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4 | SUN LAKES LIFESTYLES | MARCH 2025 | 2025 SUN LAKES COUNTRY CLUB BOARD OF DIRECTORS CANDIDATE STATEMENTS JOE GANINO JGanino@Blackhawkprotection.net 951-377-4688 I was born and raised in Fontana, California. I attended San Bernardino Valley College and the University of California Riverside. I founded Blackhawk Protection in 1986 to this current day. I have been married to the love of my life, Tiffany, for 26 years. We have four sons and four beautiful grandchildren, whom all live in Southern California. I enjoy Golf, Fishing, Camping and spending time with my family. We moved to Sun Lakes in June of 2023. I have fallen in love with the people of Sun Lakes and consider them to be the reason I will never leave. I will live here forever. Professional Experience I have been a business owner of Blackhawk Protection, a large Security Company for over the past 40 years. Servicing major sports stadiums, State Fairgrounds and the Queen Mary in Long Beach. I worked for the Dodgers, Angels, Padres, Rams, Chargers, California Speedway, and Lucas Oil Products, amongst others. I have been a business Consultant for the past 20 years. I have had the opportunity to challenge and overcome failed business plans, staffing issues, financial difficulties, for many companies. I am a contract negotiator, and Security Plan Specialist. When Elected I feel I can contribute a lot to our community. I will bring with me several residents with over 100 years of corporate finance experience and vendor negotiating power. Using modern business practices, along with new ideas while always utilizing transparency, integrity and common sense, I feel I can bring a new approach to our current Security and Business plans. I will tackle Public Safety issues and create financial stability first. Then I will work closely with our community to represent your needs daily to best of my abilities. I pledge to always do what is best for all of us, not just some of us. I will always remember it's not "Me" but "We" GARY BURKEL (Incumbent) VOTE FOR GARY BURKEL CPA (retired) Finance Professional with over 40 years' experience in business planning, financial reporting, auditing, tax preparation and budgeting. Retired CPA, State of California, Sonoma State University, degree in accounting, Graduate Classes Golden Gate University. I have been married to my wife Nora for 14 years. We moved to Sun Lakes in September of 2021. We love the Community and the people we have met. Community Involvement: • Elected to the Master Board in April 2023 • Treasurer on Master Board since April 2023 • Past Member of SLCC Financial Advisory Committee • Member Restaurant and Lounge Analysis Group • Wine Club Steering Committee Career • Veteran US Navy • Six years with a National CPA firm in San Francisco • Partner/Owner of two large local CPA firms • Founder CPA firm in Santa Rosa, CA, Dillwood Burkel Millar CPA's • Created CPA firms Quality Control Document • Investigative CPA, Enforcement Division, State of California, Board of Accountancy Accomplishments as Master Board member: • Approval by Association of Reserve Replenishment Assessment • Refresh of the North & South Clubhouse pools • Lounge expansion, on budget • Held 2024 Association dues increase to 5.5% • Worked closely with the Finance Advisory Committee If re-elected I will work aggressively to: • Maintain the beauty of all our common areas and facilities • Prevent large increases in HOA dues • Keep the Golf Course and other amenities private • Operate within Budget • Responsibly manage the spending of Reserve Funds • Say no to self-management gnburkel@gmail.com 707 478-4239 A "Meet the Candidates" forum will be conducted on Wed., March 5 at 4 pm in the Main Clubhouse Ballroom.