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A-6 THE FRIDAY FLYER MARCH 8, 2019
Five residents hope to be elected to board...

ttFROM PAGE A1 we retired and moved here, built our state is an opportunity to be seized. Our I routinely achieved these results under
always be a high priority for me. Al- retirement home on hole 14 and started committees serve as a conduit of infor- budget without redesign, which allowed
participating in the clubs and commit-
though we have a new security con- mation from the people to the board that me to rapidly grow my real estate de-
tract provider, there are current issues tees. Maybe you visited our home on the provides a clear picture of what working velopment company from one owning a
2016 Home Tour.
that need improvement. Our members I began my career at Degenkolb as together for the common good means. single property to one owning multiple
As a member of the Facilities Review high-value properties all over Southern
should feel that the security contractor is
meeting or exceeding their expectations. a designer in a small 15-person expert Committee, the Dredge Committee and California.
structural engineering firm and ad-
Second, we must bring a greater level
the Men’s Golf Club board, I know the
Chris Poland vanced to serve as the CEO the last 21 intensity of their work and the value it of transparency to the board to ensure
years of my time there. I facilitated its brings to decision making.
Husband, father, grandfather, native growth to a 180-person professional My Goals: accountability and better utilize the skill
of the outstanding members of our com-
Californian, CEO, structural engineer, practice firm with six offices, over 30 • Honor the organizational structure munity. I will create an electronic forum
earthquake engineering and community partners, revenues in excess of $30 mil- of our community and work with open to all Canyon Lake residents, so
resilience specialist, builder, member of lion a year and international recognition. our clubs and committees to main- that they can express their concerns or
the National Academy of Engineering, I also served in leadership roles on tain and enhance all our favorite provide suggestions directly to me, so
retired to Canyon Lake for the long haul. many boards and committees for pro- places and their availability for use. that I can discuss it to the board of direc-
Barbara and I have been married for fessional organizations and advisory • Collaborate with the city and de- tors.
48 years. We have three children, seven committees to local, state and federal velop joint power agreements that Throughout my career, I have man-
grandchildren and a golden retriever. We departments and agencies. I was on the eliminate overlap of services, im- aged to achieve the best results for low
have owned property in Canyon Lake board of trustees for the University of prove public safety, planning, code prices because I both gained the trust of
for over 12 years and lived here for the Redlands and led their Campus Planning enforcement and reduce costs. my employees and I encouraged them to
last four plus. Committee. Finding middle ground and • Develop and maintain annual bud- provide new ideas in areas where they
We returned to our Southern Califor- achieving collaboration while working had better expertise than I did.
nia roots for the weather and to enjoy the with literally hundreds of people with gets that efficiently meet our short- Experience: Hawgood Real Estate
term needs, adequately provide for
well-paced life. We were both raised in different ideas and priorities is a skill our long-term expenses and seek Development, La Canada-Flintridge,
Big Bear Lake, married as high school I’ve acquired. new sources of revenue through California, Real Estate Developer, Sep-
sweethearts, lived in Redlands while I The POA owns nearly everything in- economic development. tember 1982 to present:
attended the University, moved to the side the gates except our houses and lots. • Located and identified suitable
Bay Area for my master’s degree from We have millions of dollars of assets that Phil Hawgood properties for residential construc-
Stanford and then a 40-year career with need to be maintained to preserve and tion.
Degenkolb Engineers in San Francisco. enhance all our favorite places – parks, Goals and objectives: First and fore- • Developed custom-home plans and
Canyon Lake is a fascinating place landscaping and signage, recreation most, I am going to bring decades of managed them through complex
we discovered when our son Matt and facilities including the lodge, all meet- real estate investment and construction regulatory approvals.
his wife Tanya lived here in the early ing rooms, the golf course and country experience to achieve goals faster and
2000s. We were drawn to the spectacu- club, the lake and of course all the roads, with less money expended. Since my • Constructed multiple multi-million-
dollar homes from the ground up,
lar views, the lake and golf course, the parking lots, infrastructure and admin- first job during college where I doubled managing all levels of construction,
inclusion of families of all ages and the istrative facilities. Working together for the speed that contractors performed including finding and securing af-
organized and delightfully unique ambi- the benefit of everyone, to protect every- their job to decades of identifying under fordable bids from contractors, to
ance. We saw this as a place where peo- one’s piece of paradise and ability to use priced properties and personally devel- ensure results that came in under
ple lived and worked together to create a it is a challenge that should be the goal oping beautiful custom homes, I have budget.
special place that all could enjoy – each for all of us. had to design and vet structural plans
La Canada Valley Realty, La Canada-
with their own favorite part. Partnering with the city to improve while also managing dozens of differ- Flintridge, California, Owner and Real
In 2006, we decided to buy our lot for our security and take full advantage of ent contractors in unison to ensure that
the future. In 2014 we joined in when having our voice heard in our county and the job was done perfectly and on time. uuCONTINUED PAGE A8

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