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


Melissa Fuentes
Executive Assistant & HR Administrator
Joined 2022
Melissa provides support to the Executive Director and is responsible for carrying out the policies, procedures and practices for the Community Council. She enjoys spending time with family, music festivals and traveling.
- (480) 419-5326
- Ranch Offices


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.
- Ranch Offices


Jenna Kohl
Community Council Executive Director
Joined 2018
A passionate advocate for community building and engagement, Jenna's role is to serve the Board, employees and community; ensure adherence to the governing documents; and carry out the DC Ranch mission and vision with excellence.
- (480) 419-5303
- Ranch Offices


Deborah Lanza
Front Desk Receptionist
Joined 2022
Deborah is the front desk receptionist at The Ranch Offices on Market Street 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.
- (480) 513-1500
- Ranch Offices


Brandy Nash
Administrative Coordinator
Joined 2018
Brandy started as an intern studying at ASU. She now processes insurance claims, speeding violations, monitors short-term rentals and produces weekly open house maps. In her free time, she enjoys traveling, being involved with sports and relaxing around the pool.
- 480-419-5312
- Ranch Offices


Shannon Owsley
Executive Assistant & HR Administrator
Joined 2020
Shannon oversees payroll, benefits, employee relations, and works closely with the Board of Directors for the Ranch Association. She recently moved back to Arizona after an eight-year hiatus in Hawaii and North Carolina. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with family, traveling, shopping and Netflix binge-watching.
- (480) 419-5309
- Ranch Offices


Elaine Philipps
Office Administrator/Receptionist
Joined 2019
Elaine manages The Ranch Offices front desk operations, new resident orientations, tenant registrations, and provides administrative support to the Ranch Association team. She enjoys reading, travel, cooking and entertaining family and friends.
- (480) 513-1500
- Ranch Offices


Michele Ray-Brethower
Ranch Association Executive Director
Joined 2021
Michele brings many years of Association management experience as she manages the daily operations and maintains the look and feel of the DC Ranch community. In her spare time, Michele enjoys shopping, traveling, sporting events (Go Broncos!), reading and creating art. Her favorite “S” words are sand, saltwater and sun!
- (480) 419-5304
- Ranch Offices
Communications


Heather Baldwin
Graphic Design & Website Coordinator
Joined 2022
Heather designs all print and electronic collateral to promote DC Ranch’s events and activities. She is also responsible for updating the website. Heather enjoys playing pickleball, hiking and spending time with friends.
- (480) 548-3547
- Ranch Offices


Elizabeth Dankert
Senior Manager of Communications
Joined 2011
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.
- (480) 538-3550
- Ranch Offices


Alexandra Duemer
Communications Coordinator
Joined 2018
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.
- (480) 538-3545
- Ranch Offices


Jules Everson
Graphic Design Coordinator
Joined 2019
Team Values Award - Innovation 2022
Jules designs a wide variety of graphics and layouts for many DC Ranch publications, signage and events. He loves drawing, painting, traveling and playing board games.
- 480-977-1268
- Ranch Offices


Victoria Wick
Communications Coordinator
Joined 2022
Victoria provides editorial content for publications and outreach relating to the Ranch Association as well as helps organize the Resident Leadership Academy and NVM program. She is a Scottsdale native with a background in legal marketing. Victoria is an avid skier, music lover, world traveler and perpetual learner.
- (480) 419-5308
- Ranch Offices
Community Centers


Monica Alvarez
Front Desk Receptionist
Joined 2021
Monica welcomes residents to the community center. Originally from California, she is passionate about people, nature and anything Disney!
- (480) 342-7178
- Desert Camp Community Center


Luis Ayala
Senior Maintenance and Custodial Manager
Joined 2019
Team Values Award - Teamwork 2021
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.
- (480) 977-1298
- Desert Camp Community Center


Kristin Coons
Front Desk Receptionist
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.
- (480) 342-7178
- Desert Camp Community Center


