Election Time!
October is Election Time in TLCA. Here are the candidates that have been endorsed by the Nominating Committee and the Board of Directors. Please take a moment to read their bios to gain insight into the candidates’ qualifications.
Joe DelGrippo I am Joe DelGrippo, working in the technical computer field over the past 45 years. I am now semi-retired with lots of energy and passion, driving my wife Cheryl and 2 children crazy with payback. I have been responsible for managing people across the world and involved in many decisions that help and cultivate better ways to achieve goals. I am a graduate from Drexel University along with being a teacher’s assistant helping students overcome the challenges of mathematics. I am currently a participating member of the Lerner Executive Mentoring Program at Alfred Lerner College of Business & Economics at the University of Delaware for both graduate and undergraduate students. Being involved with volunteering and helping others get a fresh start is part of my DNA.
Being in the community since the late 70’s (no not a typo) I have enjoyed one of the best and well-kept communities in the Poconos. I feel that it is time to give back to the community by sharing my experiences and leadership. Sharing time between the Poconos and West Chester PA, I have grown to appreciate the peaceful environment each passing day. I do play golf - well kinda - I go for the exercise. I love bocce ball, horseshoes, I’m a certified scuba diver and possess a FAA student pilot license. I enjoy playing with my 2 rescue dogs (The Boys) and spending quality time with my wife when possible. If you see us walking around, stop and chat or wave if that’s your thing!
Bob Packer Hi there, my name is Bob Packer and I want to represent you on the TLCA board of directors. With my wife Lee Ann, we lived in 6 homes during our first 35 years married. In 2017, when looking to retire we wanted a place that would be ours and our adult childrens’ for many years to come. TLCA provided the perfect home and community and we have been residents since. I am a graduate of Babson College with a BS in accounting and an MBA in International Business. My career spanned working for multinational companies Tyco and Elan before transitioning to smaller companies in the capacity of CFO, gaining a reputation for turning around unprofitable businesses. I served on multiple company boards during that time. Additionally, I served on the board of a private high school struggling to survive, complementing other board members to provide 1 and 5 year plans that allowed the school to continue. I am active in my church and have served as
Sunday school teacher, Scoutmaster, Adult youth leader, financial clerk and have participated in and led many volunteer community service projects. I see TLCA as a premier community to live within and want to preserve the beauty and property values of our homes. In whatever capacity of board of director service, I would bring my experiences to each committee and the community and be part of a team that enhances any activity or amenity that is in need. I see strong communication and transparency with the community residents as key to being a successful board member. Fully retired, I am available to every resident to discuss any concerns or issues you may have. When not at home you can probably find me playing golf or at the pickleball courts. Thank you for your consideration.
Jeff Skulsky My name is Jeffrey Skulsky. My wife Cindy and I purchased our home in 2012, and have lived here, full time, since 2019. One of our three children and her family lives in the community as well. Serving (the community) is in my DNA - as a corporate executive, my role was to enable those in the company, helping them deliver on its mission. Giving back to TLCA is a natural progression of my desire to serve. I am offering my skills, experiences and ideas to improve the quality of life of our members, and to continue to enhance property values, ensuring TLCA is one of the premier communities in our region. The years spent in the community, getting to know many of the residents, employees, committee and Board members, has given me insights on how my experiences could be of service to the community and the mission of the Board. While open to working in most any capacity, I would be most useful in helping solve problems, simplifying rules, managing vendors and ensuring as an organization, we are running optimally.
I am a retired, accomplished Senior Executive with over 20 years of Board level experiences and 30 years of combined success as an executive, working with National, Multinational and Not For Profit organizations.
• I held officer roles at multiple publicly traded companies as the top Information Technology Executive.
• I served on numerous Boards, continuously from 2001- 2021. • Multiple Board positions- National Not For Profit Organization, (5,000 members). 2004- 2021.
o National Chair and Chair Emeritus for a National Foundation
o National and Regional level - roles include: Chairman, President, VP of Membership, VP of Finance, and VP Programs
• For a 100 member community-based Motorcycle Association. 2001-2015, Treasurer.
o Mission to help the community through giveback, support and fundraising.
Rosemary Kucharski Tanglwood has been my home for 19 years. My 3 children and 2 grandchildren enjoy visiting because of the year-round activities and wooded atmosphere. I enjoy walking through TLCA, meeting and talking with my neighbors. My teaching career of 35 years was dedicated to teaching math to 7th and 8th graders in a private school in the Washington, D.C. area. I was Department Chair for the Junior High and Math Co-Ordinator for the school. I served as a member of the Accreditation Team of schools in the Archdiocese of Washington, D.C., and was awarded Teacher of the Year by the Archdiocese in 2003. I am a member of the Budget & Finance, Legal & By-Laws, Team and Welcoming Committees. I enjoy working on projects with the Tanglwoolies which benefits the Ronald McDonald House in Scranton. Outside of TLCA, I belong to the Tafton Fire Department
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Ladies Auxiliary and the Red Maples Ladies Golf League. As a past member of the Board and past president, I have been involved in policy changes and projects that benefited our community. I worked on the following projects: walking track and fitness center; the wall at the beach which keeps some of our sand in place; renovation of the bath house; the memorial to all military members in front of the Community Center; and the pipe that goes under Tanglwood Road by the playground. I requested and received a variance for the new chairs for the Community Center. As our community continues to grow with new families moving in, it is important for us to evaluate the needs of the future while balancing the lessons learned from the past. If elected, I will work, as always, with the Board, Committees and TLCA residents to keep Tanglwood Lakes a Premiere Community in the Poconos.
TANGLWOOD LAKES | AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2022
