Meet the Greeley office

As Owner and Executive Director, Gil oversees all activities for Senior Helpers of Northern Colorado. He is dedicated to improving the lives of our clients, and hiring compassionate caregivers that meet their specific needs. Gil most recently led Senior Helpers of Madison, WI, one of the largest offices in the country, utilizing his experience from over 20 years in a number of industries. He is grateful to work for a company that shares his passion for helping seniors live independently. Gil looks forward to helping more people and their families by growing Senior Helpers in Northern Colorado.

As a Director for Senior Helpers of Northern Colorado, Chris utilizes her hometown roots to collaborate with community partners on supporting our local seniors. Chris revels in the opportunity to talk with community members including families of prospective clients to assist them in finding resources within the community that best fit their needs. Chris has worked as a Business Analyst for Harley-Davidson headquarters and Colorado State University. Most recently, Chris taught in a high school work-based learning program teaching career skills while creating community connections to support students with internships, jobs and volunteerism positions. Her desire to impact people in positive ways and experience dealing with the challenges of aging within her own family drew her into working with the senior community. She has a Bachelor’s degree in Business - Management Information Systems from University of Wisconsin and a Master’s in Education and Human Resource Studies from Colorado State University.

Joel comes to Senior Helpers with 18 years of operations in the education industry serving students and faculty. He has a passion for building great teams and an environment where staff can reach their highest potentials. Joel's passion for Senior Helpers comes from years of helping his aging parents. During this time, he enjoyed forming relationships with seniors and delighted in hearing the stories of their life. His goal is to make an impact in this community and help bridge services in the area with the clients that we serve. Joel is a hands-on leader that supports the staff, clients, and family members that are all doing their best to make sure their loved ones get the proper care during their golden years!

Darienne joined the Senior Helpers family in December of 2020 and has been helping with administrative duties remotely. She has quickly learned many of the backend processes that the company deals with on a daily basis. Darienne is the office’s behind-the-scenes superstar, helping with everything from client check-ins to billing. Darienne is a Colorado native, and has lived in many exciting places over the years. She is a mom of two, and spends most of her free time with her family, enjoying going to parks or walking around the beautiful natural areas of Northern Colorado.

Rhonda has over 18 years of experience as a client services manager as well as personal experience as a family caregiver. She has a deep respect for our community’s veterans and is always happy to assist with coordinating their care needs. This background makes her the perfect person to liaise between the VA and our amazing veterans. Since the VA closely monitors authorization for veteran client care, Rhonda ensures the documentation process is current and care is uninterrupted. In her spare time, Rhonda enjoys gardening, camping and cooking, and loves to hang out with her teenage niece and nephew.

Hunter comes to Senior Helpers as our Lead Scheduler after moving from California. With over 7 years of experience as a Professional Caregiver and Manager for a Vocational Adult Day Program for behavioral and developmentally disabled adults, he specializes in building dynamic relationships and bridging communities together. Hunter was born on a Hawaiian Military base as his father was a Marine for 21 years, served two overseas tours, and is now a veteran which drives Hunter’s passion towards the care of our Veteran clients. When Hunter is not out in the community for Senior Helpers, you can find him engulfed in his passion for botany, spending time with his beloved Italian Greyhound, cooking and baking, or hiking around beautiful Colorado. Hunter is excited and enthusiastic about enriching the lives of seniors and providing their families with peace of mind.
 

Erin has worked in many different roles in the healthcare field for about 10 years including rehabilitation, assisted living and memory care communities located throughout Northern Colorado. She enjoys educating family members and loved ones through sharing resources, understanding challenges and discussing next steps to provide the highest quality care necessary for each individual situation. Erin enjoys camping, fishing, hiking, and pretty much anything our great Colorado outdoors has to offer! She and her husband have two beautiful daughters and she enjoys spending time with her family.

Lisa has been in the geriatric work environment off and on for over 15 years starting as a C.N.A. and more recently in the offices of home health and skilled facilities working in Human Resources, Payroll, and Social Services. She has lived in Colorado for over 20 years while raising her 4 children. In her spare time she enjoys catching up with family members both near and far.

Nic has many years of healthcare experience working as a registered nurse across several states in varied fields. Most recently he spent several years working for the Idaho Division of Veterans Services bringing care to our nation's heroes and continues to do so in his role as VA client services manager. Nic is passionate about serving those who served and understands the challenges they face in receiving care. He enjoys outdoor activities and spending time with his family and dogs.