Election Essentials – October 2025

Christopher Clarke, Jack Gregory, Mitch Mankosa, Kevin McManus, Bob Seibel, and Rod Wallace are the six candidates in our Fall 2025 election.
The candidates are vying for a two-year, resident-volunteer position on the PCHOA Board of Directors, beginning Jan. 1, 2026. A director’s duties and responsibilities are described in Article V Section 2 of PebbleCreek’s CC&Rs, which are posted on the PCHOA website.

2025 Election Process

Who can vote?

Eligible voters are defined as “one homeowner of record per unit/lot.” One vote per lot. Regardless of the number of owners of any lot, there can be just one vote per lot. Any attempts to cast an additional ballot will be denied.

If a voter owns multiple lots, their vote will be weighted and this weighting will be indicated on the email ballot from VoteHOANow.com. For instance, if a voter owns three PebbleCreek homes, the weighting will be three and his/her vote will be counted three times. (If not voting online, the owner of multiple lots can request a paper ballot for each lot owned.)

Renters or lessees are ineligible to vote.

(For additional details on eligibility see the Master Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions for PebbleCreek Golf Resort, ARTICLE VI. Membership and Voting.)

How to vote

Online voting is available 24/7 to registered homeowners. Since 2017, our online voting process has been conducted by VoteHOANow.com. Online voting has proved to be quick, easy to use, and yielded an outstanding turnout for our HOA elections.

To ensure your electronic ballot reaches you, please make sure you have your email on file with the HOA. This can be verified in the following ways:

* If you currently receive your HOA dues billing by email, that email address is currently on file with the HOA and you will receive your voting instructions at that email address.

* If you do not receive your billing by email and wish to check if you have an email address on file or to add an email address to your HOA records for the purpose of voting, send an email to jennifer.schell@robson.com. In your email, please indicate your full name, the email address you wish to add, and your street address.

If you prefer using a paper ballot, you must request one, in person, from the Eagle’s Nest or Tuscany Falls front desk during the active election period. No paper ballots will be mailed.

When to vote

Our PebbleCreek computer system designates the email address of the first name that appears on the lot’s deed as the primary email address for that property. Adhering to the CC&Rs’ election requirement of one vote per lot, each registered primary email address will receive an emailed invitation from VoteHOANow to vote online anytime during the fall PCHOA election period, which begins Monday, Oct. 6, and ends at 2:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 17.

On or about Oct. 6, registered homeowners will receive an email from PebbleCreekGolfResort@ivotehoa.com, asking them to:

* Go online to the voting site by clicking the link provided in the email.

* Complete the voter registration (your voting code will prepopulate) even if you’ve registered in previous years.

* View the ballot, select the one candidate for which they are placing their vote, and submit their choice.

Once the vote is submitted, the homeowner will receive both an on-screen confirmation and an email that the vote has been confirmed. The entire, private, secure process takes only a few minutes.

More than 100 Arizona owner associations already use VoteHOANow’s system, which meets all legal requirements for HOA elections. It also provides the convenience of online access from anywhere and a paper-saving, eco-friendly approach.

If you prefer using a paper ballot, go in person to either of our Resident and Guest Service front desks during the active election period—which begins Monday, Oct. 6, and ends at 2:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 17—anytime within Resident & Guest Services’ business hours. Completed ballots must be received no later than 2:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 17 in order to be counted.

2025 Election Committee

Our PebbleCreek Election Committee consists of eight volunteer residents and is charged with conducting elections on behalf of the PCHOA. The committee is responsible for notifying homeowners of election procedures, counting ballots, tallying votes, declaring a winner, and presenting the winning candidate to the board.

Each year, the board appoints the Election Committee chairman, who serves a two-year term. Upon approval by the board, the chairman may serve for subsequent terms.

Members of the 2025 election committee are: Cliff Crooks, Chair; Wally Campbell; Maria Datzer; Bruce Morehouse; Kathy Pettit; Sy Rosenthal; Priscilla Wardlow; and Sue Wilson.

If you have questions about the upcoming election or need additional information, contact Cliff Crooks, PebbleCreek Election Committee Chair, at cwcpicktown@gmail.com.

