Luke Hatch, LCSW, C.Ad (Certified Addictionologist)
Co-Founder/Executive Director/Clinical Director
Luke Hatch is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, a certified addictionlogist, and an expert in working with adolescents and their families. He received his BS in Psychology/Communications at Southern Utah University and an MSW from the University of Utah. He has worked in mental health since the year 2000. He spent 5 years working with juvenile sex offenders and adjudicated adolescents. He has worked extensively with substance abuse and spent time working with people on probation at a facility in Salt Lake City. He spent 7 years working with adolescents and families at a Residential Treatment Center in Southern Utah. He also provided community in-service training on preventing sexual abuse for the Head Start program for many years. Through the years, Luke has worked with literally thousands of youth and families in multiple roles in treatment programs including as line staff, staff supervisor, therapist and has led in administration as a Program Director and Executive Director. These experiences have given him incredible insight into what it takes to operate a successful program and to produce change in adolescents. Other experience includes working in Youth Corrections, addiction treatment, assisted living for individuals with intellectual disabilities, sexual offender treatment, anger management, family therapy, spousal and marriage counseling and counseling for depression and anxiety. He was raised in Nevada in a ranching family. He is passionate about family therapy and the use of the ranch as a therapeutic tool.
Yancy Whipple, MBA
Co-Founder/Director of Business Development
Yancy Whipple was raised on a ranch only a few miles from where KW Legacy Ranch is currently located today. He received a BA in Business from Southern Utah University and an MBA from the University of Utah. Prior to co-founding KW Legacy Ranch, Yancy worked for a Fortune 500 company on the brand management team. Following that, Yancy led a successful career as an entrepreneur opening several businesses in the construction and roofing industries. Additionally, he worked in a youth program as the admissions director helping families navigate the challenging task of enrolling their child in a program. This experience helped Yancy gain a deeper understanding of the conflicting emotions that families go through during this difficult time. Through his kind and compassionate demeanor, families come to know that Yancy does sincerely care about them. Along with Rocky and Luke Hatch, Yancy co-founded KW Legacy Ranch as a means to truly help transform lives.
Co-Founder/Director of Business Development
Yancy Whipple was raised on a ranch only a few miles from where KW Legacy Ranch is currently located today. He received a BA in Business from Southern Utah University and an MBA from the University of Utah. Prior to co-founding KW Legacy Ranch, Yancy worked for a Fortune 500 company on the brand management team. Following that, Yancy led a successful career as an entrepreneur opening several businesses in the construction and roofing industries. Additionally, he worked in a youth program as the admissions director helping families navigate the challenging task of enrolling their child in a program. This experience helped Yancy gain a deeper understanding of the conflicting emotions that families go through during this difficult time. Through his kind and compassionate demeanor, families come to know that Yancy does sincerely care about them. Along with Rocky and Luke Hatch, Yancy co-founded KW Legacy Ranch as a means to truly help transform lives.
Rocky Hatch
Co-Founder/Director of Ranch Operations
Rocky has worked as a rancher his entire life. He has been around livestock his entire life and knows cattle and horses as well as anyone. In high school and college Rocky was a fierce competitor in Rodeo, participating in roping, bareback, and bull riding events. He was forced to give up rodeo after severely injuring his shoulder during a bull ride. He earned a degree from Southern Utah State College in Metal Fabrication and is a proficient metal worker and welder. Rocky managed a welfare farm for 15 years, overseeing all farm and cattle operations. He has successfully raised 5 children with his wife Lynda and understands the benefits of teaching children through hard work and responsibility. Rocky sincerely enjoys spending time with the students of KW teaching them about livestock, ranching, welding, roping, etc. The ranch operated by KW Legacy Ranch is owned by Rocky and his wife Lynda who have been happily married since 1973.
Co-Founder/Director of Ranch Operations
Rocky has worked as a rancher his entire life. He has been around livestock his entire life and knows cattle and horses as well as anyone. In high school and college Rocky was a fierce competitor in Rodeo, participating in roping, bareback, and bull riding events. He was forced to give up rodeo after severely injuring his shoulder during a bull ride. He earned a degree from Southern Utah State College in Metal Fabrication and is a proficient metal worker and welder. Rocky managed a welfare farm for 15 years, overseeing all farm and cattle operations. He has successfully raised 5 children with his wife Lynda and understands the benefits of teaching children through hard work and responsibility. Rocky sincerely enjoys spending time with the students of KW teaching them about livestock, ranching, welding, roping, etc. The ranch operated by KW Legacy Ranch is owned by Rocky and his wife Lynda who have been happily married since 1973.
