Join us May 5, 2025 at the Broadmoor for our 4th Annual Heroes in Mental Health Golf Tournament!
This tournament aims to draw awareness to the topic of mental health and working together as a community to expand access to quality behavioral health care.
Our Board of Directors
Diversus Health is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors. The work of the Board is to serve as trustees for the people of El Paso, Park and Teller Counties in guiding organizational performance. The Board will govern with a style that emphasizes outward vision rather than an internal preoccupation, encouragement of diversity in viewpoints, strategic leadership more than administrative detail, clear distinction of Board and CEO roles, collective rather than individual decisions, future rather than past or present, and being proactive rather than reactive.
Adam C. Roberts, MBA
President of the Board
Adam C. Roberts, MBA
President of the Board
Credentials
- Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (Cum Laude) with an emphasis in International Business, Marketing, and Finance, Regis University
- Master’s in Business Administration (MBA) in Health Administration, University of Colorado Denver
- Board member on the Colorado Health Administration Alumni Association, University of Colorado Denver
About Me
Adam Roberts currently serves as the President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Diversus Health, a community mental health center with operations across El Paso, Park, and Teller Counties. Mr. Roberts has held his current role since May of 2019. During his tenure at Diversus Health, Mr. Roberts has focused on developing a vision and strategy, restructuring the organization, improving internal and external stakeholders experience, and improving service delivery and operations. In response to the global COVID-19 pandemic, Mr. Roberts oversaw the organization’s shift to a telehealth model of outpatient services in a span of 48-hours, minimizing the disruption of services to communities. Committed to positioning the organization for long-term success through leveraging stakeholder experience as a differentiator, Mr. Roberts has led a shift in culture to position the organization to be more client-centric. This included overseeing a comprehensive rebranding initiative that transitions the name of the organization from AspenPointe to Diversus Health. Mr. Roberts currently serves as an executive board member of Community Health Partnership, a Colorado Springs based non-profit focused on improving overall community health in El Paso County and was recently selected to the Colorado Springs Leadership Institute. Before being selected as Diversus Health’s President and CEO, Mr. Roberts served as the Chief Operating Officer (COO) for Valley-Wide Health Systems Inc., a Federally Qualified Health Center in Southern Colorado. He was responsible for the implementation of the organization’s strategic plan as well as the development of the organization’s behavioral health service line, which moved it toward operating fully integrated healthcare clinics. Prior to serving as Valley-Wide’s COO, Mr. Roberts worked as a senior staff member with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) health care system both in Texas and in Colorado, where he was recognized as an improvement expert and is credited with saving millions of dollars for the VHA health care system while improving patient care and patient experience. Mr. Roberts is a Colorado native and grew up in Alamosa before moving to Denver, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (Cum Laude) with an emphasis in International Business, Marketing, and Finance from Regis University. He received a Master’s in Business Administration (MBA) in Health Administration from the University of Colorado Denver, where he is now a board member on the Colorado Health Administration Alumni Association and facilitates an executive mentorship program. Additionally, Mr. Roberts received Black Belt and Master Black Belt training in Lean Six Sigma at the U.S. Army Medical Department Center and School, Fort Sam Houston, in San Antonio, Texas, and, more recently, completed the 2018 UCLA/Johnson & Johnson Health Care Executive Program.
Cathy Skiles, CPA, MBA, MT
Board Chair
Cathy Skiles, CPA, MBA, MT
Board Chair
Credentials
- Master's of Business Administration, Duquesne University
- Master's in Taxation, The University of Denver
- Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Robert Morris University
About Me
Ms. Skiles brings over 30 years of experience in public accounting to the Diversus Health Board of Directors. Ms. Skiles also has significant experience in the commercial insurance industry and has worked with individuals, estates and trusts in both tax planning and tax return preparation. Dedicated to community involvement, Ms. Skiles’ civic engagement efforts have spanned across the Pikes Peak Region, serving as the President and Treasurer of the Pikes Peak Rotary Club in Woodland Park and as a member of the Audit Committee for Junior Achievement of Southern Colorado. She is also a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Colorado Society of Certified Public Accountants. Ms. Skiles earned her Masters of Business Administration (MBA) from Duquesne University and a Masters in Taxation from the University of Denver. She also holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) from Robert Morris University.
Shawn Raintree, MHA
Vice Chair
Shawn Raintree, MHA
Vice Chair
Credentials
- Master of Science in Health Administration, University of Colorado
- Graduate of the United States Air Force Academy
About Me
Mr Raintree brings a wealth of executive experience from the healthcare industry to the Diversus Health Board of Directors. He has been a career innovator, strategist and leader of new alliances and partnerships both nationally and regionally. Mr Raintree held executive positions in a hospital management company (now HCA), then served as Senior VP with the two largest national healthcare system groups: Premier and VHA. In Colorado Springs, Mr. Raintree led the expansion of Kaiser Permanente to Southern Colorado, becoming one of the highest rated health insurance and care providers in the region. Subsequently, he served as senior advisor in the planning and design of Connect for Health Colorado (the health insurance exchange). Committed to community service, Mr Raintree has served on many nonprofit boards in the region, including Goodwill Industries, YMCA of the Pikes Peak Region, LiveWell Colorado Springs, and Innovations in Aging Collaborative. Mr. Raintree holds a Master of Science in Health Administration from the University of Colorado and is a graduate of the United States Air Force Academy.