Meet the Candidates for HOA Board of Directors

 

Christopher Clarke

Resident Since: November 2023

Educational Background:

* B.A. University of Arizona—Romance Languages: French/Italian

* M.A. Monterey Institute of International Studies (Now Middlebury)—International Policy Studies

Professional Background:

Recently retired AVP of corporate marketing for EmblemHealth, a New York-based health insurer. 25+ years of experience in marketing communications—in both San Francisco and New York—with a longstanding focus on healthcare/medical science aimed at both physicians and patients, and industry professionals.

Community Service (prior to or within PebbleCreek):

Served on clubhouse and hallway renovation committees for large condominium associations in the San Francisco Bay area. Most recently served as a board member of a 200+ unit Manhattan co-op building.

Platform Summary:

I chose PebbleCreek in late 2023 to purchase a home as part of a major life change: preparation for retirement. Having just officially retired at the end of July 2025, I am now ready to fully invest my time in enjoying and contributing to PebbleCreek. While doing my home/community research, I had the opportunity to visit many 55+ communities of varying sizes and ages, both in the Phoenix area and Tucson. I chose PebbleCreek because of its quality of homes, beautiful physical appearance, activities-centric lifestyle, and high-end amenities—all contained within a friendly, welcoming, and cohesive community. Having reached its milestone 30th anniversary and approaching the transfer of management from Robson to a fully resident-run HOA, PebbleCreek is at a critical and pivotal point that will have significant impact on its long-term future. I aim to contribute to a board whose direction benefits the immediate and ongoing needs of Pebble Creek residents, as well as emphasize preserving PebbleCreek’s status as a premier Phoenix-area retirement community.

Priorities & Goals for the PebbleCreek Board of Directors:

1) Continuation and enhancement of the physical and community-based attributes that have attracted new residents and retained longstanding ones;

2) Keeping PebbleCreek modern and marketable, in contrast to other 55+ communities that have become “tired” after developers have exited;

3) Fiscal governance that balances cost-effectiveness and efficiencies with the long-term vision and planning required to sustain the infrastructure of an aging community;

4) Awareness of and appropriate response to the changing environment around Pebble Creek (new development, changing traffic patterns), especially as it impacts resident security and property investment;

5) Recognition of the evolving demographics of PebbleCreek (shared with 55+ communities at large) requiring a focus on what will attract new residents as well as meet the ongoing needs of established residents.

Reasons Why Residents Should Vote for Me:

My professional and home ownership histories combine for the set of skills and experience that position me to be a valuable contributor to the PebbleCreek HOA board, especially as the development faces a significant management change and new phase in its life as a community. My PebbleCreek home represents my ninth ownership experience in an HOA/co-op, ranging from 900+ unit complexes in suburban settings to 200+ unit high-rises in dense urban centers. I have served on multiple HOA committees/boards and am versed in many of the infrastructure concerns facing large shared-investment communities, along with consideration of factors impacting both individual and collective interests. As a communications professional skilled in reaching and influencing diverse target audiences, I am able to retain focus on achievement of an end goal while acknowledging diverse viewpoints and concerns. I have managed multi-million-dollar budgets and complex high-stakes projects requiring the contributions of teams whose members represented various types of expertise, skills, and personalities. My career path has required that I be current with rapidly changing business concepts, technologies, and practices, while sustaining a sterling work ethic founded on traditional principles and ethics.

 

Jack Gregory

Resident Since: 2018

Educational Background:

* B.S. in Biology, Berry College, Mt. Berry, Georgia

* Master of Public Administration, University of Oklahoma

* Master of Strategic Studies, U.S. Air Force’s Air University

* Distinguished Graduate, U.S. Air Force’s Air Command and Staff College

* Graduate, U.S. Air Force’s Air War College

* Graduate, City of Goodyear Leadership Empowerment and Development (LEAD) Program

Professional Background:

Twenty-nine years of military service with the U.S. Air Force, retiring as a colonel and serving as a fighter pilot, staff officer in South Korea and at the Pentagon, and commander and vice commander of successively larger organizations. An additional 12 years as a federal government civil servant with the Department of Air Force and as a member of the Senior Executive Service with NASA.

Director of Mission Support, NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center, CA, 2014-19; federal government senior executive for a multi-function organization delivering all support services to NASA’s only atmospheric flight research center. Synchronized 10 unique divisions to support an 870-acre campus and 1,100-person workforce to ensure a continuous state of readiness for NASA’s aeronautics research, space exploration and atmospheric science programs.

