Matthew, the Men of Valor Ranch Executive Director, graduated from Sacramento State University California, with a Bachelor of Arts in communication studies.  He has worked with youth for over 15 years, including running Junior High and High School summer camps, community service youth teams, and as youth pastor and counselor.  He taught in a private school for 6 years.  Before co-founding Men of Valor Ranch, Matthew worked with at risk youth in a long term program in North East Washington.  Matthew loves working with his hands and applying life skills and principles in practical ways.  He started his own artisan construction business several years ago and has worked on many building projects involving the training and mentoring of young men in construction and basic masonry.  Matthew has worked with his father-in-law for many years, both traveling in conferences and seminars, as well as working together on their "Men of Valor" summer Quests which started in 2003.

Dawn Bruner B.A

Dawn, Matthew's wife, graduated from Baylor University with a Bachelor of Arts in social work.  She worked at a rape crisis center in Waco, Texas as well as volunteering at a women's abuse shelter.  Dawn taught in a private school for seven years as well as working with numerous youth groups and youth camps.  Dawn has been a mentor and friend to many struggling youth...she is a good listener and a wise counselor.  She is currently home schooling her three young sons as well as working with Matthew at Men of Valor Ranch.  She loves gardening, teaching and cooking.  She is giving, caring, ...a true team player.

John Morgan. M.R.E.

John Morgan was born and raised on a farm in western Washington: and farming will always be a part of who he is. John has a Bachelor's Degree from Southwest Baptist College in Bolivar, MO, with a secondary teaching credential in Social Studies. John was a classroom teacher for four years - three of them in Zambia. John has a Master's Degree from Golden Gate Baptist Theological Seminary in Religious Education with emphasis on "Human Growth and Development" and "Educational Administration". John spent 15 years as a home improvement contractor and the last 17 years have been as a facilities engineer in a hospital. In both of these previous en-deavors John has had the privilege and joy of training young men in skill sets related to construction and facilities engineering as well as mentoring numerous young men in the process.

John has been involved with Men of Valor Ministries from its inception and was there when the first cabins were built. John was one of the original members of the advisory board for Men of Valor Ranch. John is definitely a hands on person and enjoys the side by side working relationships and mentoring. He has the poetic ability to use practical life skills and training metaphors in their daily routine. John has a heart for reconciliation and a desire to see damaged relationships restored. He also has a desire to see young men reconciled to their own destiny. We are very proud to have John as a staff member who will be working with the young men on a daily basis.

Dr. Bernard E. Currigan

M.D. Advisor

Dr. Bernard Currigan, D.O., is a Board Certified Family Physician. He has an extensive 30 year background in the health professions, and holds a B.A. Degree in Nursing, as well as the Degree and Title of Osteopathic Physician and Surgeon. Dr. Currigan provides medical consultations and medical supervision of student’s pharmaceutical and nutritional regimens.  Dr. Currigan uses both his medical experience and hands on life experience to treat each person as unique and important.  He lives  just 2 miles from Men of Valor Ranch and works in the emergency room in the Colville Hospital.

Other part time staff include local craftsmen who participate in projects and training seminars.