Steve Everson, JD
Board Member
Steve Everson, JD
Board Member
Credentials
- Bachelor's in Mathematics (Magna Cum Laude), West Virginia University
- Computer systems operations officer for NORAD while serving in the Air Force
- Law degree, Northwestern University School of Law
- Licensed attorney and an inactive CPA.
About Me
Mr. Everson has served as Vice President, Secretary/Treasurer for The Schuck Corporation, Schuck Communities, Schuck-Chapman Companies, and their affiliates, since 1982. His responsibilities include transaction contracts and closings, lender relationships, coordination of outside legal counsel, tax and financial planning, and metro district activities. Prior to joining Schuck, Mr. Everson was a Senior Tax Accountant with Deloitte & Touche where he specialized in tax planning and compliance for partnerships, individuals and corporations, with heavy emphasis on real estate tax research and transaction structuring. Mr. Everson graduated from West Virginia University with a mathematics degree, Magna Cum Laude and selection to Phi Beta Kappa, and served as a computer systems operations officer for NORAD while in the Air Force. After four years of Air Force duty, he graduated from Northwestern University School of Law. He is a licensed attorney and an inactive CPA. Mr. Everson volunteers for Parents Challenge (Secretary/Treasurer), the Schuck Foundation (Secretary/Treasurer), Colorado Springs Christian Schools (Former Board Chairman), CSCS Lions Foundation, in addition to serving for over 30 years on the Diversus Health Board of Directors. He was honored as the 1999 and 2002 Volunteer of the Year by the Pikes Peak Mental Health Center, and was also honored as the outstanding Board Member for 2002 by Pikes Peak Mental Health Center. Mr. Everson has also volunteered with Special Olympics, taught Junior Achievement classes and coached youth sports teams for the YMCA, Colorado Springs Parks and Recreation and Colorado Springs Christian Schools. He is married to Donna and they have a married son, Michael, daughter-in-law Brittany and three grandchildren. His hobbies are sports, both playing and watching.
Geoff Wright
Treasurer
Geoff Wright
Treasurer
Credentials
- Graduate of Pacific Coast Banking School Graduate School of Banking in Seattle, WA
- Bachelor's of Science in Business Finance, Montana State University, Bozeman
About Me
Mr. Wright is the current President of the Colorado Springs Market for FirstBank; Mr. Wright has worked for FirstBank since 1992. He started his career in the Denver market as a Management Trainee where he worked in various operational and credit focused areas of the bank before moving to focus primarily on commercial lending. In 1999 Mr. Wright transferred to the Colorado Springs Market. In 2011 Mr. Wright was promoted to his current role as Market President. In this role Mr. Wright oversees the operational and lending functions for the Colorado Springs Market. Mr. Wright has experience in various areas of both real estate and C&I lending. These include commercial projects in the multi-family, office, industrial and retail sectors, as well as business lending. Mr. Wright currently sits on the Board and is the treasurer of the Rocky Mountain Community Land Trust. He is a member of the Finance Advisory Committee for the Colorado Springs Independence Center, a member of The Rotary Club of Colorado Springs and serves on the Ethics Committee for the USA Bobsled and Skeleton Federation. Mr. Wright was previously the President of the Board of Colorado Lending Source, a board member of Hunger Free Colorado, and the Boys and Girls Club of Colorado Springs.
Dawna Haynes, EdD
Secretary
Dawna Haynes, EdD
Secretary
Credentials
- Bachelor’s and Master’s in Administration, Central Michigan University
- Graduate certification in Change Management, Hawaii Pacific University
- Master’s in Secondary Education, the University of Phoenix
- Doctorate in Interdisciplinary Leadership, Creighton University.
About Me
Dr. Dawna Haynes currently serves as the Director of Policy and Practice within the Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Team at the Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS). While most of her career has centered around service to the community through education, her work within CDHS allows Dawna to influence positive outcomes for Coloradans in a different way. In her role at CDHS, she supports the efforts toward ensuring a healthy internal culture and climate for the agency’s employees. Dawna's avocation is empowering those in her sphere to make their part of the world better than they found it. Curiosity is part of Dr. Haynes’s personal composition, which is represented in many facets of her life. She earned a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Administration from Central Michigan University, graduate certification in Change Management from Hawaii Pacific University, a Master’s in Secondary Education from the University of Phoenix, and her Doctorate in Interdisciplinary Leadership from Creighton University. Additionally, she is a certified holistic life coach and a certified somatic practitioner. In her time outside work, she is an avid home cook, voracious reader, aspiring gardener, and novice ballroom dancer. Dawna is a transplant to Colorado and has lived in Colorado Springs for about 15 years.