Chief of Staff (civil servant), Air Force Test Center, CA, 2007-14; executive manager for 260-person headquarters responsible for an 18,000-person workforce at 4 separate military bases conducting developmental testing and evaluation of the Air Force’s newest aerospace systems. Unified the work effort of a multi-tiered organization, ranging from policy development to task execution and across the entire range of organization disciplines to achieve corporate objectives.

Vice Commander and Inspector General, Eleventh Air Force, AK, 2005-07; deputy to the commander responsible for organizing, training, and equipping over 9,000 Alaska-assigned Air Force personnel operating from 2 main and 3 forward bases. Formulated plans, established policies, implemented decisions and employed management methods to prepare combat forces for worldwide missions and to defend Alaska’s key strategic nodes and U.S. airspace.

Vice Commander, Air Force Flight Test Center, CA, 2003-05; deputy to the commander of a 480-square-mile flight test base. Responsible for research, development, and ground and flight testing of aerospace systems. Supervised planning, established strategic direction and allocated resources for DoD and Air Force developmental test programs, executing a $1B annual budget and managing a 10,000-person workforce, and physical plant and resources valued at $6B.

Commander, 53rd Weapons Evaluation Group, FL, 2001-03; planned, organized and directed the administration and operations of a four-squadron and two-detachment organization comprising over 500 personnel at four geographically separated locations and accomplishing flight evaluations and analysis of all Air Force fighter and bomber aircraft and related weapon systems.

Director, Air Force Middle East/Africa International Affairs, Pentagon, 2000-01; formulated policies for complex, internationally sensitive issues impacting U.S. politico-military relations with 54 Middle Eastern and African countries while managing over 700 foreign military sales programs valued at $16B.

Various military operational and staff assignments in U.S., Germany, and Republic of Korea, 1978-99.

Community Service (prior to or within PebbleCreek):

Director, PebbleCreek Homeowners Association Board, March 2021-Present

* Chairperson, Architecture and Landscape Committee, January 2023-Present

* Board Liaison, Golf Committee, March 2021-Present

* Board Liaison, Rules Compliance Committee, March 2021-December 2022

* Board Liaison, Election Committee, January 2022-December 2022

Guest Speaker, PebbleCreek Veterans Day Salute, 2021 and 2023

Master of Ceremonies, PebbleCreek Veterans Day Salute, 2022 and 2025

Member, PebbleCreek Leadership Academy Development Team, 2021

Senior Mentor, NASA Mid-Level Leadership Program, 2018-19

Member, Edwards Air Force Base Civilian-Military Support Group, 2014-17

Chairman, Alaska Civil-Military Aviation Council, 2005-07

Non-voting member, Flight Test Historical Foundation Board, 2003-05

Platform Summary:

Dedicated to preserving and enhancing our extraordinary community and its lifestyle, with proven leadership to navigate our approaching transition to a homeowner-controlled board of directors.

Priorities & Goals for the PebbleCreek Board of Directors:

* Continue to guide the ongoing planning for and execution of a seamless and successful transition of the PebbleCreek HOA from the developer to a fully homeowner-elected board of directors

* Sustain and, wherever possible, improve the community’s services and amenities

* Strengthen our financial stability through continued sound fiscal management

Reasons Why Residents Should Vote for Me:

It has been my honor to have served PebbleCreek as a member of the board since March 2021. During my tenure, PebbleCreek has seen much change: the streetlight project, 16 new pickleball courts, renovation of Tuscany Falls West golf course and Westwind Tavern, adding SmartProperty software to provide real-time oversight of our long-range plan assets, to name but a few.

However, ahead of us on a horizon that gets closer with each day is transition. We know for certain it will be no later than September 2027, but it may arrive by January of that year. In simplest terms, transition means our association will be run by a board of five homeowner-elected members. In the more complex, the association must replace all developer-provided services to ensure those services, so essential to the association’s business activity and your enjoyment of this community, continue uninterrupted.

Shortly after I joined the board, we created the Transition Advisory Group. Members of this group and the board have invested untold hours investigating the experiences of other communities that have undergone transition and researching the actions necessary to ensure our transition experience is successful and seamless. I believe my past experiences have brought valuable perspective to the transition discussion and deliberations.

During my career, I held numerous leadership roles for large organizations and installations. As recent as 2019, I supervised all mission support services for a NASA flight research complex, including contracting, facilities maintenance and engineering, human resources, security, logistics, public affairs and internal audits. I routinely managed and prioritized requirements and operations within a finite budget. While in this role, I also served as a principal member of NASA’s strategic planning team that developed a multi-year organizational realignment to streamline business services and reduce budget costs within a $3 billion annual budget and across 9 research and space flight centers in support of NASA’s 77,000 employees and contractors.

