Family:
My wife Amy and I moved to the Lake in 2019 when I retired the second time. We have five adult children and five grandchildren. Amy and I are passionate outdoors sports people, we kayak, paddle board, sail, mountain bike, hike, and are overland campers.
 
Education and Training:
I earned a bachelor’s degree in history from Norwich University in Vermont, and a master’s degree in business administration (MBA) from Averett University in Danville. After graduation I was commissioned into the United States Army as a Field Artillery officer. I am a graduate of the Field Artillery Officer Basic and Advanced courses, the Combined Arms and Services Staff School, and Army Command and General Staff College.
 
Relevant Experience Summary:
For the past five years, I've been serving our community on a committee or as a member of the LOWA board. To my community service, I bring over 25 years of non-profit, association, and commercial business leadership and management experience. I am an accomplished and seasoned business executive. As a senior executive in numerous organizations and businesses, I have run operations from a few million in revenue to over $5 billion.
 
My areas of expertise are in corporate leadership, financial management, IT/Cyber Security, and business continuity planning. I have the demonstrated board experience, time, and desire to continue to contribute my leadership skills and business acumen to the success of our wonderful community. Being fully retired and not engaged in any business undertakings within LOW, I can represent LOW residents fairly and without conflict of interest.
 
Career History:
I began my career as a US Army Officer and spent 12 years on active duty. I transitioned to the Virginia Army National Guard for my second 12 years serving the commonwealth as a Citizen Soldier retiring at the rank of Lieutenant Colonel.
 
During my second career, my prior leadership experience, coupled with my MBA, and acquired business acumen enabled me to enjoy a highly successful 20+ year career as a technology executive. I began my civilian career working as a project manager in various defense firms in the metro DC area. I joined Ernst & Young and gained significant experience and expertise working in financial systems and technology implementations in large corporations. I then joined a national non-profit organization delivering workforce development services to disadvantaged senior citizens in rural America as the Chief Technology Officer.
 
I progressed to become a Chief Information Officer (CIO) at a member-based, International Association supporting motor vehicle licensing and titling across all North America. I completed my civilian career as the CIO for the Federal sector of an Alaskan Native corporation. In addition to being the CIO, I was also responsible for all cyber security for a $5 Billion portfolio of companies within the corporation spanning Federal/Defense, Petroleum Refining & Services, Construction, Industrial Services, and Eco-Tourism.
 
Community Service:
Since moving to the Lake in 2019, I have been a member of the Lakes Committee and served as its Chair. I then was elected to the Board and have served for the past almost 3 years, currently as the President of the Board. Both Amy and I are members of the LOW Lions Club and Amy serves on the club board. My wife and I volunteer with organizations to remove litter from waterways, parks, and campgrounds. We also volunteer supporting organizations and events in Orange County.
 
LOWA Committees:
I joined the Lakes Committee and was elected Chair of the committee, during that time I also served on the Lakes and Storm Water Management Working Group. While on the Board, I have been the board liaison to numerous committees including Lakes, M&E, Equestrian, Clubhouse, and Fareways.
 
Clubs and Organizations:
I am a member of the LOW VETS, the Woodworkers Club, and the LOW Lions.
 
Why do you want to serve on the Board?
We have a wonderful community here, but it takes strong, passionate, committed leadership and business management experience to operate it effectively. I enjoy bringing my leadership and business management skills and common sense to address the many complex operational and financial challenges that our community has faced and will continue to face in the future. I know I’ve made a positive difference over the years I’ve served, and I want to continue to make a difference in our community.
 
What personal strengths do you think you bring to the Board of Directors?
I have served this community as a strong, ethical, and experienced leader on our board. It is critical that we have a board that possesses the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities to lead a $15 million dollar business. Meeting the expectations of our members, maintaining property values, operating high-caliber amenities, and providing a solid infrastructure while managing costs in a period of tremendous economic uncertainty is where you want someone with experience.
I have a deep understanding of the Association’s governing documents, financial processes, legal environment, and day-to-day business operations. I understand my role as a corporate fiduciary and how the business must operate to comply with the numerous controlling requirements at the federal, state and association-level. This is not a job for amateurs.
 
What do you think is the most pressing issue facing LOWA?
Continuing to mature and improve our business operations in these volatile economic conditions is the most pressing problem that the Association will deal with over the next several years. Maintaining affordability while providing the services and amenities our membership demands requires balancing the costs of daily operations with prioritizing long-term investments in our infrastructure. Protecting our most significant single amenity, our lakes, from the increasingly frequent stormwater runoff damage is imperative.


If elected, what do you see as the most important short- and long-term goals for the LOWA community?
In the short term, we need to continue to focus on fiscal management solutions and internal investments to deal with rising costs for goods and services, workforce acquisition and retention costs, and assess operations for innovative strategies to reduce costs and improve services.
 
In the long term, we must face the challenges associated with our community’s aging infrastructure. Continuing to fully fund our Repair & Replacement Reserve is a priority to allow the Association to continue to maintain, enhance, and upgrade the infrastructure that we all rely on every day.

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