Please join us on Saturday, March 28th, at 11:30 A.M. for the 2026 Annual Meeting and Election Day for five Director positions on the Board for Apache Shores Property Owners Association, Inc. (Apache Shores POA). The meeting will be held at 14919 General Williamson Drive, at the Apache Shores POA Barn.
The following candidates are running for Board of Directors. Please review their bios so you will know how they stand on voting issues. Remember that they represent you in governing ASPOA.
Thomas Lappin:
I purchased my first home in Apache Shores in 2009 and have loved living here ever since. I previously served on the Board for 3 years including 1 year as President. My work focused on amenity improvements and responsibly guiding the association. Since leaving the Board about 10 years ago I have remained active in POA efforts including continued service on the ARC. I value the socio-economic diversity of Apache Shores and the fact that neighbors from many backgrounds call this community home. The ASPOA is entering a turbulent period with financial challenges ahead that will require careful navigation and experienced leadership. I believe my prior experience can help guide ASPOA responsibly while supporting the community and preserving what makes Apache Shores unique.
Donna Belk:
I’ve lived in Apache Shores, Section 3, for 30 years and am ready to step forward and contribute my skills and experience to the HOA. My background includes 30 years in high-tech corporate roles and service as an adjunct professor at Austin Community College, where I taught office software and basic web design.
I’ve also served for many years on nonprofit boards focused on consumer rights and hospice work, giving me a strong understanding of effective board governance, conflict resolution, and clear communication. I hold a bachelor’s degree in journalism, which sharpened my skills in listening carefully, asking clear questions, and accurately summarizing complex discussions. I bring calm judgment, organization, and reliable follow-through. I’m steady, detail-oriented, and focused on respectful communication and long-term community.
Autumn Messinger:
Dear Association: I am excited to plan my retirement in the Apache Shores community! My background might be unconventional. I have 35 years’ experience as an educator and counselor dealing with a vast array of interactions with students, staff, parents, and the community. My goal, in short, is to help both homeowners and the association in general with careful management of joint concerns. I always “go the extra mile!” I have been involved in too many projects to detail in a short letter. I would be happy to discuss any of these qualifications and experiences.
Krystal Angelo:
I have proudly called Apache Shores home for the past 12 years and truly love our eclectic, socioeconomically diverse community. I hold a master’s degree in Communication Studies and hope to contribute my strong interpersonal communication skills to the POA Board to help rebuild trust and foster open, respectful dialogue with our community members. As a trained moderator and facilitator, I am experienced in bringing people together, navigating differing perspectives, and supporting
thoughtful, productive conversations. I am highly organized, approachable, and deeply invested in the long-term well-being of Apache Shores. I would be honored to serve and believe I would be a positive, collaborative addition to the Board.
Kathleen Crabill:
I am aware that the Apache Shores Property Owners Association is in a financial crisis. I want to help by
being an additional hand to steer the Association through this complicated period. I previously served on the Apache Shores Association Board as Treasurer during the ‘Vote Yes’ campaign in 2019 & 2020 and then served as the financial support to the two following Treasurers. I bring experience and intimate knowledge of Apache Shores Financial activities while the Association was running in the Black (prior to Spectrum). I believe that my knowledge and experience can bring real value to the Board and the future of Apache Shores in this time of turmoil.
Alison Flowers Blake:
As a resident of Apache Shores for more than two decades, I’ve remained deeply committed to the wellbeing and progress of our community. My Board service, volunteer work, hands-on project coordination, and history of involvement reflect my belief that neighborhoods are built through consistent, practical contributions. I previously served on the Board, including one year as President, during which the community completed major infrastructure improvements and strengthened financial oversight. I emphasized responsible budgeting and long-term planning, helping increase financial reserves while delivering significant projects. I also helped lead improvements to Apache-owned roads to support future county maintenance and expanded the children’s swimming area. My family shares this commitment. Both of my now-adult children completed Eagle Scout projects enhancing our shared green spaces. I bring proven leadership and a strong record of getting things done, and it’d be an honor to serve again.