Lynda Hatch
Office Manager
Lynda attended Southern Utah University and graduated with an Associate Degree in Secretarial Business. She worked as the Secretary for the Pahranagat Valley Television District, the manager at Pahranagat Valley Federal Credit Union, data entry for Lincoln County, and the Office Manager for Alamo Sewer and Water. After working for the Alamo Sewer and Water for 25 years, she joined KW Legacy Ranch full-time in 2013. Lynda and her husband Rocky, are considered the heart of KW Legacy Ranch. Lynda and Rocky Hatch are the owners of the ranch used by KW. She plays a significant role at the ranch helping care for the students in a motherly fashion. When Lynda is not in the office, she provides haircuts for the male students, makes birthday cakes for all students, and takes care of their inventory items. Lynda enjoys her time with her family-especially her grandchildren.
Office Manager
Lynda attended Southern Utah University and graduated with an Associate Degree in Secretarial Business. She worked as the Secretary for the Pahranagat Valley Television District, the manager at Pahranagat Valley Federal Credit Union, data entry for Lincoln County, and the Office Manager for Alamo Sewer and Water. After working for the Alamo Sewer and Water for 25 years, she joined KW Legacy Ranch full-time in 2013. Lynda and her husband Rocky, are considered the heart of KW Legacy Ranch. Lynda and Rocky Hatch are the owners of the ranch used by KW. She plays a significant role at the ranch helping care for the students in a motherly fashion. When Lynda is not in the office, she provides haircuts for the male students, makes birthday cakes for all students, and takes care of their inventory items. Lynda enjoys her time with her family-especially her grandchildren.
Adam Crawford, LCSW
Assistant Clinical Director
Adam received a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from Brigham Young University in 2008 and a Master's Degree in Social Work from Utah State University in 2010. He acted as manager of the Social Science Writing Lab at BYU. During his time in academics, Adam was extensively involved in research about various residential treatment models, adolescents, recidivism, and effectiveness. Eventually he compiled a body of research for the state of Utah regarding treatment models within the foster care and Juvenile Justice System. Adam has worked at internships for schools and support centers in northern Utah, as direct care staff at a residential treatment program in Utah, as a Psycho-social Rehabilitation Specialist in southern Idaho, and as a group supervisor for the Department of Child and Family Services in Nevada. After hearing about the philosophies and approaches of KW Legacy Ranch, Adam was eager to apply his experience and jumped on board immediately. Adam joined the KW Legacy Ranch team as soon as the first student came in August of 2012. A native north westerner who loves the outdoors, Adam grew up around horses, even chasing coyotes on horseback in an English saddle at times during his youth. He loves sports, carpentry, and taking on seemingly impossible construction projects. The majority of his time outside of the ranch is now spent chasing his five kids (including two sets of twins) with his wife and sweetheart Shari.
Assistant Clinical Director
Adam received a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from Brigham Young University in 2008 and a Master's Degree in Social Work from Utah State University in 2010. He acted as manager of the Social Science Writing Lab at BYU. During his time in academics, Adam was extensively involved in research about various residential treatment models, adolescents, recidivism, and effectiveness. Eventually he compiled a body of research for the state of Utah regarding treatment models within the foster care and Juvenile Justice System. Adam has worked at internships for schools and support centers in northern Utah, as direct care staff at a residential treatment program in Utah, as a Psycho-social Rehabilitation Specialist in southern Idaho, and as a group supervisor for the Department of Child and Family Services in Nevada. After hearing about the philosophies and approaches of KW Legacy Ranch, Adam was eager to apply his experience and jumped on board immediately. Adam joined the KW Legacy Ranch team as soon as the first student came in August of 2012. A native north westerner who loves the outdoors, Adam grew up around horses, even chasing coyotes on horseback in an English saddle at times during his youth. He loves sports, carpentry, and taking on seemingly impossible construction projects. The majority of his time outside of the ranch is now spent chasing his five kids (including two sets of twins) with his wife and sweetheart Shari.
