About
Our Role

Our Role





Executive Team
Meet the team that makes Backyard Orphans happen on a daily basis.

Eric Porter
Founder & Chief Executive Officer

Trisha Porter
Vice President

Airika Williams
Chief Operations Officer

Brett Bouck
Executive Assistant

Melissa Ingwerson
Communications Coordinator
Support Team
Meet our support team who helps expand our reach, our abilities, and our impact. We are so grateful to have them a part of our team.

Bethany Johnson
Content Coordinator

Kelly Weinberg
Hospitality Specialist

Lynette Davidson
Executive Team Coach

Jen Kinnamon
Trainer

Ken Kinnamon
Network and College Event Coordinator

Shauna Whidden
Trainer

Ben Brewer
Creative Lead

Yiema John
Communications Consultant
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