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Robert “Bob” Griffin I was born and raised in Dravosburg, PA, a small town outside of Pittsburgh, which explains my loyalty to all Pittsburgh sports teams. I graduated from Penn State University in 1964, where I majored in accounting. After graduation, I began my career as an accountant for ASG Industries, a glass company in eastern Tennessee. Two years later I transitioned into IT as a programmer. During that time, I married Charlene “Charley”, a southern belle. We moved to North Carolina for me to work for PPG Industries Fiberglass Division as a programmer and then a supervisor in 1970. After 3 years in North Carolina, I transferred to Pittsburgh where I finished my career holding a variety of positions – programmer, telecommunications supervisor, data center manager, and worked with the Salvation Army Angel Tree program as PPG’s coordinator. We decided long before retirement that we would eventually settle in the south. We heard about the Villages, visited, revisited and fell in love with it. We moved here in 2006 and soon afterward joined the VHA. I’ve attended the Sheriff’s Citizen’s Academy and the Resident Academy and now serve on the VHA board representing District 6. In addition to serving on the VHA board, I am an avid supporter of the Villages Regional Hospital. I see the VHA as an opportunity to help my friends and neighbors.

Roy was born in Columbia, South Carolina but spent most of his childhood and adult life in Richmond, Virginia.  After serving 4 years in the United States Marine Corps he worked 40 years for the Commonwealth of Virginia.  Roy holds a Bachelor’s Degree in General Studies and a Master’s Degree in Urban and Regional Planning from Virginia Commonwealth University.  While living in Richmond he held Board of Director positions for several residential and social organizations including 5 years as President of The Stony Run Townhouse Association.  Over the years he was the recipient of several awards of merit for his dedication and distinguished service. Roy and his wife, Ruth, moved to The Villages in 2009 when she retired from her position as a Human Resources Manager.  Since moving to The Villages Roy has served in leadership roles for several clubs including The Marine Corps League, The Old Virginia Club and the Community Improvement Council (CIC).  In his spare time, Roy has enjoyed playing water volleyball, dancing, photography and working on genealogy.   

Phil and his wife Donna built their home in the Village of Pennecamp in 2010. Prior to The Villages, the Walkers lived in Iowa, Nebraska and Kansas. They moved here from Olathe, Kansas. The lifestyle of The Villages was the reason for moving here. They thoroughly enjoy the opportunities and activities available.  Phil retired after 45 years from a Midwest grocery company, named Hy-Vee. While working for Hy-Vee, he held positions as retail store director and assistant Vice President of store set up. His duties included overseeing the setup of new food stores, drugstores, gas stations, along with remodels and store relocations.  Phil has attended The Villages Resident Academy, Sheriff Citizen Academy, and CDD Orientation programs. He is a member of the VHA board, representing District 5 and 8. He believes this is a great place to live and will strive to help other residents to enjoy the benefits of what The Villages have to offer.  

John spent most of his life in Maine until retiring in 2012.  He moved with his wife, mother, and dog to Mission Hills.  While his mother and dog have passed, John continues to “Keep the Dream Alive” with his wife Carol who is a Villages Polo Club Cheerleader.  John spent three years in the Army including almost two years in Vietnam as a medic.  He then began a 40-plus year career in public safety, serving in various ranks including Fire Chief.  The last 14 years of his career he headed up a state law enforcement agency as the State Fire Marshal for the State of Maine.  He also was the president of the National Association of State Fire Marshals.  In this role, he was frequently in Washington dealing with proposed legislation and testifying before congressional committees.  He also traveled to many places around the world dealing with a wide range of global concerns and developing relationships with officials at all levels of government.  He also served on the board of directors of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA).   NFPA is responsible for developing the most widely used fire and life safety codes in the world.  These codes protect the public where they live, work, and visit.  Over half of his career was spent in administration dealing with legislation, budgets, negotiations, and human resources. John also served as a trustee and president of a large water district that supplied water to all or parts of six communities.  He was president of a local Rotary Club and was named a Paul Harris Fellow.   His second career was with CCA Global Partners.  He began as a screener in the CCA Global University Hire For Success program and in 2014 was appointed Operations Manager.  He was involved in the hiring of hundreds of positions at all levels in locations throughout the US and Canada.  He retired from that role in January of this year. John has a degree in Fire Science and is a graduate of the Executive Fire Officer Program at the National Fire Academy, and he holds an Executive Certificate from the Maine Criminal Justice Academy. He has enjoyed seeing Florida with the Segway Club, serves on the Medical Team for Villages Honor Flight, is a member of the America Legion, is the coordinator for the AED First Responder group in Mission Hills, and is a volunteer cook at the Hope Lutheran Church.  He enjoys travel, boating, and cooking.  But most of all, other than family, John loves living in The Villages.  “I was someone who said throughout my career that I would never retire to Florida.  One visit to The Villages and I was hooked.   Now I think this is the best place I have ever lived.  The beauty of this place and the care with which they maintain it is without equal.  And the warmth of the climate is only exceeded by the warmth of my neighbors.”  