Judith Sadora M.S., MFTi, LCADCi
Therapist
Judith holds a Masters of Arts degree in Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT) from Lincoln Christian University. Judith is currently pursuing her doctorate in Marriage and Family Therapy at Northcentral University. She has worked with children and adolescents since 2011. Prior to joining the KW Legacy Ranch team, Judith worked as a Middle School Counselor for two years, specializing in adolescents ages 11-14. Judith currently works as a family therapist at KW and facilitates family & parenting workshops while also balancing a full case load at the ranch. Judith believes that each person’s purpose is to thrive in all three areas of life; emotionally, physically and spiritually. Judith has the ability to find and help develop strengths that each individual and family possess. She then builds on these strengths to help families create new patterns of individual and relational success. She works to create change and build healthy perspectives in teens that strengthen family and parent/child relationships. Judith has experience identifying cultural differences and contextual factors in individuals and is passionate about providing counseling for multicultural and diverse populations in adolescents and families. When Judith is not working, she enjoys outdoor adventures such as camping, hiking, backpacking, and kayaking with her husband.
Therapist
Judith holds a Masters of Arts degree in Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT) from Lincoln Christian University. Judith is currently pursuing her doctorate in Marriage and Family Therapy at Northcentral University. She has worked with children and adolescents since 2011. Prior to joining the KW Legacy Ranch team, Judith worked as a Middle School Counselor for two years, specializing in adolescents ages 11-14. Judith currently works as a family therapist at KW and facilitates family & parenting workshops while also balancing a full case load at the ranch. Judith believes that each person’s purpose is to thrive in all three areas of life; emotionally, physically and spiritually. Judith has the ability to find and help develop strengths that each individual and family possess. She then builds on these strengths to help families create new patterns of individual and relational success. She works to create change and build healthy perspectives in teens that strengthen family and parent/child relationships. Judith has experience identifying cultural differences and contextual factors in individuals and is passionate about providing counseling for multicultural and diverse populations in adolescents and families. When Judith is not working, she enjoys outdoor adventures such as camping, hiking, backpacking, and kayaking with her husband.
Ryan Hatch
Program Director
Ryan has many years of experience working for for several adolescent treatment programs. When Ryan first started with KW Legacy Ranch in 2012, he worked part-time while attending school. Once he noticed and experienced the long-term effectiveness of KW, he joined the team full-time eventually becoming Program Director. Ryan works closely with the student leaders at KW by engaging in productive activities and providing opportunities for students to grow in their leadership skills. Ryan also provides PE activities ranging from basketball, volleyball, football, and croquette. In addition to working at KW, Ryan takes classes online and enjoys his free time with his lovely wife, Bekah, who also works as staff for KW.
Program Director
Ryan has many years of experience working for for several adolescent treatment programs. When Ryan first started with KW Legacy Ranch in 2012, he worked part-time while attending school. Once he noticed and experienced the long-term effectiveness of KW, he joined the team full-time eventually becoming Program Director. Ryan works closely with the student leaders at KW by engaging in productive activities and providing opportunities for students to grow in their leadership skills. Ryan also provides PE activities ranging from basketball, volleyball, football, and croquette. In addition to working at KW, Ryan takes classes online and enjoys his free time with his lovely wife, Bekah, who also works as staff for KW.
Steve Pearce
Manager/Lead Staff
Steve Pearce is originally from Ontario, Oregon but has lived in Nevada since 1994. Prior to joining KW Legacy Ranch, Steve spent five years working for the Nevada Division of Child and Family Services. During his time there, he worked as a general staff member eventually being promoted to a supervisor. Steve provided training in a multitude of areas including Crisis Management, Risk Evaluation, Suicide Prevention, De-escalation, Addiction and Recovery. Steve started working with KW in 2014 as the Boys House Manager and Lead Staff. Steve works closely with staff members to ensure that program protocols and guidelines are followed and that the best interest of the students are maintained as a priority. KW Legacy Ranch is a second home for Steve and he looks forward to coming to work everyday.
