CANDIDATE FOR BOARD OF DIRECTORS – BETTER DECOPLAGE SLATE

DAVID VON STORCH

UNIT PH3

OUR MISSION

To enhance the property values and quality of living for all residents, foster community inside our building and participate in creating a strong local community.

CORE VAUES

We support our Mission by treating each other with respect and we honor different points of view. We act with full transparency and integrity. We engage our neighbors, and we are respectful to those with whom we disagree.

CONTACT INFO

E: Davidvonstorch@gmail.com

M: 202-256-5863 (c)

Please be assured that no matter what anyone says, we do NOT want daily rentals. We fully support the current association policy on NO rentals being less than one month.

WHY AM I RUNNING?

WHAT IS GOING ON WITH OUR $17.0MM ASSESSMENT? WHERE IS THE TRANSPARENCY AND ACCOUNTABILITY? WE HAVE NOT PASSED OUR 40- OR 50-YEAR INSPECTIONS. OUR HALLWAYS AND PORTE COCHERE ARE A MESSS. WE NEED A MORE RESPONSIVE BOARD! I AM RUNNING WITH THE BETTER DECOPLAGE SLATE OF CANDIDATES BECAUSE WE CAN AND MUST DO BETTER. INTEGRITY, COMPETENCE CIVILITY.

EXPERIENCE AND COMPETENCIES

CEO AND founder of Urban Adventures Companies, a Washington, DC based lifestyle company of three integrated and affiliated businesses: Health & Wellness, Beauty & Style, and Dining &Entertainment. From health clubs to spas & salons, to restaurants & exclusive pool clubs, we have built a business currently generating over $50mm in annual sales and almost 1,000 employees. My responsibilities included overseeing the design and construction of 8 restaurants and 7 high-end fitness clubs. Our newest 50,000 sq ft facility under construction has a budget in excess of $20.0mm. More information about these businesses can be found at: www.vidafitness.com.

EDUCATION

Harvard University: Masters in Business Administration, 1984 University of North Carolina: Bachelor of Arts in Economics and US History, 1980.

WHAT WE WILL DO

  • The $17.0mm assessment – better communication, more transparency and monthly updates on money collected and spent

  • Expedite the 40/50 year certifications - stop blaming past Boards

  • Monthly communications - not just 3 months from Board Elections

  • Provide understandable, transparent and timely financial reporting

  • Strategically advance projects important to owners by empowering committees engaging the vast talent within our Community

  • Schedule Board meetings one week in advance with in-person and remote capabilities and allow owner input before taking action

  • Hold informal bi-monthly meetings with one Board member and the Manager to better understand Community challenges and encourage ideas for the betterment of our Community and building

  • Create an inclusive environment recognizing some owners live here full-time, others visit periodically, and others are investors

  • Minimize legal expenses by creating a cooperative environment, accepting responsibility for our actions and acting fiscally responsibly in the best interests of the Association.