Joan grew up and raised her family on Long Island, New York.  Joan is the proud mother of two daughters and one son as well as the proud grandmother of five grandchildren.  Joan and her life partner John Otto enjoy their home in Hickory Grove Villas in the Village of Sunset Pointe. With both a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education and a Master’s Degree in Reading with Emphasis in Learning Disabilities Joan taught elementary school for 31+ years.  During Joan’s years of teaching elementary school she became interested in hearing both sides of situations while working alongside teachers and administrators.  This led Joan to become a representative to her teachers’ association representing the teachers in her building.  The last five years of her career Joan was elected as Vice President representing approximately 200 elementary teachers in that school district. After retiring and moving to The Villages in 2005 Joan joined the VHA and became a Neighborhood Representative.  Joan continues to be interested in understanding both sides of issues while now listening and collaborating with residents and those who work to keep The Villages moving forward.  Besides being a part of the VHA Joan also enjoys working in the garden, playing golf, reading and knitting.

John A.Conboy III Born in Philadelphia, PA, and lived in the Southern New Jersey and Southeastern Pennsylvania until 2010 when my wife Carol moved to the Villages. I worked for the Pennsylvania, Penn Central and Conrail Railroads for 31 plus years. I started in 1965 as a yard clerk in Camden, New Jersey and was able to gain experience in the Accounting, Billing, Transportation and Mechanical departments.  I was a Chief Train Dispatcher, General Forman in a freight car repair facility and ended my career as Supervisor of Accounting Operations, when I retired in 1996. From 1966 to 1968 I served in the U S Army as an Intelligence Analyst for the Signal School at Fort Gordon, GA. After my retirement from the railroad I held management positions in an air freight company, an investment company and an international insurance underwriting company. From 2002 to 2008 I was on the board or the Windgate Farms Homeowners Association in Spring City, PA. My wife Carol and I purchased our house here in the Villages in 2009 and relocated permanently in 2010.

A native of Ohio. Bachelor’s Degree from Defiance College in Ohio and a Masters Degree in Public Address from Eastern Michigan University. Taught Speech, English and Journalism 30 years at Napoleon High School in Ohio. Coached football, girls basketball, and boys and girls tennis at Napoleon High School for a total of 75 seasons.  Has taught Speech at several colleges in Ohio and continues to teach at The College of Central Florida in Ocala.  Was a member of the Parks and Recreation Board in Napoleon, Ohio for 14 years. Member of The Defiance College Athletic Hall of Fame, The Lorain Sports Hall of Fame, The Ohio High School Speech League Hall of Fame, and the Ohio Tennis Coaches Association Hall of Fame.  Author of three published books. A resident of The Villages since 2004,  full-time resident since 2011.  Wife Jane (44 years) and two grown sons. 

Phil and his wife Donna built their home in the Village of Pennecamp in 2010. Prior to The Villages, the Walkers lived in Iowa, Nebraska and Kansas. They moved here from Olathe, Kansas. The lifestyle of The Villages was the reason for moving here. They thoroughly enjoy the opportunities and activities available.  Phil retired after 45 years from a Midwest grocery company, named Hy-Vee. While working for Hy-Vee, he held positions as retail store director and assistant Vice President of store set up. His duties included overseeing the setup of new food stores, drugstores, gas stations, along with remodels and store relocations.  Phil has attended The Villages Resident Academy, Sheriff Citizen Academy, and CDD Orientation programs. He is a member of the VHA board, representing District 5 and 8. He believes this is a great place to live and will strive to help other residents to enjoy the benefits of what The Villages have to offer.  

