Managing Broker | Mentor Extraordinaire

Angie was inspired to start a career in real estate out of her joy in helping others. Angie has worked as a full-service real estate broker since 2000 and has worked through the varying market cycles since then, deepening her knowledge of the real estate industry with every challenge that comes her way. Angie’s extensive years in real estate, passion for helping others and innate patience makes her the perfect Mentor for new advisors joining Invalesco.  She works with advisors one-on-one through their first transactions guiding them every step of the way to ensure a consistent client experience and growth for our advisors.

Director of Marketing

Olivia Hamman-Godden is an accomplished marketing professional with over 15 years of experience, specializing in real estate. With a decade of focused expertise in real estate marketing, she has made significant contributions to the industry's growth and success. Throughout her career, Olivia has demonstrated a keen understanding of regional nuances and market trends in major cities such as Chicago, San Francisco, and Denver. Her strategic approach and creative vision have consistently driven successful campaigns, elevating the visibility and engagement of her clients' properties. Olivia's commitment to excellence and innovation continues to set the standard in real estate marketing.

Director of Impact & Engagement

Kim Bontrager is head of Team Development at Invalesco Real Estate. In this role, Kim identifies and fosters relationships with Advisors that embody Invalesco’s core values of expertise and collaboration. Additionally, Kim designs a robust and enriching education and event curriculum for our team that is ever-evolving. Through this program, our Advisors stay at the forefront of the Real Estate industry.

Since 2005, Kim Bontrager has been working in sales, consulting, and business development in the Real Estate, Title Insurance, and Financial Services Industry. Her designations over the past 13 years include licenses for her Series 6, Series 63, Life Insurance, Title Insurance, Real Estate, and Notary. While earning these designations over the years, she also worked in inside sales, outside sales, in a virtual sales role, as well as held key roles in networking and professional groups.

Her extensive training in sales includes working with and consulting hundreds of professionals in the real estate, lending, banking, and the financial services industry. Kim has a dynamic outlook and perspective for best practices in business through real world experiences. She brings this expertise to Invalesco to establish our core team and provide them the correct tools to continue to thrive.cription

Office Manager

A proud Colorado native, Connie brings a deep appreciation for family, connection, and creativity to everything she does. Her passion for building relationships and providing support makes her an invaluable addition to our team. Whether it’s through her organizational expertise, love of design, or enthusiasm for bringing people together, Connie embraces life with energy and purpose—qualities that will make a lasting impact at Invalesco.

Advisor Coach

Melissa Cruz believes that buying a home is more than a transaction. It's one of life's biggest decisions, and every client deserves to feel informed, confident, and supported throughout the journey.

Licensed since 2016 and a broker since 2018, Melissa has built her career around education, relationships, and helping people make decisions they feel good about long after closing day. Whether she's working with a first-time homebuyer, guiding clients through new construction, or helping families find their next chapter, her approach is rooted in listening first, educating throughout the process, and advocating every step of the way.

Beyond serving her clients, Melissa is passionate about developing the real estate profession. She is a real estate coach, national speaker, author of Cruz Control: Your Fast Track to a Successful Real Estate Career, and has been recognized for her leadership within the industry. As a graduate of the inaugural Denver Metro Association of REALTORS® Leadership Academy, she believes that investing in education and leadership ultimately creates a better experience for every client.

Known for her approachable style, honest communication, and ability to simplify even the most complex parts of the home buying process, Melissa strives to make every client feel comfortable asking questions and confident in their decisions.

Whether you're purchasing your first home, exploring new construction, or preparing for your next move, Melissa is committed to helping you navigate the process with clarity, professionalism, and care.

Maya is a Marketing Coordinator with a background in social media marketing and over five years of experience in the multifamily housing industry. Her professional experience spans marketing, operations, resident engagement, and client communications, giving her a well-rounded perspective on how strong relationships and strategic execution contribute to business success.

Drawing from her experience as a Social Media Specialist, Maya brings a creative mindset to marketing while leveraging strong organizational and operational skills to support projects, coordinate initiatives, and keep teams aligned. She is passionate about creating efficient processes, supporting brand growth, and helping businesses connect with their audiences in meaningful ways.

Outside of work, Maya enjoys attending Pilates classes, exploring creative storytelling, and spending time with her husky, Okami.