DC RANCH - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Graphic Design & Website Coordinator
Adis brings experience in designing websites, digital and print media, promotional materials and brand management to the team. In his free time Adis likes to hike, spend time outdoors and drink specialty coffee.
Job Titles:
- Design Review Coordinator
Alaina is responsible for processing all incoming submissions for new home builds and for modifications to existing homes that are over 100 square feet in DC Ranch. In her free time, Alaina trains ex-racehorses, spends time with her own ex-racehorse Gio, and her three dogs Kya, Tyson and Odin.
Job Titles:
- Communications Coordinator
Alexandra creates content for ongoing communications like Ranch News, This Week on the Ranch and social media. She is an Arizona native and world traveler who speaks French fluently. Away from the keyboard, Alexandra enjoys being outdoors, reading, cooking and laughing with loved ones.
Anita spends most of her working hours at The Homestead assisting fitness class members. She lives contentedly with her ex-Navy son and spends many hours reading, quilting and getting together with friends.
April welcomes residents and visitors to our Desert Camp Community Center. She brings over 30 years of professional marketing and communications experience to the position. She is very involved in the community and enjoys spending time with her family, hiking and traveling.
Job Titles:
- Administrative Coordinator
Brandy started as an intern studying at ASU. She now processes insurance claims, speeding violations, monitors short-term rentals and produces weekly open house maps. In her free time, she enjoys traveling, being involved with sports and relaxing around the pool.
Job Titles:
- Community Standards Specialist
Brittney is part of the team responsible for overseeing the neighborhoods to ensure standards are being followed. She also conducts inspections for homes on the market. She enjoys traveling, cooking, the great outdoors and spending time with family.
Job Titles:
- Community Standards Specialist
Chelsea is part of the team responsible for overseeing the neighborhoods to ensure standards are being followed. She also conducts inspections for homes on the market. Some of her interests include playing the piano, photography, working on her car and attending car shows.
Job Titles:
- Director of Public Affairs
Chris monitors local and regional issues to proactively identify matters that may impact the community and advocates for the best possible outcome for DC Ranch. She enjoys yoga, pickleball, hiking, golf and spending time with her family.
Clem handles Accounts Payable which includes maintaining vendor files, entering invoices and issuing checks. She relocated to Scottsdale from suburban Chicago in 1991 after several years of being a winter visitor. Clem enjoys cruising, trying new restaurants and following the Chicago Cubs.
Job Titles:
- Facilities Senior Manager
Davina oversees the daily operation of Desert Camp Community Center and The Homestead Community center, including parks and common area amenities. She enjoys running, hiking and is passionate about her charitable work with several veteran organizations.
Job Titles:
- Front Desk Receptionist
- Receptionist at the Ranch Offices
Deborah is the front desk receptionist at The Ranch Offices on Market Street and assists with new resident welcomes and tenant registrations. Originally from New Jersey (Go Yankees!), she also lived in the Bay Area (Go Niners!) before calling Arizona home. An avid dog lover, Deborah also enjoys golf, reading and sewing.
Job Titles:
- Director of Financial Operations
Dee leads the team that oversees finance and accounting for the Community Council, the Ranch Association and Covenant Commission. She has lived in Arizona for 45 years, graduated from University of Arizona and is a CPA. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with family, hiking, reading and traveling.
Job Titles:
- Community Engagement Coordinator
Devin oversees the New Resident Welcome program, DC Ranch Gives volunteer program, assists resident-led program committees, serves as a liaison for the commercial centers within DC Ranch, and assists the Events Team with special projects. She enjoys spending time with her family and young son.
Job Titles:
- Office Administrator
- Receptionist
Elaine manages The Ranch Offices front desk operations, new resident orientations, tenant registrations, and provides administrative support to the Ranch Association team. She enjoys reading, travel, cooking and entertaining family and friends.
Job Titles:
- Senior Manager of Communications
Elizabeth oversees the Communications Team for the Community Council, which is responsible for all print and digital communications, including Ranch News and DCRanch.com. In her spare time, she enjoys hiking, playing piano and viola and spending time with family.
Gerrie enjoys interacting with so many friendly residents at the Community Center. Originally from upstate New York, she has lived in Arizona since 2009. Her hobbies are singing and writing poetry.
Job Titles:
- Administrative Operations Coordinator
Gina is responsible for coordinating and directing organizational IT support as well as working with contracts. She has lived in Arizona since 2002. Gina enjoys playing pickleball, watching her alma mater Gonzaga University play basketball (Go Zags!), reading, craft projects and spending time with family and friends.
Job Titles:
- Covenant Commission Senior Manager
- Design Review Manager
Job Titles:
- Security Services Manager
Jason is a recent Arizona transplant from Salt Lake City. He oversees the DC Ranch Security team and works with the community on any security related concerns. When not at work, Jason can be found working on cars, golfing or piloting radio-controlled aircrafts.
With over 30 years' experience in management and landscape operations, Jeff brings a fresh outlook to DC Ranch and a positive "can do" attitude to each project. In his spare time, Jeff likes to relax with his wife and family.
Job Titles:
- Community Council Executive Director
A passionate advocate for community building and engagement, Jenna's role is to serve the Board, employees and community; ensure adherence to the governing documents; and carry out the DC Ranch mission and vision with excellence.
Joe assists the Landscape Manager with field operations. He oversees all grounds personnel and ensures homeowner requests are addressed in a timely manner. Joe enjoys spending time with family, his dogs and rooting for the Dallas Cowboys.
