J. Anthony Dees, C.P.A: I moved to Lake Forest from Mobile in December 1993. I am married with two daughters who attended Christ the King School and McGill-Toolen High School. They are now university graduates. They both participated in Lake Forest swim teams for several years. We were very involved in our children’s’ lives throughout the time they were at home but now my time is more available to work for Lake Forest in earnest.
I hope to bring my background in financial matters to the various opportunities Lake Forest has before it. Our location will be the center of Daphne in the future and I personally think our land is the most attractive on the eastern shore. We need to take advantage of these assets and also extend our influence with the City of Daphne
Mary Ann
Hampton: My husband, Stewart, and I
moved to Daphne in August 2008, for several
reasons, not the least of which is that we were
very impressed with the city through our visits
with family who also live here. Having lived in
an historic neighborhood for twenty-seven years
previously, we liked the idea of being part of
an attractive and diverse subdivision and were
very happy to find a home in Lake Forest. We
have been well-pleased by the area and delighted
by our lovely neighbors.
I am a practicing
attorney and also have an extensive business and
real estate background. I was president of our
historic neighborhood association for at least
ten years and actively involved with several
historic and community organizations in
Tuscaloosa, representing the homeowners on many
occasions before the city council, zoning board
of adjustment, and other municipal agencies. I
am very familiar with homeowners' associations
and their bylaws, covenants, and restrictions
and enforcement of same. I am particularly
concerned with maintaining the integrity of Lake
Forest so that it continues to be a beautiful,
interesting area, offering amenities and
activities for all. My profession, background,
and experience qualify me to perform this
service for my community.
Ronda Melton
(Ronda J. Melton, CPA, MBA, PFS
My husband is the IT
specialist for Goodwill Easter Seals and my son
is a Freshman at Daphne High School and
participates in the IB program. I am a
practicing CPA and the Daphne Branch Manager of
Sirmon and Simmons, PC, a public accounting
firm. I am a member of the American Institute of
Certified Public Accountants, Alabama Society of
Public Accountants, and a volunteer at Covenant
Hospice. I hope to put my financial and
educational background to use for the community
that did so much to help my family in our time
of need. Thank you!
William Kent
Menefee: I am very interested in
running for a position on the Board of
Directors. Lake Forest has been my home since
June of 2004. My family and I made the decision
to purchase a home in Lake Forest to ensure the
stability of the family while I deployed for my
last tour of duty in Iraq. If elected I would
work hard to represent the hard working families
that have chosen Lake Forest as their home. I
have two daughters that attend Daphne Elementary
(North). Anna is in third grade and Emily is in
kindergarten. Anna swam with the Lake Forest
swim team this year and Emily is looking forward
to next year’s team.
I served my country for
20 years in the US Army, Infantry. While I
served, I held the positions of rifleman, team
leader, squad leader, platoon sergeant, drill
sergeant, senior drill sergeant, and first
sergeant. I have deployed to Panama (Operation
Just Cause), Saudi Arabia (Desert shield/Storm),
Saudi Arabia again (Operation Falcon), Iraq
(Operation Iraqi freedom 1), and Iraq again
(Operation Iraqi freedom 3). I retired from
active duty in May of 2006.
After retiring my family
and I decided that I should continue to serve my
community. I applied to the Daphne Police
Department in May of 2007 and was hired in April
of 2008. Since becoming an Officer I have
attended the Mobile Police Academy and have
enrolled in college. I hope to earn a Bachelors
degree in Criminal Justice.
My family and I love
Lake Forest, Daphne, and the Eastern Shore. I
know that with the right Leadership our
community will continue to provide a safe and
healthy environment to live and raise our
families. Remembering our history while
continuing to remain focused on the future will
maintain our solid and steady path into a bright
future.
Jim Moss:
My wife Edna and I chose the Community of Lake
Forest as our retirement home in 2005 over any
other residential community in Baldwin County. I
feel as though I would be an excellent choice to
serve on the Lake Forest Board of Directors
because of my successful background in business
and a lifetime spent actively involved with
community service. As General Manager of
Operations of a Division of Dresser Industries,
I skillfully managed multi-million dollar
projects from concept to completion. Two-Way
communication skills proved invaluable during my
tenure as a businessman and as a community
leader.
I have served as
President of the Communications committee, and
was President of the Greens committee when the
new greens were purchased and installed as well
as a key member of the New Entrance and Internal
Sign groups. It took the efforts of many people,
too many to name here, working together to make
Lake Forest a better place to live. I want to
thank them all for their hard work. I believe
strongly that success rests in the ability of
the Lake Forest Board of Directors to implement
ideas from the membership. I would be honored to
have your vote and support.
Kay Ponder:
Mrs. Ponder, who lives on Wedgewood Drive, has a
primary goal for Lake Forest by continuing to
improve communication between the Lake Forest
Board and the property owners of Lake Forest.
She plans to work with everyone to implement a
plan to restore the Lake Forest community and
its amenities to an impressive state.
Educated at Auburn
University with a Bachelor of Science in
Business Administration, she focused on
marketing. She also attended Troy State
University in Troy, Alabama. At the present
time, Kay is Floor Supervisor for Bassett
Furniture in Spanish Fort where she supports the
general manager in employee supervision,
adherence to general guidelines, and customer
service. She also aids customers with furniture
and design.
Larry Rozolsky:
Hello, Joan and I moved to the Lake Forest
community in March when my employment to us from
Lake Forest, CA to Louisiana and then to
Mississippi. We found our house by getting
“lost” and turning into a street when a sigh
said, “Lake Forest”. Went through a worm hole
which took us back to California! I have been in
construction since 1977 and worked almost every
trade in the carpentry field. In 1994, after 8
months of earthquake adjustment inspections for
FEMA in Northridge, CA, I was employed in the
management side of construction. I have been a
Project Coordinator, Superintendent, Estimator
and various positions within the construction
fields. My most recent positions have been as a
Quality Control Engineer and Certified Storm
Water Management Inspector through the State of
Florida, with one of the most stringent
requirements to prevent silt into their streams,
rivers, and run-off into the Gulf.
I am running for a
position on the Lake Forest Homeowners
Association Board to assist our neighborhood in
being the shining diamond of Daphne. I ask for
your support by voting for me.
Dean Watson:
I am interested in a position on the Lake Forest
Board of Directors. I am confident that my work
experiences, educational background and personal
skills can be put to valuable use within our
subdivision. My management experience will make
me an immediate asset and allow me to contribute
directly to Lake Forest Goals. I would greatly
appreciate the opportunity to show how my
qualifications and abilities can benefit Lake
Forest. Please consider me for a position as a
Lake Forest Board Member.
Dean Watson is a branch manager with Eagle Nationwide Mortgage in Daphne Alabama. Eagle Nationwide Mortgage is a Wholly Owned subsidiary of Eagle National Bank whose Corporate Headquarters is Located in Chadds Ford Pennsylvania. Raised in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania, Dean Now Lives in Lake Forest on Havenwood Circle and has been a resident of Alabama for the last 13 years. He attended Duquesne University in Pittsburgh PA from 1993 to 1996. , and is a member of the NAMB, Toastmasters International and the NRA. Dean has held various positions with several companies in Credit and Finance throughout his career.