Board of Directors

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.

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.

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.

Read More: Professional Background

Francine McDougall - Board of Directors/VR Homeowner

Elected 3/2019. Reelected 2021-2023 & 2023-2025.

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 of the Desert

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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.

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.

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.