Meet the Advisory Board
The Maverick Living Advisory Board is a group of professionals and advocates who provide guidance on operations, compliance, and community impact. They bring experience across healthcare, housing, disability services, and public policy to ensure Maverick Living meets the highest standards.
Tara Hitzig
Advisory Board Member
I am excited to be involved with Stratton and Maverick Living. I come from a background of operations management, inclusive health and wellness, and nonprofit management. I was an executive director for multiple nonprofit organizations, such as Awaken Whole Life Center, Redondo Beach Educational Foundation, Zimmerman Automobile Driving Museum, Children’s Treehouse Foundation and Project C.U.R.E. While in Los Angeles, I worked for Clear Recovery Center and Neurowellness Spa, focusing on mental health and addiction therapy. I have a BA in Business Communications and Social Science from the University of Southern California and a Master’s in Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture from Emperor’s College of TCM. In previous years, I was a yoga instructor and personal trainer as my passions have been running and practicing yoga. I have an 18 year old son who plays competitive hockey and plans to attend CSU Fort Collins in the fall, 2 beautiful fur babies, and reside with my Mother and husband in Highlands Ranch.
Paul Shamon
Advisory Board Member
Paul is honored to be part of the Maverick Living advisory board. He brings over 40 years of experience in marketing and public relations. He is a Denver native and, in his retirement, he is focusing on giving back to his community. He has over 30 years of experience in serving on non-profit boards and advising organizations such as Maverick Living. Paul has also been heavily involved in multi-family real estate, both locally and nationally. He has a degree in Political Science from the University of Colorado at Boulder, and plans on assisting Maverick Living with any government and/or regulation needs in the future. He is enthusiastic and inquisitive and hopes to help the team grow and succeed in the months and years ahead. Paul lives with his wife, Lisa, and their standard poodle, Piper. His two adult children are constant reminders of why he is involved in volunteer activities.
Jim Thorpe
Advisory Board Member
Jim Thorpe dedicated his career to transforming complex data into meaningful insights over nearly 30 years as a Data Analysis Administrator for local government. He has embraced woodworking for three decades and has a deep passion for sailing. After developing several health issues that prevented him from pursuing those passions, he donated his entire woodshop to a school dedicated to supporting the autistic community. Jim is always excited to connect with others who share his love for craftsmanship. He is here to support Maverick's vision of independent housing for the autistic community, and is proud to have been selected to work with such an elite group.
Kristine Ives
Advisory Board Member
Kristine Ives is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Colorado and a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California. She specializes in the treatment of addiction, eating disorders, and trauma. Kristine serves as clinical supervisor for two addiction treatment centers in Los Angeles and supports young therapists as they develop their roles as clinicians. In her private practice she works with clients primarily using somatic and interactive interventions such as psychodrama and brainspotting. As the adoptive parent of a young adult with Intellectual Disability, Kristine has a passion for supporting adults with DD/ID on their journeys toward independence with support.
Beth Hollmann
Advisory Board Member
Beth brings firsthand experience to Maverick Living. She’s a mom to three spicy redheaded kids, one of whom is autistic. Through the process of establishing supports for her son, she gained experience navigating medical and educational systems and advocating for what he needed. No two days are ever alike, and she knows the joy and struggle of this reality. When she’s not chauffeuring her son around Denver (thankfully less now that he can drive), you can find her knitting, gardening, telling her cats to not eat her plants, or reading. She’s passionate about education as a homeschool mom of 20 years and is a lifelong learner. She supports her community through volunteering—whether with church or ESL learners—and wants for the people she meets and befriends to feel loved and supported.