I believe my experience with restructuring large organizations, such as the NASA example or the consolidation of four major Air Force bases under a single headquarters, will benefit the board’s transition deliberations and decision making. Despite an organization’s size or complexity, I have found the fundamental elements of problem solving remain constant and, if followed, can guide any organization to a successful result.

I sincerely appreciate your vote for this important responsibility, and I will do my utmost to remain a good steward of your trust.

 

Mitch Mankosa

Resident Since: December 2022

Educational Background:

* BS U.S. Military Academy

* MS Boston University

Professional Background:

45 years of experience in the military and various manufacturing industries throughout the world, including Europe, the U.S., and Latin America. Positions have included everything from front line Supervisor through VP of Engineering, VP of Operations, General Manager, and COO. Business sizes ranged from a few dozen employees up to three or four thousand employees.

Community Service (prior to or within PebbleCreek):

Currently under consideration for City of Goodyear Judicial Advisory Committee. Served on engineering advisory committee to Silo Point, a condo where we lived for several years in Baltimore. Volunteered for various programs needing assistance at Chizuk Amuno congregation and Kreiger Scheter Day School.

Platform Summary:

Follow the law and the community bylaws to improve the quality of life in PebbleCreek to the maximum extent possible.

Priorities & Goals for the PebbleCreek Board of Directors:

Assist in the transition of the community from Robson to the homeowner’s association, ensuring the quality of life in the community is maintained in the most cost-effective method possible.

Reasons Why Residents Should Vote for Me:

I have a deep knowledge of a number of areas key to running a large organization, including HR, IT systems, accounting, all manner of technical and engineering subject matter, and organizational development and leadership. Last but not least, I am committed to improving the quality of life here at PebbleCreek to the maximum extent possible having made this my home for the foreseeable future.

 

Kevin McManus

Resident Since: 2015

Educational Background:

* Honors Degree BSc (Econ) University of Hull, 1979

Professional Background:

Qualified as Chartered Accountant 1982

Qualified as Certified Project Manager 2012

20 years in UK and Africa serving as Financial Controller, Project Manager or IT manager

15 years as IT Manager in Arizona Municipalities

Community Service (prior to or within PebbleCreek):

Served on PebbleCreek Villas 43B HOA for two years, predominantly as President

Little League Soccer Coach

Leader in PebbleCreek Bridge Community For 10 years

Member of Round Table (UK) 3 years

Platform Summary:

PebbleCreek is a thriving community whose residents have high expectations.

My priority is to maintain the quality of life here by understanding the contributions of the various stakeholders and their issues and to ensure the board supports each. I will strive to understand the goals of the Board and achieve the tasks assigned to me which will further those goals.

Key to this will be to help the board meet its challenges as it takes on additional responsibilities in the transition to homeowner control.

Priorities & Goals for the PebbleCreek Board of Directors:

Help the board manage the transition process—no detail is too small.

Better leverage technology in facility management, landscape management and customer service—all are critical to success.

Reasons Why Residents Should Vote for Me:

My experience as President of Villas 43B board included successfully terminating and replacing both the management company and the landscaping company. These are the two most critical business partners, and the selection of truly competent partners avoids potentially disastrous outcomes.

I became President as the board struggled with transition from RCI. Addressing this informed me of some critical factors to manage in transition. I believe I can be a useful addition to the team as transition develops.

My major accomplishment at the villas was to map out the property and analyze landscape water usage resulting in about 33% in water cost reduction. All aspects of the landscape infrastructure were mapped and understood and made available to the landscape company. The water system was migrated to an internet management system to allow ongoing management of water and infrastructure. The end result was highly effective real time water and landscape management.

Management tools for costs and reserves were upgraded to provide a clear and accurate presentation of the financial posture. My strong financial background will be of use in budget and reserve management.

As we transition from RCI our technology tools will need to change. My IT project management and financial systems experience will be useful to the board as we manage these key changes.

