Our Chaplain

Dr. David Trogdon Chaplain (LTC) US ARMY, Ret.

2016- Present: HOPE Project CEO/Founder

2016- Present: EAGALA Mental Health Professional

2023-Present: Arenas for Change Professional

David retired in 2015 from the US Army after 33 years of military service including 25 years of active duty. He currently serves as the director of the HOPE Project and serves Soldiers and Families, Wounded Warriors and veterans. His many years of military service includes 16 years as an Army Chaplain where he deployed to Iraq twice, Afghanistan, Africa and Kuwait in support of Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom. His awards include three Bronze Stars and the Purple Heart. David specialized in trauma, combat stress, child loss, grief, and family ministries. David is a graduate of Welch College, Southeastern Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Covenant Theological Seminary, the Army Command and General Staff College, US Army Chaplain Basic and Advance Courses, US Army Military Intelligence Center and School, the Basic Airborne Course and Clinical Pastoral Education. He is the coauthor of “First Aid for Veterans” and the author of “Operation Eternal Freedom” as well as numerous published articles for magazines and newspapers.

Click the links below to preview his books.

First Aid for Your Emotional Hurts: Veterans

Operation Eternal Freedom

Our Staff

Tina Jackson : Army Veteran & Equine Specialist

Tina Jackson came to Hope Project initially as a client but soon realized her calling to help others. Her passion and love for the animals on the farm has awarded her the opportunity to work one-on-one with our equines from ground manner training to starting them under saddle. She is also an EAGALA certified Equine Specialist and assists Chaplain David with therapy sessions.

Tabitha Marlow: Barn Manager & Equine Specialist

Tabatha Marlow has been with Hope since 2017. She started as

a volunteer and is currently on the Board of directors and is the

farm/barn manager. Her most important role is managing the

care and maintenance of all our four-legged therapists. As an equine owner and animal lover she has devoted the past 6

years helping Hope Project grow so it can continue to provide

equine therapy to those in need.

Jessica Hendrix: Vet Tech & Equine Specialist

Jessica Hendrix came to Hope Project as a volunteer in 2017.

Her love for horses started at a young age with ownership and participating in local horse shows. She is currently on the

Board of directors. She is by profession, a Veterinarian

technician and brings her experience to the farm to ensure our

therapists receive the care they deserve to be able to continue

Hope's mission.

Keven Hollan : Army Veteran & Promotional Director

Keven was raised in a military family and later would spend over

four years in the Army himself. He also served an additional

two years in the Army Reserve. Keven is a disabled veteran who

became part of the HOPE volunteer family shortly after the

Florida Panhandle, included the HOPE Project ranch was

devested by Hurricane Michael in 2018. He now serves as our

Promotional Director and is an invaluable member of our team.

Joshua Parker: Graphic Designer

Joshua Parker came to Hope in 2016. Joshua is a disabled Army veteran. He retired from the Military Police Corp. Joshua has a degree in Graphic Design and Media Arts that he puts to use by donating his time by updating our website and assisting with other graphics related tasks.