I have owned a home and lived in the Landsdowne Community since 2003.  When I first looked at homes in Landsdowne, I knew this was the place I would like to live and eventually raise my family, and I have done just that!    I have volunteered to help at Landsdowne community gatherings over the years, as well as held multiple volunteer positions with various local organizations to include LMVSC, SYC and the Hayfield Drama Boosters.  I took a more active role in the community when I became involved with the parking initiative and a member of the parking committee about 4 or 5 years back.  Since then I have served on various Landsdowne Community committees to include the nominations committee, the finance committee, the pool committee and I have joined the recently stood up pool recreations committee.  For the past three years I have had the pleasure of serving as a Landsdowne Board Member.  My time on the board started with serving as the Landsdowne Board Secretary, a position that I held until I took on the role of Vice President two years ago and am still serving as today.  Additionally, as the Vice President I took on the special project of playground renovations, which lead to the tire rubber ground fill being replaced with playground wood chips at all three Landsdowne playgrounds as well as the 30 year playground structure being replaced with a beautiful new playground structure at the large playground next to the pool.  I am fair minded and always have the community's best interest at heart when making Landsdowne Board related decisions.  My goal is to keep Landsdowne a place we all love to call home.  I am a government civilian, currently working for the Army, and have two children, Aiden (16) & Lucy (13) - who are my pride and joy.  We also have a yellow lab and a beagle mix rescue, Sandee & Shaymus - AKA The "S" Dogs, who are a continuous source of entertainment and love for my family and everyone they meet! 

 

I have called Landsdowne home since 2004 and before starting my current board term in 2017-2020, I had previously served three terms (nine years) two of which were as president.  Having lived in both a townhouse (High Valley Lane) and single family (Bold Lion Lane), I understand the needs and uniqueness of each.   Further, I served as Board President after the landslide behind Sky Blue Drive so I know that decisions that the board makes can have profound impact upon the residents of Landsdowne. 

 

I grew up in small town Iowa - population around 2,200 - which is similar to the population of Landsdowne.  Growing up, we knew our neighbors and they not only lived next to us, but were our friends.  After moving to the DC metro area after college, I never thought I would live in a place where I again felt so much at home. Not only do I know my neighbors, but we look out for each other and are true friends.   This is why I live in Landsdowne.

 

What can you expect of me as a board member?  I am engaged and direct but most importantly, my center self revolves around the concept of "what is fair."   When making decisions on the board, I always ask myself, what is the fair or right thing to do.   I find this litmus test has served me well over the years.