2015 Candidate Statements

2015 Hidden Springs Town Council Candidate Statements
Candidates Name:
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John Ahrens
12426 N 10th Ave
602-4589
I moved to Idaho in 2007 with my wife Lisa and son Trevor. Our decision to move was
predicated on a conscious desire for a new life adventure but was solidified by the
lifestyle that we all know as the magic of Hidden Springs. Everything about this
community and the people that live here sealed our decision and remains the driving
force for our happiness.
My professional career is for a global energy company where I manage a group of sales
engineers and project execution teams in the western half of the United States. We
provide energy management systems to large users of electricity. For example, Boise
State University is one of our large clients. My professional life is surrounded by
challenges that effect people and that have financial impacts and liabilities. 20 years
with the same company, in the same business unit has taught me how to effectively
manage very challenging situations with the primary goal of successful resolutions that
address both the people and financial aspects of any given obstacle.
I have, successfully, served on numerous volunteer board of directors and committees
that are not unlike the Hidden Springs Town Association. The most relevant for this
discussion was serving for 5 years as a chair on the Old Town Newhall Association,
Newhall Ca. This was an elected position with the purpose of facilitating the economic
growth of a large commercial and retail business district. Based on my success in that
position, I was appointment by the City of Santa Clarita Mayor and City Council to be a
chair on the Newhall Redevelopment Committee which had to purpose of securing funds
(over $20M) to plan and execute the redevelopment of this famed historical business
district with ties to early western films and heroes. These organizations still exist and
are implementing the plans and organization that I helped facilitate. This was a very
complex agenda and without question there were difficult decisions that affected many
people and I believe my caring and thoughtful approach made for a better result that is
still thriving today.
I feel strongly about the magic that is our community. This valued lifestyle does not
come without challenges but I believe that if approached with the following thoughts, we
can continue to enjoy living in one of the best communities in the country:
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100% open communication.
Responsible oversight.
Loyalty to our communities core values.
Continuing growing together and valuing each other as friends and neighbors.
Effectively addressing the obstacles faced today.
Responsible vision for the future of our community and residents.
I hope to be a part of that strategy by serving on our town’s association.
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Dean Hastriter
12961 N 9th Ave
890-6584
Born and raised in Nampa, I graduated from Boise State University in 1993 with a
degree in History after competing throughout the nation as a member of the BSU
wrestling team. Forgoing a career in teaching and coaching, I began work in the
concrete construction industry upon graduation and have worked as a general and
specialty contractor for the past 19 years.
My work as a construction manager has helped me hone skills such as problem solving,
conflict resolution, affecting compromise among various stakeholders, adherence to
deadlines, and a strong desire to contribute quality products and ideas to quality
projects.
My wife Carrie and I became the sole owners of Hastriter Construction Inc. in 2003 and I
have worked closely with developers of planned communities throughout the Treasure
Valley ever since. My personal admiration of, and dedication to, outstanding
neighborhoods led me to make my home in Hidden Springs in 2005.
Carrie and I were honored to become part of this community and we have enjoyed
volunteering at Hidden Springs Elementary as well as sponsoring local teams and
events in order to help preserve the family-centered lifestyle the Dry Creek Valley has
provided us to date.
If elected to the HSTA Town Council, I will work diligently to maintain the positive
aspects of our community, as well as strive to improve process, communication, and
involvement throughout our neighborhood.
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Jacob Hill
4616 W Deerpath Dr
818-472-4028
Hello, I am Jacob Hill, a new member of the Hidden Springs Community declaring my
intent to stand for election for the 2015 term. Originally from Idaho Falls, I've also lived in
Germany, China, Seattle, and Washington, D.C. but still call Idaho "home." I have a
breadth of experience that I believe will help Hidden Springs continue to be one of the
best places in the country to live, while restoring confidence in the town government.