 

Bob Seibel

Resident Since: 2020

Educational Background:

* Juris Doctor ’82 University of Akron, Akron, OH

* Bachelor of Arts ’79 Mercyhurst University Law Enforcement/Political Science, Erie, PA

Professional Background:

Practicing lawyer for over forty years in Ohio, Missouri, Georgia, and Arizona. Law Clerk to the Chief Justice, Ohio Supreme Court followed by thirty-seven years representing doctors and hospitals in the courtroom and Boardroom. My last position before retiring was as the General Counsel to Yuma Regional Medical Center (now Onvida Health) in Yuma, AZ.

Community Service (prior to or within PebbleCreek):

I currently serve on the Rules Compliance Committee at PebbleCreek. I have also served as an Elder at Greentree Community Church in St. Louis, MO.

Platform Summary:

To maintain the benefits of living in PebbleCreek, to explore ways to improve our community, to be open to the ideas and opinions of others, and to always remember to protect our neighbors who are vulnerable and in need.

Priorities & Goals for the PebbleCreek Board of Directors:

To effectively prepare for the 2027 transition, with all its complexities and nuances. To be a visible leader on the HOA Board, and to develop good working relationships with the PebbleCreek staff.

Reasons Why Residents Should Vote for Me:

My legal career required me to be approachable, know the facts, evaluate options, develop a sound strategy, and consider the near- and long-term consequences of any decision. My clients trusted me, and I intend to earn that same trust from the PebbleCreek community if elected to the HOA Board.

 

Rodney Wallace

Resident Since: 2021

Educational Background:

* B.S. Social Science degree—Tabor College Hillsboro, KS

* M.A. Educational Administration—National University San Diego, CA

Professional Background:

Educator—15 years (middle and high school)

Administrator—17 years in both public and private schools

Principal—Elementary, Middle, and High School

Superintendent of Public-School Districts K-12

Founding Administrator Gyeonggi Suwon Christian International School, Suwon, South Korea

Community Service (prior to or within PebbleCreek):

* HOA President and Board member—Templeton, CA

* Led mission trip to Nepal

* Volunteered at Orphanage in Kathmandu, Nepal

* Volunteered at Vacation Bible School (several years)

* Lion’s Club member—Rio Vista, CA

* Volunteer Parks and Recreation Coach (numerous sports)

* Hiring committee for church pastor—Rio Vista, CA

* Foster Youth volunteer—Shandon, CA

* Organized Annual Golf Tournament Fundraiser McPherson, KS

Platform Summary:

My platform is based on the following four principles:

* Transparency & Open Communication

I believe that transparency is key to a successful HOA, especially during this time of transition. I will ensure that all HOA activities, decisions, and financials are clear and accessible, with regular updates and opportunities for residents to voice their concerns and suggestions.

* Responsible Financial Stewardship

During this time of transition, it is essential that we manage our community’s funds wisely, prioritizing the best interests of all PebbleCreek homeowners. I will advocate smart budgeting, fair assessments, and ensuring that funds are allocated to projects and maintenance that provide the most value to all residents.

* Community Engagement & Inclusion

A strong, vibrant neighborhood thrives when its residents are engaged. I will work to foster stronger relationships within PebbleCreek by supporting social events, volunteer opportunities, and ensuring that all voices are heard—whether you’ve been here for years or are a new neighbor.

* Maintenance & Aesthetic Standards

Our community’s appearance is vital to both our quality of life and property values. I will support efforts to maintain our shared spaces, implement thoughtful improvements, and ensure that we continue to meet the high aesthetic standards that make PebbleCreek a beautiful place to live.

Priorities & Goals for the PebbleCreek Board of Directors:

1) To work towards the smooth transition from a Robson controlled Board to the establishment of the HOA Board of Directors being run by the homeowners themselves.

2) To research and gather information on how best to continue to improve our community.

3) To continue to improve our community through a strategic 5-to-10-year plan.

4) To ensure that the Board follows the same principles as I have stated in my platform statement.

Reasons Why Residents Should Vote for Me:

I have extensive experience in overseeing multimillion-dollar budgets as a superintendent of public-school districts. This experience has provided me with the ability to understand the needs of very diverse areas and work to meet these needs. It is vitally important that we elect a Board that makes decisions knowing that each decision directly impacts every aspect of the community. We need Board members that have the vision to see and work towards improving ALL areas of the community.

I will listen to all sides, gather information and then with the other Board Members make decisions based on what is in the best interest of the entire community.

Four years ago, I purchased a home in PebbleCreek. I want to work to continue those traditions that brought me to PebbleCreek and work to make improvements for the future.