VRON-PS was established in February 2017. Its eleven Board of Directors consists of six seats representing self-managed homeowners and five seats representing agencies.
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Katie Kay Mead - Board of Directors/VR Homeowner
Katie joined the VRON Board of Directors in May 2023 for a 1-year term. Reelected 2024-2026.
Katie has been self-managing her Palm Springs vacation rental since 2014.
Kris Bernard - Board of Directors/VR Homeowner
Elected 10/2019. Reelected 2021-2023, 2023-2025, 2025-2027.
Kris has been self-managing her Palm Springs vacation rental since 2015. Like many of the other members of the board, she spoke at City Council meetings advocating that vacation rental owners can be part of a thriving community. She also recruited others to speak in favor of the industry, including other homeowners. She has been a member of VRON since October 2017.
Francine McDougall - Board of Directors/VR Homeowner
Elected 3/2019. Reelected 2021-2023, 2023-2025, 2025-2027.
Francine has been self-managing her Palm Springs vacation rental since 2011. 
Groups Affiliated with:
- Sunmor Neighborhood Organization
- Founder of the Palm Springs Vacation Rental Property Owners Facebook Group (not affiliated with VRON)
- Board Member of We Are Limitless
- Supporter of Well in the Desert
Read More: Professional Background
David Feltman: Co-Founder & Board of Directors/VR Homeowner
Co-Founder of VRON in February, 2017. Reelected 2019-2021, 2021-2023 and 2023-2025.
Groups Affiliated with:
- Visit Greater Palm Springs (Tourism Marketing & Convention Bureau) - Board member
- Palm Springs Airport Commission
- Desert AIDS Project Partners for Life
- Stonewall Democratic Club
- Founding Board Member Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) of the Washington Metropolitan Area (DC). Former board member of the national PFLAG organization.
- Supporter of the Well in the Desert and the Gay and Lesbian Community Center
Co-Founder of VRON in February, 2017 and re-elected to the Board in January 2019 and January 2021. Co-Campaign Chairperson (with Bruce Hoban) for "We Love Palm Springs - Vote NO on Measure C" the June, 2018 ballot initiative to ban Palm Springs Vacation Rentals which was defeated by a 70-30% margin. Co-Recipient (with Bruce Hoban) of the "Hall of Fame" awarded to an individual "who has made a lasting contribution to our tourism community". Read more about the 2018 award by clicking here.
Read More: Professional Background and Co-Founders Statement
Kenny Cassady - Board of Directors/VR Agency
Elected to the VRON Board of Directors in September, 2019. Reelected 2022-2024 & 2024-2026.
Groups Affiliated with:
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Director of Business Development at ACME House Company
- Visit Greater Palm Springs (current board member)
- Modernism Week
- Greater Palm Springs Realtors
- Greater Autos of Yesteryear
Read More: Professional Background
Shannon Metcalf - Board of Directors/VR Agency
Joined the VRON Board of Directors in February 2023 for a 1-year term. Elected 2024-2026.
Groups Affiliated with:
- Owner of Host With The Most
Read More: Professional Background
Michael Valeo - Board of Directors/VR Agency
Elected to the VRON Board of Directors in January, 2022-2023, 2023-2025, 2025-2027.
Groups Affiliated with:
- Owner of Altamira Vacation Rentals
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Mike Paonessa - Board of Directors/VR Homeowner
Mike joined the VRON Board of Directors in March, 2024 for a 1 year term. Reelected 2024-2026.
Mike has been self-managing his Palm Springs vacation rental since 2012.
Groups Affiliated with:
Luz Delgadillo - Board of Directors/VR Agency 
Elected to the VRON Board of Directors in January, 2025 for a 1 year term. (Luz previously sat on the VRON Board from 2021-2022)
Groups Affiliated with:
- Vice President of Operations of California for Meredith Lodging
Read More: Professional Background
Bethany Fenton - Board of Directors/VR Homeowner
Bethany joined the VRON Board of Directors in December, 2023 for a 1 year term.
She actively participates in the vacation rental owners' community, helping others understand the importance of the Good Neighbor Rules. This effort is not just about avoiding penalties; it's about ensuring vacation rentals are a welcome part of the Palm Springs community through positive relationships with neighbors and neighborhoods at large.
EMERITUS BOARD MEMBERS
Bruce Hoban: Co-Founder & Board of Directors/VR Homeowner
Co-Founder of VRON in February, 2017. Reelected 2019-2021, 2021-2023 and 2023-2025.
Groups Affiliated with:
- Palm Springs Resorts - Board Member
- Palm Springs Hospitality Association (PSHA) - Board Member
- Palm Springs Plaza Theater Foundation - Board Member
- 2020/2021 City of Palm Springs Mayor's COVID Task Force
- Promises Made, Promises Broken - Co-founder and Spokesperson
Co-Campaign Chairperson (with David Feltman) for "We Love Palm Springs - Vote NO on Measure C" the June, 2018 ballot initiative to ban Palm Springs Vacation Rentals which was defeated by a 70-30% margin. Co-Recipient (with David Feltman) of the "Hall of Fame" awarded to an individual "who has made a lasting contribution to our tourism community". Read more about the 2018 award by clicking here.
Read More: Professional Background and Co-Founders Statement
Mike Flannery
Elected to the VRON Board of Directors in September 2019, Mike served on the Board until January 2025.
Groups Affiliated with:
- Owner, ACME House Company
- Flannery Xchange
- Greater Palm Springs Realtors
- Owner, Solterra Builders
Read More: Professional Background
Click here to read about Co-Founders Shon Tomlin and Brian Wilson