Meet our team! We are all looking forward to welcoming you to the Iron Mountain Hot Springs in scenic Glenwood Springs, Colorado. Please feel free to contact us anytime with questions or suggestions. We hope to see you relaxing in one of our hot springs pools soon.
Iron Mountain Hot Springs Team
Aaron McCallister
General Manager
Aaron was born in Grand Junction, CO and has always had a love for Glenwood Springs as a child. After graduating high school, Aaron left Grand Junction for the big city (Denver) to study to become a chef. He attended Johnson & Wales University earning an A.S. in Culinary Arts and a B.S. in Food Service Management. He had the amazing opportunity to work at The Broadmoor, The Little Nell and Disney World, as well as many other restaurants in the Denver area. His passion for food has always been strong, but he missed customer service interactions.
After graduation he moved on to work at Whole Foods Market as a seafood buyer and then a Team Leader. For serval years he helped open new locations and developed many strong teams and leaders within the company. In 2012 he moved to the Roaring Fork Valley to open up the Whole Foods Market in Basalt as the Associate Store Team Leader. After six years he moved on to his next journey and joined the Iron Mountain Hot Springs team as the Operation Manager in October of 2018. In 2019 he became the General Manager and has been leading this team ever since then. He enjoys the experiences our guests get when they arrive. From the daily pass holder that swings in before or after work, to the young couple that just got married, or the family that hasn’t had a vacation in years. People come here for the same thing and he is proud to be a part of that. Happily married with two young children, Aaron enjoys spending time with his family, fly fishing, biking, snowboarding, camping or homebrewing beer.
Justin Wells
Assistant General Manager
A native of Colorado, Justin Wells grew up in Greeley, immersed in the natural beauty of the Great Plains. He pursued his passion for the outdoors and community service by studying Recreation, Tourism, and Hospitality at the University of Northern Colorado, within the School of Natural Health Sciences.
Justin’s career began his “life aquatic” as a lifeguard and swim instructor in his hometown. After graduating, he advanced to manage several full-service recreation facilities, where he oversaw aquatics, fitness, youth and adult sports programs, as well as facilities management and capital improvement projects. His expertise has also led him to contribute to aquatic industry associations, serving on leadership boards and speaking at various conferences and symposiums.
A frequent visitor to Glenwood Springs, Justin fell in love with the community and, after meeting his wife, saw an opportunity to establish roots in the area. He joined the team as the Assistant General Manager in October 2022. Justin is passionate about customer service, employee development, and facility operations.
Outside of work, you can always find Justin on his bike or hiking and floating with his wife.
Collin Langer
Water Quality & Safety Manager
Growing up in South Dakota, Collin spent most of his life outside, among the Pine forests and the granite canyons of the Black Hills. This is where Collin’s profound love of water finds its origin. From fishing in the many lakes and streams to tubing and kayaking down the fast-moving rivers, Collin has always felt at home around this essential part of life. Collin has worked in many fields, from working in the restaurant industry to residential and commercial electrical companies.
Collin Moved to the Roaring Fork Valley in 2012 and felt right at home. For the eight years before he Worked at Iron Mountain, he was a pool and spa technician, servicing and repairing spas all across the valley. Since his employment at IMHS he has climbed up the ranks from MOD to Maintenance Manager on Duty, and now he has taken up the Water Quality and Safety Manager position, which was previously held by his older brother Landon.
Collin’s hobbies and interests are too many to list here, however when he is not working, he enjoys spending time with family and friends.
Chase Alvey
Facilities Manager
I’m a lifelong valley dweller with 34 years of expert local knowledge and a PhD in procrastination. My sidekick is Leslie, my 4-year-old black cat who’s convinced he’s the real boss of the house. I’m also lucky to share my life with Samantha, my amazing girlfriend who puts up with my endless shenanigans. Winter means I’m on the slopes, pretending to be a snowboarding pro, while summer has me living the festival life and pretending I’m a music critic.
My favorite colors are purple and baby blue, because why choose just one? When I’m not cooking up culinary masterpieces or hanging out by the Colorado River, you’ll find me plotting my next adventure or just napping with Leslie—he’s the best roommate ever.
Rachel Sobke
Operations Manager Iron Mountain Hot Springs &
Sr. Director of Water Quality & Offerings WorldSprings
Rachel grew up in Glenwood Springs then left for the front range of Colorado to get her B.S. in Mechanical Engineering at University of Colorado at Boulder. She worked as an engineer building facilities and supporting operators in the energy industry before transitioning to working on high-speed automated machinery for the largest can making machinery company in the world in various design engineering, continuous improvement, and management roles.
