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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John McCoy - Board of Directors/VR Agency
Elected February, 2020-2022. Reelected 2022-2024
Groups Affiliated with:
- City of Palm Springs Architectural Advisory Committee
- Greater Palm Springs Realtors
- Vice-Chair Andreas Hills Neighborhood Organization
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Kris Bernard - Board of Directors/VR Homeowner
Elected 10/2019-2021. Reelected 2021-2023
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 3/2019-2021. Reelected 2021-2023
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 and 2021-2023
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
DAVID FELTMAN: Co-Founder & Board of Directors/VR Homeowner
Co-Founder of VRON in February, 2017. Reelected 2019-2021 and 2021-2023
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.
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Mike Flannery - Board of Directors/VR Agency
Elected to the VRON Board of Directors in September, 2019. Reelected 2022-2024
Groups Affiliated with:
- Owner, Acme House Co
- Flannery Xchange
- Greater Palm Springs Realtors
- Owner, Solterra Builders
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Kenny Cassady - Board of Directors/VR Agency
Elected to the VRON Board of Directors in September, 2019. Reelected 2022-2024
Groups Affiliated with:
Senior Business Development Manager at Meredith Lodging
- Visit Greater Palm Springs (current board member)
- Business Development Manager of Acquisitions at Vacasa
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City of Palm Springs Architectural Advisory Committee and Historic Site Preservation Board (former appointed member)
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Great Autos of Yesteryear
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Scott Wolkens - Board of Directors/VR Homeowner
Elected to the VRON Board of Directors in January, 2022-2023
Groups Affiliated with:
- Airbnb Host Advisory Board
- Vrbo Customer Advisory Board (CAB)
- RCENO Neighborhood Organization
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Christopher Ruetz - Board of Directors/VR Homeowner
Elected to the VRON Board of Directors in January, 2022-2023
- ONE-PS (Organized Neighborhoods of Palm Springs) Board Member
- Chair on the Neighborhood Formation and Support Committee
- President of the Movie Colony East Neighborhood Organization
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Shannon Metcalf - Board of Directors/VR Agency
Joined the VRON Board of Directors in February 2023 for a 1-year term
Groups Affiliated with:
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- Owner, Host with the Most
Michael Valeo - Board of Directors/VR Agency
Elected to the VRON Board of Directors in January, 2022-2023
Groups Affiliated with:
- Owner of Altamira Vacation Rentals
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Click here to read about Co-Founders Shon Tomlin and Brian Wilson