Barry Barden
Travis Barnett
Hi, my name is Barry Barden and I am running for a board seat. I
have been on the board for 4 years. 1 year as President. I believe
the Board we currently have has made good progress in moving
Cedar Shores forward in a positive direction. I am a retired
Automotive Engineer and have been a co-owner in Cedar Shores
since 2017. We have many future challenges/tasks to accomplish
here in the park and I believe we are up to it!
I became a lot owner in July of 2024. My parents have owned their lot for over 25 years, and I have been visiting Cedar Shores for all those years. I proposed to my wife at the boat launch 19 years ago and we spend every Memorial Day weekend and Labor Day weekend. I am a Center Director for Sylvan Learning of Jackson & Lansing. I have served on a school board, Past President of Exchange Club of Jackson, and current President of Gilletts Lake Community Club in Jackson. I would like to become actively involved in the decisions that are made for the members and vote for things that the members would like and not vote just for things I would like to see. I do not feel enough input is taken from members before a decision is made.
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Sincerely,
Travis J. Barnett
Lisa Bragg
Hello, Cedar Shores Campground Condominium Association,
My name is Lisa Bragg from Lot 183 and 206. I'm excited to announce my candidacy for a position on the Board of Directors. I look forward to working with the current board members, management, staff, volunteers, and the community. I will put my best effort forward into continuously communicating and make Cedar Shores a great place to be.
For those of you who do not know me, I have been a member since 2017 at Cedar Shores and have made this my home away from home. I have a very supportive family my husband Rick, my son Kyle and my mom known here as Grandma. I'm the owner and Stylist of Braggi Hair located in Brighton, Michigan. I have been a stylist for 36 years and a business owner since 2003, My Husband Rick also owns KRB Trucking Inc. Which I have managed the Incorporation since 2005.
When I first came to Cedar Shores, I dedicated myself to the Rec center for 4 years under the former Rec Chair. I volunteered two years as the Rec Chair with my incredible family and the amazing team of men and woman that helped with our Events and Raffles. These years were so special and successful. In those two years we raised over 25,000 dollars that enhanced our Events, Raffle prizes and many repairs for the Amenities the Rec Center offers. Thank you, Cedar Shores, for believing in the team and me. With a heavy heart last September, I resigned due to lack of communication with our current board. I have remorse for our community. Please grant me this opportunity to step back up and be myself again with what I do best in our community. This year I have stood down and I apologize for the inconvenience this has caused all of us in 2024. I'd like this to be in the past and move into a brighter future and give us the chance to prove as a community that we can move mountains.
I have joined the Budget Committee this year that has been an eye opener. I'm ready to learn the other side of the formalities here at Cedar Shores. We need to have the Board, Management and our volunteers working together for the good of our community. Communication is the key.
If you will please vote for me this September for a seat on the Board of Directors. I would much appreciate this chance to try to make a difference in our community.
Thank you,
Lisa Bragg Email- Lisabragg22@yahoo.com
Brent Budzinzki
Hi. My name is Brent Budzinski and here's a little bit of my background. I have been a firefighter for about 25 years. I have held many positions on boards throughout the fire department. I have been in this park for about 12 years.
The reason I would like to be on the board is to restore Cedar Shores back to normal and to how it used to be. For example, 4th of July weekend. The park used to be full during this weekend. This year, the park was not as full as it used to be. The fireworks were not there this year and there was no golfcart parade. I feel this is what people look forward to and maybe that is why the park was not as full. So in conclusion, I would like to be on the board to restore Cedar Shores back to normal and to steer Cedar Shores back in the right direction.
Karen Hatch
I am a full time summer resident of Cedar Shores, originally from Westland, MI. My late husband, Vince, and I bought into the campground twenty-six years ago, before our son was born. We then moved to my parents’ lot (8) in 2016. We wanted to be part of Cedar Shores so our son, now 25, could grow up spending summers in a safe, fun and friendly environment close to family.
I have served as the Cedar Shores Treasurer since being elected to the Board in September 2022. I have drawn on my 30 plus years of experience as a Chemical Engineer/project manager while working with the Board and the Office Manager to improve financial transparency and the management of the funds placed in the special savings accounts (Reserves, Capital, Laundry, etc.). I have also implemented procedures to support timely payment of fees and electricity. I enjoy working with the Cedar Shores community and this Board. I would be honored to be re-elected to continue with the efforts to maintain and improve the family friendly atmosphere of Cedar Shores.
Colleen Rupert
My name is Colleen Rupert.
I have served this community for the past 2 years as a member at large on the board of directors. It has been my honor to have served with so many talented people. This past year I have been the overseer of the Rec events , beautification committee and side by side with my husband as the wood committee.
My husband and I are very committed to this wonderful campground as co-owners since 2019.
If given the opportunity It would be my pleasure to continue my role as a board member to represent the best interest of Cedar Shores.
Larry Tillman
Darla Verbeek
Hello fellow Cedar Shores co-owners, my name is Larry Tillman (lots 140 & 135). I’m sure most have met me around the park and remember my mom Connie Allen. She was the office manager for a while. I’ve been coming to Cedar Shores for over 10 years since my mom bought her place (140). I bought my own place (135) about 6 years ago.
Here are a couple reasons why I want to be on the board.
I see there are areas where improvements and repairs are necessary and with the knowledge and experience I have acquired from owning a small business I look forward to working with other members of the board to get necessary items addressed while working within our established budget.
I’m very open minded and always will listen to concerns and ideas. I will work with the board and use the co-owners ideas and suggestions to come up with best solutions.
If you allowed me to be on the board I will try to the best of my ability to bring fresh ideas, not quit on it until there’s a solution to the problem and keeping families at the
Dear Cedar Shores Co-owners,
My name is Darla Verbeek from lot 330. I have been a member of cedar shores for the
past 20 years. I am running for the board of directors to broaden my knowledge of the overall
park procedures in our community. I have an accounting, H/R background and have been
employed in the agriculture industry for the past 10 years.
I would like to see our community be impartial and fair to all co-owners. My goal is to find
transparency and follow through in the research of expenses, rules, procedures for the future of
Cedar Shores. One of my biggest concerns for the park are emergency procedures that I
believe need improvements.
If given the opportunity to be a board member, my main goal is to be the voice for
all co-owners here at Cedar Shores Campground.
Thank you,
Darla Verbeek
Email:darlaverbeek@gmail.com