Whether you’re looking to grow your skills or pay it forward by sharing your experience, Hilltop’s Mentor Program connects employees across departments to learn, lead, and thrive together.
Through thoughtful pairings, mentors and mentees can build meaningful relationships, expand their perspectives, and grow personally and professionally.
This program is open to all employees and designed to support learning at every level.
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Meet Our Mentors
We’re proud to introduce our first group of mentors—each bringing a unique mix of experience, wisdom, and passion for helping others succeed.
Click on each profile to learn more about their background, what they offer as a mentor, and why they’re excited to be part of the program.
Angie Wickersham
VP of Assisted Livings
Mentor Snapshot:
Years at Hilltop: 17 years
Meeting Preference: In Person or Virtual
Availability: Bi-weekly or Monthly
Professional Experience: 17 years at Hilltop doing everything from girls’ youth residential to coordinating SB94 & FAP, being the administrator of brain injury service, home care, and day programming and now supporting three assisted living communities, the cottages, and Senior Day Break. This included getting the assisted living licensed for the first time as well as advocating at the State level to change rule and all the day to day in between including MANY operational changes that needed smooth implementation. I’ve been on a State Board.
Prior to Hilltop I worked in child welfare as well coordinating a community based prevention, treatment, and intervention collaborative (Meth Task Force). This included public speaking as well as all that comes with coordinating many disciplines all with different ideas of success.
I’ve also owned and operated a private family business.
Leadership Style: Being who I say I am; Doing what I say I’ll do; believing it will be what it’s supposed to be; learning and growing the whole journey
Personality Snapshot: Supportive, Direct, Flexible, High Energy, Big Picture Thinker, Results-Driven, Relationship Builder, Growth-Oriented, Collaborative
Strengths and Styles
Clifton Strengths: Strategic, Woo, Communication, Individualization, Includer
Other Assessment Types: DISC: DI or ID; it’s been both based on role.
Enneagram 3
Other Strengths/Skills: Strengths: Highly Driven & Goal-Oriented, Personable, Adaptable & Socially Aware
Skills: Facilitation, Communication
Ali Weatherby
PeopleOps, Director
Mentor Snapshot:
Years at Hilltop: 5 years
Meeting Preference: In Person
Availability: Once a month
Professional Experience: I have a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration and will have a Master’s Degree in Organizational Leadership in November of 2025. I have 10 years of HR (PeopleOps) experience with over 6 years of leadership and supervisory experience. I have worked in large corporations and have spent the last five years with Hilltop.
Leadership Style: Strategic, Adaptive, People-Centered, Collaborative
Leadership Snapshot: Direct, Accountable, Curious, Conscientious, Big Picture Thinker, Results-Driven, Relationship Builder, Growth-Oriented, Collaborative, Values Driven
Strengths and Styles
Clifton Strengths: Responsibility, Relator, Arranger, Strategic, Self-Assurance, Significance, Belief, Futuristic, Focus, Achiever
Other Assessment Types: DISC-DC
Other Strengths/Skills: Organization, Difficult Conversations, Organizational Development, Execution
Don Kendall
Property Services, Director
Mentor Snapshot:
Years at Hilltop: 17 years
Meeting Preference: In Person
Availability: Once a week
Professional Experience: My career reflects hands-on leadership growth from the ground up. I’ve led teams of all sizes, developed employees into leaders, and managed large operations with a focus on communication, accountability, and teamwork. I lead by example and take pride in mentoring others to reach their full potential.
Leadership Style: My leadership style is servant leadership. I focus on supporting and empowering my team, leading by example, and creating a positive, collaborative environment where people can do their best work.
Leadership Snapshot: Supportive, Direct, Accountable, Flexible, Big Picture Thinker, Detail Oriented, High Energy, Results-Driven, Relationship Builder, Collaborative
Strengths and Styles
Clifton Strengths: 1. Arranger 2. Command 3. Self-Assurance 4. Activator 5. Harmony 6. Adaptability 7. Individualization 8. Includer 9. Positivity 10. Belief
Other Assessment Types: n/a
Other Strengths/Skills: My strengths include strong leadership, organization, and communication skills. I’m confident and decisive, able to take charge and turn ideas into action.
