Our Board of Directors
Stephanie Le Grange
Board President
Stephanie Le Grange moved from South Africa in 2005, graduating from Fairview High School in 2010. She received a Bachelors Degree in Environmental Science from Edinboro University. She works as an international logistics specialist at Logistics Plus inc while attending Data Science Graduate Program at Mercyhurst University. She has also been apart of the Blended Spirits Ranch family since 2010.
Frank Supinski, CMS
Vice President
Frank first Enlisted in United States Marine Corps 1976, Served active duty until 1980. Enlisted in United States Army Reserves 1981 served in Buffalo, NY and in 1985 transferred to Special Forces in Youngstown OH. Attended Special Forces Qualification Course at Ft Bragg, NC 1986 and initially was trained as a Special Force Engineer and also as a Special Forces Medical NCO.
In 2009 through 2010 Frank was deployed in Iraq with Joint Special Operations Command in support of the Global War On Terrorism.
Alicia Twilla
Board Secretary
​
Sandy Long
Board Member
Sandy Long is a versatile professional, entrepreneur, and advocate for wellness, with a strong background in Management Information Systems and a deep passion for community-based healing practices. Raised in Millcreek, Pennsylvania, Sandy developed an early interest in systems and problem-solving, which led her to earn a degree in Management Information Systems from Gannon University, where she graduated Magna Cum Laude.
In 2007, Sandy co-founded Blended Spirits Ranch with her sister, Debbie Ellis. The ranch, initially envisioned as a unique non profit for rescuing horses to utilize in healing humans from trauma, soon evolved into a powerful center for equine-assisted mental health therapy. With extensive training and hands-on experience, Sandy has dedicated herself to providing mental health services to individuals across Erie, Crawford, and surrounding areas. Through the use of horses as part of the therapy process, Sandy and her team have helped countless individuals overcome personal challenges, develop confidence, and improve emotional well-being. This work has been particularly impactful for people dealing with trauma, various individual challenges, and mental health struggles.
Sandy’s entrepreneurial journey, combined with her passion for horses and helping others, has defined much of her career. She has successfully blended her skills in business with her dedication to making a positive difference in her community.
Now in semi-retirement, Sandy enjoys spending more time with her family, including her husband, children, and grandchildren. Life on the ranch continues to be rewarding, with Sandy sharing her days with four horses and two dogs, embracing the peace and joy that comes with time spent in nature and with loved ones.
Paul Flynn
Board Member
Paul grew up on a dairy farm in Edinboro and got his engineering degrees for Case Western Reserve University. He worked at GE in Erie for nearly 40 years in a variety of technical positions. He started riding horses at an early age and continued sporadically through adulthood. He and his wife Peggy restarted in earnest in their 50’s and now own a small farm in Elk Creek Township with two horses, Babe a Halfling and Katie a Quarter Horse. Paul has a technical consulting business and does groundwork horse training. He has been involved with BSR for several years and helped build the new arena barn. He joined the board in 2020.