When Integrity Is Tested — We Show Up

When Integrity Is Tested — We Show Up

From Critical Conversations by Karissa Dean

February 16, 2026 · 37 min

About this episode

In this episode, Karissa Dean interviews entrepreneur Ryann Reinhofer about the importance of integrity and community action regarding local governance.

In this podcast episode, I interview a local entrepreneur Ryann Reinhofer, who owns Thoroughbred Real Estate Group and also leads a nonprofit organization. Today, we need your help. Please listen to the full episode so you fully understand what is at stake. But this is not the time to just listen — it’s time to take action. If you want your email to count toward the CPRD Board’s February 26th meeting, it must be sent before 2/18/26 . If you are seeing this after 2/18/26 — email anyway and show up in person on 2/26. Presence matters. We need to overwhelm the board with respectful, firm communication so they understand they have a responsibility to stand with integrity and uphold the original vision for this land. jmcmaster@board.cprdnewberg.org nkoren@board.cprdnewberg.org msmith@board.cprdnewberg.org bslyter@board.cprdnewberg.org jfields@board.cprdnewberg.org kricker@cprdnewberg.org Below is a template you can copy, personalize, and send: Subject: Please Uphold the Original Vision for Crystal Rilee Park Dear CPRD Board Members, I am writing in strong support of keeping Crystal Rilee Park designated for equestrian and hiker use only, in accordance with the donor’s original intent…

People in this episode

Host: Karissa Dean

Guest: Ryann Reinhofer

Topics covered

  • integrity
  • community action
  • nonprofit leadership
  • local governance
  • equestrian use
  • public engagement

Keywords

  • integrity
  • community action
  • Thoroughbred Real Estate Group
  • CPRD Board
  • Crystal Rilee Park
  • nonprofit
  • equestrian

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Thoroughbred Real Estate Group, CPRD Board

Places: Crystal Rilee Park

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