Officers and Directors
President
Ron Howe
I have been a resident of Ranchero Village for 7 years. I live at Lot #603 with my wife, Betty Howe. We have been married for 56 years, and have two children, 8 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren.
I have an associate degree in business and am licensed in Maine and Florida to sell property and casualty insurance. I am also licensed to sell financial products. I held a license to sell mutual funds and securities, and was an agent and manager for John Hancock Insurance Company for 10 years.
I opened an independent insurance agency, which I owned for 25 years. I sold the agency and currently work part time as an agent for one of the largest independent insurance agencies in Maine. I have been in the insurance business for 52 years. I have taken real estate courses and property and casualty adjuster courses.
Vice-President
Suzanne Bourdeau
I am a Canadian citizen, bilingual, and live in Ottawa & Lot #1010. My husband, Marc Robineau, and I have been residents since 2004. We were attracted by the Community Spirit and Social Activities. I enjoy leading exercises, organizing entertainment, attending movies and coffee, chairing some dances, and participating in golf cart parades.
I was a Math and PE high school teacher, also worked for 35 years in Human Resources in various gov't departments. I co-owned and managed rental apartments with over 50 tenants, managed sewer, plumbing and electrical contractors. I owned ski condos in Canada and acted as secretary for 10 years, managing a multi-million dollar complex.
I was also a team member for the creation of the new Canadian Space Agency; an Executive Team Member for the transformation of the Revenue Canada Department into the new Canada Revenue Agency, and a member of a Condo Board which managed the separation between a 5-star hotel and adjoining ski condo units following a sale to a third party.
Secretary
Eddie Hard
I have lived in Ranchero Village since I bought my house in October 2020. I live at 385 3rd Street and I am a full-time resident! I Co-Chair the Thursday Social, I play bocce and I’m an auxiliary member of the VFW. You will also see me at almost every Saturday morning coffee. I also walk the perimeter of the west side of the park mornings when I’m able to.
I worked in the fire protection industry for 38 years. I started working for my grandpa’s company sweeping the floors and emptying the trash and worked up to installing fire safety systems and equipment. As time passed, I worked my way into sales of inspections and service. I ended up working for a Fortune 500 company in sales with a fire sprinkler company.
In 1988, I joined the North Columbus Jaycees in Ohio. I have served as an Administrative Director, Membership Vice President, Chapter President and Chairman of the Board. I have received many awards, including Life Membership, Family of the Year and JCI Senator.
The chapter also has two senior citizens apartment complexes they own and they formed a Non-Profit Housing Corporation to oversee and run them, Jaycee Arms Apartments for Seniors and Jaycee Village Apartments for Seniors. I joined the Housing Corporation in 1989 and became the President of one of the properties and Vice President of the other. We bought a third Property, Jaycee Manor Apartments in Martin Ferry, Ohio and then two more in Hillsboro, Ohio. They also own Duplexes and Fourplexes in the Columbus and southern Ohio area and are growing.
We formed a Foundation to handle the properties and to also further help us develop properties. We were just awarded funding to build 120 new apartments for workforce housing in downtown Columbus. I was the vice president and treasurer of the foundation until 2023, when I moved to Florida full-time.
I also Volunteer outside the park with a charity that works with people with disabilities.
I was born in Columbus, Ohio and lived in Central Ohio all my life until I moved here; I have two sons and enjoy living here at Ranchero and all the friendships and activities it offers!
Treasurer
Randy Johnson
I was Born in 1948 in Washington, PA and graduated from Washington High school in 1966. I married Margaret Johnson in 1966.
I enlisted in the US Army reserves in 1966 as a construction carpenter, and transferred to the PA National Guard in 1974 as a combat Engineer Squad Leader (E-6) to help start a new unit. In 1977, I transferred back to USAR as a Retention NCO and Carrier Counselor and was promoted to E-7. I transferred to the Staff Judge Advocates Office of the 99th Army Reserve Command, Pittsburgh, PA. in 1979, and after attending legal training classes at The Judge Advocate General School in Charlottesville VA, I was promoted to the rank of Master Sgt. and retired in 1983 as the Commands Chief Legal NCO, Sergeant Major (E-9).
