DR. AL SALIMAN,

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Dr. Al Saliman was born and raised in Denver, graduating from the University of Colorado with a degree in Physical Therapy in 1976. He subsequently chose to study medicine. He finished a residency in Internal Medicine in 1986 in which he is board certified. Relocating to Glenwood Springs, he practiced there in every capacity possible, working as a primary care provider, hospitalist, and was the first Chief Medical Officer at Valley View Hospital. He and his wife chose to relocate to Montrose in 2016, at which time he served as Chief Medical officer at Montrose Memorial Hospital.

Improving service to the patient and community has always been an interest. He has served on multiple community projects, started programs, and served on several boards. He has been supporting Behavioral Health in the area since 2014, serving on a variety of boards including Colorado Physician’s Health Program, MindSprings and others. Most recently, “ Dr. Al” saw patients at Delta Health prior to retirement in October 2021. He and his wife Debi have 4 kids, 2 grandchildren, and 2 crazy dogs Freddie and Booster.

FELICIA SANDOVAL,

Felicia was born and raised in Leadville Colorado. She moved to Montrose with her family in 2005 and has called Montrose home ever since. Felicia attended Colorado Mesa University and received her Associates degree in Business Administration and Management in 2014. Felicia entered the banking industry in 2005 as a teller. Over the last 19 years, Felicia has been working her way up the ladder through many different positions and is currently in the process of completing her training to become a loan officer. Felicia has 3 kids and is very active in being apart of everything her kids are in.

ELISA RODRIGUEZ, 

Elisa, born and raised in Mexico, has a bachelor’s degree in Social Work from Minot State University. Elisa is in tandem with the struggles of the immigrant community as a first-generation immigrant herself.  She moved to Montrose Colorado in the late 1990’s and alongside with her husband was actively involved with Hispanic Affairs Project (HAP) from 2006 to 2012, helping HAP to find success in the project’s early stages. They moved to North Dakota for five years and now have returned to Montrose, a place they call home.

Elisa’s primary role with HAP is to be a community advocate, organize, and provide support and educational resources about housing changes for those living in Mobile Home Parks. In 2021 Elisa, served as the Vice President of the Western Colorado Migrant and Rural Coalition and has participated since 2018 in collaboration with River Valley Mobile Clinics to assist the H2A farm workers in their native language and with the hopes to make them feel more comfortable to seek services. Elisa is passionate about social justice, civil and human rights for all especially for underserved communities.

NAOMI WILLDEN, 

Dr. Naomi Willden is a Colorado native who came to Montrose in 2016.  She chose to establish her dental practice, Willden Family Dental, in Montrose because she appreciates small town values and enjoys our local outdoor activities.  As a dentist and business owner, Naomi is passionate about delivering quality, comprehensive care tailored to each patient’s needs.  Through her involvement in Altrusa and River Valley, she is committed to advocating for, giving back to, and uplifting our community.  She lives in Arrowhead with her husband and 3 pets.

ANGELA FEDLER,

Angela Fedler is a lifetime resident of Delta Co. Being born and raised in Delta County has brought a passion for the western slope of Colorado and our way of life. Angela is married and has two adult children. One of which is married and brought a beautiful granddaughter into our family. Angela, her husband Luke, and their  family all live locally and share this western slope passion for outdoor being and living.

Angela has her Masters of Arts in leadership with a principal licensure in Elementary Education and is also a BUELL Fellow after completing the BUELL Early Childhood Leadership program. Angela is currently the Executive Director of Delta Family Center. Delta Family Center is a school district based Family Resource Center and Early Education site providing multiple types of resources and referral services to all of Delta County that includes multiple preschool program sites within the elementary school system.