Hearts Therapeutic Equestrian Center (Hearts), a beloved community nonprofit delivering life-changing equine‑assisted services to children, adults with special needs, and veterans across Santa Barbara County, proudly announces the appointment of Andrew Wilson as the new Board Chairman, succeeding Thom Bateman.
Wilson, a lifelong Santa Barbara resident, brings over 30 years of financial expertise and deep-rooted community commitment to his new role as Board Chairman of Hearts. Currently Senior Vice President of Wealth Management at UBS’s Oak Financial Group, Andrew began his finance career in 1992 and has served Santa Barbara families ever since.
His leadership at Hearts runs deep: eight years as board member, former Treasurer, and Capital Campaign Co-Chair, where he was instrumental in guiding major fundraising efforts to support the center’s expansion. His dedication to nonprofit service extends beyond Hearts—he also sits on the boards of the Family Service Agency and has held roles with the Westside Boys & Girls Club and Old Spanish Days…