Staff Team
Jo Allegro-Smith
Jo Allegro-Smith has dedicated her life’s work to helping others and has consistently advocated for those in need. She has served as a nonprofit executive for more than 25 years, working closely and collaboratively with Boards, constituents, and stakeholders to set strategic direction, achieve financial stability, and increase impact. Jo has held various leadership roles with organizations including the Community Resource Center, YMCA of Delaware, PARC Center for Disabilities and the Cancer Support Community. A longtime Sussex County resident, Jo has cultivated meaningful partnerships with the business community, local and state officials, and community organizations. She holds a MS in Organizational Leadership with a concentration in nonprofit management from Capella University.
Kelly Boyer
Tracey Condon-Kneifl
Janice Ferneyhough
“When you take care of your horse, your horse takes care of you.”
– Chloe Thurlow
Janice grew up with horses and has never really known “life” without them. Her life’s work is to be the best caretaker, rider and partner to the horse that she can. Janice has been an active horseperson for over 55 years riding in local shows as a kid and then IHSA in college at Southern Sem in Buena Vista, Virginia. She opened Pinewood Stables in 2005, a lesson and boarding barn in Milton, Delaware. As owner/operator of Pinewood, Janice does it all – horse care, barn management, teaching lessons, riding, training and showing horses. “I will always take lessons; it is my joy! Every day I study and think about how I can improve, change or do something better.” Janice holds the following degrees: AA from Southern Seminary Jr. College; BA in Communications from Mary Baldwin College, and Associate of Science, Physical Therapist Assistant from Delaware Technical and Community College. Janice looks forward to sharing her knowledge and skills in caring for the SDTR Herd, helping them be their best for their riders.