I attended many military schools and classes during my 23 years of service.
I worked as a Foreman for Findlay Refractories Company and Borden Chemical company for 8 years.
I attended college, taking night classes for 5 years. I also took Xerox sales training classes and Dale Carnegie public speaking classes.
In 1975, I was promoted to Manager of Customer Service. In 1983, I transferred to sales and in 1992 was hired as Sales Manager for Wheeler Boyce Co. a mold manufacturer in Ohio.
In 1999, Margaret and I started our own company, John-Del Inc., in a garage in Ohio and sold it 7 years later to our largest supplier, where I was named President of the new Company, Diversified Mold and Castings Co.
We retired in 2010 due to some health problems.
In 2011, we moved to North Carolina to be near our daughters and get away from the cold and snow.
I served on two HOA boards in Noth Carolina and attended the City of Winston Salem Citizens Police Academy.
We moved to Ranchero Village in 2020 to be near our daughters. Our son moved to Ranchero in 2022 to be near all of us.
I served on the board of The American Foundrymen’s Society Pittsburgh, PA chapter for 3 years and served on several committees in The National Association of Rotational Molders in Chicago.
I’m a life member and Past Exalted Ruler of the BPO Elks lodge 776 in Washington PA. I’m a member of the American Legion and an auxiliary member of the Ranchero VFW.
Director
Sam Vavala
For more than 25 years, I managed and owned upscale retail establishments. I was recognized for delivering unparalleled customer service. I have a verifiable record of success, backed up by reputable references.
My areas of expertise include customer service & sales, marketing, advertising, P/L, purchasing, inventory control, accounting/budgeting, recruiting, interviewing, hiring and training employees, managing wholesale accounts, managing warehouse/shipping plants, introducing/expanding wholesale programs, training and specializing in custom clothing.
Director
Brad Kalway
I’m a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corp. I completed basic training at MCRD in San Diego and was based on Camp Pendleton, CA. I was deployed for overseas duty in Japan and South Korea.
After my discharge from the service, I returned to MN to pursue a degree in Business Management. After receiving my degree, I worked for 6 years in Retail Management for various businesses.
Since 1995, I have been with AT&T, working with both Union and Management to meet customer metrics. I have been a conferencing consultant for 25+ years, dedicated to Audio Conferencing, Zoom and Cisco Webex to educate users on the service and ensure that it meets my client’s business needs from a 3-person conference up to an included 30K broadcasts are met.
I owned a coffee and gift shop for several years, overseeing day to day operations, including staff schedules, managing inventory and building a cohesive staff that was focused on customer support and satisfaction.
I have coordinated groups and hosted meetings on diversity and inclusion. raising awareness and performing team building projects.
Director
David Casady
Purchased Home, Lot #365 04/2022
Married to Terri Casady since 08/09/2008
Summer residence Cadillac Michigan area
Eagle Scout
U.S. Navy 1977 – 1997
- Mechanical Engineer operating, maintaining and repairing ship’s propulsion, power generation, water distillation equipment, and associated systems
- Auxiliaries Engineer operating, maintaining and repairing ship’s crews comfort systems including HVAC, laundry & galley, pneumatic and cryogenic equipment
- Naval Engineering Instructor teaching new recruits engineering theory, systems and equipment design. Select board member who was assigned to develop updates and expansion of Naval Schools training curriculum.
- Retired as Auxiliaries Division Supervisor
Journeyman Carpenter, MRCC Local 687, Detroit 1998 – 2019
- Concrete Form Foreman – building bridges and commercial building foundations
- Convention Hall Foreman building and installing exhibition displays for North American International Auto Show in Detroit, MI.
- Commercial remodel – traveled around the country coordinating local subcontractors in the remodel and upgrade of Brick & Mortar stores, (ie. Target / Kohls / JCPenney / Meijer / Harbor Freight / Malls. Specializing in making stores ADA compliant
- Retired 2019 as Construction Manager
Active in Ranchero
Lifetime Member VFW Post 7938
New HOA board member
Shuffleboard league