Moving to The Villages in August of 2012 was a decision made after a number of visits, the recommendation of a high school friend and the realization that there is no other place that compares.  He and his wife Peggy love the lifestyle, enjoy the many activities and have loved the warm and welcoming attitude of their neighbors in Mission Hills.  Fred and Peggy have 5 Children, 8 Grandchildren, and one Great Grandson.  Fred loves playing golf and Peggy plays Mah Jongg and works hard on Family Genealogy while enjoying the many other opportunities the Villages’ lifestyle provides.   Fred’s working career began with 20 years of service in the United States Navy Submarine Force.  His many assignments ranged from duty on a WWII Diesel Boat to Nuclear Training and assignment to Nuclear Submarines and concluded after assignment to the Submarine Force Commanders Staff as the Force Quality Assurance Officer and SSBN Overhaul Officer Managing Complex Submarine Overhauls.  Following his Naval service, he was recruited by Essex Corporation to manage their efforts in doing Logistics Support Analysis for the Trident Submarine in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania.  After 10 years with Essex, he went into the Real Estate industry and became the Broker of Record for the Prudential Thompson Wood Real Estate Company in Camp Hill, Pennsylvania until his retirement after 21 years in September of 2011.  He is a Life Member and Holland Club Member of the Submarine Veterans Association and a member of the local Seadragon Base, a Life Member of the Navy League, and a member of the American Legion.  He previously served as the President of his local Homeowners Association in Pennsylvania,  is a Past President of the Greater Harrisburg Association of Realtors and was a member of “Jake’s Team” which raises funds for Cancer Research at the Hershey Medical Center in Hershey, Pennsylvania. Fred’s involvement in the VHA is driven by the desire to see “The Villages” concept continuing for the foreseeable future.  We’ve been provided with the premier retirement community in the country and it is and will be our responsibility to maintain and nurture the opportunity we’ve been given to maintaining it.

John A.Conboy III Born in Philadelphia, PA, and lived in the Southern New Jersey and Southeastern Pennsylvania until 2010 when my wife Carol moved to the Villages. I worked for the Pennsylvania, Penn Central and Conrail Railroads for 31 plus years. I started in 1965 as a yard clerk in Camden, New Jersey and was able to gain experience in the Accounting, Billing, Transportation and Mechanical departments.  I was a Chief Train Dispatcher, General Forman in a freight car repair facility and ended my career as Supervisor of Accounting Operations, when I retired in 1996. From 1966 to 1968 I served in the U S Army as an Intelligence Analyst for the Signal School at Fort Gordon, GA. After my retirement from the railroad I held management positions in an air freight company, an investment company and an international insurance underwriting company. From 2002 to 2008 I was on the board or the Windgate Farms Homeowners Association in Spring City, PA. My wife Carol and I purchased our house here in the Villages in 2009 and relocated permanently in 2010.

I grew up in the city of New Holstein (pop. 3400) in east central Wisconsin.  I was graduated in 1971 from the University of Wisconsin in Madison with a Bachelor of Science in industrial engineering (BSIE) and added a Master’s in Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Wisconsin – Oshkosh in 1981. Although my career ranged from industrial sales and marketing to retailing to accounting to product design, most of it was spent in the area of process improvement.  In effect, I used my innate laziness to benefit others by eliminating wasted effort.  I worked in the fields of manufacturing, health care, trade associations, and special needs support. I am married to Betty and have a stepson, a daughter, four grandchildren, two dogs, and four grand-dogs.  

Russ grew up in Ridgefield New Jersey, a small suburb of New York City.  He graduated from Drexel University in Philadelphia with a degree in Mathematics.  After college he set off to Akron Ohio to work for power generation manufacturer Babcock & Wilcox and began his career in Information Systems and Technology.  There he met his wife Marie where they were happily married in 1976 and fortunately remain that way today.  They moved to New Jersey in the early 80’s and he continued his career in Information Systems Management & Strategy at Johnson & Johnson until retirement in 2004.  Some of his primary responsibilities were the development and implementation of global strategies in Executive Information Systems, Supply Chain Management, and Quality and Compliance. They moved to their new hometown The Villages in 2004.  Along with fun and friendships, Russ firmly believes retirement is an opportune time to give back service to the community and he began by becoming a VHA Neighborhood Representative.  From 2007 through 2010 he was Chairperson of VHA Regions 6 & 7, developing and leading an excellent team of representatives delivering the VHA Mission to their neighborhoods.  He then was elected and served on the Villages CDD #6 Board of Supervisors from 2010 through 2014. In 2012, Russ was elected to the Board of the Directors for the Central Florida Health Alliance including The Villages Regional Hospital and Leesburg Regional Medical Center.  In this role, he is part of a leadership team dedicated to providing high quality, patient-centered care in a compassionate environment to The Villages, Leesburg and surrounding communities in Central Florida.  He now chairs the Quality/Safety/Service committee for the Hospital System and is also a member of the Strategic Planning Committees. Russ and Marie have two grown children Tony in Bethesda, Maryland with his wife Sharon and daughter Andrea in Hoboken New Jersey.  They are now enjoying the grand parenting experience with granddaughters Abby and Cassie.  Life is a blessing – Be thankful for every day and live it to its fullest.

