Meet the Team

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

Administration

Lynn Cupero

Community Services Coordinator

Joined 2026

Originally from New York, Lynn brings over 15 years of office management experience and is the key point of contact at The Ranch Office. In her spare time, she enjoys traveling, cooking and staying active at the gym.

Devin Haggerty

Executive Assistant

Joined 2015

Award

Team Values Award - Fun 2020, Steadfast Award 2022, Fun 2026

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

Award

Team Values Award - Innovation 2026

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.

Krystle Suvieri

Human Resources Manager

Joined 2026

Krystle brings over 17 years of experience in Human Resources and leadership. She supports the Community Council and Ranch Association in hiring, training and supporting team members. Outside of work, she enjoys airshows, car shows, concerts and spending time with her dog, Luna.

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

Award

Team Values Award - Champion 2026

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

Lily Allen

Community Center Concierge

Joined 2026

Lily enjoys getting to know residents and being part of the strong team at DC Ranch. She is currently a student at Arizona State University pursuing a major in psychology with a minor in sociology.

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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.

Steven Celsy

Community Center Manager

Joined 2026

Steven brings over a decade of experience in operations leadership within high-end, service-driven environments. Most recently, he served as a Facility Operations Manager at Life Time Fitness. He enjoys connecting with people and creating positive experiences for residents and guests alike. He is a proud parent of three children who stay very active in sports.

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.

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.

Kaitlyn Fox

Community Center Concierge

Joined 2026

Originally from Seattle, Kaitlyn is an ASU graduate with experience in customer service, and health & wellness. She enjoys attending fitness classes, traveling and relaxing by the pool.

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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.

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.

Denise Sanchez

Community Center Concierge

Joined 2026

Denise brings extensive customer service experience to assist residents at both community centers. She is also a student at Arizona State University.

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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

Award

Team Values Award - Passion 2026

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

Scott Dennerline

Senior Landscape Review Specialist

Joined 2004

Award

Team Values Award - Passion 2024

Denyse Nixon

Design Review Administrator

Joined 2026

Denyse supports the Covenant Commission's design review processes and related administrative functions. She brings a broad professional background in leadership, with experience spanning interior design, finance and project management.

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 brings extensive experience as a Chief Financial Officer and Controller, including over 15 years in the homebuilding industry where he led financial operations. He is a Certified Public Accountant and holds a B.S. in Accounting from Brigham Young University and an MBA from Arizona State University. For fun, he enjoys spending weekends in Rocky Point with his wife.

Mitch Gens

Director of Finance and Administration

Joined 2026

Mitch oversees Accounting, IT and HR for Community Council. He is a Certified Public Accountant and a proud U.S. Navy veteran. With more than three decades of finance and leadership experience, he earned his B.S. in Accounting from Arizona State University. In his spare time, Mitch loves to hike and trail run and spend time with his family.

Daniel Headley

Senior Accountant

Joined 2026

Daniel supports daily financial operations for Community Council. He brings over 10 years of experience in financial reporting, revenue recognition, and operational cost analysis across various industries. The Arizona native loves country music, Dad jokes, working on muscle cars and spending time with his three kids.

Alma Schumacher

Accounts Payable Specialist

Joined 2026

Alma supports the Ranch Association and Community Council with maintaining financial records. Originally from Idaho, she enjoys dancing, singing karaoke, and has a passion for volunteer work.

Monika Truax

Accounts Receivable Specialist

Joined 2012

Award

Team Values Award - Professionalism 2026

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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Deborah Lanza

Operations Administrator

Joined 2022

Award

Team Values Award - Professionalism 2024

After spending 4 years as front desk receptionist at the Ranch Offices, Deborah is now supporting the Landscape and Maintenance teams as the Operations Administrator. Originally from New Jersey (Go Yankees!), she also lived in the Bay Area (Go Niners!) before calling Arizona home. Deborah enjoys spending time with friends and her dog Lacey. She also enjoys golf, reading and sewing.

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

Director of Community Operations & Security

Joined 2025

Aimee has served as GardaWorld Security’s Account Manager for the past year and brings more than 15 years of experience in security and operations. Her approachable style, strong leadership, and commitment to service have already made a positive impact in DC Ranch. Aimee is a passionate sports fan and plant mom who loves exploring Arizona.

Ian Mount

Assistant Account Manager

Joined 2025

Paul Ryan

Account Manager

Joined 2026

Paul is the GardaWorld Security Account Manager, overseeing Community Patrol and Gate Access operations. He brings an extensive leadership background and a proven track record of success within GardaWorld and the broader security industry. He loves exploring the outdoors with his family while camping, fishing and riding motorcycles.