NCDCTA Board Members
- President - Suzanne Mullen
 Suzanne Mullen lives in Fayetteville with her husband and two children on their Flintwood Farm. She brings a broad and diverse perspective to her role as NCDCTA president. Although born in N.C., Suzanne grew up in Africa, and climbed Mt. Kilimanjaro in the winter of 1976! Her husband is a surgeon for the Veteran’s Administration, and oldest son is studying aerospace at Auburn University.
Suzanne enjoyed competing hunters and jumpers until the late ‘90’s, and is now supportive of her daughter Erin’s young rider dressage goals. She works full time as communications director for TigerSwan, a global services company offering everything from tactical training for the military to corporate risk management, linguistics, and translation services for the Middle East. Suzanne is especially interested in youth programs, and her main goal is “To somehow fill the giant shoes left for me by (former president) Jennifer Mitchell this year”.
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Vice President - Robyn Hahn
 Robyn Hahn lives in Holly springs with her husband and 3-year old daughter. As a graduate of NCSU College of Veterinary Medicine, she practiced ambulatory equine medicine in Virginia before returning to N.C. in 2005 to focus on small animal medicine. She also serves as an editor of a healthcare periodical DearThyroid.org. As an active amateur dressage rider and USDF bronze medalist, Robyn boards and trains her young Warmblood gelding Bravo with Becky Blikslager at Windcroft Farm in Apex. As vice president, Robyn is tasked with organizing the annual Gala and awards banquet, and is also interested in volunteer revitalization. She chaired the scholarship committee in 2009 which revamped the entire program.
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Treasurer - Dave Stuckey
Dave Stuckey is also known as “Mr. Bailey Cook”. He and his wife, prominent dressage trainer Bailey Cook, live in Carrboro. Dave has been our “money guy” for 10 years now, helping to bring solvency and stability to the club’s finances. He spends a tremendous amount of his time as a volunteer, not just for NCDCTA but many other civic groups as well, but his “real job” is as a registered investment advisor, insurance agent, and employee benefits consultant.
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Recording Secretary - Barbara Gibson
Barbara Gibson lives in Southern Pines with her husband and daughter. The Gibsons own and operate a busy and popular restaurant, the Lob Steer Inn, on U.S. 1. She is an active lower level eventer with her horse Hawkeye, and just purchased a pony for her daughter Campbell, 8. If Barbie isn’t riding, you can always find her volunteering in a myriad of ways, especially out at the Carolina Horse Park.
- Member At Large - Carol Kelly
 Carol Kelly lives in Chapel Hill with her husband, after having raised two children who in turn produced three grandchildren. She is an equine sports massage therapist, holds a PhD, and has taught applied statistics and conducted medical research. Carol is an amateur dressage rider, moving up the levels with her mare Brocken, and a dog agility / obedience enthusiast. She is also a distance runner, having run many distance races and several marathons, including the Boston. She is currently the chair of two NCDCTA committees: scholarship and volunteer revitalization, and is our “go to” person on constitutional matters.
- Member At Large - Kris Daniel
 Kris Daniel lives in Louisburg with her husband and two sons, ages 8 and 9. She was a middle school math and science teacher until 2000, when she took the plunge and decided to teach, ride, and train full time at the family’s Briar Creek Stables. As an active competitor on her Friesians, Kris brings the same enthusiasm to her new role as NCDCTA board member. Producing these profiles was her idea, saying “Coming onto the board I quickly realized to my embarrassment I had no idea who half the board members were and would not even be able to recognize them at a show… the next time you are out and about at an NCDCTA event please take time to get to know our board members.”
Appointed By President:
Communications Chairperson - Sue Smithson
 Sue Smithson and her husband live in Southern Pines as “empty nesters” (two grown children and two grandchildren). Sue is a retired journalist, active dressage and eventing judge, and horse show manager. As an amateur dressage rider and former eventer, she enjoys a light competition schedule and a lot of trail riding. As a founding member of NCDCTA, Sue brings a historical perspective to her second stint on the board as communications chair, publishing the monthly Newsletter and overseeing the website. She also serves on the competition and HOY committees.
Dressage Education Chairperson - Lynn Leath
 Lynn Leath lives outside Chapel Hill with her husband Cliff at their North Star Training Center. As a USDF gold medalist, professional dressage trainer and prominent competitor, Lynn is a familiar sight at the shows with her successful FEI horse D‘Artagnan. She spends the winter training in Florida with Cathy Morelli, and hosts regular clinics at NSTC with Morelli and Jessica Ransehausen. Lynn is passionate about dressage education, and welcomes members to join her committee.
Eventing Chairperson - Amanda Miller
 Amanda Miller Atkins has been appointed to fill the vacant Eventing Chairmanship position on the 2010 NCDCTA Executive Board. Amanda lives in Clayton with her husband, Jason. She runs her own business, Miller Eventing, which provides training for horse and rider. She also has a small breeding operation. She has competed through the international level of eventing and third level dressage. Amanda attended NC State University, studying Animal Science. In 2006, she became an USEA Certified Instructor, the youngest to be certified at that time. Amanda and Jason run two farms in Clayton, which keeps them busy! Amanda is excited about this opportunity to promote eventing education and welcomes ideas and suggestions.
Competition Committee Chairperson - Diane Le Fevre
 Diane Lefevre owns and operates Windstille Farm in Oak Ridge; home to four horses, three cats, and a Corgi. As a Hanoverian breeder, Diane believes in quality mares, and hers have achieved national rankings in the show ring. She and her late husband Steve moved to the Triad from coastal South Carolina in 1998 for better grass and access to vets and farriers. Her “real” job is global project manager for IBM Software Group, and varying time zones allow her flexibility to work from home on a creative schedule, perfect for horses! Diane’s business background blends well with her role as competition chairman, overseeing the NCDCTA-licensed dressage shows which produce funding for educational activities.
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