Our Awesome Team

Nick Strong
Founder
Nick Strong is a marketer, real estate investor and real estate agent. He has nearly a decade of experience in marketing and owning/managing his personal real estate portfolio. Nick loves working with people and has always looked for ways to give back to the community in which he lives and works. Apollo Group Homes was founded with Nick’s vision of improving the lives of individuals with disabilities and helping them obtain some level of independence. His mission is to establish the gold standard of quality care in the state and to truly raise the bar for the industry in terms of relationships and treatment not only for clients but also for employees. His role at Apollo Living focuses around federal/state compliance and facility growth. Nick holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Communications with an emphasis in public relations from Utah Valley University. Nick loves spending time with his wife and three sons

Asia Bellon
Director of Recreational Therapy
Asia Bellon graduated from Brigham Young University – Idaho with a bachelor’s degree in Recreation Management with an emphasis in Recreational Therapy. She has previously worked as a Recreational Therapist amongst multiple populations including those with developmental disabilities, geriatric clients, and women with eating disorders. The majority of her career has been spent with those with developmental and/or intellectual disabilities. Before joining Apollo Group Homes, Asia worked for two years at a facility with over 50 residents planning all in-house activities and community outings. She helped residents accomplish their person-centered plans and helped to improve their independence and quality of lie. Asia feels passionate about helping those with disabilities feel more independent and capable of creating a happy and fulfilling life. In her free time, Asia enjoys spending time outdoors with her husband and three children, playing sports, reading historical fiction or self-help book and she’s always down for a good board game!

Jared Bellon
Residential Director
Jared Bellon graduated from Bingham Young University Provo with a degree in Human Development. He loves working with people and his previous career experience reflects just that. He’s worked as a funeral arrangement specialist, a transportation and appointment specialist at a skilled nursing facility, a direct support professional at Sonroc Care Group Home and most recently at Brigham Young University overseeing campus mail and delivery. In his free time, Jared enjoys playing or watching sports including basketball, pickleball, spikeball, and volleyball. He also loves playing the ukulele especially for his kids and has a passion for photography.

Shawn Sabba
Director of Care
With over 17 years of experience, Shawn Sabba is an industry expert and oversees the operations of Apollo Living including compliance with federal and state laws and regulations. Shawn is extremely knowledgeable in the space and is able to provide superior service to clients. Shawn holds a Bachelor of Applied Science in Business Administration and Management from Andhra University, an Associates Degree in Medical/Health Management from Ensign College, and a Master’s degree in Health Care Administration from Steven-Henagar College. Shawn also holds several industry-related certficates from Weber State University and Pacific University. In his free time, Shawn enjoys playing pickleball and working with friends on his start-up businesses.