Curtis Horton received a B.S. in Physics from Stanford University in 1983.  He was a Coro Foundation Fellow, 1985-86,  J.D., University of Oregon School of Law, 1994 (certificate in Environmental Law).  Previous work experience includes Technical Staff, Jet Propulsion Laboratory (NASA/Caltech), Executive Director, Desert Tortoise Preserve Committee, and Associate, Law Office of Frank P. Angel, Los Angeles.  Other interests include writing, violin, Pasadena Community Orchestra, and Verdugo String Quartet.  Curtis is an avid cook, photographer (especially of nature subjects), and traveler.  Son of Dorland Co-Founder Barbara Horton, Curtis strives to carry forward the vision and spirit of the Founders into the new era of Dorland, ensuring that its future is as vital and inspiring as its past.

Carole S. Degnan is a multidisciplinary artist who finds inspiration through observing people and nature.  She gives back to her art community through volunteering, serving as a true difference-maker whose small, consistent actions create meaningful impacts for local artists.

Kathy Stradley began her art journey in college, earning a BA in Art from Cal State University, Long Beach.  Although she originally planned to become a book illustrator, her path shifted as she built a career as an elementary school teacher, costume designer, and dance instructor—all roles that allowed her to continue using her creativity. Now retired, Kathy pursues art full-time. She has exhibited her work from Del Mar (at the San Diego County Fair) to Corona (at the Dos Lagos Art Show) and has received awards in several local shows.  Inspired by the people and landscapes of the Temecula Valley, she continues to find fresh motivation to reach her artistic goals.

Janice Cipriani-Willis lives and works at Dorland . She began her art education by earning a B.A. in Fine Arts from CSULA and her work was shown at LA Artcore Gallery. Her current work has been inspired by watching people from all walks of life in situations that engender a range of human emotions. Janice is a Signature member of the National Watercolor Society and of Watercolor West. Original works and giclee reproductions are available and can be seen by appointment at Dorland Mountain Arts and at the Fallbrook Art Association Gallery in Fallbrook CA. 

Noreen Ring graduated from USIU College with a degree in International Business Administration and a minor in Management. Her career centered on the textile industry, where she served as International Operations Manager for Crompton Company for ten years before working with Velcorex of France. Today, Noreen creates award-winning textile collages, which are shown in regional galleries and art shows and collected nationally. She is the former Director of Brandon Gallery in Fallbrook and currently helps organize six art shows annually at the Fallbrook Library. Noreen is also an artist member of the Del Mar Art Center, The Arts Colony in Corona, the Ramona Art Guild, and Paradise Textile Artists.