J.P. joins the Lend‑A‑Heart Ranch Board with a profound, firsthand appreciation for the healing power of horses. A retired US Army Special Forces Major and Texas-based business owner and real estate investor, he brings strategic leadership and operational expertise to the organization. His passion for the mission is rooted in his own journey as a competitive rider in the AQHA and NSBA Heroes on Horses veteran classes. Having found horsemanship and the presence of horses to be a deeply centering practice, he is dedicated to ensuring local veterans and families have access to the same life-changing camaraderie and grounding experiences he found at Lend‑A‑Heart.