MEET THE BOARD AND OFFICERS
The members of the Emerald Pointe RV Resort Board of Directors are elected to staggered 3 year terms by the owners at the Annual Meeting of the EPPOA in March of each year. Each Board Member must be a property owner at Emerald Pointe.
Immediately following the Annual Meeting, the Board meets to elect a President and Vice-President and also appoints two additional Officers - the Secretary/Office Manager and the Treasurer. These four individuals serve in their Officer capacities for a period of one year.
In addition to the Board members' shared responsibility for the overall management of the affairs of the Resort, each Director has oversight responsibility for a number of committees or groups of volunteers within their assigned areas that will provide input, make recommendations and otherwise assist the Board.
Dan Staron - President
My wife Cheryl and I were both born and raised in western Pennsylvania. After my 7-year enlistment in the US Navy we relocated to central Ohio which we called home for 43 years. In August of 2023 we started our third season at Emerald Point and are now year-round residents at the resort. Cheryl and I have been married for almost 46 years and have 2 sons, a daughter and 2 grandsons.
I had a career of 34 years in the electrical generation field for American Electric Power Co. working at the Conesville generating station in central Ohio, and AEP’s sister plants along the Ohio river, as a Machinist and Turbine Machinic.
Since Retiring in 2013 we have traveled in the summer and wintered in Florida. We found Emerald Pointe in 2020.
I've been on the Lot improvement Committees and have served as its Co-chairman, during the 22-23 season, I have also worked with the Tuesday Work Crew my first 2 winters here at the Resort.
I had a career of 34 years in the electrical generation field for American Electric Power Co. working at the Conesville generating station in central Ohio, and AEP’s sister plants along the Ohio river, as a Machinist and Turbine Machinic.
Since Retiring in 2013 we have traveled in the summer and wintered in Florida. We found Emerald Pointe in 2020.
I've been on the Lot improvement Committees and have served as its Co-chairman, during the 22-23 season, I have also worked with the Tuesday Work Crew my first 2 winters here at the Resort.
Responsibilities: Secretary/Office Management, Treasurer, Finance, Contracts, Website, Facebook, Park Promotions & External Publicity, EPROC & Government liaison, Hearings, Candidate Search, and Summer Responsibility
Kevin Barlow - Vice President
I'm from Woodstock, Ontario, Canada and have been married to my amazing wife, Kim, for over 43 years. We visited Emerald Pointe back in December of 2018 while looking for an RV park to call our second home. We were able to secure a rental for the 2019/2020 season. We purchased our own lot that very season on Alabaster amongst great new friends and neighbours. I have spent the last several years as a Secondary school teacher, plus manager, coached and participated in many sports and activities.
I am a Licensed Class A automotive Technician as well as Truck, Coach by trade.
Qualified Secondary School Teacher. Grades 9 -12
A recipient of several General Motors Grand Master Technician awards.
When we first arrived here, we were over whelmed by, not only the beauty and amenities of the park but, the open arm welcome we received from everyone we met. I would love to allow others to experience what we did by helping to maintain the grounds, friendship, and activities we have all now learned to love.
I look forward to working closely with the board of directors and owners of this amazing park we now call our second home.
I am a Licensed Class A automotive Technician as well as Truck, Coach by trade.
Qualified Secondary School Teacher. Grades 9 -12
A recipient of several General Motors Grand Master Technician awards.
When we first arrived here, we were over whelmed by, not only the beauty and amenities of the park but, the open arm welcome we received from everyone we met. I would love to allow others to experience what we did by helping to maintain the grounds, friendship, and activities we have all now learned to love.
I look forward to working closely with the board of directors and owners of this amazing park we now call our second home.
Responsibilities: Buildings & Grounds, Work Crew, Celebration of Life Garden, and Fitness Room
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Tami Wood - Director
Hello EP! I am Tami Wood, one of your Directors. For those of you that do not know much about me, I would like to give you a little background on myself. I have been married to my husband, Michael, for 37 years. Together we raised 2 amazing children and we have 3 wonderful grandchildren. I enjoy a number of hobbies including quilting, sewing and crafting.
