Meet the Staff
Everyone at ESERR is a volunteer.
We're proud to have some of the finest people in Southern Arizona helping us on a daily basis. If you'd like to be involved, email us below.
Dani Gilbert
Founder/DirectorDani is a Tucson native who graduated from the University of Arizona with a BA in Psychology and Political Science. She completed her RN at Pima College in Tucson, AZ.
Mike Kuntzelman, MD
Co-FounderAfter serving as a medical corpsman in the U.S. Army, Mike graduated from Northern Arizona University with a BS in Physics, and from the University of Arizona College of Medicine. He completed residency training in Psychiatry at the University of Arizona.
Julie Jameson
Volunteer Coordinator/PhotographerJulie grew up loving horses and cleaned stalls when she was young to earn a chance to ride anytime she could. She has been very involved in the local community and is passionate about getting the best volunteers we can for this noble cause!
Bill
Board of Directors/General ManagerBill has been a volunteer/coach in a number of sporting activities.
Sherrie
VolunteerSherrie Ward is ESERR's horse trainer. She has been working with horses and students for over 30 years.
Cindy
VolunteerCindy has been a volunteer
at Escalante Springs for two years.
Nancy
AssistantVolunteer CoordinatorNancy has been a volunteer
at Escalante Springs for two years.
Jess
Volunteer & Equine CaregiverJess is one of our photographers and has been our on-property equine caregiver for 4 years.
Sheri
VolunteerSheri has been a volunteer at Escalante Springs for two years
