Meet Our Team
Staff
Eric Ager
Executive Director
Eric grew up on the farm and has been riding since he was two years old. He is a U.S. Navy veteran and currently serves as the District 114 Representative in the North Carolina House.
Emma Claire Hoffman
Barn Manager
Emma Claire is a lifelong rider and incredible horseback riding instructor. She manages the health and wellbeing of our herd and coaches the Project HNG Show Team.
Addie Lalumondier
Program Coordinator
Addie spent her childhood riding horses with Annie Ager and now teaches riding lessons and coordinates events and summer camp for Project HNG.
Board Members
Annie Ager
Board President
Annie has been working with horses for more than 60 years and running Hickory Nut Gap Farm Camp for more than 30 years. Her spirit and never-ending ability to get things done are the engine that makes the organization a success.
Carrie Nicholson
Vice President
Carrie has been volunteering with Hickory Nut Gap Horse Camp for years and is the quiet, dedicated professional who keeps everything working behind the scenes.
Brittany Keeler
Treasurer
Brittany is a dedicated horse lover who runs a small business in Fairview and whose kids love to get outside and to ride. You’ll often find Brittany managing our lesson program in addition to overseeing our finances.
Becky Barth
Secretary
Becky is a lifelong outdoors woman who runs a business in Fairview and is a big part of the community.
Patty Matteson
Fundraising Chair
Patty is a dedicated employee of Buncombe County Schools and a horse lover through and through. She can be found riding her horse Roian or feeding the herd at the barn. Patty is the brains behind all of our fundraising events.
John Ager
John has spent his life helping to preserve farmland in WNC and served as District 114 Representative in the NC House for many years. He’s married to Annie and has been helping support her efforts through more than 50 years of marriage.
Board Member
Heather Lee
Board Member
Heather has been part of the farm community for years and is a longtime supporter of efforts to make Western North Carolina a better place.
Billy Majewski
Board Member
Billy owns a small business in Asheville and is dedicated to helping kids overcome their life challenges. His motivation to help others was the inspiration behind our Saturdays at the Farm Program.
