Staff Members

Meet our Team

Our staff works with our consumers to make and achieve goals designed to alleviate the stressful conditions in which individuals live.

Board of Directors
Administrative Staff
Denise Mullhaupt

Denise Mullhaupt

Executive Director

Denise has been with DRS since 2011 starting as a volunteer then working her way up through the ranks to Executive Director.  Denise has a firm belief in inspiring individuals to develop their own strengths promoting self-accomplished goals. Denise has been in the nonprofit world for over 35 years. Before DRS, Denise had been a Domestic Violence Counselor and Legal advocate for 25 years assisting victims with their legal needs.

Denise’s work is well known in Larimer and Jackson Counties and has a good working relationship within the community. She works closely with law enforcement and the courts to ensure that individuals are receiving the services that they need. Denise has respect and compassion for everyone she works with.

Denise was promoted to Executive Director of Disabled Resource Services in January 2022. Denise is excited to bring a new vision to the position and encourages people from all walks of life to live their best life possible.

Denise holds a Master of Science in Psychology and a Master of Science in Administration of Justice and Security.

Emmy Bell

Emmy Bell

Accounting Manager

Emmy has been working in accounting for 20 years. She previously had her own accounting/bookkeeping company, was a Controller for a large drilling company and has also worked for a CPA firm, which is how she was introduced to Disabled Resource Services and has worked closely with Marj.

She has volunteered several years with various nonprofits in Weld and Larimer County and for Disabled Resource Services at Wine Fest.

Emmy enjoys the outdoors, sports and spending time with her family, friends, and dogs.  She has two children that are both actively involved in sports.

She is excited to be a part of the team at Disabled Resource Services.

Marj Grell

Marj Grell

Executive Assistant/ Human Resources

Marj worked at Hewlett-Packard for 23 years in accounting and Human Resources.  She has an associate’s degree from Front Range Community College and a bachelor’s degree in Liberal Arts from Colorado State University. She came to DRS in 2002 as the assistant to the Executive Director and that entailed many diverse duties.  She left in June 2020 and came back in February 2022.  Per Marj, “It feels good to be back.  I have missed my fellow employees and the important work we do for the disabled community in Larimer County.”

Jane Barber

Jane Barber

Development and Marketing Director

Jane brings more than 10 years of fundraising and marketing experience to DRS. She has worked for Colorado State University, Larimer Humane Society, and the Fort Collins Cat Rescue. This is Jane’s second stint with DRS, having previously served as marketing manager in 2017-18. As DRS’s Development Director, she gets great joy in raising awareness in our community to help improve the lives of people with disabilities.

Ansis Tobiss

Ansis Tobiss

Office Manager

Ansis has spent time in many different places, ranging from Riga, Latvia, to New Orleans, Louisiana but made his way back to his home state of Colorado in the Summer of 2023. After majoring in physics, followed by psychology, Ansis pivoted to focusing on service and hospitality. Having spent the better part of a decade overseeing operations and customer experience in hospitality and higher education, he brings a wealth of knowledge ensuring that things run smoothly, and that customer experience is stellar.

Ansis is excited to return to Colorado, cooler weather, the beautiful outdoors the state has to offer, and to provide his services to the community at large.  

Bridget Goodew

Bridget Goodew

Office Assitant / Data Entry Specialist

I moved here from Minnesota in 83′ and have lived in Loveland for over 17 years now. I have studied Accounting, Criminal Justice, and Psychology at Aims Community College in Greeley. Over the years and jobs, I have had, I look forward to bringing my 30 + years of customer service experience to Disabled Resource Services. I’m excited and looking forward to also being a part of the DRS community. I am excited to help and learn more about what we offer to our consumers. Some of my hobbies/interests include playing pool on a league, spending time with friends and family, also exploring our beautiful Colorado mountains.

Program Staff
Ana Villarreal

Ana Villarreal

Independent Living Specialist/Bilingual

Ana is from Greeley, where she worked as an Independent Living Specialist for seven years at Connections for Independent Living. She has worked in the human services field for over 20 years, from being a woman’s advocate for survivors of domestic violence, to working with at-risk youth. Since the age of 16, Ana worked and also volunteered with various non-profits, then took a break to go back to school and work as Graphic Artist for the Greeley Tribune. She then found herself working with non-profits again, but still finds time to be creative with her artistic skills.

Ana enjoys her position at DRS and hopes to get to know the Fort Collins /Loveland areas a lot better.

Jenny Miller

Jenny Miller

Deaf and Hard of Hearing Specialist

Jenny has a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science and an Associate’s degree in interpreting.  She has worked for DRS for over 10 years and has been an ASL interpreter for over 20 years.  Her specialties include mental health, legal, and vocational rehabilitation.  She is a member of the Colorado Association of the Deaf and the Colorado Registry for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing.

