Five candidates are vying for seats on the Golden Rain Foundation Board.
The GRF Board is elected by the corporate members, who represent the residents. There are four seats available for election on Nov. 12.
The five candidates are Joan Milliman, Berton Moldow, Lyn Stanley, Sue Stephens and Mark Greenman.
We received completed questionnaires from four of the candidates. Greenman did not respond to multiple requests for a completed questionnaire.
JOAN A. MILLIMAN
Years in Laguna Woods Village: 12
Education: BA English/Music, Occidental College; Hon. MA Musicology, Cambridge University, U.K.; Ph.D Musicology, USC; two teaching credentials – Occidental, Cal State Northridge; classwork for MA in psychotherapy; certificate in hypnotherapy
Occupation/Business experience: Management advisory services – editor, supervisor, consultant — Laventhol & Horwath, CPA firm, 1980-88; own consulting business – Arts Management, 5 years, 1988-1990; board member and a founder of Music at Angel Fire, N.M., 1989; high school faculty chairperson trained as a group manager and team builder through UCLA’s Anderson School of Management; teacher and union representative for LAUSD, 1992-2002; instructor at USC, Humboldt State U. – various – 1966-70; 1976
Laguna Woods Village Affiliations/Activities: GRF Board, 5 years; GRF secretary, 3 years; chair media & communications; member Community Activities Committee, Landscape Committee; currently on GRF Board; Robert’s Rules Study Club – secretary, past vice president education; member of Thrive Ad Hoc Committee; secretary of Village Community Fund; member of History Center Board
Personal statement: I have greatly enjoyed serving on the GRF Board and hope to continue to do so. I believe my knowledge of board protocol and Laguna Woods Village boards’ history can be helpful in establishing a positive legacy for the current board and a good future for the Village residents.
What one improvement or change do you think would enhance life in the Village for its residents? Continued development of communications among the boards, management and the residents, so everyone is heard and knows what’s going on.
BERTON MOLDOW
Years in Laguna Woods: 10
Education: BEE City College of N.Y.; MBA George Washington University; IBM Systems Research Institute graduate; graduate courses Columbia University; climate courses Norwalk Community College
Occupation/Business experience: Switchgear applications engineer — Allis-Chalmers; electric control designer — Aerotec Corporation; magnetic recording data acquisition — Minneapolis Honeywell; systems engineer — IBM; systems engineering manager — IBM; development manager — IBM; network architect — IBM; instructor — IBM Systems Research Institute; network consultant — IBM; independent consultant — self employed; associate professor computer science — Iona College
Laguna Woods Village Affiliations/Activities: Founder/president Energy Club; member Concerned Citizens; director of Third Mutual (5½ years); director of GRF (3 years)
Personal Statement: Using my educational and business experience I have been the impetus to bring to Laguna Woods energy conservation and generation technology such as LED lighting, solar, resulting in financial savings of over $1 million. I will work to see new money-saving technological opportunities implemented if reelected.
What one improvement or change do I think would enhance life in the village or its residents: Energy blackouts will become more prevalent due to climate change. I want to see the Village implement existing technology that eliminates such occurrences.
LYN STANLEY
Years in Laguna Woods Village: As a tenant, 2 years; as an owner, 5 months
Education: BA, Communication Arts and Sciences, Florida Central University; MA, Communication Arts and Sciences, CSU Fullerton; post graduate: Michigan State University, Doctorate of Communications Arts and Sciences Program-ABD
Occupation/business experience: President/CEO: A.T. Music LLC (2013 to present); international recording artist and performer (2011 to present); marketing and communications strategic consultant (5 years); marketing director/strategic planner for Fortune 500 companies (25 years); associate professor/adjunct instructor: Georgia Institute of Technology, Georgia State University, Michigan State University, Wayne State University and CSU Fullerton; commercial real estate appraiser, CB Richard Ellis, Integra (5 years)
Laguna Woods Village Affiliations/Activities: Stage performer, ballroom dance community, Baby Boomers Club (new member), walking/swimming
Personal statement: I bring a unique perspective to the governance as a former tenant and now owner. My experience includes marketing at the director level for Fortune 500s, including positions leading customer strategies. As a former HOA president of two communities, I focused on asset appreciation, cost controls and quality of life.
What one improvement or change do you think would enhance life in the Village for its residents? Better (and open) communication problem solving channels via interactive and effective protocol, from resident to the boards and management entities and vice versa.
SUE STEPHENS
Years in Laguna Woods Village: 2
Education: Pepperdine University 1974 – Bachelor of Science, Administration; University of Redlands 1989 – Master’s Degree, Business (thesis: operational auditing)
Occupation/business experience: Energy program manager — Nevada Governor’s Office of Energy (2012-2016); senior management analyst, State of Nevada Health and Human Services (2011-2012); consultant (2009-2010); power resources principal/manager — City of Anaheim, California (1989-2009); power contracts engineer — Southern California Edison Company (1972-1989); previous positions: management analyst, financial analyst, operational auditor, technical writer
Laguna Woods Village Affiliations/Activities: GRF director Business Planning Committee, Disaster Preparedness Task Force Village Energy Task Force (adviser); president of the Country Music Dance Club
Personal statement: I will use my extensive experience in improving effectiveness and efficiency of organizations, writing and managing contracts, developing guidelines for emergency response, and implementing energy efficiency projects to ensure the continued safe and efficient operation of the Village while increasing the value of its assets for all residents.
What one improvement or change do you think would enhance life in the Village for its residents? Improve communication between the boards, VMS and the residents.
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