Stephen has worked in long-term care for 15 years and is well-versed in every department. He began his senior living career as a recreation director and became a nursing home administrator after completing a specialized training program through Vivage Senior Living, WellAge’s sister company. As Executive Director, he is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of Sopris Lodge’s independent living, assisted living, and memory care community while ensuring customer satisfaction, regulatory compliance, and the well-being of our residents. Stephen holds a bachelor’s degree in adaptive recreation and a master’s in project management. With a passion for music and outdoor adventure, Stephen’s hobbies include backpacking, skiing, sailing his boat, “The Lazy Gemini,” and playing the cello. He also enjoys spending time with his two nieces.
Marie earned her bachelor’s degrees in art history and English before building a career in retail sales management that spanned 22 years in Aspen. She currently uses her sales and development skills to cultivate relationships with local businesses, network with community groups, oversee and participate in community events, and conduct tours of Sopris Lodge with prospective residents and their families. A resident of the Roaring Fork Valley for 30 years, Marie loves interacting with residents and finds joy in the outdoors, hiking, and spending time with her husband and their three dogs, Sugar, Goldie and Guapo.
Amyjo oversees care for residents living in our community’s assisted living apartments and memory care neighborhood, where she focuses on managing our team members’ day-to-day functions, prioritizing each individual residents’ unique needs, coordinating our program of person-centered care, and helping with resident care as needed. After receiving her Certified Nursing Assistant license in 2007, Amyjo went on to work in a secure skilled nursing unit before switching her focus to assisted living. Today, she is a certified QMAP, licensed assisted living administrator and certified provider of dementia and Alzheimer’s care. Born in Rifle, Colorado, Amyjo currently lives in Parachute, and in her free time, loves to read the Bible and spend time with her family.
Andi brings event organizing, web design, and service industry experience to our team, where she is responsible for planning and coordinating creative activities, entertainment, and educational programs that enhance residents’ lives. She has always liked helping people and enjoys developing relationships with residents and finding new ways to encourage socialization while empowering them to be as independent as possible. Andi holds a degree in professional and technical writing from the University of Colorado, Colorado Springs, and a certificate in UX/UI Design from Springboard. She previously helped companies create more user-friendly websites and volunteered with SCORE Association, a non-profit that supports entrepreneurs with their UX/UI needs. In her free time, Andi enjoys crafting fun cocktails, painting, coloring, cooking, and spending time with her husband and their four “fur babies.”
Chef Patrick has worked in the culinary field for over 12 years and brings a wealth of management experience to the table. As Culinary Director, Chef Patrick is responsible for the smooth operation of all kitchen and culinary tasks at Sopris Lodge. In addition to always keeping the residents’ personal dining preferences in mind when he is planning the menus, he also manages the culinary team, oversees inventory, and ensures residents and team members have fresh, healthy and delicious meals to choose from every day. Chef Patrick is a certified Servsafe food handler and previously held management roles at the 19th Street Diner. When he’s not in the kitchen, Chef Patrick can be found enjoying the great outdoors, golfing, or reading.
Steven’s leadership, communication skills, and understanding of building systems make him a valuable asset to our team. At Sopris Lodge, he manages our community’s maintenance projects, supervises all maintenance and housekeeping team members, and oversees budgets for both departments. Steven previously worked in residential and commercial building maintenance and spent 17 years in the mechanical seal business. He is a graduate of the OSHA Outreach training program and certified in electronic soldering. Steven loves camping and doing outdoor activities with his wife and two sons. He also enjoys playing guitar, drums, and bass guitar.
Stephen has worked in long-term care for 15 years and is well-versed in every department. He began his senior living career as a recreation director and became a nursing home administrator after completing a specialized training program through Vivage Senior Living, WellAge’s sister company. As Executive Director, he is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of Sopris Lodge’s independent living, assisted living, and memory care community while ensuring customer satisfaction, regulatory compliance, and the well-being of our residents. Stephen holds a bachelor’s degree in adaptive recreation and a master’s in project management. With a passion for music and outdoor adventure, Stephen’s hobbies include backpacking, skiing, sailing his boat, “The Lazy Gemini,” and playing the cello. He also enjoys spending time with his two nieces.
Marie earned her bachelor’s degrees in art history and English before building a career in retail sales management that spanned 22 years in Aspen. She currently uses her sales and development skills to cultivate relationships with local businesses, network with community groups, oversee and participate in community events, and conduct tours of Sopris Lodge with prospective residents and their families. A resident of the Roaring Fork Valley for 30 years, Marie loves interacting with residents and finds joy in the outdoors, hiking, and spending time with her husband and their three dogs, Sugar, Goldie and Guapo.
Amyjo oversees care for residents living in our community’s assisted living apartments and memory care neighborhood, where she focuses on managing our team members’ day-to-day functions, prioritizing each individual residents’ unique needs, coordinating our program of person-centered care, and helping with resident care as needed. After receiving her Certified Nursing Assistant license in 2007, Amyjo went on to work in a secure skilled nursing unit before switching her focus to assisted living. Today, she is a certified QMAP, licensed assisted living administrator and certified provider of dementia and Alzheimer’s care. Born in Rifle, Colorado, Amyjo currently lives in Parachute, and in her free time, loves to read the Bible and spend time with her family.
Andi brings event organizing, web design, and service industry experience to our team, where she is responsible for planning and coordinating creative activities, entertainment, and educational programs that enhance residents’ lives. She has always liked helping people and enjoys developing relationships with residents and finding new ways to encourage socialization while empowering them to be as independent as possible. Andi holds a degree in professional and technical writing from the University of Colorado, Colorado Springs, and a certificate in UX/UI Design from Springboard. She previously helped companies create more user-friendly websites and volunteered with SCORE Association, a non-profit that supports entrepreneurs with their UX/UI needs. In her free time, Andi enjoys crafting fun cocktails, painting, coloring, cooking, and spending time with her husband and their four “fur babies.”
Chef Patrick has worked in the culinary field for over 12 years and brings a wealth of management experience to the table. As Culinary Director, Chef Patrick is responsible for the smooth operation of all kitchen and culinary tasks at Sopris Lodge. In addition to always keeping the residents’ personal dining preferences in mind when he is planning the menus, he also manages the culinary team, oversees inventory, and ensures residents and team members have fresh, healthy and delicious meals to choose from every day. Chef Patrick is a certified Servsafe food handler and previously held management roles at the 19th Street Diner. When he’s not in the kitchen, Chef Patrick can be found enjoying the great outdoors, golfing, or reading.
Steven’s leadership, communication skills, and understanding of building systems make him a valuable asset to our team. At Sopris Lodge, he manages our community’s maintenance projects, supervises all maintenance and housekeeping team members, and oversees budgets for both departments. Steven previously worked in residential and commercial building maintenance and spent 17 years in the mechanical seal business. He is a graduate of the OSHA Outreach training program and certified in electronic soldering. Steven loves camping and doing outdoor activities with his wife and two sons. He also enjoys playing guitar, drums, and bass guitar.
