Meet the Team

Selina has worked in senior care on and off for over three decades and is well-versed in every department, from nursing to administration. A member of Sopris Lodge’s original leadership team, she held several important roles in the community before being promoted to Executive Director, including Business Office Manager and Human Resources Manager. She previously worked as an executive director for a senior living community and also sold real estate in the Roaring Fork Valley. Selina holds a bachelor’s degree in applied science and is a Certified Dementia Specialist and Assisted Living Administrator. When not working, Selina enjoys traveling and spending time with her children and grandchildren.
Selina Sims-Steele Executive Director

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.
Marie Herr Director of Sales and Marketing

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.
Amyjo Cruz Resident Services Director

Alta brings a wealth of community connections and event planning experience to her role at Sopris Lodge. A Roaring Fork native, she previously owned and operated a small courier business in the Valley and has helped coordinate and manage logistics for large-scale music events and local festivals, including the well-known Carbondale Mountain Fair. Alta loves getting to know our community’s residents, finding out what activities they like, and creating fun and entertaining events and programs tailored to meet their interests. In her free time, Alta enjoys exploring Colorado’s Western Slope, off-roading, and hiking with her family and dogs, Rowdy and June.
Alta Otto Life Enrichment Director

Rich’s leadership, communication and problem-solving skills, along with his understanding of building systems, make him an important asset to our team. At Sopris Lodge, he is responsible for managing our community’s maintenance projects, including minor construction and capital improvement projects, as well as supervising all maintenance and housekeeping team members. Rich previously oversaw maintenance at the Ritz Carlton, Aspen Alps, and the Glenwood Hot Springs Lodge. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in psychology with a minor in chemistry and is a certified pool operator. In his free time, Rich loves fly fishing and backpacking with his dog, a Great Pyrenees.
Rich Jaskiewicz Maintenance Director

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.
Patrick Stowe Culinary Director

Selina has worked in senior care on and off for over three decades and is well-versed in every department, from nursing to administration. A member of Sopris Lodge’s original leadership team, she held several important roles in the community before being promoted to Executive Director, including Business Office Manager and Human Resources Manager. She previously worked as an executive director for a senior living community and also sold real estate in the Roaring Fork Valley. Selina holds a bachelor’s degree in applied science and is a Certified Dementia Specialist and Assisted Living Administrator. When not working, Selina enjoys traveling and spending time with her children and grandchildren.
Selina Sims-Steele Executive Director

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.
Marie Herr Director of Sales and Marketing

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.
Amyjo Cruz Resident Services Director

Alta brings a wealth of community connections and event planning experience to her role at Sopris Lodge. A Roaring Fork native, she previously owned and operated a small courier business in the Valley and has helped coordinate and manage logistics for large-scale music events and local festivals, including the well-known Carbondale Mountain Fair. Alta loves getting to know our community’s residents, finding out what activities they like, and creating fun and entertaining events and programs tailored to meet their interests. In her free time, Alta enjoys exploring Colorado’s Western Slope, off-roading, and hiking with her family and dogs, Rowdy and June.
Alta Otto Life Enrichment Director

Rich’s leadership, communication and problem-solving skills, along with his understanding of building systems, make him an important asset to our team. At Sopris Lodge, he is responsible for managing our community’s maintenance projects, including minor construction and capital improvement projects, as well as supervising all maintenance and housekeeping team members. Rich previously oversaw maintenance at the Ritz Carlton, Aspen Alps, and the Glenwood Hot Springs Lodge. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in psychology with a minor in chemistry and is a certified pool operator. In his free time, Rich loves fly fishing and backpacking with his dog, a Great Pyrenees.
Rich Jaskiewicz Maintenance Director

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.