YLOA Board of Directors

About the board: 

The YLOA Board of Directors is elected by a vote of the membership. The board officers are elected by board vote. The board has a legal responsibility to exercise due care and undivided loyalty in the interests of the association. 

The board is responsible for:

  •  Maintaining existing assets and amenities
  •  Funding reserves
  •  Common area maintenance
  •  Rules enforcement
  •  Financial and operational management 

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Code of Conduct and Ethics Policy (each director signed a copy)

Meet the directors

Damon Wagener
President

Term: 2025-2027
Bio: I have 30+ plus years in the electrical trade. The last 10+ years have been in project management. I enjoy working with others to make projects successful.

Doug Mattos
Vice President

Term: 2025-2027
Bio: Retired from the City of Watsonville where I served as a Senior Administrative Analyst. Duties included Risk Management and Special Event Director. Currently serving as the Transportation and Communications Director for the California International Airshow in Salinas.

Sandra Watkins
Secretary

Term: 2025-2027
Bio: I have 30 + years as a HR Professional, Last 10 years held the position Assist HR Director,  I am SHRM PHR Certified.  Managed all Employee Health and Retirement Benefits and Legal Compliance.

Tye Faria
Director

Bio: I am a Central Valley native and a newer YLP resident. I have been within the community for the last couple of years.  I have over 30 years of customer service and a very outgoing personality. I have previous HOA board experience as a treasurer and member at large. I enjoy working as a team to get things done. 

Cheryl Bluhm
Director

Bio: 25-plus years of experience in business management, project management, human resources and accounting

Don Davis
Director

Bio: My wife and I have lived in beautiful Yosemite Lakes Park since 2004. I am a licensed C-20 contractor and own my own Heating And Air Conditioning repair business. I joined the board of directors to strengthen our financial position and preserve our sense of community.

Christine Sturkey
Director

Bio: I have over 40 years’ experience in entrepreneur/business management and law enforcement and I am a certified paralegal. I have lived in YLP since 2014 and my objective is to bring our community back and better.