Born and raised in Monmouth County, New Jersey.  Served 6 years in the U.S. Navy, 2 years of which in the Reactor Division of a Fleet Ballistic Missile Submarine.  New Jersey Institute of Technology, B.S. – Industrial Engineering-cum laude-Tau Beta Pi.  Career in New Jersey, the Nuclear Power Department of Public Service Electric & Gas.  Then 5 years of executive management consulting in the nuclear industry.  Retired to The Villages in 2006, elected that year as Supervisor, CDD-6.  Chair the Project Wide Advisory Committee since its inception.

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Moving to The Villages in August of 2012 was a decision made after a number of visits, the recommendation of a high school friend and the realization that there is no other place that compares.  He and his wife Peggy love the lifestyle, enjoy the many activities and have loved the warm and welcoming attitude of their neighbors in Mission Hills.  Fred and Peggy have 5 Children, 8 Grandchildren, and one Great Grandson.  Fred loves playing golf and Peggy plays Mah Jongg and works hard on Family Genealogy while enjoying the many other opportunities the Villages’ lifestyle provides.   Fred’s working career began with 20 years of service in the United States Navy Submarine Force.  His many assignments ranged from duty on a WWII Diesel Boat to Nuclear Training and assignment to Nuclear Submarines and concluded after assignment to the Submarine Force Commanders Staff as the Force Quality Assurance Officer and SSBN Overhaul Officer Managing Complex Submarine Overhauls.  Following his Naval service, he was recruited by Essex Corporation to manage their efforts in doing Logistics Support Analysis for the Trident Submarine in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania.  After 10 years with Essex, he went into the Real Estate industry and became the Broker of Record for the Prudential Thompson Wood Real Estate Company in Camp Hill, Pennsylvania until his retirement after 21 years in September of 2011.  He is a Life Member and Holland Club Member of the Submarine Veterans Association and a member of the local Seadragon Base, a Life Member of the Navy League, and a member of the American Legion.  He previously served as the President of his local Homeowners Association in Pennsylvania,  is a Past President of the Greater Harrisburg Association of Realtors and was a member of “Jake’s Team” which raises funds for Cancer Research at the Hershey Medical Center in Hershey, Pennsylvania. Fred’s involvement in the VHA is driven by the desire to see “The Villages” concept continuing for the foreseeable future.  We’ve been provided with the premier retirement community in the country and it is and will be our responsibility to maintain and nurture the opportunity we’ve been given to maintaining it.

Robert “Bob” Griffin I was born and raised in Dravosburg, PA, a small town outside of Pittsburgh, which explains my loyalty to all Pittsburgh sports teams. I graduated from Penn State University in 1964, where I majored in accounting. After graduation, I began my career as an accountant for ASG Industries, a glass company in eastern Tennessee. Two years later I transitioned into IT as a programmer. During that time, I married Charlene “Charley”, a southern belle. We moved to North Carolina for me to work for PPG Industries Fiberglass Division as a programmer and then a supervisor in 1970. After 3 years in North Carolina, I transferred to Pittsburgh where I finished my career holding a variety of positions – programmer, telecommunications supervisor, data center manager, and worked with the Salvation Army Angel Tree program as PPG’s coordinator. We decided long before retirement that we would eventually settle in the south. We heard about the Villages, visited, revisited and fell in love with it. We moved here in 2006 and soon afterward joined the VHA. I’ve attended the Sheriff’s Citizen’s Academy and the Resident Academy and now serve on the VHA board representing District 6. In addition to serving on the VHA board, I am an avid supporter of the Villages Regional Hospital. I see the VHA as an opportunity to help my friends and neighbors.

