Our Board
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Robert Dibley
President
Robert Dibley joined the Board of Hinchee in 1997 and is currently the Board President. He has been in Santa Barbara since 1996, is married to Laurie and has three children.
Before coming to California, Robert spent 20 years serving with the British Army in various theatres before retiring as a Major. Since leaving the Army in 1989, Robert has worked as a financial advisor and Wealth Management Advisor with Northwestern Mutual.
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Scott Bigler
Vice President
Scott is a seasoned healthcare administrator serving at Covenant Living at the Samarkand in Santa Barbara, CA. Scott has experience providing financial, clinical, and operational leadership in hospital, skilled nursing facility and residential care facility for the elderly operations. Scott holds a Master of Business Administration degree from Baylor University with a focus on Healthcare Administration.
Scott is married to Ashlyn and has six children that inspire him with purpose and joy. Scott enjoys volunteering actively in his church.
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Colette Piacentini
Treasurer
Mother of Christine (1964-2003) who had severe disabilities and was one of the first residents of Milton House. Born and educated in France, long accounting and business management experience is various local non profit.
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Ley Wertz
Secretary
Master’s Degree in Social Work, worked for the Dept. of Social Services, retired from Tri-Counties Regional Center where he worked with adults residing in licensed residential care facilities.
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Rob Barthelmess
Board Member
Rob is an attorney at the law firm Nye, Stirling, Hale, Miller & Sweet, LLP in Santa Barbara. Rob received his J.D. from Georgetown University Law Center in 2017 and his B.A. from the University of California, Los Angeles in 2012.
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Anne Merritt
Board Member
Anne is a retired Reading Specialist from Ventura Unified and mother of a long term resident of Milton House. She was a Board member for over fifteen years until family commitments interfered and she resigned in 2016. She rejoined the Board in 2024 and is again committed to providing the best possible living arrangements for all of the Hinchee residents.
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Dr. Chris Thrash
Board Membeer
Chris grew up in Northern Alabama and went to college at Auburn University, where he got his bachelors degree in chemical engineering. He then went to medical school at the University of Alabama at Birmingham graduating in 2009. Subsequently he went to UCLA for a combined residency and Internal Medicine and Pediatrics. Chris met his wife, Kathy, there who was completing a pediatric residency there. In 2014, Kathy and Chris moved from West Los Angeles to Santa Barbara, where he started his private practice in Internal Medicine. He has been on staff at Cottage Hospital since that time. His practice specializes in primary care, leaning toward more geriatric care. He provides comprehensive care and advocates for his patients as they navigate the complex healthcare landscape. He is also involved with VNA Health where he sits on the board for the past six years. He’s also involved with his local church, Oceanhills Covenant Church, where he has been a members for the last 10 years. He enjoys physical activity including weight training and basketball. He has three children, age nine and six year old twins.
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Maggie Warkentin
Family Representative
I am honored to serve on the board of Hinchee Homes, an esteemed organization established in 1981. As a devoted parent myself, I take pride in knowing that my own sons were among the first occupants of this exceptional community. In my capacity as a representative, I recognize the immense significance of finding a suitable and welcoming residence for loved ones. It is a responsibility that I take very seriously, and I am committed to ensuring that all residents of Hinchee Homes feel valued, comfortable, and secure.
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Patricia Chafin
Board Member