Trained as an international economist, I have experience analyzing financial data,
academic training in accounting, and a record of trustworthiness. Besides being a
National Intercollegiate Ethics Bowl competitor and an award-winning student leader at
my Jesuit alma mater, I was entrusted with confidential information on a daily basis
when I worked at a major "K" Street law firm in Washington, D.C. I also have experience
in the insurance and import/export industries where clients entrusted me with their
financial information. I have also worked as a business consultant for the renewable
energy industry.
Furthermore, I am a native Idahoan and wish to develop Hidden Springs as a model for
the rest of the country to follow, in regards to quality of life. This community's unique
integration of wilderness access, modern convenience, and proximity outside of a major
city are significant assets that need to be better marketed to potential residents. My
business background will help ensure Hidden Springs succeeds financially as well as
ecologically.
Therefore, I hope you will consider my candidacy based on my passion for teamwork
and desire to make this the best place in Idaho to raise a family, buy a new home, or
enjoy retirement.
Goals for my term:
 Integrity
o Restoring trust in the town council through ethical and responsible
leadership
o Listening to residents, placing their needs over my own
 Maintenance
o Identifying everything that already works well in the community and
enhancing it
o Responding to complaints by residents about any shortcomings in
community management and rectifying said problems
o Ensuring property investments hold or increase in value through
community enhancements.
o Working with Hidden Springs Elementary to provide the best education in
the Treasure Valley; increasing enrichment (Chinese and German
classes, for example)
 Planning
o Opposing further expansion of Hidden Springs to the South; in-filling
empty lots only
o Working with Dry Creek Mercantile management to ensure fmancial and
experiential success of their new services
o Creating an energy-use master plan to eventually achieve a zero-waste,
energy-neutral community.
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Craig Lochner
12924 N Schick’s Ridge Rd.
229-1095
I am a current Councilman and the Treasurer of the Hidden Springs Town Association. I
am seeking a second term in this position.
My wife (Anita), daughter (Julia) and I have been residents of Hidden Springs since
September 2004. Over the years we have seen the community grow and develop with
first the help of the developer and then from some fine leadership from the past and
current Town Council boards. I want us to preserve the standards we have grown
accustomed to in Hidden Springs. We love it here and my goal is to maintain these high
standards that make this a family friendly community and preserve a quality of life we
are all proud of.
I have worked for various insurance companies for the past 35 years, holding positions
on the financial side as internal Auditor, Controller, Vice President of Planning and
Analysis, and Chief Financial Officer and holding operational positions including chief
Operating Officer and President and CEO. I will continue to lend expertise to the
financial, planning and budgeting aspect of the Town Council. I am adept at working
with all aspects of the operations of a company and those skills easily transfer over to
the needs of the community.
One of my major strengths is being a good listener and having the ability to get to the
real facts of an issue. As a current Town Council member I make sure we get to the
facts of the matter rather than what the rumor mill is trying to steer us toward. I continue
to strive for improved community communication although this remains difficult given the
various ways different members want to receive the information.
I am a CPA, have a BBA from the University of Wisconsin with a double major in
Accounting and Finance. I remain a Wisconsin Badger fan but have happily converted
to a Boise State fan as well. Over the years I have done volunteer work at the school
and was an active participant in the “Stop Dynamis” campaign in 2012. This was
important to preserve the quality of our air, limit contamination of ground water, and
maintain our property values. I am proud to have helped out in this effort.
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Todd McCampbell
4616 W Deerpath Dr.
818-472-4028
Hello, my name is Todd McCampbell. I am providing this as the letter of intent to run for
City Council of Hidden Springs. My family and I have called Hidden Springs home since
April 2014 and we plan to be here for many more years. My goal is to be on the Council
to assist in the continuing growth of our wonderful community and help to improve the
lives of those who live here while bringing their voice forward.
I believe that we need strong project management and negotiation skills with a firm
grasp on the budget for Hidden Springs to continue in a productive manner.
