Beth Dickson

Board Chair

Beth Dickson has called Grand Junction home since 1989, when she first moved to the area to attend Mesa State College (now Colorado Mesa University). She currently serves as the Senior Vice President of Sales for the Virata Group, an industrial engineering firm focused on operational improvement across a variety of industries. Beth joined the Roice-Hurst Humane Society Board of Directors out of her lifelong love for animals and a strong commitment to community service. She shares her home with her cat, Bruno, and her dog, Maverick, her loyal hiking companion. Outside of her professionaland volunteer commitments, Beth enjoys golfing, hiking, fly fishing, and cherishing time with her daughter and grandaughter.

Greg Bunn
Board Vice Chair

Greg Bunn has lived in Grand Junction for 12 years. He was drawn to the Western Slope because of the amazing access to the outdoors and wilderness opportunities. Greg earned a master’s degree in outdoor education from Oklahoma State University. He grew up loving pets and animals of all kinds. Greg has a long history of working with non-profit organizations and now works in commercial real estate. His position as a Roice-Hurst board member allows him to enjoy a unique connection to the community while helping to provide great services for pets in need. Greg and his wife Nicole rescued a dog named Guapo. They are convinced he is the most affectionate animal on earth.

Kyle Lottman

Board Treasurer

Kyle serves as a Wealth Management Advisor at Elevate Capital Advisors. Originally from Eagle, he settled in Grand Junction in 2022 with his wife, Rachel, and their mini-Australian shepherd, Ruby. Passionate about the outdoor lifestyle, Kyle frequently hikes the local mountains, embracing the natural beauty of the region. Inspired by the Roice-Hurst Humane Society’s meaningful contributions to animal welfare in the community, Kyle joined its Board of Directors to support their mission.

Kacie Wolter

Board Secretary

Kacie Wolter was born and raised in Grand Junction and graduated from Colorado Mesa University in 2018 with a Bachelor of Business Administration, concentrating in marketing and management. She is the Head of Community Outreach for Mesa County at Alpine Bank, where she oversees community partnerships, marketing, events, and philanthropic programs for the region. Kacie and her husband, Jake, share their home
with their cat, Hops, who they lovingly adopted in 2016. In her free time, Kacie enjoys cooking, baking, watching Disney movies, and playing video games. Growing up with heeler dogs and feeling a deep connection to animals sparked her lifelong passion, and she joined the Roice-Hurst board to help create a community that embraces compassion for animals and ensures every pet has a chance to be loved.

Matt Bell

Board Member, Chair Emeritus

Matt Bell is the Business Development Manager at Grand Junction Economic Partnership. Matt’s primary responsibility with GJEP is business recruitment while also supporting existing businesses, providing information and assistance with real estate, incentives, local government relations, and industry connections. Matt joined the Roice-Hurst Humane Society board because of his genuine love for animals and desire to help create a community that embraces love for animals. Matt has adopted two cats from Roice-Hurst, Rizzo and Addison, to go along with his two dogs, Kannah and Lainey.

Chris Hawkins

Board Director

Chris worked for over two decades with a non-profit in Atlanta. After settling into his new home in Grand Junction, he wanted to find a companion for Doug, his rescue American Staffordshire Terrier, which is how he discovered Roice-Hurst. Impressed with what he learned about the organization, he felt drawn to become a volunteer and was soon invited to the Board of Directors where his non-profit experience and love of animals could further benefit the organization. Oh, and he found a companion for Doug, adopting a Catahoula Leopard Dog named Olive.

Bill Wade

Board Director

Bill Wade is a Colorado local who grew up in Grand Junction and returned after a 30-year career in investment banking. That career allowed Bill and his wife, Karen, to live in various parts of the United States, but upon his retirement, they always intended to return home to western Colorado. A graduate of the University of Colorado, Bill has been involved in nonprofit work since the early 2000s, focused primarily on assisting homeless individuals and families. That work has shown him how crucial a pet can be in providing support to a person in need. 

Brandon Faber
Board Director

Brandon Faber and his wife, Laurel, recently moved back to their hometown of Grand Junction to be closer to the outdoors. They spent the past 15 years living in the Denver area. Brandon holds a bachelor’s degree in history and political science. He works for the National Renewable Energy Laboratory as an Agreement Specialist. Brandon has volunteered at various humane societies, the most recent being the Golden Retriever Rescue of the Rockies. In his spare time, he likes to ride his bike and enjoy all that western Colorado has to offer. He has three pets: two golden retrievers, Musket and Ruby, and a cat, Spooky.

Michael Hurshman

Board Director

Mike and his wife Kathy have lived in the Grand Junction area since 1989, when Mike was awarded a contract with the US Department of Energy. This initial
contract resulted in 25 years of employment as a full-time DOE contractor. Mike has a BS degree in Safety Engineering and specialized in nuclear radiation safety
and technical training. To balance his technical career, he became a serious student of art history and owner/operator of two art galleries. This interest in
fine art led to two terms on the Board of Directors for the Art Center of Western Colorado. Mike and Kathy are animal lovers and have adopted five dogs and a cat
from Roice-Hurst over the past 35 years. They currently have one dog, Mavis, and two cats, Liam and Jazzy.

Colin Larkin

Board Director

Colin Larkin grew up in the mountains of Colorado and spent much of his youth racing sled dogs. Colin and his wife moved to the area in 2014 and are happy to call Grand Junction home. Colin has worked in the non-profit field of organ and tissue donation since 2008, following a career in various fields, including biomedical research and hospital chaplaincy. In his spare time, Colin enjoys all the Colorado outdoors has to offer with his wife, Julie, and his sweet dog, Ruby. Colin believes that dogs and cats have a great deal to offer us as humans and deserve to have a loving home.

Leslie Devereux

Board Director

Leslie Devereux grew up on the Front Range of Colorado and graduated from UNC with a bachelor’s degree in Business. Following a long career in wholesale distribution, Leslie, along with her husband Adam, owned and operated a large coffee roasting and
wholesale business in Colorado Springs. After a decade of self-employment, they chose to pursue other opportunities, and moved to Grand Junction with their rescue dog, Meghan. Currently, Leslie is employed as a project accountant at a local engineering firm. In addition to her professional work, she has volunteered for several animal welfare non-profits and is passionate about animals of all kinds. In her spare time, Leslie enjoys many outdoor activities, including riding her horse, Goose.

Ali Weatherby

Board Director

Ali is a People Operations leader with more than ten years of HR experience building people-first workplace strategies. As the Director of People Operations at Hilltop Community Resources, she leads initiatives focused on employee experience, leadership development, organizational culture, change management, and inclusive workplace practices. Having grown up in the Grand Valley, Ali is deeply connected to the community and passionate about creating workplaces and services that positively impact the people (and pets) who live there. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration from Colorado Mesa University, a Mater’s Degree in Organizational Leadership from Colorado State University Global, and a Professional in Human Resources (PHR) certification. Ali enjoys exploring the outdoors, reading a good book, and spending time with her husband, son, and two dogs – Hank and Mya.