BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Contact any Board Member at board@svla.com

 

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Kirt Mahlum
President

I have lived in Spring Valley Lake since 2000. I was a practicing attorney for over 25 years, and for the last 10 years, have been a judicial officer, primarily sitting on the Barstow Court. I was on the Barstow Unified School District Board of Trustees, acting as president for 3 years, until I could no longer hold public office when I was appointed to act as a United Stated Federal Magistrate. One of my favorite sayings is, "If you aren't going forward, you're going backward." I want to help create a positive environment where ideas are applauded, solutions are advanced and naysayers will find SVL an unpleasant place to try to hold back progress.

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Ernie Martell
Vice President
My wife Cindy and I decided to move to Spring Valley Lake simply because it is the best place to live in the High Desert, and with 24/7 security patrols. I am owner of Martell Financial and Insurance Services in Victorville. In my 27 years as financial adviser with Nylife Securities, I have served on several financial boards, am past President and 15-year member of Rotary and past President of the High Desert Executive Association. I have served on SVL's Public Safety Committee. I continue to work on a plan to restore our lake and make certain all of our amenities are maintained to the highest standards.
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 Ken Bodle
Treasurer
My wife, Terri, and I made the choice to move to Spring Valley Lake in 2003 because it is a wonderful and safe place to raise a family. We love the beauty, tranquility, and feeling of security!
I fully support the Public Safety Committee. The ideas and suggestions forthcoming from this committee will dramatically enhance the security in SVL. I also fully support the work being done to restore our lake. I will continue to support a trained and effective code enforcement staff to assure our home values are protected. I have extensive management experience and training, I teach, I listen, I learn. I understand the organizational structure of our association, the function of the volunteer committees, and the needs of our community. I earned a Bachelors of Science degree from San Francisco State University and have a certification as a Radiologic Technologist. I worked for nine years as the manager of UCI Medical Center's Radiology Department.
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 Jeri Lawrence
Secretary

I want to Keep the Vision Alive in Spring Valley Lake. This vision encompasses the reality of improvements, enhancements, and property value for all the members in our community.
As a past Board President, there are projects and plans that I need to see fulfilled and accomplished. I support and encourage the Youth Activities Committee. I support a security camera system for all entrances and common areas Lakeside as well as in the Equestrian Estates.
I have supported non-costly studies to be done for water clarity as well as for utilization of activities for our lake. This is one of those on going projects that I want to see completed. Our lake is our biggest asset, next to our homes. I recognize that, and will continue to work diligently toward solutions. 

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 Cindi Burklow
Director 

I have a Bachelor's Degree in Sociology. I worked as a child protection social worker for 17 years. Then, I became a Real Estate Broker. I am currently the Executive Director of a Non-Profit Counseling Agency in Victorville. I continue to be very active in community organizations. I serve on the Board of Directors for Soroptimist International of the Victor Valley. I am a member of the Order of Eastern Star and Amaranth. I also am a member of P.E.O., Chapter EB. I am a community partner with the Division of Children's Services and am Co-Chair of Family to Family Recruitment, Training and Support.
I previously served on the Breeze ad Bylaw committees. I served on the Spring Valley Lake Board of Directors since April 2007. I have worked hard to gain full disclosure for our members. I have followed the budget to ensure we stay within our guidelines. I believe honesty and ethics are essential for good leadership.

 
Derek Couse
Director 
My wife Carla and I moved to Spring Valley Lake in early 2000. Since that time, we have fallen in love with what this community has to offer. We have one child, Hunter.
I am currently employed at Mitsubishi Cement as the Maintenance Manager. I have watched our senior management continually give back to the community and it has inspired me to do the same. In the past, I served on the SVLA Budget Committee. I have a Mechanical Engineering degree from Washington State University and an MBA from the University of La Verne. In addition to my science and business education, I have over 16 years of experience in industrial construction, engineering, manufacturing and maintenance. Within this general experience, I have direct experience in budgets and budget processes, strategic planning (both long and short term), scheduling, contracts, estimating, and streamlining work processes. It is my intent to use these experiences to help lead the administration staff and the other members of the Board of Directors so that together, we may enhance the quality of life in Spring Valley Lake. 
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 Jeff Morgan
 Director 

My wife Vicki and I moved to Spring Valley Lake 25 years ago because we felt it was, and still is, the best place to live in the High Desert. We have raised two children and both of them have grown up and moved away to attend college. Vicki is a teacher and I have worked in law enforcement for the past 30 years.
Over the past several years, I have been an active member of the Public Safety Committee and worked on several projects that have benefited the community of Spring Valley Lake.
As a board member, I am committed to working hard to improve the quality of the lake, the security of our community and financial management of our association. I am dedicated to making sure that the association dues we pay are spent wisely and are not mismanaged.
I will work hard with my fellow board members to keep the SVL Association on track and hold the Association Manager and employees accountable to the residents and Spring Valley Lake. I want to make sure all the members have a voice and to make sure the EQ side is never left out.
I want to make sure the Board of Directors improve communications and listen to what the community members have to say. I have worked hard with the current board to make sure that the financial matters are transparent and making sure you know how and why your dues are being spent