2024 Board Candidates

Tell us why you are interested in being on the Kenmont Board.

I want to ensure that member’s needs are being addressed by the Kenmont board. I currently serve on the Kenmont Capital Improvements Committee and want to participate in the board to facilitate effective dissemination of improvement proposals to the board. I am a fair, understanding, and open-minded person and feel that I can have a positive impact on the board.

Please tell us about yourself.

Ph.D. scientist, analyst, and project manager. I am very involved at Kenmont and can be found at the pool every day. My kids, William and Charlie, swim on the Kenmont swim team and participate with coaching. My ex-wife is one of the swim team representatives and retired board member. I volunteer as a stroke and turn official and support the team at every swim meet. On Fridays I make pancakes for the kids on the swim team – thousands of pancakes. I am an avid lap swimmer and love to socialize at the pool. I also prepare food for the crab feast and support the holiday picnics. As mentioned above, I have been a member of the Capital Improvements Committee and currently serve as the interim committee chair. I am the person you see lugging propane tanks around to ensure the grills are ready to cook. I value my time at Kenmont and do what I can to give back to the club. You can usually find me at the pool for opening and closing clean-ups. I am a handy person and avid gardener. I do what I can out of my spare time to save Kenmont a little money fixing things or garden/grounds maintenance!

Please tell us anything else you think the membership should know.

If voted onto the board, I will continue support the needs of Kenmont. I am a frugal person and will always advocate for cost effective solutions to keep the facility in top condition while maintaining membership fees at reasonable levels.

Tell us why you are interested in being on the Kenmont Board.

I want to serve on the Kenmont Board because I believe in the importance of creating spaces where families and friends can come together to enjoy recreation, build relationships, and foster a sense of belonging. As a prospective board member, my primary goal is to contribute to the continued success and growth of Kenmont by leveraging my skills, experiences, and passion for our community.

A few specific areas where I hope to make a meaningful impact:

1. Enhancing Member Experience: I am committed to ensuring that all Kenmont members feel valued and enjoy their experiences at the club. The current board has made many valuable improvements to the club and member experience and I aim to maintain and support that momentum by actively listening to the needs and concerns of the membership. 

2. Financial Sustainability: Board members have a fiduciary responsibility to ensure the long-term viability of Kenmont. Responsible financial management and prudent stewardship of resources are critical skills for board members. I am interested in exploring new revenue streams for the club, and would focus on careful management of expenses and prioritization of capital expenditures that benefit the entire Kenmont community. 

3. Promoting Inclusion and Community Enjoyment: Kenmont’s vibrant and diverse membership is a community where neighbors are able to come together, feel welcomed, form new friendships, and enjoy the club’s facilities. It is important for the leadership of a membership club to stay responsive to the community’s changing needs and interests over time. The club’s offerings and activities should ensure that all feel welcome and valued, while continuing the beloved traditions and experiences that make Kenmont special. Last season, the club adapted by adding wifi, pickleball, and new social events - live music and Adult Night. I helped plan and execute the inaugural Adult Night event and the December cookie exchange party. I hope to continue planning more social events in the upcoming season that will appeal to members of all ages and diverse interests to further enrich our community.

Equally as important as the vision and guidance that I would hope to provide: I am a doer. Throughout my professional and volunteer career, I have shown that I am as comfortable making the plans as I am executing them. If elected, I would bring new energy and a hands-on approach to my duties as a board member.

Please tell us about yourself.

My family (Alex - husband, Andrew - son, age 8) joined Kenmont in 2012. We spend the majority of our leisure time in the summers at the pool. For the past two summers, Andrew has competed in 8&Under swim for the Tsunami and I have enjoyed volunteering at meets, particularly as the Clerk of Course, because I get to know almost all the kids on the team. Our family’s time at Kenmont really is the highlight of our year.

Currently, I work part-time as a fundraising and event planning consultant and as a substitute teacher at St. Patrick’s Episcopal Day School, where Andrew attends school. I attended Washington and Lee University (undergraduate) and American University (graduate).

Community Volunteer Experience

I have always been an active volunteer, often serving in Board-level or other leadership roles. 

I was the President of the Junior League of Washington in 2020 (during COVID!). The Junior League of Washington was founded in 1912 and is a women’s service organization with 2,300 members in the DC metropolitan region. I have served on the League’s board for 4 years, having joined in 2009.

I have been an active volunteer at St. Patrick’s Episcopal Day School, including serving as a Parents Association Board Member, and will serve as Parents Association President beginning in June. As President, I will also serve on the Day School’s Board of Trustees, with a term running from June 2024 through May 2026. Additionally, I serve as an Admissions Ambassador, attending admissions events and being a resource to prospective families. I also serve on the Day School’s Sustainability Committee. 

I continue to serve my undergraduate alma mater, Washington & Lee University, as a member of the Alumni Board, which includes a position on the Trustee Selection Committee. I am also a member of the Alumni Admissions Program Committee, which I previously chaired for several years.

My hobbies include gardening, reading, traveling, DIY home improvement, swimming (mainly just floating), and, of course, volunteering! We have no pets, but Andrew might someday talk us into a dog…someday.

Please tell us anything else you think the membership should know.

My family loves Kenmont and it would be a joy to serve the member community on the Board!