WHCA Board Member Elections will take place this next week. We hope to see you all there casting your vote for the open positions. Per the WHCA bylaws only registered members are eligible to vote and only one vote perhousehold is allowed.
Tuesday, May 13th at 7:00 p.m.
Zion Lutheran Church
3606 Beauchamp St.
Houston, TX 77009
If you are unable to attend the meeting you can designate an individual to cast your proxy vote. To cast a proxy vote please download a Proxy Form from the WHCA website. Complete and sign the form and email it to the WHCA Secretary at secretary@woodland-heights.org by Monday, May 12. You can also have your Proxy Designee bring your completed form with them when they come to the Members Meeting.
Meet the Candidates
The following neighbors have stepped up to run for a position on the WHCA board. They will be at the meeting on Tuesday. This is a brief synopsis of who they are and why they would like to serve on the board.
Nominees for Secretary
Sara Smithey
I live in Woodland Heights with my family. I have two young boys who attend the local elementary school, and through my involvement with the PTA, I’ve come to truly appreciate the value of investing in our community.
The more engaged I’ve become, the more I’ve seen how a strong, connected neighborhood contributes to the overall safety and happiness of living in this area. I am interested in the secretary position, due to my strengths in organization and streamlining communication.
I would love the opportunity to build upon the current processes where needed. I have much respect for those who’ve contributed to making Woodland Heights such a special place, and I’d love to have a more active role in supporting and strengthening our community.
Angela Sanz
Woodland Heights is more than a neighborhood, it is incredible community in the heart of Houston.
Over the past 5 years as a Woodland Heights homeowner, I have followed everything the WHCA does to keep our neighborhood safe and organized and have admired the flawless execution of events like Lights in the Heights and the Tour of Homes.
I am at a point in my life where I have the bandwidth to get involved and give back to our community and I believe I can make an impactful contribution to the WHCA board.
As a Secretary my primary goals would be to drive and facilitate the achievement of the WHCA's strategic objectives, provide tools to boost board effectiveness, and foster relationships with members by upholding transparency in reporting and communication
Director of Deed Restrictions
Danielle Garcia
I am running for a position on the WHCA Board because I believe that you should be an active member of your community. I have served and continue to serve on the board of various organizations that care for first responder families, the Hispanic Community, my church and so on.
My family recently moved into the neighborhood and instantly fell in love with its old charm and small-town feel. Woodland Heights is such a special community, and I want to be sure I do my part to keep it that way.
My hope is that you will provide me with the opportunity to use my time and abilities in a meaningful way as the Deed Restrictions Board Member for 2025-2026.
Julie Moore
I have loved this neighborhood for over 10 years and have lived her now for 1 year. Now that I live here, I would love the opportunity to help keep it beautiful and charming.
I have years of experience dealing with contractors and permitting. An interest in keeping the neighborhood charming, beautiful and sought after.
I am interested in furthering the WHCA position and direction for the betterment of our community and would love the chance to be directly involved in our neighborhood.
We are in our forever home and have 3 young children who we hope to keep this neighborhood wonderful for! We are also at Travis Elementary where I am in the PTA for neighborhood and family involvement.
Director of Membership
Karen Stowers
Having lived in the Woodland Heights since 2007 on Highland Street I have loved being a part of the neighborhood.
With so many new residents moving to our neighborhood, I would like to be a part of welcoming them and be a point person for membership for our Civic Association.
Dallas
Jagneaux Boyle
I fell in love with Woodland Heights when I was a kid and my dad bought and restored a historic home on Bayland. We participated in Lights in the Heights and I knew I wanted to return to the neighborhood as an adult, own my own home here, and get involved in the events.
As a younger homeowner and new parent, I think that I can help to reach the younger demographic in the neighborhood and get them involved sooner. I’m a naturally social person and have held several leadership positions in college and in law school that are centered around membership and bringing folks together to participate.
Finally, as a lawyer, written communication and organization of complex to-do’s are a strength of mine.
Director of Infrastructure
Brian Edmondson
(Incumbent Returning)
Brian brings experience as a professional civil engineer working with and for those governmental entities that serve the Woodland Heights community.
He has been a member of the Woodland Heights community for 10 years and has served as the Director of Infrastructure since 2023. He looks forward to fostering continued investment in our community with appropriate regard to community values.
Treasurer
Doug Carroll
(Incumbent Returning)
Doug moved to the Woodland Heights in 2018 and has been the treasurer since 2019.
He is a wealth advisor with Mariner Wealth Advisors in Houston and works with local families on investment management, retirement planning, and tax planning.
As the WHCA treasurer, he manages annual IRS reporting, insurance policies, collection of revenue, andpayments for all the organization's expenses.
Following the meeting we will have some time to meet the new board members, thank all the outgoing board members for their service, and socialize. We'll bring some snacks and beverages for everyone to enjoy.
We look forward to seeing you next Tuesday and thank you in advance for participating and voting for the new board members!