Greg Caldwell - 124 Barefoot
President
Hailing from Edmonton, Alberta the Caldwell family has been coming to Veranda since the summer of 2019. We had such a great time that we decided to purchase 124 Barefoot Lane in February of 2020 and have been thrilled with our decision to become part of the Veranda community. Greg is married to his lovely wife Kathryn and they have two children Bennett (8) and Emily (6). COVID has not made it easy however we have made every effort possible to be at our second home in Veranda and look forward to many more years of family fun at the lake.
Greg is a registered professional engineer and holds a CPA designation. He formally served as a condo board president for a 52-home development from 2009-2011.
As I wrap up my 22nd year of teaching high school this week in western Washington, I look forward to the best perk of the profession…summer break! With that free time comes the enjoyment of making memories at our lake house here at Veranda Beach. We stumbled upon Veranda Beach when visiting friends two summers ago when they invited us to enjoy a week with them at their new lake house so that our boys, who are school mates, could kick off their summer break at the lake. It was love at first sight and by happenstance, a house three doors down was for sale and we placed an offer on it that weekend as we drove home! This lake house is our investment in the next nine summers that we will have as a family before our son heads off on his own after high school graduation with the hopes that he will bring his college buddies, future significant others, and his children here to enjoy all that is magical about Veranda Beach.
Our story is no different than many of yours as most homeowners discovered Veranda Beach as renters themselves or by visiting friends and that is my goal as a future HOA Board Member…protect the best part of all our collective family stories…the memories we make at Veranda Beach. There are three things to protect:
- Our investments into the homes and common spaces supported by economical saving and spending of the HOA assessments
- Maintaining the quality Veranda Beach experience for homeowners and renters by ensuring that approved rental agencies and the HOA enforce the CC&R’s and provide the safest and most rewarding experience to homeowners, guests, and each other
- Increase homeowner knowledge and approval of recommendations made by the HOA Board that tailors to homeowner expectations and wants as assigned in the By-Laws
I will protect our investments, maintain the concept of Veranda Beach that allows for growth and common sense, and communicate ideas and needs to homeowners as an HOA Board Member. My decades as an educator of high school Math, History, and Spanish here in Washington and previously in Michigan and Arizona have given me the skill set of implementing standards and providing scaffolds so that all stakeholders can access success on their individual path while working with different administrations, school systems, students, staff, parents, and communities. We as homeowners have a common expectation for our time at Veranda Beach. Individually we make our own memories that should not include hidden agendas, increased fees due to poor spending choices, and divisive motions and amendments that tear apart our community from the past actions of a few that bear nothing on the present or the future.
A singular vote for me, Kiera Wright, is a vote for a fresh voice advocating for transparency, fairness, and a sustainable future for the generations of Veranda Beach to come. I have joined the Finance Committee to learn about and be a voice of caution and reason for future spending and will continue that collaboration and teamwork as a Board member that is here to make memories with my family and yours.
Susan Jobb - 101 Barefoot
Secretary
My husband Stuart and I are the original owners of our cottage, purchasing in 2008. We have had the good fortune and pleasure of watching our children grow up at the beach forming great friendships that are flourishing to this day. Some of my fondest memories include sitting on the veranda watching my kids run through the green space showing me their purchase of penny candy at the store on their way to the outdoor movie. As well as watching the younger children decorate their bikes and join the bike parade sports day weekend.
We have made some great friends and love spending long weekends, summer and Christmas holidays at the beach. Stuart and I own and operate a dismantling and demobilization company that moves heavy equipment to our clients around the world. I also manage my own business as a brand ambassador for a health and wellness company.
I have been on the board of our lacrosse club for 13 years and was team manager for Alberta’s Canada Summer Games Female Lacrosse team. For the past four years, I have served on the Veranda Beach Homeowners Finance Committee including seeing the reserve study completed. As the controller of our business for the last 20+ years, I bring sound and sensible financial decision making based on knowing how to prioritize between what is wanted, what is needed, what is necessary and finding a balance in reaching very important decisions.
If I am elected as an HOA Board Director:
- I will work to protect the neighbourly and safe community Veranda Beach has become.
- I am committed to maintaining the amenities and services we currently enjoy and to doing so cost effectively, keeping homeowner assessment increases to an absolute minimum.
- And I will advocate for homeowner inclusiveness in considering any significant proposed changes to the community’s CC&Rs or rules and regulations.
- Last but most importantly I will work to protect our investment while building on and enhancing the community spirit that I know we all share.
Reg Esau - 125 Malarkey
My fellow VB community members – thank you for considering me for a board position and thank you to the past and present board members for their leadership of the Veranda Beach HOA.
My wife Pat and I are Canadians from Chilliwack BC and own a cottage located at 125 Malarkey. Our three married children and 9 grandchildren have enjoyed the VB amenities for the past 2 years - it is a special place.