I build trust and collaboration by staying positive, adaptable, and fair, and I’m skilled at motivating others while keeping teams focused and productive.
Hollie VanRoosendaal
VP Community Programs
Mentor Snapshot:
Years at Hilltop:19 years
Meeting Preference: In Person or Virtual
Availability: Flexible
Professional Experience: 19 years in human services and workforce development at Hilltop and 16 of those 19 years in leadership at Hilltop, 4 years in legal field, board membership/leadership on a number of local and statewide oversight boards for non-profits and government agencies, 17 years of grant writing experience, 16 years of non-profit fiscal experience, 16 years of community and state collaborative leadership.
Leadership Style: Service Oriented, Kind, Vision Building, Curious, Results Driven, Action Oriented.
Leadership Snapshot: Supportive, Direct, Accountable, Creative, Conscientious, Curious, Flexible, Big Picture Thinker, Calm, Results-Driven, Relationship Builder, Growth-Oriented, Collaborative, Patient, Values-Driven
Strengths and Styles
Clifton Strengths: Command, Relator, Self-Assurance, Futuristic, and Strategic
Other Assessment Types: Enneagram (7), DISC (D and C even score)
Other Strengths/Skills: Learner, Adaptable, Problem Solver, Good Communicator, Future Thinking
Lincoln Early
Fountains, Director
Mentor Snapshot:
Years at Hilltop: 13 years
Meeting Preference: In Person
Availability: Bi-weekly
Professional Experience: I started at Hilltop as an intern in the People Operations department in 2012. I’ve worked in several departments including, Business offices, Human Resources/People Ops, Life Adjustment Program, Purchasing, and now as Director at The Fountains. Through this journey I’ve learned that working in program operations at Hilltop allows me a good balance of people support, team leadership, operations management, and strategy planning/implementation.
Leadership Style: Using my strengths of Relator, Deliberative, and Competition, I like to learn about individuals and develop strategies to support whatever winning looks like for each person. My mission as a professional is to have a positive impact on people and support others in doing the same.
Leadership Snapshot: Supportive, Accountable, Conscientious, Curious, Flexible, Big Picture Thinker, Detail Oriented, Calm, Results Driven, Relationship Builder, Growth-Oriented, Challenger, Reflective, Values-Driven
Strengths and Styles
Clifton Strengths: Relator, Analytical, Deliberative, Competition, Responsibility, Connectedness, Learner, Individualization, Achiever, Ideation
Other Assessment Types: Five on the Enneagram with a Six Wing.
DCSI
Other Strengths/Skills: MBA with experience and education in people leadership, operations management, project management, and strategy. The best part of my job is the opportunity to coach and support people in the best way for each individual. I love to set goals and build a path to achieving them based on individual strengths and experiences.
Margery Brennan
Community Programs, Director
Mentor Snapshot:
Years at Hilltop: 25 years
Meeting Preference: In Person or Virtual
Availability: Bi-weekly
Professional Experience: Social Work, Education, Grant Management, 26 years supervisory experience, Interagency collaboration, Substance Abuse treatment, brain regulation, conflict resolution
Leadership Style:
Leadership Snapshot: Supportive, Creative, Conscientious, Curious, Flexible, Big Picture Thinker, Relationship Builder, Growth Oriented, Reflective
Strengths and Styles
Clifton Strengths: Ideation, Strategic, Connectedness, Arranger, Restorative
Other Assessment Types: 6 on the Enneagram with a 7 wing
High EQ
Other Strengths/Skills: I am an intuitive, highly emotive educator who uses wisdom and humor to teach.
Mike Stahl
Chief Executive Officer
Mentor Snapshot:
Years at Hilltop: 32 years
Meeting Preference: In Person
Availability: Flexible
Professional Experience:
Leadership Style: I am a democratic and Affiliative Leader.
