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Transition Trails Founders

Meet the certified professionals and mentors guiding your Trail.

Angela Landrith

Co-Founder and CEO
(The Visionary)

Dallas, TX | Salesforce CRM Expert | Product Leader | Mentor

Kim Barnes

Co-Founder and Chief Technology Mentor
(The Builder)

McKinney, TX | Technical Leader | Salesforce Solution Architect | Teacher
Hugh Richardson

Co-Founder and Alumni Success Story
(The Champion)

Huntsville, TX | Veteran | Salesforce Solution Architect | Career Changer
Kel Landrith

Co-Founder and CFO (The Steward)

Dallas, TX | Nonprofit Finance Expert | Business Leader | Advocate

Angela Landrith

Co-Founder and Executive Director

Angela spent more than 20 years leading Salesforce transformations for top financial institutions. Her journey from self-taught SQL analyst to Senior Vice President and Salesforce product visionary taught her the value of self-education, mentorship, and creating pathways for others.

After mentoring Hugh Richardson—and many others who, like him, were new to Salesforce—Angela realized the need for a structured approach to workforce development. And Transition Trails was born.

Today, Angela leads Transition Trails full time, shaping strategy, mentoring interns, and championing inclusive career pathways.

"I built my career by solving real problems and lifting others up. Transition Trails is about making that possible for everyone, no matter where they start."
  • Salesforce Product Development
  • Vision and Roadmapping
  • Career Progression
  • Platform adoption
  • CRM Business Strategy
  • Rationalizing Software purchases
  • Change Management
  • Mentoring and Coaching
  • CRM Platform Selection
  • RESOLVE Trainer
  • Incorporate AI  into Your Process
  • Agile Transformation

Kim Barnes

Co-Founder and Chief Technology Mentor

Kim brings a deep background in technical leadership and nonprofit training. As a Salesforce architect and educator, she’s passionate about helping others build confidence through systems thinking and structured learning.
  • Business Analysis
  • RESOLVE Trainer
  • Salesforce Solution Design
  • Salesforce Troubleshooting
  • Salesforce Architectural Practices
  • MS Dynamics Configuration
  • Notion App Development
  • ChatGPT
  • Zapier

Hugh Richardson

Co-Founder and Alumni Success Story

As a Solution Architect who’s made the leap from a non-technical background to leading teams and guiding multiple clients, Hugh understands the challenges — and the wins — of the journey firsthand.

He’s a firm believer in paying it forward, committed to empowering the next generation of tech talent, especially those transitioning from other industries or walks of life. Hugh is particularly passionate about opening doors for people who might not have access to traditional career paths, and helping them build the confidence and skills to thrive.


  • Flows
  • Lightning Record Pages
  • Requirements gathering
  • Solution Design
  • Security and sharing
  • Resume writing
  • Troubleshooting Salesforce
  • Mentoring New Admins

Kel Landrith

Co-Founder and CFO

Need updates - With extensive experience supporting nonprofit organizations and a degree in business from the University of Oklahoma, Kel brings operational excellence and fiscal stewardship to Transition Trails. A lifelong supporter of Angela’s career and the nonprofit mission, Kel ensures the organization remains financially sustainable and aligned with its core values.

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