Manager/Lead Staff
Steve Pearce is originally from Ontario, Oregon but has lived in Nevada since 1994. Prior to joining KW Legacy Ranch, Steve spent five years working for the Nevada Division of Child and Family Services. During his time there, he worked as a general staff member eventually being promoted to a supervisor. Steve provided training in a multitude of areas including Crisis Management, Risk Evaluation, Suicide Prevention, De-escalation, Addiction and Recovery. Steve started working with KW in 2014 as the Boys House Manager and Lead Staff. Steve works closely with staff members to ensure that program protocols and guidelines are followed and that the best interest of the students are maintained as a priority. KW Legacy Ranch is a second home for Steve and he looks forward to coming to work everyday.
Charleen Lamoreaux, RN
Head Nurse
Charleen was a hospice/home health nurse in Lincoln County Nevada for 25 years before coming to KW. After serving 25 years working with the elderly, Charleen was ready for a change. She wanted to help people live and improve their lives. Since 2015, Charleen has worked as KW's head nurse. Her position at KW gives her the opportunity to see young students change their life and develop to become a better version of themselves. The things she enjoys most about working at KW is the proof that change is possible and the teaching of life skills and tools that will help each student navigate life. When Charleen is not on the ranch she enjoys reading, being outdoors, gardening, leaning about holistic living and most of all, being with her family.
Head Nurse
Charleen was a hospice/home health nurse in Lincoln County Nevada for 25 years before coming to KW. After serving 25 years working with the elderly, Charleen was ready for a change. She wanted to help people live and improve their lives. Since 2015, Charleen has worked as KW's head nurse. Her position at KW gives her the opportunity to see young students change their life and develop to become a better version of themselves. The things she enjoys most about working at KW is the proof that change is possible and the teaching of life skills and tools that will help each student navigate life. When Charleen is not on the ranch she enjoys reading, being outdoors, gardening, leaning about holistic living and most of all, being with her family.
Sarah Jones, BSN, RN
Nurse
Sarah graduated from the University of Nevada Las Vegas-School of Nursing with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing in Dec. 2010. Since 2010 she has worked as an RN caring for infants in the Neonatal ICU and working with children, adolescents, and adults in various positions including Pediatric Home Healthcare, Medical/Surgical hospital floor, Family Practice and a Pediatric clinic. Additionally, she spent 9 months caring for her live-in grandmother with dementia. Sarah has worked as the assistant registered nurse at KW since 2017. She has always had a passion for working with children. Sarah feels like she has found the one place she can make the most meaningful difference in a person’s life. Family is number one to her, and she enjoys spending most of her time with them. Sarah also enjoys learning, horseback riding, snowboarding, camping, and serving.
Nurse
Sarah graduated from the University of Nevada Las Vegas-School of Nursing with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing in Dec. 2010. Since 2010 she has worked as an RN caring for infants in the Neonatal ICU and working with children, adolescents, and adults in various positions including Pediatric Home Healthcare, Medical/Surgical hospital floor, Family Practice and a Pediatric clinic. Additionally, she spent 9 months caring for her live-in grandmother with dementia. Sarah has worked as the assistant registered nurse at KW since 2017. She has always had a passion for working with children. Sarah feels like she has found the one place she can make the most meaningful difference in a person’s life. Family is number one to her, and she enjoys spending most of her time with them. Sarah also enjoys learning, horseback riding, snowboarding, camping, and serving.
Lori Pitt, M.A
Academic Director
Lori Pitt graduated from the University of Las Vegas with a Bachelors Degree in Music Education with an emphasis in Elementary Education. She obtained her first Masters Degree from Southern Utah University in Education and another Masters Degree in Administrative Leadership from Nova Southern University. She has 15 years of teaching experience throughout several counties in Nevada. Lori has worked at KW as the Academic Director since 2016. Lori works closely with each student, their parents, and the school at home to ensure that every student is continuing along their academic path towards a high school diploma and beyond. When she is not at KW, Lori enjoys teaching choir part-time at the local high school in Alamo, NV.
Academic Director
Lori Pitt graduated from the University of Las Vegas with a Bachelors Degree in Music Education with an emphasis in Elementary Education. She obtained her first Masters Degree from Southern Utah University in Education and another Masters Degree in Administrative Leadership from Nova Southern University. She has 15 years of teaching experience throughout several counties in Nevada. Lori has worked at KW as the Academic Director since 2016. Lori works closely with each student, their parents, and the school at home to ensure that every student is continuing along their academic path towards a high school diploma and beyond. When she is not at KW, Lori enjoys teaching choir part-time at the local high school in Alamo, NV.
