GVR 2025 ELECTION

2025 Board of Directors Candidate Application Responses

Each year, member households in good standing elect peers to serve on the Board of Directors. Due to the 2024 bylaw change reducing the Board from twelve to nine members over three years, this year members will elect three Directors to replace Jim Carden, Nancy Austin, Beth Dingman, and Joe Magliola, whose terms end in March.

A member household in good standing is one with an up-to-date account by the “record date” of January 27, 2025. Exceptions include households with finalized dues payment plans or those applying for 2025 dues relief through the Member Assistance Program (MAP).

In mid-February, eligible members will receive voter codes via mail. Each household may cast one vote. Members owning multiple properties may request separate voter codes for each home by emailing NanciM@gvrec.org.s

GVR’s elections are managed by Vote-Now.com, a third-party service offering online voting and paper ballots. Paper ballot requests will be available earlier this year to minimize mailing delays. Look for election details in your mailbox in mid-February.

Application responses from the 2025 Board of Directors candidates: Beth Dingman, April Hasson Hillard, Dale Howard, Lanny Smith, Steve Reynolds, and Jodie Walker.

All candidates agreed to the following statements:

1. Understand Board of Directors is a three-year term.
2. Understand Board communications is handled through email and GVR website (Board Secured Site), and meetings can be via Zoom.
3. Agree to attend all Director trainings.
4. Agree to put the Corporation’s interest above any special interest group.
5. Agree to participate in a brief candidate video interview that will be published on the GVR website.

Time commitment can vary significantly depending upon the business before the Board and a Director’s committee participation. Typically, the Board and committees hold regular meetings once a month, but additional meetings are often scheduled.  Are you able to make this type of time commitment?
Beth Dingman: Yes, I am able to make the time commitment, although I will have to attend some of the meetings by Zoom. I attended all the board meetings these past two and a half years, but may have missed one Work Session.

April Hasson Hillard: Yes

Dale Howard: Yes

Steve Reynolds: Yes. I’ve served on and have been an active member of the Fiscal Affairs Committee the last four years ad understand very well the time commitment for GVR’s board members to prepare for and attend monthly committee meetings, board meetings and work sessions.

Lanny Smith: Yes. I am willing and able to make the time commitment. Board and committee members are tasked to consider and make decisions on behalf of the membership. My duty as a responsible board member is to be well prepared to make those decisions, regardless of time.

Jodie Walker: Yes, I can commit to the required time needed to fulfill the duties of a Director.

What best describes your motivation for joining GVR Board of Directors?
Beth Dingman: I think GVR is one of the best deals going anywhere in the US. We have exceptional facilities, and are continually finding ways to upgrade or add to the already amazing abundance of resources. Over the years, some boards have facilitated the smooth running of the organization, others have hindered it. My motivation for running again is not only to represent the members to the best of my ability, but to support staff, and help make decisions that add to the smooth running of GVR.

April Hasson Hillard: I moved to Green Valley after extensive research regarding wonderful places to retire in. I was drawn to Green Valley because of GVR. I feel that GVR is a world-class organization. The GVR board and the administrative entity is so well run with such depth of expertise and professionalism. I want to be part of this team!

Dale Howard: I want to see that GVR members are getting the best value for their money and to have a say in the direction that GVR goes in the future.

Steve Reynolds: I would be an independent voice for GVR’s membership by evaluating all member input, survey data, programs and financial solutions when considering new policy or a change in existing policy. I recognize the importance of keeping GVR desirable for current members as well as new home owners by maintaining its high quality of services and retaining its excellent value at an affordable price. I have the financial background and knowledge of GVR’s financial structure and operations to be a valuable team player in evaluating solutions and making board recommendations. I would be a strong voice when board and staff create GVR’s new 5-year strategic plan in 2026. I believe the board will need to focus on: 1) evaluating solutions to ensure GVR has the reserve balance needed to replace its pools and spas, 2) evaluating solutions for replacing revenues due to lower housing sales.

Lanny Smith: My wife, Jane, and I are from Canada and have been “snow birding” in GV since December 2017. We love the community and this is my way of giving back. Sustaining and supporting GVR’s member and community focused mission and vision statements are an additional motivation for joining the board. I believe I have the knowledge, skills, experience and leadership qualities required to ensure that our current and future strategic plan reflect the goals and objectives articulated by these 2 statements. And given the uncertain financial times we live in, ensuring they are built with a clear eye on financial sustainability.

Jodie Walker: GVR is the reason we bought property in Green Valley. We love the activities and amenities. GVR is an amazing community asset, and I want to do my part in keeping it so. The Board of Directors is a volunteer position, not everyone can or willing to volunteer, but I am able.

