DAVID CANTERMAN
In 2014 my wife, Laurie, and I bought our home in Scenic Estates. Since then, I have enjoyed volunteering for various associations and organizations on the island. I became a member of LISE’s Board of Directors in 2022. I have decided to run again for a position on the board.
I grew up in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and studied economics at the University of Pittsburgh. In 1971 I moved to Tucson, AZ where I owned and operated a group of retail music and video stores for more than 25 years and raised 2 daughters. Moving to San Diego in 2002, I held the Chief Financial Officer position for a private lending company, Lantzman Lending, which focuses primarily on real estate. I have extensive corporate experience in the collection of delinquent accounts.
When I became chairman of LISE’s Administration Committee in 2022, our committee was tasked with bringing LISE delinquent property accounts current. LISE now has an additional 12 dues paying lots, which is important as the costs of the new water treatment plant will be and should be shared with all of the members. We will continue to be vigilant, while at the same time, if a member has financial issues, work with them to establish a payment plan to avoid having to lien their property, which results in additional monies owed by them.
LISE is entering a critical period in 3 main areas; water, facilities and homeowner properties. Currently on the horizon is the implementation of a new water system in 2025. I believe that my contracting experience will be of assistance during the bidding process for the new water treatment plant and choosing the contractor to build the facility.
I believe that through my experience, skills and knowledge I can continue to make a valuable contribution to the LISE Board of Directors. Please vote for me.
JIM COATS
My name is Jim Coats, and I am running for re-election to the Scenic Estates Board of Directors. I have served on the board for the past four years, and it has been an exhilarating, gratifying experience. For the past year, I have had the honor of serving as its president. Every year has brought its own challenges, and we, as a board, have done our best to protect the special nature of our neighborhood and secure a successful future for its members. We have nearly completed the pre-construction phase of our new water plant and are embarking on the next steps toward installation and completion. I would like to be part of this continuum and continue lending a hand as we solidify the next fifty years of clean water. Scenic Estates is my home. That’s it. My wife and I are here for the long haul. We live in a very special place, and I will do my best to protect and preserve this sanctuary that we enjoy.
Briefly, my background is primarily in advanced secondary education, first as a classroom teacher and later as an administrator. I enjoy working and collaborating with people. Most importantly, I love Lummi Island, and our eclectic neighborhood, especially.
LOREN CONROY
Hello Scenic Estates neighbors! My name is Loren Conroy and I am running for a position on the LISE board. While I have not served on this board before, I believe my fresh perspective, varied work experience, and commitment to serving the needs of the community will make me an excellent addition. I have lived full time in Scenic Estates for a little over four years now with my husband, Nick, and our two spirited dogs. We are currently in the process of building our forever home here and have appreciated the support and encouragement from so many of our neighbors.
Shortly after moving here, Nick and I both joined the fire department as a way to do something positive with our extra time during the Covid lockdown and integrate ourselves into the community. Being on the fire department has helped give me a better understanding of the unique logistical challenges we face as an island community, along with introducing me to many of the wonderful people and programs that make this such an amazing place to live. As a board member I plan to contribute to maintaining our status as a Firewise Community along with continuing to bolster our disaster preparedness program. Additionally, I would like to focus on what we can do as a community to prepare for and help offset the impact of the expected prolonged ferry outage during the transition to the new ferry.
Prior to moving to Lummi Island, I worked as a Logistics Manager for a small biodiesel company in Seattle. In this role I managed the incoming and outgoing products, maintained relationships with suppliers and customers, and oversaw the fuel certification and environmental compliance standards programs. I believe this experience will give me an excellent foundation for understanding the needs and challenges of our water treatment and make me an asset in seeing through the completion of the new water treatment plant and ensuring this vitally important service is able to serve the future needs of our community. Currently, I work full time here on the island providing house cleaning and vacation home management services. In my current and prior jobs, I have had to fill many roles and learn much of what I needed to do on the job. The adaptability, attention to detail, and dedication that have helped me successfully navigate these roles are skills that I will employ as a member of the board.
I appreciate your consideration and, if elected, look forward to collaborating with the other members of the board to address the unique challenges facing our lovely island community.
