Meet Our Team

At Remembrance Ranch we believe within every child is a seed of greatness. Much like taking a seed and helping it grow, our comprehensive program connects, educates, treats, advocates, and encourages those teens in our program – assisting them to acquire the knowledge, skills, and attitude to become successful adults.

Pete Byma
Executive Director

Pete Byma joined Remembrance Ranch in the fall of 2024 as Executive Director, bringing over 34 years of pastoral experience and extensive service on various boards. His leadership and expertise have been instrumental in addressing the unique needs of a non-profit organization like Remembrance Ranch.

Pete is married to Cheri and is a proud father of four married children and grandfather to 11 grandchildren. In his free time, he enjoys camping, woodworking, and spending time ‘putzing’ in his backyard.

OFFICE Staff

Hillary Weaver
Office Administrator

Dave Saylor
Program Leader

Family Advocate Staff

Kristin Vanderiet

Amy Ziebarth

Mark Buursma

Board Members

Brian Bolen
Chairman

Dale Day
Treasurer

Patrick Adams
Founder

Robert Heath

Dwayne Huff

Dan TeBos

Scot Rich

Joel Van Wyke

Looking to Work With Us?

Our mission is to transform the lives of struggling teenagers and their families, that transformation starts with you. Contact us or head to our volunteer page!