdom to the StirrUp Purpose board of directors.
Jeff Campbell
Jeff was raised in North Carolina and has traveled and lived across the country in Virginia, Colorado, Wyoming, Montana, and eventually settling in Oregon in 1991. Working initially for a remote sensing/GIS consulting firm in Portland, Jeff founded his own natural resource mapping and consulting form in the Portland area. He relocated to Bend in 1998 where he lives today with his family. Jeff's passion and pleasure for working with horses grew from his work with the National Park Service in Yellowstone National Park in the late 1980s, continuing today with the founding and operation of StirrUp Purpose at Faith Run Farms. His desire to serve others, honor God, and work with horses is realized today through StirrUp Purpose.
Bob Hoyt
Bob received his degree from the University of Denver Bachelor of Science Business Administration-Marketing emphasis. Upon graduation, he enlisted in the Army Reserves. Following active duty he entered the world of business as a sales rep for General Foods Post Division and began work in Boise, ID. Several promotions later landed him in Oregon as the Region Sales Manager for Kool Aid. He continued to work in the food industry for 20 years. Not wanting to move out of Oregon, he left that industry to become a residential realtor in the Portland metro area and has been doing that ever since. He has been married to his wife Janet for 27 years. He has two kids, Erin, 26 who is in Interior Design and Joey, who just graduated from OSU.
Dave Petersen
Dave has been practicing Business and estate planning law in Bend, OR since 1982. Although the tax tail should not wag the intent dog, with an advanced law degree in Taxation, Dave strives to work with his clients, their accountants, and other client advisors to implement their objectives at the least cost and has been doing so for over three decades.
Lauren Connally
Lauren Connally is a mission-driven leader committed to service, collaboration, and building trust to create practical, compassionate solutions. With experience across the military, government, IT, and nonprofit sectors, she brings a strong foundation in operations, planning, and relationship-building. Her service as a Marine Corps Logistics Officer instilled a deep sense of responsibility and teamwork, which she continues to apply in supporting communities—especially veterans and their families. A proud veteran and mother, Lauren believes people thrive when they are seen, supported, and connected. She advances initiatives that strengthen community resilience through strategic planning, fundraising, and partnership development.