Board Candidate Bios

We have nine Toscana residents who have decided to answer the call and put in their application to join your Toscana Board of Directors and help the community move through the transition process in early 2022!

Walter Atkenson:

"My wife Sue and I have been resident owners for the past 6 years. I am an Optometrist who was the owner of one of the largest practices in Illinois employing over 17 people. As a former member of the Resident Advisory Committee at Toscana and business owner, I feel these experiences can help me as I ask your help in becoming a Board Member. Toscana has so much to offer and my goals will be to maintain the beauty and ambience of the development while trying to keep HOA fees low and to increase the value of our properties. "

Eric Dettman:

"I've been a Toscana owner since September 2019 and I love the people, facilities, and community we create together. I am running for our Board to help ensure we continue to enjoy Toscana living at its finest. I've been a successful sales professional for +20 years, previously served on two boards and have a Master's Degree. I would be honored to represent you on the Toscana Board. "

Carol McDonough:

"I am expressing an interest in a Board position as I have enjoyed living at Toscana as a renter for two years and most recently as an owner. My husband and I and our two Golden Retrievers moved to AZ in 2016 to be closer to our son and his family and to enjoy the warmer climate. Before my retirement, I worked at a local hospital for 21 years. My role Supervisor of Medical Staff Credentialing involved being fiscally responsible, daily oversight, direction, support and leadership to the credentialing team of our four hospital system. My team was responsible for ensuring compliance with hospital policies, procedures, State and Federal regulations, as well as adhereing to a strict confidentiality policy. Unfortunately, my husband passed away last year, Bailey passed in 2016 and Ashton passed in November. Although an emotional year, I am finding comfort in family and babysitting my granddaughters. "

Terrie Miller:

"Resident of Toscana for three years, moved permanently to our home here July 23, 2020. Former real estate developer/project manager/designer and realtor since 1985. Marketing director of TPC PGA Properties 2005-20. Coordinated transition of two golf/residential properties from developerowner to property-owner in California. My interest in being a member of the Board during transition is to be an active advocate for fairness; stressing financial stability with awareness of any potential costly future property issues. Toscana is a terrific place and I'd like to see that continue. "

David Petrie:

"My wife Nancy and I are new owners at Toscana and are very interested in getting involved with our new community! I would like to volunteer to serve on the Board because I believe my skills will be useful for the association. I am a semi-retired professor of business administration with a strong background in strategy, finance, and technology. Several years ago I served as the treasurer of a condominium association with 200 units, so I have a good grasp of the responsibilities and effective workings of a board of directors. I look forward to working with the board!"

Nina Renee:

"My name is Nina Renee. I’ ve visited Arizona for 30 years and chose Toscana as my permanent residence. I love the community. As a Realtor®, I have a vested interest in ensuring the long-term financial health of Toscana. My career working with leaders in the public and private sectors has given me strong management and budgeting skills. My business degree and 20 years in real estate, along with my experience on a Planning/Zoning Board and as ViceChair of an Economic Advisory Board, enables me to make recommendations through a unique lens that considers the impact of decisions on all residents. My early work as a journalist and serving as Chief of Staff to a state senator taught me how to objectively listen and understand residents ’ needs and how to allocate resources effectively. I have an innate ability to promote positive feelings and build consensus to make a decision. "

Keith Volk:

"Full time resident of Toscana for 3.5 years. My wife and I love living here. Resident of Phoenix since 1981. Retired after a 48 year professional career in Information Technology. Active member of the Toscana community. "

Barry Wilson:

"Barry and Judi Wilson are full-time Building 15 residents since mid-2010 and on-site librarians until mid-March 2020. He was on Toscana ’ s 2017-2019 Board of Directors (BOD) and is currently a member of Toscana ’ s Finance Committee. Barry ’ s ongoing, longstanding familiarity with Toscana, CCMC, and Statesman is high since prior to BOD service he ’d completed a 5-year term on Toscana ’ s Resident Advisory Committee in May 2016. He retired from Avaya in October 2014, after holding various technical management roles as Director, and below, for Lucent Technologies, AT&T, American Express, and Mountain Bell. Relying on his military law enforcement background, Barry represents Toscana on the Desert Ridge Community Association (DRCA) Community Awareness Committee since its inception. He ’ s Vice-Chair of the DRCA Lifestyles Committee, member of the DRCA Communications Committee (does community magazine/website), and member of DRCA’ s Public Affairs Committee (working on community/transportation densities). He proactively cares, researches, and consults, inclusively supporting all. "

Heather Wood:

"I was raised in the Canadian building industry and purchased my first company at the age 21, by 23, I owned 4 stores and 7 kiosks. At 27 I sold everything and started my new life in Arizona. Over my 20 years in real estate, I have worked with numerous builders and HOA's, 5yrs here at Toscana. I worked for Statesman at Toscana for 4yr and on the board for 2. Anyone that I have toured in Toscana knows the passion I have for our amazing community. I will work for the community as a whole. Listen to the desires of the majority to keep us fiscally responsible and raise home values. Thank you for trusting me with your home. "