CARBONDALE – Sopris Lodge at Carbondale, the newest retirement community in the Roaring Fork Valley, announced that Marie Herr has become the community’s new Executive Director. Herr was promoted from her role as sales director at Sopris Lodge, a position she began in 2022.
In her role as Executive Director, Herr assumes responsibility for overseeing the day-to-day operations at Sopris Lodge, including regulatory and budget compliance, sales and marketing initiatives, activity planning, goal setting, and staff development. Located near downtown, Sopris Lodge offers assisted living, memory support, and independent living services.
“Marie is a seasoned professional who has worked in the Aspen area for more than 20 years. She understands the Roaring Fork Valley well, has prepared for this role, and most importantly has a passion for seniors and their care,” said Elizabeth Girling, WellAge’s Vice President of Operations.
Marie earned her bachelor’s degrees in art history and English. She is a licensed QMAP, a certified Support Group Facilitator (trained through the Alzheimer’s Association) and has completed the Dementia Capable Care Training program.
About Sopris Lodge at Carbondale
Located at 295 Rio Grande Avenue, Sopris Lodge at Carbondale is a Colorado-based retirement community offering independent living, assisted living and memory care residences in the Roaring Fork Valley. Set in the picturesque Rocky Mountain town of Carbondale and nestled between the historic destinations of Aspen and Glenwood Springs, Sopris Lodge at Carbondale is managed by WellAge Senior Living, a respected senior care management company.
