DIRECTOR & HOST FAMILY

The Veals are from Sturgis, South Dakota and got connected to Rockside through our friends the Falcons and Painters. Matt and Ketura served as youth pastors at Open Bible Chuch in Rapid City for nine years, and Matt retired from a career as a deputy with the Pennington County Sheriff's Office in December.  They have known RJ, a graduate of the Rockside program, since he was a little boy. Matt shared “Once we saw the transformation in RJ happen - we knew this was something we wanted to be a part of.” 
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Program Director

Doug was called to leave his job in civil service to pursue a new career in full time ministry. He graduated from Liberty University with a B.S. in Christian Counseling. During his studies, he cultivated a passion for the similarities between regenerative farming and regenerative salvation. Rockside Ranch has been the perfect place for him to learn and teach how our lives and the land eagerly yearn for redemption. Doug enjoys being a Husband, Father and practicing woodworking as a hobby.

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Operations Manager

Tricia grew up in Rapid City, South Dakota and has been a member at Open Bible Church where she served as a youth group leader for 7 years. She and her husband of 23 years have 3 children and 3 grandchildren.
She graduated from 1st level INSTE Bible College. She has had the privilege of serving with great people in ministry and feels the Lord has opened doors for her to continue serving at Rockside Ranch Black Hills. Tricia has a passion for helping others and feels everyone deserves a little grace and a second chance.

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