Meet the Team

The following serve as staff members for DC Ranch Community Council, Ranch Association and Covenant Commission.

Administration

Devin Haggerty

Executive Assistant

Joined 2015

Award

Team Values Award - Fun 2020, Steadfast Award 2022

Devin provides direct support and assistance to the Community Council Executive Director and serves as a liaison for the Community Council Board of Directors. She’s native to Arizona and enjoys spending time with family and volunteering.

Jay Hinnant

IT Manager

Joined 2024

Jay manages the IT for all DC Ranch staff and facilities.  In his spare time he enjoys hunting, live music, golf, traveling and spending time with family and friends.

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Christine Irish

Director of Public Affairs

Joined 2013

Chris monitors local and regional issues to proactively identify matters that may impact the community and advocates for the best possible outcome for DC Ranch. She enjoys yoga, pickleball, hiking, golf and spending time with her family.

Deborah Lanza

Front Desk Receptionist

Joined 2022

Award

Team Values Award - Professionalism 2024

Deborah is the front desk receptionist at The Ranch Offices and assists with new resident welcomes and tenant registrations. Originally from New Jersey (Go Yankees!), she also lived in the Bay Area (Go Niners!) before calling Arizona home. An avid dog lover, Deborah also enjoys golf, reading and sewing.

Davina Lunetta

Community Services Manager

Joined 2022

Davina oversees the daily operation of Ranch Association projects. She enjoys running, hiking and is passionate about her charitable work with several veteran organizations.

Communications

Elizabeth Bird

Communications Manager

Joined 2011

Award

Team Values Award - Professionalism 2020, Innovation 2022

Elizabeth oversees the Communications Team for the Community Council, which is responsible for all print and digital communications, including Ranch News and DCRanch.com. In her spare time, she enjoys hiking, playing piano and viola and spending time with family.

Alexandra Duemer

Community Content Coordinator

Joined 2018

Award

Team Values Award - Innovation 2022

Alexandra creates content for ongoing communications like Ranch News, This Week on the Ranch and social media. She is an Arizona native and world traveler who speaks French fluently. Away from the keyboard, Alexandra enjoys being outdoors, reading, cooking and laughing with loved ones.

Tiffany Horstman

Communications Support Coordinator

Joined 2024

Tiffany supports the communications team with website updates, resident accounts and other various projects. The Arizona native and ASU graduate is also a 6x National Champion Cheer Coach with over 15 years’ experience. When she’s not chasing a deadline or her two young children, Tiffany can usually be found on the sidelines at a game or competition.

Jeopardy La Rue

Graphic Design Coordinator

Joined 2024

Jeopardy creates visual content aligned with DC Ranch brand standards and assists in the design and production of all print and digital collateral. In her free time, she enjoys spending time in the mountains with her dog, exploring Arizona, crafting and baking.

Community Centers

Luis Ayala

Maintenance and Custodial Manager

Joined 2019

Award

Team Values Award - Teamwork 2021, 2025

Luis oversees facility maintenance needs and manages the custodial team at both community centers and the security gate houses. In his free time, Luis enjoys attending school basketball games and practice with his family or working on home improvement projects.

Kristin Coons

Community Center Concierge

Joined 2016

Kristin works as front desk receptionist at Desert Camp Community Center. She has lived in Arizona for 30 years. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family, yoga, hiking and traveling.

Rayne Cosnuau

Community Center Concierge

Joined 2025

Rayne helps the front desk team maintain the community center amenities and assist with all resident inquiries. Originally from Flagstaff, she brings great customer service skills from her hospitality background.

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Anna Courtney

Community Center Concierge

Joined 2025

Anna works with the front desk team and assists in the day-to-day responsibilities at the DC Ranch Community Centers. Originally from Alaska, Anna recently graduated from Northern Arizona University, where she studied biology and chemistry. She has great experience working in customer service and is a proud mom to a son born on Earth Day.

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Victor Diaz

Community Center Manager

Joined 2024

Award

Team Values Award - Teamwork 2025

Victor oversees both community centers. He is a graduate of Northern Arizona University and has an extensive background in hospitality and customer service. In his spare time, Victor is a personal trainer and jiu-jitsu practitioner.

Jackie Flores

Community Center and Amenities Director

Joined 2024

Award

Team Values Award - Teamwork 2025

Jackie provides direct supervision and support for the Community Centers and Amenities such as parks and trails throughout DC Ranch. She graduated from Northern Arizona University and has over 13 years of customer service experience in the health and wellness industry. When Jackie isn’t spending time with her two young children, she enjoys working out, going to concerts and sipping a nice glass of wine.

Julie Gerloff

Community Center Concierge

Joined 2024

Julie recently rejoined DC Ranch to assist residents as a Community Center Concierge. She is an Arizona native who enjoys cooking, listening to music and attending her kids' sporting events in her free time.

Nina Gertzman

Resident Services Specialist

Joined 2022

Award

Team Values Award - Teamwork 2025

Nina meets with residents interested in scheduling a private event at one of the DC Ranch facilities and also assists with the front desk at both community centers. In her free time, she enjoys playing with her puppy, training horses and doing anything outdoors.

Olivia Olson

Community Center Concierge

Joined 2024

Olivia brings extensive customer service experience to the front desk team. She is currently studying Tourism Development and Management with a minor in Sustainability.

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Daniel Printz

Community Center Concierge

Joined 2024

Daniel enjoys meeting and helping DC Ranch residents. He is currently studying Finance at ASU and in his free time enjoys the outdoors.

Surya Surandran

Community Center Concierge

Joined 2025

Surya assists the front desk team with resident inquiries. He is currently working on a Bachelor of Science in Business Admin at Grand Canyon University. He enjoys being active outdoors during his free time.