B.J. Carpenter:
My family and I have lived in Apache Shores since 2015. Many of you know me from events I’ve put on over the years from Apache Movie Nights, Apache Pumpkin Carving, or maybe you’ve seen the Tunnel of Lights and Christmas tree by the barn each year. I’ve also led the effort to create and secure TCEQ
approval for the Lake Dam Apache Emergency Action Plan and helped guide our community through challenging legal and financial issues. I love this neighborhood and have worked hard both on and off the Board to make it better, create opportunities to have fun and bring neighbors together. These all are
just a few of the reasons I’m still here and I can’t think of a better place for me and my family. I’ve previously served on the Board from 2017 – 2020 including as president and recently filled a vacant Board position for the last 4 months where I learned just how serious the challenges ahead are. Because
of all of this I’ve decided to run again and am asking for your vote.
Michelle Dent:
Having served on the ASPOA board for six years (Apr 2010-Mar 2016), as President for four, I have significant functional knowledge of this unique neighborhood’s many challenges. My fellow board members and I led this community through major initiatives – paving roads, improving amenities, and
overhauling many administrative operations. We oversaw a period of impeccable dues and assessments collection rates, reasonable protocols for deed restriction violations/compliance, and a respectful partnership with property management – and we were even able to save for future large scale projects.
Since that time, there have apparently been substantial new obstacles thrown into the mix which have led to decreased income, deteriorating amenities, neglected roads, substandard operations…and imminent financial insolvency! ASPOA is in crisis. I can’t sit back and watch it happen. I’m ready to jump
back in, to be a par of both short term fixes and long term solutions.
Will Mitchell:
I am soliciting your vote to serve on the ASPOA board. I’ve lived in/owned property in Apache Shores for23 years. Previously served as Board President in 2008(?). I’m a fiscal conservative. I can definitely read a budget. I own and operate a wealth management business and have since 2006. My main interest in
serving is to get Apache Shores back on a strong financial footing. If I remember correctly, when I left the board we had close to $100k in reserves. Where did that money go? During my time on the board, we built the children’s park, started the process of upgrading the Lakeside park, paved a couple miles of
roads and beautified the hiking trail. I’ve served on several non profit boards including the Rotary Club, past President, CTWC, past President. Feel free to reach out to me with any questions. Thanks for your consideration.
Hilary Brown:
My name is Hilary Brown, and I have served as an executive member of the ASPOA Board since early 2017. I currently serve as VP and Director of Green Spaces. Over these nine years, I’ve built deep relationships with our residents and community groups, gaining firsthand knowledge of what matters
most to our neighborhood. My environmental background—five years with USDA Forest Service, Texas Master Naturalist, and Master Birder—has guided my stewardship of Apache Shores’ parks, creeks, and trails. Apache Shores faces significant challenges ahead: finding a management company aligned with our community’s needs and addressing critical water infrastructure issues. This is not the time for a learning
curve. My uninterrupted nine years of board leadership have given me institutional knowledge and working relationships essential to navigating these changes effectively. I am committed to collaborative problem-solving and ensuring Apache Shores’ continued success through this pivotal period.
Chris Scheetz:
My name is Chris Scheetz, and I have owned a home in Apache Shores for the past 24 years. During that time, I have volunteered countless hours to the community, including work on the Party Barn and the Lake Indian Dam, trail cleanup, coordinating repairs and maintenance of all our amenities, assisting with road paving projects, and lead a major lakeside park improvement project. I previously served as the
Amenities Director and Vice President, and I am a past President. My goal has always been to improve
Apache Shores and set it on a strong, long-term path. As many of us now see, our POA is in serious financial trouble and may be at risk of insolvency. I suspect this didn’t happen overnight, and it probably won’t be fixed overnight either. However, the need for new leadership and a transparent board that can
collaborate, make tough decisions, and communicate openly with the community has never been greater. There is a time for board members to step down and a time for new leadership to step up. Thank you and I would appreciate your vote.
Chris Wylie:
I have spent 20+ years working in technology with some of the largest corporate and federal customers, helping them advance business initiatives and solve problems through complex negotiations and multimillion-dollar contracts. I also owned and operated a small business with my wife for the past 8 years. My primary objective will be to dig into and address the complex financial situation our POA is in and to formulate a plan for a sustainable future.