Roy was born in Columbia, South Carolina but spent most of his childhood and adult life in Richmond, Virginia.  After serving 4 years in the United States Marine Corps he worked 40 years for the Commonwealth of Virginia.  Roy holds a Bachelor’s Degree in General Studies and a Master’s Degree in Urban and Regional Planning from Virginia Commonwealth University.  While living in Richmond he held Board of Director positions for several residential and social organizations including 5 years as President of The Stony Run Townhouse Association.  Over the years he was the recipient of several awards of merit for his dedication and distinguished service. Roy and his wife, Ruth, moved to The Villages in 2009 when she retired from her position as a Human Resources Manager.  Since moving to The Villages Roy has served in leadership roles for several clubs including The Marine Corps League, The Old Virginia Club and the Community Improvement Council (CIC).  In his spare time, Roy has enjoyed playing water volleyball, dancing, photography and working on genealogy.   

I was born in, raised in, educated in, and worked my entire career in the great state of Illinois. My how that state has changed! After graduating from the University Of Illinois College Of Pharmacy I began my career in a small neighborhood pharmacy. I soon realized I was one of those lucky people that loved his job every day. The combined challenges of small business, practicing pharmacy, and keeping up with 3 growing kids and a busy wife kept me totally involved for 41 years. It was only after a visit to The Villages that Kay and I realized there was more to life than work. With a big smile on our faces and following our rule that the first decision is the best decision, in a relative instant our house was sold, we said goodbye to life long friends, shocked our kids, and climbed into our car to start a new adventure. Beginning on the first week we moved to The Villages my wife and I became involved with The VHA and as we start our 8th year as residents we continue to be involved in clubs, organizations and activities we enjoy. This is the only place in the world you can retire and not have to retire. To put it in simple terms, The Villages and the wonderful people who live here are a joy.  Pinch me!

Walter Martin graduated from college in Dayton, OH and then left and began an unheard of 41 year career with GMAC Insurance division General Motors.  He held many supervisory/managerial positions in claims administration, and the audit and the sales staffs.  He lived in Pittsburg and had transfers/promotions to Chicago, St. Louis, Los Angeles, New York City, Detroit (executive office) and San Antonio, TX.  He retired in 2004 and moved to The Villages. He is married to Janice Perrin Martin of Middletown, OH and they celebrated 49 years of marriage in December of 2013.   They share the same interests in just about everything and his wife is his biggest fan.  They have two daughters (one married and one single) who were born in Pittsburgh and both now reside in California. He learned of the Villages in 1991 long before he was eligible to retire.  When the time came the decision of whether to remain in TX or move to The Villages was easy (even though San Antonio was very attractive for retirement) because he was accustomed to relocating and felt it was time for another move – this time to a beautiful active senior retirement community.  He presently serves on the Board of Supervisors for CCD #5 (Vice Chairman), attends the annual Florida Association of Special Districts conference; is VHA representative for District 5, Ashland; is a past member of Vestry Board at St. George Episcopal Church and serves on the Lay Eucharistic Minister staff; is an instructor for the AARP Driver Safety Program; is a Client Facilitator for the AARP Tax Aide Program; is President of the Polo Booster Club; is a past president of the African American Club; is a past President of the 3C’s Ohio Club; a member of the Villages Croquet Club and have attended the United States Croquet Association school in West Palm Beach.   He is also a regular tap dancer in the Rhythm Boys dance group in the Way, Way, Way, Off-Broadway Players theatre group and has had speaking parts in every production.  He is a member of Villages Theatre Company and had a role in the Trip to Bountiful production and the Squabbles production.  He also plays golf and an occasional game of billiards and enjoys jazz.  He is also a member of the Jazz Lovers Club. In addition to his busy life, they enjoy vacations to unique destinations.