Leadership Snapshot: Supportive, Conscientious, Big Picture Thinker, Detail Oriented, Calm, Relationship Builder, Collaborative, Values Driven
Strengths and Styles
Clifton Strengths: Ideation, Maximizer, Strategic, Relator, Arranger
Other Assessment Types:Enneagram = #9
Other Strengths/Skills: Experience, Big Picture Thinker, Pragmatic, Strategic
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Rebecca Weitzel
Chief People Officer
Mentor Snapshot:
Years at Hilltop: 13 years
Meeting Preference: In Person or Virtual
Availability: Bi-weekly
Professional Experience: Hilltop Chief People Officer (2023 – Present)
• Oversee HR, IT, marketing & development, learning & development, employee health, volunteer programs; manage $3M employee benefits budget.
Hilltop Senior Director, People Operations (2021 – 2023)
• Repositioned HR into People Operations, transforming perceptions, processes, and value delivered organization-wide.
Hilltop Director, Employee Success (2019 – 2021)
• Pioneered the Employee Success function integrating mission and values into HR practices and spearheaded Hilltop U and NEXTGen.
Good Life Wellness Solutions, Founder & President (2017 – 2022)
• Founded SaaS and consulting firm, profitable in year one, sold in 2022 for a profit.
• Led development of proprietary Wellbeing Appraisal tool and cloud-based wellness platform.
• Spoke at national and regional conferences (SHRM, TEDx, CMU, WCHRA).
• Organized WELLTalks symposium, engaging 100+ business leaders annually pre-pandemic.
Early Career Highlights
• Wellness Coordinator, Hilltop Community Resources (2010 – 2017) – Designed award-winning employee wellness program, saving significant healthcare costs annually; earned state, national, and governor’s awards.
• Lead Advisor, Health Links Colorado (2016 – 2018) – Advised dozens of organizations on workplace wellness, served on certification tool advisory committee.
• Master Personal Trainer & Instructor Trainer (2000 – 2018) – Built and ran instructor training program; frequent TV contributor on health topics.
• Marketing Specialist, Optika, Inc. (1996 – 1999) – Produced market research and collateral for software company.
BOARD & GOVERNANCE LEADERSHIP
• Board Member, Western Slope Center for Children – Provide governance and fiduciary oversight for child advocacy center.
• Advisory Committee Member, Health Links Colorado – Contributed to the development of the statewide workplace wellness certification tool.
• Coalition Leader, Wellness Works (Mesa County) – Launched and grew a community coalition from 5 to 24 organizations, advancing collaborative governance in workplace wellness.
SPEAKING & PUBLICATIONS
• TEDx Speaker: Balancing Acts Are for the Circus: Integrating Work and Life
• Former monthly columnist, The Business Times (business leadership and workplace wellness)
• Keynote & panel speaker: SHRM, CMU, WCHRA, Chamber of Commerce, Healthcare Alliance
Leadership Style: Transformational/People-First leader and driver of new initiatives, programs, processes and practices
Leadership Snapshot: Supportive, Direct, Accountable, Creative, Conscientious, Curious, Structured, High Energy, Big Picture Thinker, Results-Driven, Growth-Oriented, Collaborative, Values-Driven
Strengths and Styles
Clifton Strengths: Learner, Individualization, Relator, Achiever, Futuristic, Connectedness, Intellection, Input, Ideation, Developer
Other Assessment Types: DiSC – usually an iC with some D; very little S!
Enneagram – 1
Other Strengths/Skills:
* Goal Setting
* Behavior Design
* Fitness coaching (which can often support professional goals too!)