Mike Fenzel
Facilities and Recreation Director
Joined 2021
Mike has over twelve years of professional parks and recreation experience and recently served as community center manager for the Town of Fountain Hills. He is a certified parks and recreation professional (CPRP) through the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) and holds a master’s in administration with an emphasis in public management from NAU. He enjoys outdoor activities with his family, including golf, hiking and camping.
- (480) 538-3584
- The Homestead Community Center


Gerrie Hilbrich
Front Desk Receptionist
Joined 2021
Gerrie enjoys interacting with so many friendly residents at the Community Center. Originally from upstate New York, she has lived in Arizona since 2009. Her hobbies are singing and writing poetry.
- (480) 342-7178
- Desert Camp Community Center


Davina Lunetta
Facilities Senior Manager
Joined 2022
Davina oversees the daily operation of Desert Camp Community Center and The Homestead Community center, including parks and common area amenities. She enjoys running, hiking and is passionate about her charitable work with several veteran organizations.
- (480) 538-3583
- Desert Camp Community Center


Linda Parsons
Resident Services Specialist
Joined 2016
Team Values Award - Professionalism 2022
Linda handles facility rentals, CivicRec software management and facility access along with resident engagement and staff support. She loves introducing residents to all the ways they can engage with neighbors, staff and area amenities. Linda has a menagerie of pets and channels her inner cowgirl by working with rescued horses.
- (480) 565-1746
- Desert Camp Community Center


Anita Rogers
Front Desk Receptionist
Joined 2020
Anita spends most of her working hours at The Homestead assisting fitness class members. She lives contentedly with her ex-Navy son and spends many hours reading, quilting and getting together with friends.
- (480) 342-7178
- Desert Camp Community Center
Community Standards


Chelsea Martoccia
Community Standards Specialist
Joined 2019
Chelsea is part of the team responsible for overseeing the neighborhoods to ensure standards are being followed. She also conducts inspections for homes on the market. Some of her interests include playing the piano, photography, working on her car and attending car shows.
- (480) 419-5307
- Ranch Offices


Brittney Ruiz
Community Standards Specialist
Joined 2022
Brittney is part of the team responsible for overseeing the neighborhoods to ensure standards are being followed. She also conducts inspections for homes on the market. She enjoys traveling, cooking, the great outdoors and spending time with family.
- (480) 937-1242
- Ranch Offices


Mike Wells
Director of Operations
Joined 2014
Mike oversees the Community Standards Department, security operations, the gates and camera contract and road signage. He is a native Phoenician and loves all the sunlight that Arizona provides. In Mike’s spare time, he enjoys anything sports related, spending time with family, traveling and fine dining.
- (480) 419-5314
- Ranch Offices
Covenant Commission






Alaina Martoccia
Design Review Coordinator
Joined 2019
Alaina is responsible for processing all incoming submissions for new home builds and for modifications to existing homes that are over 100 square feet in DC Ranch. In her free time, Alaina trains ex-racehorses, spends time with her own ex-racehorse Gio, and her three dogs Kya, Tyson and Odin.
- (480) 563-3284
- Ranch Offices
Events/Recreation


Samantha Canchola
Recreation Coordinator
Joined 2021
A proud Chicago native, Samantha is excited to provide new and innovative recreation opportunities for the DC Ranch community. Her passion for the outdoors and fun through fitness is reflected through her work. In her free time, she enjoys exploring this new city she calls home.
- (480) 538-3585
- The Homestead Community Center


Jona Davis
Director of Community Engagement
Joined 2014
Team Values Award - Passion 2020
Jona helps direct Community Engagement, Events & Programs and the Communications teams for the Community Council and helps guide community-wide initiatives. 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.
- (480) 538-3582
- The Homestead Community Center


Sarah Hackett
Event & Program Coordinator
Joined 2021
Sarah creates and executes Signature Events for Community Council and assists the Events Team with other prominent programs. Off the ranch, she spends time training in Krav Maga, exercising, reading and spending quality time with her family.
- (480) 538-3586
- The Homestead Community Center


Devin Haggerty
Community Engagement Coordinator
Joined 2015
Team Values Award - Fun 2020, Steadfast Award 2022
Devin oversees the New Resident Welcome program, DC Ranch Gives volunteer program, assists resident-led program committees, serves as a liaison for the commercial centers within DC Ranch, and assists the Events Team with special projects. She enjoys spending time with her family and young son.
- (480) 538-3544
- The Homestead Community Center


