Meet the Candidates!
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William Burns
| Name: | William Burns |
| Address: | 2101 Whitewater Drive |
| Phone Number: | 512-277-4172 |
| Email Address: | william.burns@wwspoa com |
| Are you a current resident in WWS?: | Yes |
| How long have you lived in WWS?: | 11 years |
| What is your current occupation?: | Personnel Manager |
| Have you read and are you familiar with the WWS Bylaws?: | Yes |
| Have you read and are you familiar with the Whitewater Springs Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions (CC&Rs)?: | Yes |
| Have you read and are you familiar with the Texas Property Code as it relates to POAs?: | Yes |
| If elected, do you commit to familiarizing yourself with these documents? : | Yes |
| Do you serve or have you ever served on any Board of Directors?: | Yes |
| If yes, please specify below:: | WWS POA |
| Community Goals: | To me, enhancing community involvement is the most important The July 4th 2025 flood was a major event in our community. The way the community came together on the big bridge that morning was powerful. Folks pitched in and did what they could to help each other and our community. That spilled over to subsequent days, the lower bridge, the park, etc. People joined in for a common cause, putting aside differences and focused on helping each other. I’m not sure how you address that, but I feel it is noteworthy to say that we can do it if our minds and hearts are in the right place. |
| – MANAGEMENT: | I have managed teams for more than 20 years and have served on the board for the past 2 years. |
| – ACCOUNTING AND BOOKKEEPING: | I have extensive budget and financial experience gained through work. |
| – COMMUNICATION SKILLS: | I have 40 years of corresponding with groups, addressing a variety of audiences and negotiating contracts and agreements. |
| – OTHER: | The experience I have gained serving our community the past 2 years has been invaluable. It has provided additional knowledge to compliment my experience leading large groups. |
David Giles
| Name: | David Giles |
| Address: | 104 Woodhollow Drive |
| Phone Number: | 7135420925 |
| Email Address: | mrzoot@gilesoasis.com |
| Are you a current resident in WWS?: | Yes |
| How long have you lived in WWS?: | 13 years |
| What is your current occupation?: | retired |
| Please tell us anything you wish to share about your hobbies and/or family:: | Husband to one. Father to three. Grandfather to seven. Woodworker. Problem solver. Killer of cedar trees. Former salesman and engineer. Started five companies, two successful. |
| Have you read and are you familiar with the WWS Bylaws?: | Yes |
| Have you read and are you familiar with the Whitewater Springs Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions (CC&Rs)?: | Yes |
| Have you read and are you familiar with the Texas Property Code as it relates to POAs?: | Yes |
| If elected, do you commit to familiarizing yourself with these documents? : | Yes |
| Do you serve or have you ever served on any Board of Directors?: | Yes |
| If yes, please specify below:: | WWS Water Board – Treasurer. WWS POA – Treasurer. |
| Community Goals: | The WWS POA is not a representative position. It is a job. The responsibilities are clearly defined in the Bylaws and CCRs. The main responsibility is to manage and protect the Common areas. This includes the pool, roads and lake. The second main responsibility is to set a budget and assessments to achieve the first responsibility. |
| – MANAGEMENT: | Chemical engineer by education. Started five small companies. Two are still ongoing concerns. Held every position from salesman to engineering manager to President. Then again, the owner can pick any title that he wants. Successfully got other people to do most of the work. Bill Hiers talked me into joining the water company. We negotiated with Montvale, bought property, drilled test holes, added wells. laid water lines, implemented SCADA, reduced leaks significantly and improved the financial position. During the last two years on the POA board, we have rebuilt the roads and main bridge from the 2025 flood, offered a Consolidated CCR resolution, increased transparency by posting all POA meeting documents in advance of the monthly meeting, established an Emergency Reserve in the budget. |
| – ACCOUNTING AND BOOKKEEPING: | Simplified the POA Treasurer position and activities. Completed the previous year audit. Set up accounting systems for each of the five small companies. It is not that hard, The POA is a small organization, under $350K /year revenue. Large accounting systems are not appropriated. Goodwin does most of the work, anyway. |
| – COMMUNICATION SKILLS: | My communication skills lean toward short, sweet bullet points. General philosophy includes: Make a decision and move on. If it is the right decision, it is done. If it is the wrong decision, then we will make another decision. It is rare that the five POA board members disagree. Not everyone will be happy about everything. This is the wrong job for someone who wants everyone to agree. Not all problems are POA Board problems. There will be no secrets. All documents have been scanned and put online. POA meetings are much shorter, typically 60-90 minutes. I am not qualified to do the website. |
| – OTHER: | None of the above. I can read and understand legal documents, but I am not a lawyer. I have done project management (flood recovery), but there are others who are better at it. I was a successful salesman, so negotiation is natural. There is little computer programming in this job. |
| Please provide any other information to support your application.: | See attached Position paper located HERE In 2027-2029 there are three areas that need to be addressed: 1. Schedule another vote for CCR Consolidation. 2. Establish an Emergency Reserve to pay for the next flood (or whatever). In addition to the $200K set aside in the 2026 budget, it is suggested that an additional $30K per year be set aside for ten years. 3. Increase the Road Budget. We are beginning another 6-year cycle of chipseal. It has been proposed to asphalt the main roads. Either will be costly. Assessments will likely stay around the current level of $460/acre. We are still recovering from flood expenses. Road repair, mowing and pool expenses will increase. An Emergency Fund is needed. |