My career included banking and 35 years in commercial property and liability insurance brokerage. Over the years, I have been involved in the leadership of a variety of Not-for-Profit organizations.
My potential board involvement will contribute to the well-being of the VB community in the following three ways:
- Work diligently with 'All' VB stakeholders to provide additional amenities as prioritized by recent polling of the community.
- Work towards enhanced security through increased 'risk mitigation' - primarily for potential fires
- Work towards improved communication between 'All' VB stakeholders. Significant effort must be made to have buy-in and compromise to/with the changes that will continue to confront the community - this should bring harmony and enhance the experience of all who enjoy Veranda Beach.
Please do not hesitate to contact me by phone - 604-819-1313 or email regesau@protonmail.com.
Tyler Martyniuk - 104 Timbuktu
I guess you could say my wife Kris and I are second generation at the beach with her parents buying in the area in 2006 and her Aunt and Uncle buying in shortly thereafter right here at Veranda Beach. Veranda Beach has been the location for our holidays, family reunions, weddings, and endless memories ever since. I recall, years ago, walking our dog one evening around the community and discussing which cottage we might like to buy, and my wife said: I’d take any cottage that isn’t red. In 2019, we bought the red cottage on Timbuktu Lane.
Since being honorably discharged from the Canadian military in 2003 I have worked in the energy industry starting my own construction project management consulting business in 2015. My clients hire me because I have a verifiable track record of bringing projects to a safe and successful conclusion on time and on budget. I’ve been able to do this because I understand that more than anything, project management is about managing people. It’s bringing together a group of diverse people with differing perspectives and competing agendas to achieve a common goal.
As an HOA board member, my goal is to support transitioning this community into its next phase. Veranda Beach has grown from the spark of a great idea into a mature community, and we now face mature community issues: sustainable growth, aging infrastructure, and maintaining services and amenities in the face of rising costs. I believe these are solvable issues that we must address to protect this community and our investments for the next generation. I also believe we need a review of our community’s policies, rules, and regulations, and once finalized, I believe we all need
to commit to following them. Community works when we all commit to respectfully working together. As an HOA board member, I would work to facilitate this review, incorporating diverse perspectives from within the community.
Brandon Houskeeper - 119 Barefoot
My wife, Heather, and I first discovered the Veranda Beach community in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic. We were immediately drawn to its unique charm, strong sense of community, and its ideal location as a gateway to the Okanagan Valley. In 2022, we fulfilled our goal of becoming cottage owners and have cherished every opportunity to spend time here with family and friends.
I view service on the HOA board as an opportunity to contribute meaningfully to a place that has become very special to us. I am committed to building upon the community’s many strengths, ensuring we retain the best of what has been developed while thoughtfully planning for the future. My goal is to help preserve the character and shared values of Veranda Beach, while supporting decisions that sustain and grow our collective investment.
Our family is from Olympia, WA. My background is in government affairs where I have represented the private sector for more than 20 years on state public policy issues. Heather and I have four children—three adults and one currently in high school—and we enjoy spending as much time as possible together at the lake. We are also accompanied by our dog, Tucker, who is known for his enthusiastic greetings (our apologies to anyone he has jumped on while passing our cottage). We are proud to be part of this community and eager to support its continued success.
Email: bhhouse@comcast.net
Mark Grist - 100 Barefoot
I am a recently retired entrepreneur with a track record of success in clean energy markets, but you may also know me as dog dad to Charlie, our 8 year-old Golden Retriever.
I am interested in serving our community as a board member to help the HOA team continue their strong record of problem solving and operational success. My wife Kari and I have been owners at Veranda Beach since 2006 and we have been very active in the Veranda Beach community. Kari has previously been on the HOA Board and I have been an active volunteer contributing to various efforts such as the annual hockey rink build and the sandbagging and pumping crew when our community was flooded.
Regarding my qualifications, my experience spans a variety of industries ranging from fuel cells and electronics to natural gas and hydrogen. I have managed high performing teams, developed strategic partnerships in Europe, North America and Asia, and have served on several corporate boards, including Hydrogen and Fuel Cells Canada and Tiger Industries. In 2017 I founded BrightSide Solutions to help large commercial and industrial organizations transition their transportation operations to low carbon fuels. In 2022 I sold this successful venture to Anew Climate and stayed on as President until I retired in 2024. I now have the time, skills and experience to take on a larger role in our community; hence my interest in serving on the HOA board.
Veranda Beach has been very important to our family and we have created great memories here, including the engagement of our daughter at the top of Cactus Mountain. The community has had some ups and downs over the past 18 years but it remains a wonderful place to build memories with family and friends. I hope I can count on your support and look forward to working with all the board’s members to the benefit of our entire community.
Email: mark.grist@outlook.com