* Public speaking
* Organizational Transformation & Growth
* Strategic Planning and Execution
* Entrepreneurial Leadership & Business Development
* Innovation & Change Management
* Program Development & Design
* Culture Building & Employee Engagement
* Curriculum Development
* Project Management
* Systems Thinking
Timindra Boyer
Commons, Director
Mentor Snapshot:
Years at Hilltop:19 years
Meeting Preference: In Person or Virtual
Availability: Flexible
Professional Experience: I have over 20 years of experience in assisted living, 15 years with The Commons Assisted Living. During my time here, I’ve held a variety of leadership and care roles including QMAP, Supervisor, Care Manager, Care Department Manager, Assistant Director, and currently, Director.
This progression has given me a deep understanding of both the day-to-day operations and the broader management aspects of assisted living. My background also includes work in other assisted living communities, as well as experience in the restaurant industry and as a veterinary technician. These roles helped me develop strong communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills that continue to guide my work in senior care.
Leadership Style: I aim to lead through Hilltop’s mission and values, with clarity, logic, and a drive for excellence. I set high standards for myself and others, value efficiency and accountability, and am motivated by seeing things work better whether it is people, processes, or outcomes. I genuinely care about people’s individual strengths and relationships, aiming to align people’s unique talents with meaningful goals.
Leadership Snapshot: Supportive, Direct, Creative, Curious, Big Picture Thinker, Detail Oriented, Results-Driven, Relationship Builder, Growth-Oriented
Strengths and Styles
Clifton Strengths: Restorative, Strategic, Individualization, Relator, Achiever
Other Assessment Types: Disc is a D/C and Enneagram is a 3
Other Strengths/Skills: I also teach radical candor which helps me be skilled in giving feedback and working through conflict to help people move closer together.
TJ VanRoosendaal
Community Programs, Director
Mentor Snapshot:
Years at Hilltop: 17 years
Meeting Preference: In Person
Availability: Bi-weekly
Professional Experience: Previous Employement: Family Health West (Administrative Support), City of Fruita Parks and Recreation (Assistant Facility Manager), Fountains of Hilltop (Assistant Director), Community Programs (Assistant Director, Director)
Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise Physiology, Master’s Degree in Sports Industry Management.
Internships: City of Fruita, National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)
Leadership Style: People First Leader who balances compassion with accountability and who strives to bring creativity and authenticity to the table.
Leadership Snapshot: Supportive, Direct, Accountable, Creative, Conscientious, Curious, Structured, Big Picture Thinker, Detail Oriented, Calm, Results-Driven, Relationship Builder, Growth-Oriented, Collaborative
Strengths and Styles
Clifton Strengths: 1.) Strategic 2.) Ideation 3.) Responsibility 4.) analytical 5.) Relator 6.) Restorative 7.) Achiever 8.) Intellection 9.) Significance 10.) Context
Other Assessment Types: DISC Assessment – CD
Other Strengths/Skills: Compassion, Accountability, Creativity, Humor, Clarity
Will Hays
President, Hilltop Community Resources
Mentor Snapshot:
Years at Hilltop: 26 years
Meeting Preference: In Person or Virtually
Availability: Once a month
Professional Experience: I have a wide range work experiences, from construction to community mental health. I have been with Hilltop for the past 26 years and served as the President for the last two. Most of my career has been built around identifying mentors/coaches (whether internal or external to the organization) and working with them to help me reach my potential.
Leadership Style: I’m a collaborative leader who believes that each of us learns more from solving our own problems as opposed to being told what to do. I prefer to look at the big picture and stay out of the day-to-day weeds, and I measure every decision by our mission and values. It’s important to me to develop a psychologically safe environment where everyone can speak their truth.
Leadership Snapshot: Supportive, Accountable, Creative, Conscientious, Curious, Flexible, Big Picture Thinker, Detail Oriented, Calm, Growth-Oriented, Challenger, Reflective, Values-Driven
Strengths and Styles
Clifton Strengths: Ideation, Relator, Learner, Responsibility, Restorative, Context, Intellection, Empathy, Input, Strategic
Other Assessment Types: D, C on the DISC assessment.
Other Strengths/Skills: I’m a reflective listener and enjoy coaching. I especially enjoy listening for the deeper issue or meaning behind any issue or challenge.