Our Board

  • Scott Bigler

    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.

  • Anne Merritt

    Vice President

    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.

  • 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.

  • Karen Harris

    Secretary

  • 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.

  • David Johnson

    Board Member

  • Toni Charbonneau

    Family Representative