Meet Our Team…

Stephen Romain serves as the Operations Director for Wagon Tails Farm Rescue. He and his wife co-founded the rescue in 2018 after they purchased a small farm in Duplin County and realized the significant need for animal assistance in the area. While he spent many years working as a chef in restaurants, Stephen has found his true passion in working with animals of all kinds.

Though he may not be particularly talkative, he takes pride in being a man of action and is never afraid to speak up for those in need. He spends his days maintaining the farm, caring for foster goats and ducks, along with other residents like Floof, the farm cat. Occasionally, he can be seen appearing as his alter ego, Santa Paws. Stephen is excited to continue this rescue adventure and to keep pushing boundaries to help in every way possible.

Stephen Romain
Operations Director

Lindsey Hester serves as the Medical Director for Wagon Tails Farm Rescue. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Animal Science from NC State and earned her Veterinary Technician degree from Penn Foster. With over 21 years of experience in the animal care field, Lindsey brings a lifelong passion and commitment to improving the health and well-being of animals.

Currently, she serves as the Hospital Manager at Five Oaks Animal Hospital in Kinston, NC, where she continues to advocate for and provide high-quality veterinary care. Her mission is simple: to ensure every animal receives the compassion, attention, and medical support they deserve.

Lindsey Hester
Medical Director

Ashley Djordjevic serves as the Financial Director for Wagon Tails Farm Rescue, acting as the fearless voice of financial reason (a.k.a. the queen of saying "no"). When she’s not wrangling budgets, she’s busy loving on her dogs, adoring ponies, or delivering top-tier snark.

Outside of the rescue, Ashley works in accounting/finance and is currently studying for her CPA exam (because numbers are her jam). In her free time, she can be found hiking, exploring the great outdoors, and soaking up nature.

Ashley Djordjevic
Financial Director

Brinnalyn Bish serves as the Membership Director at Wagon Tails Farm Rescue. Her role focuses on building and maintaining connections within the rescue community—from welcoming new volunteers to helping the network grow. She loves being part of the team that keeps everything running with heart and hustle.

Animal rescue means everything to Brinnalyn. For her, it’s not just about saving lives, but about creating second chances, spreading compassion, and making sure every animal knows what it feels like to be safe and loved. Being involved with Wagon Tails has given her life purpose, and she is grateful to be part of an organization that changes both furry and human lives every single day.

Brinnalyn Bish
Membership Director

Kelsey Mills serves as the Adoption Director for Wagon Tails Farm Rescue. Originally from southeastern North Carolina, she enjoys being involved in efforts that serve her local community. She is deeply passionate about promoting animal welfare, advancing veterinary care, and helping animals find their forever homes.

Outside of rescue work, Kelsey spends her free time kayaking, fishing, and hanging out with her two cats, Tucker and Gracie. Tucker is an orange tabby who loves to assist in the garden while wearing his harness and leash, while Gracie is a brown tabby ball of energy who always has big things to say.

Kelsey Mills
Adoption Director

Danielle Best serves as the Community Outreach Director for Wagon Tails Farm Rescue. Her journey with WTFR began when the pet pantry opened in Kenansville, right in her backyard. Having called Duplin County home for the past 9 years, she has seen firsthand how much support the local community needs when it comes to caring for beloved animals.

Because of this, Danielle is passionate about expanding outreach programs to make an even bigger impact for the people and pets who need it most. She is powered by love and her chaotic crew: three dogs (Cocoa Chanel #5, Scooter Rooter Rudy Roo III, and Tater Tot), one kitty (Salem, a.k.a. Swamp A), and a very patient husband who loves them all. Together with the team, she loves making a difference in the community.

Danielle Best
Community Outreach Director

Lisa Sterling
Communications Director

Lisa Sterling serves as the Communications Director for Wagon Tails Farm Rescue. She has a strong passion for animals—especially crazy cattle dogs—and brings that enthusiasm to spreading the word about all the amazing things WTFR is accomplishing.

Lisa started out as a foster when she and her husband found a stray they couldn't care for on their own. Thanks to Wagon Tails, their home and hearts have grown to 9 dogs! While she knows they can't save every dog themselves, Lisa hopes to contribute even more through her position with WTFR.