Please list any other boards, committees, task forces or volunteer activities in which you have participated in the last ten years.
Beth Dingman: Besides being on the GVR Board where I was chair of the Nominations and Elections Committee for two years, I have been on the board and president of the GVR Volleyball Club and also a founder and on the board the GVR LGBT Club.

April Hasson Hillard: GVR Planning & Evaluation Committee (present), Board Affairs Committee (present), Green Valley Community Chorus – President (present), Vice President, Social Committee Chair (past), Desert Hills V HOA – secretary, social committee chair, architectural committee co-chair (present), McMinnville Women’s Choir – treasurer (past), California Medical Group Managers Assn. – Northern California Representative (pas)

Dale Howard: I am currently a member of the GVR Fiscal Affairs and Investment Committees. I have served as a board member and as President of the Loretto Towers COA in Alton, IL. I volunteer in the Atonement Lutheran Men’s Club which does monthly BBQs and sells Christmas trees to raise funds for various local charities.

Steve Reynolds: I’ve volunteered actively on the Fiscal Affairs Committee from 2021 to 2025. In 2024, I recommended to GVR use spa covers to save energy costs and to reinstate its 3% processing fee on credit card use. Both were implemented. I’ll push for an operational audit to improve operating results. I also have experience in other leadership positions in not for profit and governmental organizations including: HOA boards from 2016-2023, include position of VP. During covid, I led the replacement of two miles of wood fence with a maintenance free vinyl fence. This will result in an estimated $300k savings over the 30-year warranted vinyl fence’s life due to o wood re-staining and no repair costs. Member of City Excise Tax Board of Adjustment 2014-20116. Member of Humane Society Adoption Volunteer Services 2013-2016. Advanced Play Committee Chair 2023-2024 and APPL Captain 2021, 2024-2025. Assistant Hike Leader 2023-2025

Lanny Smith: Before considering how I could become an effective board director, I felt it was important for me to understand how GVR works. I am currently a volunteer committee member on 2 GVR committees, Fiscal Affairs – 3 years, Board Affairs – 1 year and in 2023 served on the Planning and Evaluation committee. I am currently the VP/Treasurer of our HOA in Canada. In 2019, I was a volunteer on the Regional District of Okanagan-Simalkameen (BC) wage committee for Board Members. I retired in 2019 as a senior executive (one of 5) with BC Pension Corporation, one of Cananda’s largest public sector pension plan administrators where I also served as an executive on tis corporate board for 5 years.

Jodie Walker: GVR Board Affairs Committee (BAC) 2024, 2023 & 2022; Casa Paloma II HOA elected in Feb. 2024; Davenport, Iowa, Park Department Advisory Board; and Roosevelt Community Partnership, 3 years, nonprofit.

Briefly explain how your education and/or previous life experiences will be beneficial to you as a director.
Beth Dingman: I have a masters in Social Work from the University of Chicago. I was a founder and partner of a small publishing company. We were a collective, which means we had to consider each other’s opinions and come to a consensus as to how the company would be run. It was a 501-C3 organization, so I have some experience in running a non-profit.

April Hasson Hillard: As a healthcare administrator, I have managed large budgets, allocated resources and ensured financial efficiency. I have extensive expertise in navigating policies, regulations and compliance issues. I am a critical thinker and embrace data driven decisions. I have worked with external stakeholders and am skilled in collaboration with various groups. I believe that I will make a valuable contribution to GVR.

Dale Howard: Having served on church, school and Condo boards, as well as over 30 years as a high school sports official, has helped me to understand how to deal with conflict resolution and planning. I served 21-years in the Air Force and the Missouri ANG in accounting and finance and communications. I worked over 20 years for the Fox Theatre in St. Louis and for Magellan Health Services in Maryland Heights, MO, in Information Technology, so I have a strong background in customer support.

Steve Reynolds: I have a Bachelor of Science degree in Business & Accounting from the University of Kansas in 1980 followed by a 33-year career in corporate accounting and tax compliance. Promoted to leadership positions that included managing operational tax departments while interpreting the federal and multiple state tax impact on business operations. Learned and assisted the development of tax systems that improved the efficiency of processing transactional data and automated tax compliance functionality. I am known for being a pragmatic leader who is action driven, forward thinking and takes an analytical approach to problem solving. I’m financially conservative and would be strongly committed to maintaining GVR’s value for its members. I would be focused on GVR’s 5-year plan while looking at the financial details which greatly affect GVR’s operating results and its bottom line.

Lanny Smith: I have undergraduate degrees in Social Sciences and Business Administration. In addition to my college education, I have formal training in finance, management and executive leadership. I worked in financial services (banking and pension administration) for over 30 years, so will bring a sound financial, investment, governance, customer focus and leadership background to the board table. I have corporate board experience as a senior executive and as noted earlier, have volunteered with various GVR committees for the past 3 years.

