Board of Directors & Committees

Board of Directors

To protect, preserve, and enhance the quality of Higgins Lake and its surrounding watershed.

Kathleen Barger

Admin. Assistant

hlpoa0@gmail.com

Charlene Cornell

President

charlenehcornell@gmail.com

Greg Semack

Vice President

cmaks3@msn.com

Bruce Carleton

Treasurer

brucecarleton1@gmail.com

Herb Weatherly

Secretary

herbertweatherly@gmail.com

Patty Dennis

Director

pdennis8244@gmail.com

Curt DeVoe

Director

cdevoe60@gmail.com

Becky Gibson

Director

bkygibson@gmail.com

Dennis Corte

Director

dwcorte@outlook.com

Wayne Brooks

Director

waynebrooksrph@gmail.com

John Ogren

Director

djogren@gmail.com

Fred Swinehart

Director

fmswinehart@spectrum.net

Environmental Committee

Serve as a point of contact on environmental issues affecting Higgins Lake

Guide use of dedicated funds for environmental initiatives benefiting riparian owners and public users

Coordinate and support programs that protect water quality

Fred Swinehart

Director

fmswinehart@spectrum.net

Riparian Committee

Protect and advocate for the riparian rights of Higgins Lake property owners

Educate members on relevant laws, ordinances, and court rulings

Monitor and respond to shoreline use and access issues

John Ogren

Director

djogren@gmail.com

Communications & Membership Committee

Engage and inform current and prospective HLPOA members

Promote awareness of HLPOA’s mission, work, and impact

Support membership growth, retention, and community participation

Wayne Brooks

Director

waynebrooksrph@gmail.com

Becky Gibson

Director

bkygibson@gmail.com

Higgins Lake Swimmers Itch Organization(HLSIO) - Board Liason

Address swimmer’s itch through research, monitoring, and education

Support science-based mitigation and long-term solutions

Reduce impacts on lake users while protecting lake health

Greg Semack

Board Appointed Liaison

cmaks3@msn.com

Political Action Committee(PAC

Monitor public policy and governmental actions affecting Higgins Lake

Monitor public policy and governmental actions affecting Higgins Lake

Advocate for responsible governance, lake health, and riparian rights

Greg Semack

Vice President

cmaks3@msn.com

Finance Committee

Serve as a point of contact for HLPOA financial matter

Prepare and oversee the annual budget and financial reporting

Monitor financial activities and maintain sound financial controls

Provide transparent financial information to the Board and membership

Bruce Carleton

Chair

brucecarleton1@gmail.com

Dennis Corte

Director

dwcorte@outlook.com

Greg Semack

Director

cmaks3@msn.com

Herb Weatherly

Director

herbertweatherly@gmail.com