JOHN PHILLIPS
Owner 

An attorney by education and a third-generation horseman, John oversees the business aspects of the farm operation and is the principal representative of the farm to community and industry.

KIP ELSER
Director of Sales

Kip is a well known, highly respected and experienced horseman who has purchased, prepped and consigned thousands of horses throughout his distinguished career.  Mr. Elser’s position with Darby Dan is in addition to Kirkwood Stable’s ongoing yearling-breaking and two year old pinhooking and sales ventures.

CAROL SCHMELZ
Farm Administrator

RYAN NORTON
Stallion Director

NATE HEIPLE
Farm Manager

ELKE KROHN
Broodmare Manager, Dearborn Division

ADOLFO MARTINEZ
Broodmare Manager,
Darby Dan Division

JOE DODGEN
Stallion Manager

JEREMY SMALLWOOD
Sales Manager