Job Titles:
- Director of Community Engagement
Jona helps direct Community Engagement, Events & Programs and the Communications teams for the Community Council and helps guide community-wide initiatives. Jona is a native Arizonan and proud Sun Devil (Arizona State University graduate). She spends her free time traveling, hiking, volunteering and enjoying a good glass of wine.
Job Titles:
- Maintenance Manager
- Maintenance - Common Areas
Jose works to keep common areas and parks looking clean and beautiful for residents. He is actively involved with his church community and enjoys spending time with friends and family.
Job Titles:
- Graphic Design Coordinator
Jules designs a wide variety of graphics and layouts for many DC Ranch publications, signage and events. He loves drawing, painting, traveling and playing board games.
Job Titles:
- Front Desk Receptionist
- Receptionist at Desert Camp Community Center
Kristin works as front desk receptionist at Desert Camp Community Center. She has lived in Arizona for 30 years. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family, yoga, hiking and traveling.
Job Titles:
- Director of Exterior Modifications & Improvements
Larry started as Director of Community Standards, but now focuses on modifications. He has worked extensively in landscape design and project management. He enjoys garden tours, being out in nature, his family and miniature schnauzers. His hobbies are hiking, tennis, art and wine tasting.
Job Titles:
- Accounting Senior Manager
Laura is responsible for the processing of month end financials as well as other daily accounting functions. She moved to Arizona from Michigan five years ago. When not at work, Laura enjoys hiking, traveling, and spending time with family and friends.
Job Titles:
- Resident Services Specialist
Linda handles facility rentals, CivicRec software management and facility access along with resident engagement and staff support. She loves introducing residents to all the ways they can engage with neighbors, staff and area amenities. Linda has a menagerie of pets and channels her inner cowgirl by working with rescued horses.
Job Titles:
- Arts and Education Coordinator
Lindsay creates and executes programming for residents of all ages including The Homestead Playhouse, Lifelong Learning, Summer Camps and the Performing Arts. Off the ranch, she and her family are Disney fanatics who love collecting antiques.
Job Titles:
- Senior Maintenance and Custodial Manager
Luis oversees facility maintenance needs and manages the custodial team at both community centers and the security gate houses. In his free time, Luis enjoys attending school basketball games and practice with his family or working on home improvement projects.
Job Titles:
- Senior Manager of Events & Programs
Lynette oversees the Events & Programs team for the Community Council which is responsible for all signature events, arts and education programming, and large-scale charitable events and partnerships. She's an Arizona native who enjoys hiking with her family and dogs, day trips and visiting new restaurants.
Job Titles:
- Director of Community Services
Meghann has many years of Association governance experience with an emphasis in project and operations management. She has lived in Arizona since 2008 and loves the desert climate. Outside of work, Meghann enjoys playing golf, spending time with family and spoiling her standard poodle Sullivan.
Job Titles:
- Executive Assistant
- HR Administrator
Melissa provides support to the Executive Director and is responsible for carrying out the policies, procedures and practices for the Community Council. She enjoys spending time with family, music festivals and traveling.
Michael brings experience supervising daily operations of network and server infrastructure, troubleshooting systems to operate effectively, implementing security measures and providing end user support.
Job Titles:
- Ranch Association Executive Director
Michele brings many years of Association management experience as she manages the daily operations and maintains the look and feel of the DC Ranch community. In her spare time, Michele enjoys shopping, traveling, sporting events (Go Broncos!), reading and creating art. Her favorite "S" words are sand, saltwater and sun!
Job Titles:
- Facilities and Recreation Director
Mike has over twelve years of professional parks and recreation experience and recently served as community center manager for the Town of Fountain Hills. He is a certified parks and recreation professional (CPRP) through the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) and holds a master's in administration with an emphasis in public management from NAU. He enjoys outdoor activities with his family, including golf, hiking and camping.
Mike oversees the Community Standards Department, security operations, the gates and camera contract and road signage. He is a native Phoenician and loves all the sunlight that Arizona provides. In Mike's spare time, he enjoys anything sports related, spending time with family, traveling and fine dining.
Monica welcomes residents to the community center. Originally from California, she is passionate about people, nature and anything Disney!
Monika provides accounting support to major financial accounting areas, maintains the resident database and is a liaison with realtors and title companies for property transfers and disclosures. Originally from Poland, she has lived in Arizona 12 years. In her free time, she enjoys cooking, working out and hiking.
A proud Chicago native, Samantha is excited to provide new and innovative recreation opportunities for the DC Ranch community. Her passion for the outdoors and fun through fitness is reflected through her work. In her free time, she enjoys exploring this new city she calls home.
Job Titles:
- Event & Program Coordinator
Sarah creates and executes Signature Events for Community Council and assists the Events Team with other prominent programs. Off the ranch, she spends time training in Krav Maga, exercising, reading and spending quality time with her family.
Job Titles:
- Senior Landscape Review Specialist
Job Titles:
- Executive Assistant
- HR Administrator
Shannon oversees payroll, benefits, employee relations, and works closely with the Board of Directors for the Ranch Association. She recently moved back to Arizona after an eight-year hiatus in Hawaii and North Carolina. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with family, traveling, shopping and Netflix binge-watching.
Vincent is responsible for processing and reviewing all paint & landscape modifications within DC Ranch. In his free time he enjoys trying new restaurants, watching sports and exploring nearby trails.