Our Staff
Life’s Options is staffed by caring women who faithfully serve men, women, and families in our community. Why not get to know us better? When you recognize our names and faces, our time together will be like friends getting together.
Kelli Dixon
Executive Director
Sharon Wichael
Client Services Director
Mary Baum
Nurse Manager
Jess Veit
Social Media Manager
Janine Payton
Kids Closet Manager
Christine Troeger
Kids Closet Assistant Manager
April Hyzer
Bookkeeper
Our Board of Directors
The Board of Directors is the guiding force behind our organization, bringing together a diverse group of experienced and accomplished individuals who share a common vision and commitment to our mission. Comprising leaders from various fields, the Board plays a pivotal role in shaping strategic decisions, ensuring governance integrity, and driving the growth and success of our company. With a wealth of expertise and a passion for excellence, our Board members inspire and steer our team towards achieving new heights of innovation and achievement. Get to know the exceptional individuals who steer our course and lead us towards a future of limitless possibilities.
Cathy Peterson
Board of Directors
Cathy has been an on again off again resident of Evergreen since 1999. She and her husband of 30+ years have raised 2 boys who live currently in Utah. As a strong believer in the sanctity of life she joined the board to help her community to reach out to and help those who find themselves carrying a child and have questions or needs that we may be able to answer or fulfill. With God’s help and guidance she hopes to prove a valuable and useful board member and that this ministry will continue to touch many lives in and around our community.
Susan Peacock
Board of Directors
Susan is passionate about helping women find community, healing, and hope in all the joys and difficulties that motherhood brings. As a licensed marriage and family therapist, Susan has had the privilege of walking with women of all ages within their celebrations and grief in parenting. Her work in private practice has centered on women’s issues and her hope in being part of this board is to provide excellent direction and compassionate care for Life’s Option’s clients. She lives in Evergreen with her two young daughters and husband.
Ashley Plaven
Board of Directors
Ashley is a CO native and a lover of life. She lives in Evergreen with her 5 beautiful kids. She believes that we are each uniquely created by God, on purpose, for a purpose. She has a passion to help the women in our mountain community find support, guidance and love through the truth of the gospel. In her spare time she can be found playing hide and seek in the backyard with her kids, attending church gatherings, baking cookies or trying a new workout.
Tony Palombo
Board of Directors
Tony Palombo joined the Life’s Options board in March 2023 with a strong background in financial and management experience, and passion to promote our Lord’s ministry in our community. Tony is a member of Christ the King church in Evergreen and related Knights of Columbus chapter.
Chris Elmgreen
Board of Directors
Chris is a Colorado native, she has been married for 33 years and is the proud mother of three amazing children and grandmother to two beautiful grandchildren, one of whom has Down syndrome. She believes that every child is created by God with inherent value and purpose, and that children with disabilities have the same sacred right to life, love, and opportunity as any other child. With a background as a former victim advocate, she has a heart for serving and supporting others during difficult seasons. In response to her passion for families navigating disability, she founded the Miracles Ministry at her church, creating a place of encouragement, support, and community for families with children with disabilities. She now serves as an administrative assistant at her church, where she continues to live out her faith through compassion, dedication, and a deep commitment to her community.
Don Middleton
Board of Directors
Palmira Miner
Board of Directors
Brian Grall
Board of Directors
Brian was born in the Midwest, moved to Oregon when he was 12 years old, attended college in the Midwest, then moved to Denver to pursue his masters degree and to start his professional career. He met his wife at the U of Denver in 1984, married in 1986, started their family with 1 daughter and 1 son during their first Colorado tour, then added a second daughter after moving to Oregon, followed by a return to Colorado in 2009 for their second tour which continues onward still today. They have very much enjoyed the opportunity to be Evergreen residents, to engage as observers of the foothill’s natural beauty, while also participating as parishioners of Christ the King Catholic Church. Brian’s professional background includes business ownership, senior management responsibilities, government affairs, and sales/marketing consulting, via opportunities in the distribution and manufacturing industries. His personal interests prioritize time with family and friends first, then mixing in travel, partaking in some of the wonderful outdoor healthy activities that Colorado offers, and giving back to their community where and when that might be needed.
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