Maria Villelli

Administrative Assistant

Maria joined Reese Henry in May 2025, bringing over a decade of experience in hotel and restaurant operations. With a deep passion for people, communication, and organization, she thrives in creating seamless experiences, particularly when it comes to planning and executing events. Her extensive background in hospitality has equipped her with a strong foundation in client service and administrative excellence, all of which she brings to her role at Reese Henry.

Maria earned her Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Denver and holds certifications in a wide range of technical and hospitality-focused disciplines, including Microsoft Office, ServSafe Manager, Notary Public, and WSET Level 3 in Wine. Outside of the office, Maria enjoys skiing, hiking, golfing, and all things related to wine education. She is also an avid volunteer, giving her time to organizations like Cook Inclusive, Habitat for Humanity, and local mountain clean-up efforts.

Why did you choose the Roaring Fork Valley?

“Growing up in Minnesota I had always dreamed of living in the Colorado mountains. During my time at the University of Denver I spent all of my summers in Vail Valley, where I instantly felt at home in the mountains. I like to say I am passionate about playing outside. I love to ski, golf, hike, frisbee golf, as well as play tennis, pickleball and rugby. I decided to move down to the Roaring Fork Valley from Vail because I love the sense of community here and can see myself growing a family in this area.”

What does living the “Aspen Idea” mean to you?

“The gorgeous mountains and the motivated people. Being surrounded by beautiful landscapes and people who also love to get outside and achieve goals is very inspiring to me.”

Why did you choose to join the team at Reese Henry?

“Reese Henry is the first CPA firm I’ve worked for, but I was drawn here by the firm’s strong reputation in the community. What keeps me here are the people, both the incredible team I get to work with and the clients I have the opportunity to support. It is a welcoming environment where I feel valued and inspired every day.”