Sandy Mott is a native of Oklahoma.   She majored in Journalism at Oklahoma State University where she met her future husband, Paul.  She has 2 children.  A son lost to cancer at age 40 and a daughter who lives here in Florida with her husband and 3 children.  She has been a Cub Scout den mother, a Brownie leader, a church Youth Group sponsor, and a Sunday School teacher. She has had varied work experience in the savings & loan industry, in direct sales, as a church secretary and an Avon lady. She moved to The Villages in December of 1989, just as development was beginning on the west side of highway 27/441.  She is a charter member of the VHA and is the Village Representative for the Village of Del Mar. She was elected VHA Vice President in February 1992, and became President when the then-President Yyonne Knudson stepped down in August of that year. She served as President until March 1994. She served 3 terms on the VHA Board between 1994 and 2003.  Along with her husband, Paul, she wrote for and edited the VHA Voice for about 10 years ending in Feb. 2003.  She wrote a weekly column, “Sandy’s Corner,” for the Daily Sun from Feb. 1998 to May of 2003, when it evolved into a weekly opinion column on the op-ed page.  The weekly column continued until July 2010 when Paul’s illness left no time for writing. Through all the years, her commitment and devotion to the VHA has been constant.  Now, once again, she will be editing the VHA Voice, with a lot of help from the VHA Board and membership.

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Sarah and I have been married for 46 years. We have a Son and Daughter and five Grandchildren. We have lived in the Village of St Charles for six years. We are members of Hope Lutheran Church. We are members of the Minnesota Club We are members of the St Charles Social Club (Past Vice President). Past member of the Community Improvement Council (CIC). Past County Planning and Economic Development Director in Minnesota Past elected City council member. Past elected Soil and water Conservation District Officer. We love our neighbors, our Village and our lifestyle.

Kathy is a native of Pittsburgh, PA and moved full time to The Villages with her husband, Bill, in 2005 after living and working in Virginia and Florida.  After 40 years of healthcare marketing and public relations experience in Pittsburgh, PA; Richmond, VA; Pensacola, FL; Ocala, FL and The Villages, FL, she retired in 2014 as Corporate Director of Marketing and Public Relations for Central Florida Health, comprised of both The Villages Regional Hospital and Leesburg Regional Medical Center. Kathy has a Bachelor’s Degree in Communications from the University of Pittsburgh and a Master’s in Business Administration from Central Michigan University.  She actively volunteers for several non-profit groups including Operation Homebound and Make A Wish Foundation.  She thoroughly believes in The Villages mission and vision and all of the opportunities it presents to our residents which made the decision to get involved and give back through the VHA Community Foundation an easy one.  

Fred was born and raised in Somerset, PA living most of his working years in Pittsburgh.  Fred, and his wife Corda, moved full time to The Villages in 2005.  They have two children and two grandsons.  Karen and her husband Jamie along with their two boys Nathaniel and Nicholas, live in St. Louis.  Rob is single living in Ft. Lauderdale. Fred graduated from Shippensburg State College (now Shippensburg University) with a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting in 1972.  Since then, he has spent 40 plus years in healthcare regulatory finance while employed with Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield (formerly Blue Cross of Western Pennsylvania), Pricewaterhouse Coopers (formerly Coopers and Lybrand), Allegheny Health Education and Research Foundation and ultimately retiring from Compliance Concepts, Inc.  Since moving to The Villages, Fred and Corda owned and operated Turtle Bay Clothing Company which was an interesting venture since neither one had prior retail management experience.  Fortunately for Fred, Corda did most of the work being responsible of the operation of the store while Fred maintained the accounting records and tax filings.  During that time both were active with the Spanish Springs Merchants Association.  In addition, Fred and Corda have begun to usher at the Savannah Center.  Up to now, The Villages has been their “Disney World for Adults”!  Being able to give back through the VHA Community Foundation is a great opportunity.

I am from Waltham, Massachusetts, and an RN graduating from Malden Hospital School of Nursing. I have worked most of my 45-year career in the Operating Room, as a staff nurse, preceptor, and Nurse Manager and I retired 3 years ago from the Mass General Hospital Orthopaedic Sports division. I have a son Michael and gained a beautiful “daughter” when he married his high school sweetheart, Lynne. They reside in Billerica, Ma. “I came to The Villages almost three years ago as a snowbird, but realized very quickly that I loved the milder winters, so that made for an easy decision to make Florida my permanent home. I also wanted to volunteer, and what better organization for me than Helping Hands. It is such a great concept, and one that serves this community in a big way”. I live in the village of El Cortez and enjoys swimming, dancing, walking, the arts, and entertainment.