In seeking this position, I bring many years in Facilities Management, Operations and
Auditing from the financial sector as well as several years as a Board member on a
previous Homeowners Association. My skills would allow me the flexibility to listen to
the homeowners, negotiate contracts with vendors, look at budget needs and expenses
with a careful eye, and see the big picture to help the council complete projects and
programs.
By serving on the Council, the benefits to my family, friends and neighbors are twofold. I will be contributing to the continued growth and success of our community, and I
will be able to use existing skills.
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Chuck Miller
5867 W Hidden Springs Dr.
229-2553
I have been a part of the Hidden Springs Community since December 1999 and a
resident since October 2000. I managed the Hidden Springs Building Company for the
Developers of Hidden Springs before acquiring it and incorporating it as Chuck Miller
Construction Inc. in 2001. I have built 22 homes in Hidden Springs, the Clubhouse, the
Smart Start Pre-School, and the Hidden Springs Marketplace. I have completed several
remodeling homes here in Hidden Springs and elsewhere for the past 3 years. I am
currently working with Norm and Joan Peterson on the design and construction of a
major expansion of the Merc.
My other businesses include Chuck Miller Consulting and Chuck Miller Educational
Services, and Hidden Springs Commercial Properties LLC which owns the commercial
space currently occupied by the Hidden Springs Branch of the Ada Community Library.
I serve as a Professional Reviewer for the Idaho Bureau of Occupational Licenses Idaho
State Contractors Board reviewing case files involving complaints against contractors
and providing my professional opinion regarding alleged violations.
I was born and raised in the Chicago area and discovered Boise in 1975 when I was
hired by Morrison-Knudsen Company. I am married and have two daughters, two stepdaughters, and two-stepsons. My wife Monica and I had our wedding reception here at
the Community Barn. Monica is a Critical Care Nurse at St. Alphonsus Regional Medical
Center and a licensed psychologist. My oldest daughter, Lindsay, is the Los Angeles
Editor for Pop Sugar and my youngest daughter, Courtney is a senior at Boise State
University majoring in marketing. My oldest step-daughter is currently a graduate
assistant at Arizona State University working on her doctorate in psychology. My other
step-daughter is studying software design. My oldest step-son is a graduate of Boise
State University and currently works at the Boise Public Library. My youngest step-son
is currently working as a landscaper before returning to school to pursue a degree in
biology.
I am an active member of National Association of Home Builders serving on its Board of
Directors. I am also an active member, a Life Director and a Past President of the
Building Contractors Association of Southwestern Idaho and an active member and Life
Director of the Idaho Building Contractors Association.
I currently serve on the Hidden Springs Town Council and am an Ada County
Paramedics Reserve Emergency Medical Technician and will be volunteering here in
Hidden Springs. I am also an instructor for the National Endowment for Financial
Education® (NEFE®) High School Financial Planning Program and would like to offer
the program here in our community.
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Thomas J Woodall
12233 N Humphreys Way
376-7069
What anyone lists as goals and objectives needs to be backed up with the background
and experience of the candidate, that these goals and objectives were faced and met by
them in the past. Thus I offer this:
Thomas J. Woodall, PE
. BS, Chemical Engineering; MS, Civil Engineering
. Retired VP, Morrison Knudsen Corporation, Senior VP, Lemley
International; Visiting Professor, Boise State Engineering Dept; Currently Consultant to
City of Boise Wastewater Dept, Idaho Dept of Public Works;and ACHD
. Successful management of:
..Director of Engineering and Housing, Mid-sized Texas City
..District Engineer, Corps of Engineers, three Mid-western States
..Project Director, Extension of the subway system, City of New York
..Board of Directors, local Boise Non-profit
. Goals for membership on HSTA: Bring cost effective management skills and advice to
the Town especially in the areas of Contract Management,
Financial Management and Analysis, relationship with local, State, and
Federal permitting agencies, personnel management, and team building.