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.
Dorothy has been in business and operations management for over 20 years and holds certifications in accounting, public business, and government. As our Business Office Manager, Dorothy is responsible for all community financial operations, including accounts payable and receivable. On the human resources side, she oversees team member recruitment and onboarding, administers benefits, and supports employees’ professional development. Away from the office, Dorothy finds joy in traveling, camping, and riding ATVs in the backcountry with her family.
Dorothy Price Business Office Manager/Human Resources Manager
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.
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.
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.
Dorothy has been in business and operations management for over 20 years and holds certifications in accounting, public business, and government. As our Business Office Manager, Dorothy is responsible for all community financial operations, including accounts payable and receivable. On the human resources side, she oversees team member recruitment and onboarding, administers benefits, and supports employees’ professional development. Away from the office, Dorothy finds joy in traveling, camping, and riding ATVs in the backcountry with her family.
Dorothy Price Business Office Manager/Human Resources Manager
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.
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.
