Whitewater Springs Property Owners Association (POA)
Board of Directors Election
In January 2027, three 2-year Board of Directors positions on the Whitewater Springs Property Owner’s Association (POA) will be open. The community will vote to fill these three positions this fall. If you are interested in running for one of these vacancies, we encourage you to read the materials below to better acquaint yourself with the responsibilities and duties of our Board of Directors.
What is the POA Board of Directors?
The Board is a 5-person volunteer group that is essentially the managing body of the POA. All board members are elected by property owners, to serve a 2-year term. All Board members are volunteers and serve, without compensation, for the betterment of the Whitewater Springs Community as a whole. Elected members are asked to commit approximately 10-15 hours/week serving the community.
What Are Duties of the Board?
- Create and manage the POA budget.
- Set and collect annual assessments.
- Manage and maintain the roads, common areas and all communal amenities.
- Enforce all rules, policies, and the Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions (CC&Rs).
- Oversee the community’s management partner, Goodwin Management.
Who are the Current Board Members?
- Eric Woolverton – President (Term Expires December 2026)
- William Burns – Vice President (Term expires December 2026)
- David Giles – Secretary (Term expires December 2026)
- Colleen Bennett – Treasurer (Term expires December 2027)
- Morgan Holmes – Member at Large (Term expires December 2027)
What are Board Officers and What are Their Duties?
- The board elects a slate of officers in January of each year to serve in that capacity for the year. Officers include President, Vice President, Treasurer, Secretary and Member at Large.
- General job descriptions can be found for these positions – HERE.
What is the Timeline for the Election?
- Open Call for Candidates – September 11, 2026
- Final Deadline for Applications – October 12, 2026, 7:00 pm
- Voting information emailed to all property owners via Vote HOA Now – Starting November 2, 2026
- Final Day to Vote – December 5, 2026 (Whitewater Springs Annual Meeting)
- Votes tallied and winners announced – by December 10, 2026.
- New Board Members First Meeting – (date TBD)
What Do I Need to do to Run for a Position?
- We encourage all property owners to run for election. You do not need to be a resident to serve.
- We encourage you to read the background materials below to familiarize yourself with the relevant legal documents:
- Whitewater Springs Bylaws – HEREWhitewater Springs Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions (CC&Rs) – HERE
- Texas Property Code concerning POAs – HERE
- The deadline for applications is October 12, 2026, 7:00 pm.
- Submit your application for the open board positions – HERE
- Please send a picture or professional head-shot if you have one to nominating-committee@wwspoa.com. This may be included when the electronic ballots are delivered.
How Will the Community Know Who is Running?
- HERE is where your application will be posted
- You are encouraged to attend Board meetings to announce your candidacy and meet your neighbors. At the beginning of each meeting there is a 3-minute public comment segment that can be used by candidates to introduce themselves.
- Watch for announcements for “Meet the Candidate” events this fall. We anticipate holding 1-2 meet and greet events at the park sometime after the application deadline.
- Consider joining the unofficial social media sites (NextDoor and/or Facebook) to announce your candidacy and get to know your neighbors. Use these avenues to become aware of issues and opportunities facing the Whitewater Springs Community.
Who Can I Contact for more information?
- For logistical questions about the election timeline or process you may contact nominating-committee@wwspoa.com.
- If you would like more information about how the Board works or duties you may be expected to fulfill contact team@wwspoa.com