Lindsay Vanegas
Arts and Education Coordinator
Joined 2015
Team Values Award - Passion 2022
Lindsay creates and executes programming for residents of all ages including The Homestead Playhouse, Lifelong Learning, Summer Camps and the Performing Arts. Off the ranch, she and her family are Disney fanatics who love collecting antiques.
- (480) 538-3542
- The Homestead Community Center


Lynette Whitener
Senior Manager of Events & Programs
Joined 2010
Team Values Award - Teamwork 2021
Lynette oversees the Events & Programs team for the Community Council which is responsible for all signature events, arts and education programming, and large-scale charitable events and partnerships. She’s an Arizona native who enjoys hiking with her family and dogs, day trips and visiting new restaurants.
- (480) 538-3540
- The Homestead Community Center
Finance


Dee Nortman
Director of Financial Operations
Joined 2018
Dee leads the team that oversees finance and accounting for the Community Council, the Ranch Association and Covenant Commission. She has lived in Arizona for 45 years, graduated from University of Arizona and is a CPA. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with family, hiking, reading and traveling.
- (480) 419-5311
- Ranch Offices


Gina Richard
Administrative Operations Coordinator
Joined 2021
Gina is responsible for coordinating and directing organizational IT support as well as working with contracts. She has lived in Arizona since 2002. Gina enjoys playing pickleball, watching her alma mater Gonzaga University play basketball (Go Zags!), reading, craft projects and spending time with family and friends.
- (480) 419-5331
- Ranch Offices


Clem Sklodowski
Accounting Specialist
Joined 2013
Clem handles Accounts Payable which includes maintaining vendor files, entering invoices and issuing checks. She relocated to Scottsdale from suburban Chicago in 1991 after several years of being a winter visitor. Clem enjoys cruising, trying new restaurants and following the Chicago Cubs.
- (480) 419-5310
- Ranch Offices


Laura Spears
Accounting Senior Manager
Joined 2020
Laura is responsible for the processing of month end financials as well as other daily accounting functions. She moved to Arizona from Michigan five years ago. When not at work, Laura enjoys hiking, traveling, and spending time with family and friends.
- (480) 419-5302
- Ranch Offices


Monika Truax
Accounting 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.
- (480) 419-5313
- Ranch Offices
Landscape & Maintenance


Jose Barcenas
Maintenance Manager
Joined 2009
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.
- (480) 585-8654
- Maintenance Office


Joe Felix
Landscape Foreman
Joined 2010
Joe assists the Landscape Manager with field operations. He oversees all grounds personnel and ensures homeowner requests are addressed in a timely manner. Joe enjoys spending time with family, his dogs and rooting for the Dallas Cowboys.
- Maintenance Office


Erik Houston
Landscape Manager
Joined 2020
Erik is responsible for maintaining the unique and beautiful desert landscape and common areas. He has managed horticultural companies in Prescott, Sedona, Park City, UT and Seattle, WA. In his free time, he enjoys kayaking and working on home improvement projects.
- (480) 585-8654
- Maintenance Office
Modifications


Larry Cowles
Director of Exterior Modifications & Improvements
Joined 2014
Larry started as Director of Community Standards, but now focuses on modifications. He has worked extensively in landscape design and project management. He enjoys garden tours, being out in nature, his family and miniature schnauzers. His hobbies are hiking, tennis, art and wine tasting.
- (480) 419-5301
- Ranch Offices


Vince Muldrow
Modifications Specialist
Joined 2020
Vincent is responsible for processing and reviewing all paint & landscape modifications within DC Ranch. In his free time he enjoys trying new restaurants, watching sports and exploring nearby trails.
- (480) 419-5305
- Ranch Offices
Security


Jason Fredrick
Security Services Manager
Joined 2021
Jason is a recent Arizona transplant from Salt Lake City. He oversees the DC Ranch Security team and works with the community on any security related concerns. When not at work, Jason can be found working on cars, golfing or piloting radio-controlled aircrafts.
- (602) 290-5944
- Ranch Offices