I can be described as someone who enjoys life, is hard working and caring. I come from an family of 8 children. I started my work history serving 7 years in the military. I completed my degree in nursing in Brockville Ontario Canada. As an RN, I held many positions in the hospital, including critical care nursing. Also, I worked a number of years as a nurse within the Canada corrections system in a maximum security setting. Michael and I routinely moved and were stationed in many places, the most memorable being West Germany for three years.
I am excited to work for and with our EP Community as one of your directors. I welcome all new ideas and opinions from all of you.
Thank you for your confidence in me as one of your directors, and be sure I will do all I can to help make EP even a better RV Resort!
Responsibilities: (EP Rules & Regualtions, Compliance, Lot Inspections, EP Rules Violations, Complaints & Concerns)
Jim McNeil - Director
We live in Rush, N.Y. where I was born and raised. We built our house in 2003, which I was the general contractor. Nadine and I have been married since May 1989. We have two sons, Kyle and Eric.
I was a union carpenter for 40 years with the last 5 years as an instructor for the apprenticeship. I retired in December 2020.
I am currently a volunteer firefighter and a New York State EMT.
We bought in Emerald Pointe in 2021. My father, who lives in Zephyrhills, brought our family to this resort many years ago while we were on vacation and we knew this is where we wanted to retire.
I have been active in the park with work crew and many activities.
Responsibilities: Lot Improvements, Pool, Security
Larry Steckel - Director
I have been married to my wife Majella for 25 years. We have a combined family of 5 children, which the youngest was 5yrs old when we married, so I’ve been blessed to raise two sets of children; 4 men and 1 daughter. We have 4 granddaughters and 2 teenage grandsons.
We made the decision to retire in September 2015 and travel the USA in our RV fulltime, never staying in one place more than a month. By chance, we found the listing for our lot on Instagram and decided to buy it after meeting Barb & Greg May who just happened to be visiting at the same RV Park in Albuquerque New Mexico. We purchased the lot in May 2021 and made our way here the end of July 2021 and been here fulltime since.
I enlisted in the Army right out of High School in Omaha, NE and was immediately sent to Vietnam after boot camp. After returning to Omaha, my daytime job was mechanic and at night a Real Estate Entrepreneur. I grew up around construction alongside my father and his carpentry job. We started investing in real estate, rehabbing and remodeling homes. I was licensed real estate broker from 1978-2016 and taught several classes to new agents. I still own several investment properties in New Mexico. Some call me a “Jack of All Trades”, since I quickly learned just about everything to know about construction, rehab, mechanics, electricity, and yes plumbing. I even do windows, haha!
We made the decision to retire in September 2015 and travel the USA in our RV fulltime, never staying in one place more than a month. By chance, we found the listing for our lot on Instagram and decided to buy it after meeting Barb & Greg May who just happened to be visiting at the same RV Park in Albuquerque New Mexico. We purchased the lot in May 2021 and made our way here the end of July 2021 and been here fulltime since.
I enlisted in the Army right out of High School in Omaha, NE and was immediately sent to Vietnam after boot camp. After returning to Omaha, my daytime job was mechanic and at night a Real Estate Entrepreneur. I grew up around construction alongside my father and his carpentry job. We started investing in real estate, rehabbing and remodeling homes. I was licensed real estate broker from 1978-2016 and taught several classes to new agents. I still own several investment properties in New Mexico. Some call me a “Jack of All Trades”, since I quickly learned just about everything to know about construction, rehab, mechanics, electricity, and yes plumbing. I even do windows, haha!
Responsibilities: Social/Summer Responsibilities
Candy Chapman - Treasurer
Assistant: Judy Kernel
Tyna Conley - Secretary and Office Manager
Assistants:
Sonya Conrad
Katie Lex