After spending many, many hours in traffic to and from Denver to the ski resorts and backcountry areas, Rachel and her husband decided to return to Glenwood Springs where they can enjoy the outdoors in their backyard. Rachel joined Iron Mountain Hot Springs in 2022 as the Project Manager to complete the construction of the first WorldSprings facility then worked as the Operations Manager leading the maintenance and pool tech operations teams while spearheading continuous improvement initiatives. In her current role as Sr. Director of Water Quality and Offerings for WorldSprings, Rachel loves working to enhance the customer experience at all WorldSprings locations with new product offerings and excellent water quality control. Outside of work, you can find her skiing, camping, rafting, hiking, running, flyfishing etc… (you name it!) all over the Western Slope of Colorado.
Matthew Sexton
Admissions & Retail Manager
Matthew grew up in Anoka, Minnesota where he loved to play soccer, skateboard and snowboard. While on a family ski trip to Winter Park he fell in love with the mountains, rivers and the small-town communities that Colorado has to offer. After graduating High School in 2007, he moved here as quickly as possible. With his love for art and creativity, he graduated from Colorado Mountain College in Glenwood Springs with an AA in graphic design. It took many years of exploring the Roaring Fork valley, but he was finally ready to settle down. In 2018 he planted roots here in Glenwood Springs to start a family.
Though only having worked a few jobs in the valley, he prides himself on his loyalty to great companies which now includes the Iron Mountain family. After gaining valuable management experience from nearly 8 years at Sopris Liquor and Wine, he stepped down in order to pursue a career in Aviation. In his 7 years with American Airlines, he worked his way up from Customer Service Representative to Supervisor to General Manager of the Aspen location. After years of a long commute, Matt was able to find a great opportunity closer to his home and family and joined the Iron Mountain Hot Springs team in 2023 as the Admissions and Retail Manager. He looks forward to a future of growing with the company while providing a fun and relaxing experience for all guests. In his free time he enjoys mowing his lawn, golfing, rafting, snowboarding and relaxing with his friends, family and dogs.
Amanda Shupe
Service Manager
Amanda Shupe was born in Oregon and grew up in Longmont, CO, where she developed a love for outdoor adventures. After exploring Colorado’s hot springs during her childhood summers, she pursued leadership and public service at George Washington University. Amanda returned home and began a fulfilling decade-long career in childcare, helping young children take their first steps into the world.
In addition to her work in education, Amanda has enjoyed connecting with people through various service roles, from hosting at a fine dining restaurant to serving at a local cafe. She believes in creating memorable experiences for everyone, whether it’s a child on their first day away from home or a couple celebrating a special occasion. As the Service Manager at Iron Mountain Hot Springs, she aims to bring positivity and leave every guest with a smile. Outside of work, you can find Amanda thrifting clothes to alter or rock scrambling by the river.
Anita Wan
Food & Beverage Manager
Anita was born in Hong Kong, China and lived there until the age of 9. Her family then moved to Boston where she grew up. Always having a love for food, she followed that love by attending and graduating from the CIA – Culinary Institute of America. She became a well known chef and worked for Hotels in San Diego, Florida, Aspen and Chicago. She had a love for this valley and settled in at Valley View Hospital as the F&B Manager for 4 years. She then took that passion for food and love for guest service and ran the famous Rivers Restaurant as the GM for 20 years. When Rivers closed in 2021 Anita joined the Iron Mountain Hot Springs team as the F&B Manager. Since then she has elevated the program here with a remodel at Sopris Café and then opening the Sandbar Café at WorldSprings.
Anitas love of food, guest satisfaction and team development has made her a strong leader here at Iron Mountain Hot Springs. She is constantly tweaking offerings and listening to the feedback for our guest on what they would like to see here. In her off time you can find Anita gardening or baking yummy desserts for the staff here. Ask her about her opera cake!
Eric Brotherson
Human Resources Manager
Eric grew up Kansas City, Kansas, and still loves the barbecue. This K-State Wildcat studied human resources management at Kansas State University. Before joining Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park in 2008 and then the Iron Mountain Hot Springs in 2014, he worked in human resources for the Aspen Skiing Company for almost four years and at a ski shop in Summit County, Colorado, for three years. He enjoys spending time with his wife and two young children, gardening and sports — as he puts it, “anything with a score.”
Eric chose Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park because it was a smaller, more intimate company where he could know everyone. He brings excitement, energy and support to the team to allow all employees to achieve their goals.