Don Kingsley grew up along the East Coast from Williamsburg, VA to Havertown, PA. His family finally lit in Arlington, VA where he graduated from high school. He attended the US Air Force Academy and served in the Air Force as an intelligence officer and systems engineer for ten years. He received a master’s degree from the Rochester Institute of Technology in Imagery Science. He worked on the HEXAGON secret satellite for four years. He left the Air Force and went to work for the CIA for the next 18 years, assigned to the National Reconnaissance Office where he held positions in systems engineering and program management. He retired from the CIA as a member of the Senior Intelligence Service. He also remained in the Air Force Reserve as an intelligence officer and retired as a Major. He worked for Boeing corporation as a division manager supporting several government intelligence agencies. He retired in 2002 and lived in Punta Gorda, FL, Fountain Hills, AZ, and Dana Point, CA. He and his wife, Mary Jo, moved to Linden Isle in The Villages in 2019. He has served on several HOA boards. They have three children together and three grandchildren. He is especially interested in helping the Foundation to organize its efforts to support Aging in Place activities.

James Noce, formerly lived in Salisbury Massachusetts for 30 years, husband of Carole (Nicholson) Noce formerly of Gloucester Ma. We have two children, Alyssa Brigandi, wife of Dan,  resides in Dover N.H. with their children, Sophia and Roman. Our son, Matthew Noce, husband of Christina, resides in Rockport Ma. with their children, Francesca and Angelina. I graduated from Saugus High school. I served in the U.S. Navy as the X.O. orderly. Attended Fisher Jr College with a degree in Business  Management. I was employed at A.W. Chesterton for 33 years until I retired in 2009. I was a supervisor in Quality Control. My wife and I retired to The Villages in 2010. I enjoy golf, walking, biking, and traveling. We reside in the Village of St. Charles.

Richard (Dick) Boyden Born and brought up in Massachusetts.  Served in the U.S. Navy prior to graduating from the University of Massachusetts with a BA in Pre-Med.  After working for Pfizer in its cancer research lab, Dick went on to receive a Master of Science degree in Animal Pathology from the University of Connecticut. While there, he was involved in the moon landing effort under a contract with NASA.  After residing and working in Connecticut for 25 years, he relocated to Washington, D.C., where at the age of 60, received a Masters in Education from George Mason University and was employed by the defense industry in a variety of areas.  His last assignment was with the Joint Forces Command in Norfolk, VA. He retired as a senior systems engineer from Lockheed Martin in 2010 while living in Williamsburg, VA.  While there, he and his wife become Certified Dementia Practitioners and established a foundation to help family caregivers and their loved ones with the resources to age in place for as long as possible.  This included programs for support groups, two adult day respite programs, caregiver training and caregiver education.  Dick served terms of office as treasurer, vice president and president of the foundation.  He and his wife, Joan Bender, have been married for 23 years and moved to the Village of Osceola Hills in 2016.  Currently, they are promoting the creation of a memory café here in The Villages for those with Alzheimer’s and dementia and their caregivers. His interests also include photography and golf.  Dick looks forward to lending his experience in achieving the mission of the VHA Community Foundation

Phil and his wife Donna built their home in the Village of Pennecamp in 2010. Prior to The Villages, the Walkers lived in Iowa, Nebraska and Kansas. They moved here from Olathe, Kansas. The lifestyle of The Villages was the reason for moving here. They thoroughly enjoy the opportunities and activities available.  Phil retired after 45 years from a Midwest grocery company, named Hy-Vee. While working for Hy-Vee, he held positions as retail store director and assistant Vice President of store set up. His duties included overseeing the setup of new food stores, drugstores, gas stations, along with remodels and store relocations.  Phil has attended The Villages Resident Academy, Sheriff Citizen Academy, and CDD Orientation programs. He is a member of the VHA board, representing District 5 and 8. He believes this is a great place to live and will strive to help other residents to enjoy the benefits of what The Villages have to offer.  

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Phil and his wife Donna built their home in the Village of Pennecamp in 2010. Prior to The Villages, the Walkers lived in Iowa, Nebraska and Kansas. They moved here from Olathe, Kansas. The lifestyle of The Villages was the reason for moving here. They thoroughly enjoy the opportunities and activities available.  Phil retired after 45 years from a Midwest grocery company, named Hy-Vee. While working for Hy-Vee, he held positions as retail store director and assistant Vice President of store set up. His duties included overseeing the setup of new food stores, drugstores, gas stations, along with remodels and store relocations.  Phil has attended The Villages Resident Academy, Sheriff Citizen Academy, and CDD Orientation programs. He is a member of the VHA board, representing District 5 and 8. He believes this is a great place to live and will strive to help other residents to enjoy the benefits of what The Villages have to offer.