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Community Standards

James Clark

Community Standards Specialist

Joined 2025

James ensures that DC Ranch remains a desirable place to call home by working with residents to help maintain the standards of our community. With prior security experience at DC Ranch, he brings knowledge of DC Ranch standards and a strong rapport with residents. Originally from Kansas, James enjoys working with horses and exploring new things to do around the Valley.

Vince Muldrow

Community Standards Manager

Joined 2020

Vince is responsible for helping residents adhere to the community guidelines and DC Ranch vision. In his free time he enjoys trying new restaurants, watching sports and exploring nearby trails.

Aidan Simkins

Community Standards Specialist

Joined 2024

Aidan helps conduct routine inspections of neighborhoods as well as scheduled visits to ensure conformance with the CC&Rs, Community Standards and Design Guidelines. He brings experience in property management and looks forward to developing relationships in the community. In his free time, he enjoys cycling and building computers.

Covenant Commission

Jan Baratta

Sr. Design Review Manager

Scott Dennerline

Senior Landscape Review Specialist

Joined 2004

Award

Team Values Award - Passion 2024

Community Engagement

Nicole Andreae

Event and Program Coordinator

Joined 2023

Award

Team Values Award - Fun 2025

Nicole plans all community events like Eggstravaganza, Spooky Carnival, DC Ranch Day and Social Hour. Originally from California, the ASU graduate spends her free time at the gym, learning about nutrition and fitness, or being outside with her dog.

Connor Brannon

Community Engagement Manager

Joined 2025

Connor oversees DC Ranch Gives, new resident welcome and volunteer opportunities. A graduate of Washington State University, Connor brings a background in sports, recreation and event management. He’s passionate about the outdoors, community-building, and college athletics.

Faith Clear

Event and Program Coordinator

Joined 2025

Faith helps lead a wide range of youth, arts and education programs for the community. Originally from Colorado, she graduated from Grand Canyon University in 2021 with a degree in Business Management. She enjoys traveling, being with friends and family, and serving with her church.

Omar Conchas

Event and Program Coordinator

Joined 2023

Award

Team Values Award - Champion 2025

Omar coordinates recreation programs including fitness classes, health and wellness activities, path and trail walks, racquet sports, and more. Omar is an Arizona State University graduate. His personal endeavors include new ventures, landscape design and promoting a positive atmosphere.

Lynette Whitener

Community Engagement Director

Joined 2010

Award

Team Values Award - Teamwork 2021, Innovation 2023

Lynette oversees the Events & Recreation team for the Community Council which is responsible for all signature events; arts, education, social and recreation programming; resident-led clubs; and charitable events and partnerships. She’s an Arizona native who enjoys hiking with her family and dogs, day trips and visiting new restaurants.

Finance

Phillip Christensen

Director of Finance

Joined 2025

Phillip Christensen is the Director of Finance for the Ranch Association. Phillip brings extensive experience as a Chief Financial Officer and Controller, including over 15 years in the homebuilding industry where he led financial operations. Phillip is a Certified Public Accountant and holds a BS in Accounting from Brigham Young University and an MBA from Arizona State University. For fun, he enjoys spending weekends on the beach in Mexico with his wife.

Taylor Kershner

Accounting Assistant

Joined 2024

Taylor is responsible for handling accounts payable and providing support with other daily accounting functions. She is an Arizona native who graduated from Arizona State University. In her free time she enjoys traveling, working out, and spending time with friends, family and her dog Marly.

Monika Truax

Accounts Receivable Specialist

Joined 2012

Monika provides accounting support to major financial accounting areas, maintains the resident database and is a liaison with realtors and title companies for property transfers and disclosures. Originally from Poland, she has lived in Arizona 12 years. In her free time, she enjoys cooking, working out and hiking.

Landscape & Maintenance

Jose Barcenas

Maintenance Manager

Joined 2009

Award

Team Values Award - Teamwork 2022

Jose works to keep common areas and parks looking clean and beautiful for residents. He is actively involved with his church community and enjoys spending time with friends and family.

Jose Cadenas

Landscape Manager

Joined 2019

Award

Team Values Award - Teamwork 2023, Professionalism 2025

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Leadership

Jona Davis

Executive Director, Community Council

Joined 2014

Award

Team Values Award - Passion 2020

Jona provides direct supervision of the Community Council including Events, Programs and Recreation; Community Engagement; Communications; Community Centers and Amenities; and Public Affairs. Jona is a native Arizonan and proud Sun Devil (Arizona State University graduate). She spends her free time traveling, hiking, volunteering and enjoying a good glass of wine.

Scott Levy

Chief Administrative Officer, Ranch Association

Joined 2024

Scott oversees key operational and support functions focused on community safety and service excellence with 20+ years of experience in senior leadership roles. He is board certified in security management, holding a Certified Protection Professional ("CPP") through ASIS International and Certified Healthcare Protection Administrator (CHPA) from the International Association for Healthcare Security & Safety.  Scott enjoys spending time with family, cooking and traveling.

Kim Visser

Chief Operating Officer, Ranch Association

Joined 2024

Kim has extensive experience within HOA operations management, design review, governing document oversight and compliance enforcement with several large-scale communities across the country. Kim holds professional credentials of Certified Manager of Community Association (CMCA) and Association Management Specialist (AMS). Outside of work, she enjoys running with her three Labrador Retrievers, boating and playing tennis.

Community Patrol

Alyssa Charlton

Security Administrator

Joined 2021

Alyssa assists residents with getting set up for gate access and any other questions they may have. She loves to go camping, take road trips, and read in her free time.

Aimee Herman

Account Manager

Joined 2025

Ian Mount

Assistant Account Manager

Joined 2025