Jodie Walker: I am retired Department of Defense (D0D) civilian with 38 yrs experience in defense contracting evaluating and awarding proposals valued from $1m – $250m, for various services required to support military efforts in the Middle East. That knowledge and experience will help me understand financial documents and spreadsheets, ability to understand the governing documents, and realize there can be more than one resolution to an issue. GVR is a customer service organization and having different customers from all different branches of the Military Service gave me the ability to work with people from different backgrounds.

Describe your use of GVR facilities and participation in GVR activities in the past two years and how your GVR involvement has prepared you to serve on the Board of Directors.
Beth Dingman: I swim a lot, mostly at Las Campanas. I play volleyball – indoor and water two or three times a week. I occasionally attend the forum and love the movies. I am a member of the camera club and enjoy their many field trips, and print and frame my photos using their excellent equipment. As I participate in these activities, I listen to people’s feelings and concerns about GVR and try to reflect these in my decision making on the board.

April Hasson Hillard: I am a regular user of the fitness centers and pools at GVR. I enjoy interacting with other GVR members. I have enjoyed yoga, table tennis, dance, attending the crafts/lapidary shops at GVR. I have held several social events at GVR facilities.

Dale Howard: I am a member of the Dance Club. I use the swimming pools/hot tubs. I am a member of the GVR Fiscal Affairs and Investment Committees so I am gaining a lot of knowledge in the financial workings of GVR. My wife is extremely active in GVR (swimming, exercise rooms, line dancing, pop tennis, pickleball, racquetball, etc.)

Steve Reynolds: I’ve been active in GVR using its pools, spas, gyms, classes, card games, hiking and pickleball which have educated me how GVR operates its facilities. This has also shown me the value these programs bring to its members. Participating in club activities through volunteering has given me a detailed understanding of GVR. I’ve also learned GVR’s financial strengths and weaknesses by actively participating on the Fiscal Affairs Committee. I’ve been active working on GVR’s annual budgets. I understand the importance of listening to member’s concerns so that GVR has appropriate programs that interest its members as we age in place. I believe it’s important that GVR’s programs and facilities are maintained, improved and expanded so that GVR remains attractive to its current embers as well as new home owners. This will ensure our member’s investment in their home’s value is maintained.

Lanny Smith: I live in the Desert Hills area and use the fitness facility 3-4 times per week. I have used the East and West Center, Canoa Hills, Canoa Ranch, Madera Vista, Continental Vistas, Las Campanas and Santa Rita Springs centers for personal workouts and participating in a number of wellness and language programs. I am an avid cyclist; some would say obsessive and hike the Canoa Trail system daily. I have been an active volunteer on 3 GVR board committees. Taken all together, I feel I have a good feel for the spirit of Green Valley and would be honored to represent our members on the board.

Jodie Walker: I use the fitness centers, swimming pools and enjoy many social events. I have served on BAC and have attended many board meetings. When I am not in Green Valley, I watch board and other committee meeting videos to stay apprised of current ongoing tasks, issues and updates.

What would you like to accomplish in the three years as a Board Director?

Beth Dingman: I would like to see the completion of some of the projects we have scheduled, particularly the expansion of the wood shop (then I would join again and take some classes). I do believe that home sales will pick up, so I am optimistic that we can continue to improve and expand facilities. I want people to feel that GVR is meeting their needs, as social interaction is one of the most important components for healthy aging. But mainly I want to contribute to the smooth running of the organization.

April Hasson Hillard: I have spent the last 6 months (or so) familiarizing myself with GVR current board events and issues. I know many people in the community and listen to their ideas, opinions and suggestions regarding GVR. I hope to continue to listen, learn and promote the well-being of our community. I am dedicated to being an advocate and voice of the people.

Dale Howard: I am very pleased with the current direction that the Board is headed and would like to see this trend continue. I want to see that the members of GVR get the best value for their investment and have a voice in the path that we take.

Steve Reynolds: I’ve resided in Green Valley since 2020 and recognize the importance of being involved in supporting our community. I’d want to be an independent voice to actively ensure that GVR continues offering high quality recreation services at affordable prices to all its members. I will evaluate all forms of member input and data when considering policy decisions. The new 5-year GVR strategic plan will require the board and staff work together. I believe the board and staff should rely heavily on member input when considering decisions affecting how GVR will control its expenditures and plan its initiatives. I would be a valuable team player offering financial and strategic insight. I believe it’s imperative GVR’s board consider in detail how its decisions will impact its member’s dues in conjunction with its long-term strategic goals. I’d be committed to keeping GR affordable for all its members.

Lanny Smith: At the end of my 3-year term, I would like members to say I did a good job representing their interests, while being financially and socially responsible.

Jodie Walker: I would like to see continued growth and capital improvement projects list accomplished in a timely and financially responsible manner. I would like to help keep GVR the friendly and successful source it is and can be.