Board of Directors
Now accepting applications for new directors!
Matt Bell
Board Chair
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 Vice Chair
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.
Beth Dickson
Board Secretary
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.
Bill Wade
Board Treasurer
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.
Dr. Julia McHugh
Chair Emeritus
Dr. Julia McHugh is a vertebrate paleontologist who has served as the Curator of Paleontology for the Museums of Western Colorado and Lecturer of Geology at Colorado Mesa University since 2014, while also holding a research associate position with the Same Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History. She has a B.A. in Geology from Hanover College, an M.S. in Geosciences from Idaho State University, and a Ph.D. in Geoscience from the University of Iowa. Dr. McHugh is also an avid photographer, an enthusiastic kitten foster mom for Roice-Hurst Humane Society, and serves on the board of directors for the Dinosaur Diamond National Scenic Byway, the Fruita Area Chamber of Commerce, as well as the steering committee for the academic journal Open Paleontology.
Greg Bunn
Board Director
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.
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.
Kyle Lottman
Board Director
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.