Allen Palmer
| Name: | Allen Palmer |
| Address: | 313 SPRING HOLLOW DRIVE |
| Phone Number: | 2812222149 |
| Email Address: | brentara@aol.com |
| Are you a current resident in WWS?: | Yes |
| How long have you lived in WWS?: | 26 years |
| What is your current occupation?: | retired since 2003 |
| Please tell us anything you wish to share about your hobbies and/or family:: | Nancy and I have one son and one daughter who live in Austin with their spouses and our 4 grandchildren I enjoy fishing, traveling, and the nature of Whitewater Springs. Life is good…enjoy every day… it is a gift. |
| Have you read and are you familiar with the WWS Bylaws?: | Yes |
| Have you read and are you familiar with the Whitewater Springs Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions (CC&Rs)?: | Yes |
| Have you read and are you familiar with the Texas Property Code as it relates to POAs?: | Yes |
| If elected, do you commit to familiarizing yourself with these documents? : | Yes |
| Do you serve or have you ever served on any Board of Directors?: | Yes |
| If yes, please specify below:: | Board member of Northeast Chemical Association N.Y., N.Y./ President of Southeast Chemical Association Board of Directors Houston, TX/ Board member of Whitewater Springs POA |
| Community Goals: | Being a resident of WWS for 26 years I can remember when many of our roads were still caleche. We have come a long way since then thanks in large part to the many hours and sweat of volunteers stretching our POA revenue to make WWS what it is today. Based on the changing demographics over the years, and reflected in community surveys over the past several years, I would like to see the following amenities provided for the community as soon as possible: 1.) Enlargement of the pool deck 2.) Multipurpose soccer field/ softball field at the “dry lake” adjacent to the pool 3.) Tennis/pickleball court in the pool/”dry lake” area 4,) Last but not least…a community center where POA board meetings, water board meetings, committee meetings, and social functions can be held. This would be by far the costliest capital investment however I believe this would also be the biggest asset to getting more residents involved in the community |
| – MANAGEMENT: | Somewhat redundant but… Northeast Chemical Assoc Board….Southeast Chemical Assoc. Board…. WWS POA Board …. International Sales Director Sterling Chemicals |
| – ACCOUNTING AND BOOKKEEPING: | B.A Management and post graduate work Lamar University. Member of three Boards of Directors mentioned above Treasurer of the Styrene Information and Research Center Washington, D.C. Past Owner and President of Brentara Chemicals Group |
| – COMMUNICATION SKILLS: | I love AI…it’s awesome! |
| – OTHER: | As National Accounts Manager for G.E. Petrochemicals, and International Sales Director for Sterling Chemicals, I have negotiated sales and purchasing contracts throughout the U.S., Canada, and 30 different countries around the world. A service contract for our community shouldn’t be difficult. |
Eric Woolverton
| Name: | Eric Woolverton |
| Address: | 676 Whitewater Dr |
| Phone Number: | 9727657435 |
| Email Address: | thewoolvertons@gmail.com |
| Are you a current resident in WWS?: | Yes |
| How long have you lived in WWS?: | 3 years |
| What is your current occupation?: | Consultant |
| Please tell us anything you wish to share about your hobbies and/or family:: | Husband to Summer and Father of 2 grown men, Taylor a professional chef, Hunter a non-commissioned officer in the US Navy. Hobbies include mountain biking, road trip travelling, wineries and seeing comedy shows in Austin. |
| Have you read and are you familiar with the WWS Bylaws?: | Yes |
| Have you read and are you familiar with the Whitewater Springs Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions (CC&Rs)?: | Yes |
| Have you read and are you familiar with the Texas Property Code as it relates to POAs?: | Yes |
| If elected, do you commit to familiarizing yourself with these documents? : | Yes |
| Do you serve or have you ever served on any Board of Directors?: | Yes |
| If yes, please specify below:: | Current Board President |
| Community Goals: | I believe the primary goal of the Board is the maintenance of the commons which includes our roads, pool, parks and roadside landscaping. In my opinion, our budget should not include any spending on added amenities that ultimately lead to increased assessment rates. As we learned during the July flood of 2025 it was a good thing that the POA had excess funds that helped us pay for the damage to roads and embankment repairs. We are always one disaster away from financial trouble and large assessment increases if we take our eye off the ultimate responsibility of the Board. |
| – MANAGEMENT: | In my prior experience working for 7-Eleven Inc. I have collaborated with multiple corporate cross functional teams on projects, budgets and made recommendations to executive leadership. I have also led project teams testing systems and applications that were later purchased and implemented by the company. |
| – ACCOUNTING AND BOOKKEEPING: | I have been responsible for a portion of a department budget that included cost proposals on new and existing systems and made recommendations. |
| – COMMUNICATION SKILLS: | Board members will not always agree on everything but as the current Board President I try to run meetings where discussion among Board members are encouraged making sure all things are considered before decisions are made. |
| – OTHER: | Project Management and experienced in due diligence research in my work with 7-Eleven Inc in the franchise qualification process. I have conducted criminal background investigations into current and prospective 7-Eleven Franchisees. This work included working with Treasury/Finance in tracing funding used in the franchise fees as well as associations to sanctioned individuals and companies. |
| Please provide any other information to support your application.: | I’m a current board member. |