Meet our Board of Directors

Founder & President

David Coward

 Retired from Boeing as an industrial engineer and a former educator. Founder and charter member of GCCI. Interest in our community's future and in government relations. Re-elected to the Board in 2023

Founder & Vice President

Jerry Stevenson

Founding and charter member of GCCI. A retired executive of IBM and other major corporations. Active in the Mountain Brook Village community and actively working on transportation issues and interfacing with the agencies involved with getting things done for Gold Canyon. Re-elected to the Board in 2023

Board Member and Secretary & Acting Treasure

Terri King

Career experience in corporate management, finance, and real estate.  Former Senior Vice President with Bank of America/Merrill Lynch. Currently an experienced Realtor in the Gold Canyon and East Valley area.  Volunteering for the betterment of the community and servant leadership continues to be a key focus. Interested in bringing the various HOA communities together and in building a strong sense of community.

Board Member and Chair of Conservation Committee

Isabelle Petersen

A resident of Arizona for 30 years, Isabelle is a former teacher in the College of Integrative Sciences and Arts at ASU. After working with the Gold Canyon Alliance in 2021 and because of her strong interest in environmental conservation, she joined GCCI in 2022 and succeeded Charlie Goff as Director of Conservation. In this position, she heads the Dark Sky Committee and has been deeply engaged in conservation research in order to keep Gold Canyon's pristine environment

Founder, Board Member and Chair of Water Conservation Committee

Dick Richards

Retired geologist and small business owner. Concerned with water issues for our community and active in making sure we have this important resource available to our community in the future. Founding and charter member of the Board and re-elected in 2023

Board Member and Chair of Parks & Recreation Committee

Dale McKenney

Retired nuclear engineer and an avid outdoor enthusiast who wants to ensure we enjoy our surrounding environment safely while building connectivity within our community.

Board Member 

Mike DeRosa

Mike DeRosa is a retired Burger King franchisee. Mike served as the Chairman of the Redevelopment Authority in Eau Claire Wisconsin for 20 years, helping to revitalize the downtown Eau Claire area. He hopes
to use his experience in real estate, development, finance, and public/private partnerships for the betterment of the Gold Canyon community.

Board Member & Treasurer

Glen Legus

A proven team builder and developer of leaders with over 30 years in security and extensive experience in risk management, policy, compliance, training, and contract management. Six years as Treasurer at St. Paul Federal Credit Union and on their Board of Directors.