Meet the Board

 

My wife Joni and I became part of the Sunland community in May 2019. We where drawn to Sunland originally for the Gorge Amphitheater and the Columbia River. We had no idea the Sunland community was so awesome and would end up becoming our favorite place to be. Beyond loving a good party I'm pretty typical of my generation, having a career (control system engineer) and a couple side businesses to get ahead. I enjoy history, discussing world events and I won't shy away from many conversations. A few random facts about me; I enjoy all music from county to EDM, I have never had a car payment or had a new car, I'm proud that my grandfather was in the D day invasion in WW2, I think it is awesome My wife Joni and I got married in our front yard in Sunland in 2020.

 

My name is Tracey Hilliard.  Our family has owned in Sunland since 2003.  My husband, Mark and I both work in the commercial construction industry and have been married for 34 years.  We have two daughters which have practically grown up here in Sunland and look forward to spending more quality time here with family and friends as they grow older.  I served on the Sunland HOA Board as Secretary from 2020 to 2023 and recently was voted back onto the board after the retirement of Tom Smith.  I enjoy working with the Community and its Members.  During my 3 years, some of the items I have worked on are being able get the new website off the ground for all of us to access, worked closely the HOA’s insurance broker to evaluate policies and ensure they are accurately priced and in alignment with like properties, reviewed and update the General Rules document for our facilities, worked with community members to evaluate rentals and develop some great informational tools that can be found on website for landlords to utilize, as well as setup the new electronic waiver system which was a requirement of our insurance broker.   We all know this place is a hidden gem and want to keep it that way.  While there are always transitions in communities, I believe it is important to keep traditions intact as well as reach out to our members who want participate in various issues, concerns, activities where they have talent, experience or just want to help keep Sunland GREAT for years to come.  For my family as we start to spend more time here, it is important to me to find a way to help and be successful in those endeavors where I can.  

 

I have been a Sunlander since 2014 with my wife Janis.  We are in the process of building our new home and living full time on River Drive.  My son and daughter are also owners in Sunland and we enjoy having our 3 beautiful granddaughters nearby.  I am a retired Seattle Fire Fighter and currently a Commissioner for Renton Regional Fire Authority.  I have a long history of public service and many years of experience managing personnel and city projects.  I look forward to serving the Sunland Community.

 

My commitment to Sunland began in 1196 when I purchased a bare lot on River Drive and then, shortly thereafter, served on the Board for a short time.  I built my Sunland home in 2001 and have been a full-time resident since 2015.  My 45-year work history comes from an extensive construction background.  My experience includes dispatching, operating heavy equipment, material procurement, personnel management, goal setting and achieving deadlines.  I completed my career in utility construction as Vice President of Operations.  Boating on the Columbia, golfing and riding my side by side are my hobbies.  Time with my family and friends are most important to me.  Serving on the Board is my way of giving back to the community.