Terry Ellis

Terry Ellis

Front Office and Loan Closet Specialist

Terry came to DRS through an internship and liked us so much, she ended up staying! Terry does a variety of things in her work at DRS.  She is the main ‘voice’ of the DRS Fort Collins office answering phones and greeting  people as they come in to our office.  Additionally, she manages the Fort Collins loan closet, coordinates volunteers and completes many other tasks as needed.

Darold Sage

Darold Sage

Loan Closet Technician

Darold grew up on the western side of Colorado in a small mining town. He played with tools and equipment as far back as he can remember, then in high school he took automotive repair.  Following high school, he went into the National Guard as a Helicopter Mechanic and in the Army he was a mechanic. Darold got out of the Army in 1989 and went to work in Cleveland, OH as an Industrial Equipment Repairman.  He had multiple medical procedures done on his legs, and came back to Fort Collins where he was finally able to get his legs back under him, and came to work for DRS.

Sheana Rizzo

Sheana Rizzo

Independent Living/Social Security/ Transitions Specialist

Sheana comes to Disabled Resource Services with a strong background in geriatric care, substance abuse, and behavioral health, she brings a wealth of expertise to her role. She has an unwavering passion for helping others and finds joy in witnessing their success. In her spare time, Sheana cherishes moments spent with her loved ones, surrounding herself with friends and family.

Cammy Cortes

Cammy Cortes

IL/Vision and Disability Matters Specialist

Cammy lives in Loveland and has worked with the developmentally disabled for the last 20+ years. She was born in Alameda, CA but has lived her whole life in Colorado. She studied at Colorado State University and received a Bachelor of Science with a major in psychology and a minor in sociology. Cammy joined DRS in January of 2024 and is excited to be in a position to continue to serve her community. Cammy enjoys hiking, reading, movies, traveling, trivia, cooking, and going to comedy shows.

Saphia Elbakkoush

Saphia Elbakkoush

Independent Living Specialist - Housing and 55+

I currently live in Severance, CO. but I am originally from Seattle, WA. I have over 20 years’ experience in working with the geriatric and disabled community. I have worked in Assisted Living as well as Long Term Care. I have an associate degree in business/office administration and have utilized this in my career to problem solve and find solutions. My passion has always been advocating for others at work and on a personal level. I came up with this concept that “If I help you and you help me, then there is no option for failure. Just a path made for us to succeed.” I am grateful for this opportunity to serve our community and look forward to serving ALL.

Johmie Aguilar

Johmie Aguilar

Independent Living/Social Security Specialist

Born and raised in the Philippines, moved to Loveland, Colorado mid 2017 but have visited family here since 1999. Took Master’s in Psychology Major in Clinical Psychology in DLSU – Manila and Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from San Beda Alabang. Plans to continue getting her certification for American Sign Language at Gallaudet University. An entrepreneur and has the passion for therapy. Has a diverse work history which includes working for the family business, working for BPO companies, a Logistics Company, Renewable Energy Company, Thompson School District, Mental Health and Human Services related to Psych Facilities and Criminal Justice, and served our country under AmeriCorps. Also volunteered with Habitat for Humanity and Meals for Wheels. Traveled to several countries in Asia and Canada. Spends her free time with family, goes to the gym 5 days a week and occasional hikes here and there.

Abby Dubuque

Abby Dubuque

Independent Living Specialist

Abby moved to Colorado two years ago from Vermont. She received her bachelor’s in psychology with a concentration in forensics and has been working within the geriatric field for the past 10 years. She enjoys helping her community and making a difference in people’s lives. In her free time, she loves to travel, camp, and spend time with her family and cats.

Carmen Estrada

Carmen Estrada

Independent Living/ Transitions Specialist

Carmen Estrada was born and raised in, Muleshoe, a small Texas town. Carmen is bilingual in English and Spanish and is currently learning Japanese and ASL. In December of 2023 she obtained her Texas Community Health Worker License. Serving in the community has always been a passion of hers. Carmen enjoys communicating with the world, getting to know different people, hearing their stories, and making new connections and friends. She also enjoys listening to music, reading, learning new things, and creating what she sees in her mind. She has two beautiful daughters that she loves to the moon and back. Her favorite quote is, “Perfection is not attainable, but if we chase perfection, we can catch excellence.” -Vince Lombardi.

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Locations in Fort Collins and Loveland, CO

Loveland Telephone: (970) 667-0816

Ft. Collins Telephone: (970) 482-2700

Email: info@drsnoco.org

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Fort Collins, CO 80524-3915
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Loveland, CO 80537-3146
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