Brian Burns
Board Member
Brian Burns
Board Member
Credentials
- Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Colorado State University
About Me
Brian Burns currently serves as President and the Board of Directors at Bryan Construction, a Colorado Springs-based commercial general contractor with offices in Denver and Fort Collins. Brian is a dynamic leader with a passion for growth, innovation, and client relationships, with more than 25 years of experience in the construction industry. In his roles at Bryan Construction, he has managed everything from operations and pre-construction to finance, legal, risk, and strategic planning. Brian also currently serves as Chair of the Board of Directors of the YMCA of the Pikes Peak Region, where he has served since 2019. Brian is also the past chair of Associated General Contractors for Southern Colorado, and still serves on as a committee member. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Construction Management from Colorado State University, with whom Bryan Construction often partners to provide internships and career opportunities for the newest members of the AEC industry.
Lisa Noble – CPS II
Board Member
Lisa Noble – CPS II
Board Member
Credentials
- University of Northern Colorado in Greeley
- Certified Prevention Specialist II
About Me
Lisa is thankful to again be a part of the Community of Caring Family. She was hired by Community of Caring in July 2020 as Senior Advocate Director and moved into the new position of Client Programs Director in 2021. Lisa was born in Cripple Creek, Colorado at Hilltop Hospital. She began her love of service to the community before kindergarten, when she first started volunteering when her mother took her to visit the old folks at the Hospital who were in long-term care. Lisa attended the University of Northern Colorado in Greeley. She subsequently earned certifications in Restorative Nursing, Therapeutic Recreation, and earned her credentials as a Certified Prevention Specialist II. During her tenure coordinating the Build A Generation process for Southern Teller County, she helped to create and/or run programs that balanced risk and protective factors, decreasing poor or unhealthy choices, and which totaled over 25 million dollars in economic impact for the community by 2014. Lisa has served on many boards and task forces throughout the years, including the Pikes Peak Juvenile Task Force, the State Task Force on Emerging Drug Trends, Community Partnership Board of Directors, the Regional Interstate Meth Task Force, El Paso/Teller Drug Endangered Children, the Heart of Colorado Philanthropy Days Steering Committee, Teller County Transportation Committee, Teller County Housing Committee, Childcare Task Force, CC-V Schools District Accountability Committee, and Head Start. Lisa has had many people who have influenced her in life, including her parents, Don and Kathleen (Flanagan) Conley, many friends, teachers, and family, as well as Hermann Hesse, Ghandi, and David Letterman. Lisa is most proud of her two boys and their families. The work in creating opportunities for the community, including the Aspen Mine Center, Head Start/Early Head Start, and the Mountain View Adventure Park are a legacy she is proud to have been able to be a part of.
Taylor Draper
Board Member
Taylor Draper
Board Member
About Me
Taylor Draper is the visionary CEO and designer at INHERENT, a distinctive men's fashion brand that uniquely intertwines style with a profound commitment to men's mental health. Under Taylor's leadership, INHERENT stands as more than just a clothing line; it's a movement championing mental wellness and vulnerability among men. With an innovative approach, Taylor has embedded the ethos of empowerment, confidence, and open dialogue about mental health struggles directly into the brand's identity. INHERENT's commitment extends beyond fashion, as evidenced by its establishment of a dedicated 501(c)(3) organization. This charitable arm works tirelessly to change lives, offering men a platform to discuss their challenges freely and without judgment. Taylor's pioneering efforts in merging fashion with mental health advocacy have not only revolutionized men’s wardrobes but have also fostered a much-needed conversation about mental well-being in the male community. His work is a testament to the power of clothing as a tool for personal expression and psychological empowerment.
Pat Markey
Board Member
Pat Markey
Board Member
Credentials
- Bachelors of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Oklahoma State University
- Master’s in Business Administration (MBA) in Finance from, The University of North Carolina’s Kenan-Flagler Business School
About Me
Pat Markey has over thirty-five (35+) years’ of experience in the Global Energy and Mining sectors. Over ten (10+) years ago, he started his own Advisory/Consulting business in Singapore, Sierra Vista Resources (www.svrltd.com), which provides the advisory services in the international commodity sector. Prior to this, Pat served as the Executive General Manager of Marketing and a member of the Executive Management Committee for Whitehaven Coal Limited (ASX: WHC) from 2012 to 2014 based in Sydney, Australia. From 2002 to 2012, he worked in both London and Singapore for Global Coal Limited (globalCOAL), a London based company promoting the international trade of coal. In 2004, he became the Chief Operations Officer (COO) for globalCOAL. Prior to globalCOAL, Pat worked in the commodity trading group for Enron Capital & Trade Resources from 1999 to 2002 both in the United States and Singapore. Pat began his career with Conoco Inc. in 1987 and worked in a wide variety of roles including Strategic Planning, Supply and Trading, Operations, Engineering, and Internal Consulting.