O C T O B E R 4 L E H A V R E N E W S and good fit for me with the many amenities provided. I chose to live here because of the “neighborhood” within the Le Havre community. I have an appreciation of the diversity we have here and the many amenities we share! I want to retain this environment for years to come. I desire to serve on the board to be a part of my new community and to work with other shareholders to retain the asset we share JUDY DENSKY Are you a resident of LeHavre, and if so, for how long? 1977. Have you ever served on any Co-op or Condo board, including LeHavre Yes Le Havre Owners Corp 2002-2003 Secretary 2004-2005 Board Member 2005-2006 Asst. Secretary 3/08-10/08 Board Member 7/14-Current Board Member What special experience, qualifications, or abilities can you provide as a Board member? Please include your educational background. • Graduate of Brooklyn College with B.A. in English Literature • Licensed Insurance Broker with wide range of business clients and business experience • An operations organizer for CPCU, an insurance professional society • My past board experience and service in community groups What is your occupation? Insurance Broker. I work with Signature B&B Companies What do you see as the major priorities for Le Havre for the next year? • Improving areas under our buildings, grounds, and signage & upgrade halls and lobbies • To keep spending within our operating budget and reduce costs • Increasing our capital reserves Additional Information: I have lived in Le Havre for over 39 years and have enjoyed all my years in this wonderful community. Having been on the board in the past I feel confident I can handle the duties and responsibilities it entails and want to contribute to improving our life style here. My son went to Bayside High School and played tennis on our courts, and handball when we had the handball courts. As a Board Member, I work with our insurance brokers to get the best insurance deal available for proper coverage at the lowest cost as well as plan and help execute the major renovations here at LH. My expertise in this area can help the co-op contain costs. As a past and current member of the Budget & Finance Committee, I work with the committee members to review expenses, prepare the budget, and find ways to increase our major capital reserve. I also am the co-captain of my building. I was involved with the NSERDA review which has resulted in LH getting a very good low interest 2+ million loan for our windows. Currently I chair the Art Show Committee for the LH Art League which has 1 art show a year in our clubhouse And mostly, I love living in LH and making it a better co-op and community LORI DESTEFANO Are you a resident of LeHavre, and if so, for how long? Yes, since April 2003. Have you ever served on any Co-Op or Condo board, including LeHavre? LeHavre Beechhurst, NY 2006-2008/ 2013-Present Assistant Treasurer/ Secretary What special experience, qualifications or abilities can you provide as a Board Member? Please include your educational background. I have served on prior Boards at LeHavre and as a member of our Budget and Finance Committee. I have extensive experience in budgeting, forecasting, cash-flow management and contract negotiation and have learned through my experience in the business world, how to meet and exceed expectations by developing financial models that work. I have experience managing budgets and forecasts throughout my career to position a company for fiscal stability and greater marketability. Fordham University, Bronx NY. BS – Business/Accounting – MBA What is your occupation? What is the name of your employer (company or firm)? Director, Talent Management & Organizational Strategy, New York, NY 5. What do you see as the major priorities for LeHavre for the next year? • Establish and maintain secure capital and operating budget reserves for present and future projects • Increase salability and property valuation at LeHavre. IN SUMMARY: I am currently the Secretary of the Board of Directors at LeHavre. My family and I have been residents of LeHavre since 2003. I have served on prior Boards and LeHavre and as a member of our Budget and Finance Committee. I have learned through my experience in the business world how to meet and exceed expectations by developing financial models that work. I have proven experience managing organizational budgets and forecasts throughout my career and positioning a company for fiscal stability and greater 4 LEHAVRE COURIER | OCTOBER 2016 | WWW.QNS.COM marketability. I commit to use this experience to assist in establishing the same models for success at LeHavre. STANLEY GREENBERG Are you a resident of Le Havre, and if so, for how long? Yes - 44 years Have you ever served on any Co-op or Condo board, including Le Havre? Yes If yes, Specify: Le Havre Owners Corp 1984-1987 Treasurer 2004-2008 Treasurer 2008-2009 Vice President 2009-2011 Treasurer 2011 – Present President What special experience, qualifications, or abilities can you provide as a Board Member? Please include your educational background. I am a C.P.A. My practice specializes in co-op and condo developments. I have advised Boards’ regarding budget and financial matters, including preparation of budgets. Bachelors Degree, majoring in Public Accountancy What is your occupation? C.P.A. I run my own practice. What do you see as the major priorities for Le Havre for the next year. • To have an efficient running operation and keep operating costs low • Prioritize future major capital improvements and replacements through multi-year budgeting • Solidify the financial position of Le Havre and continue to enhance income and reduce expenses • Build our capital reserves for future major capital improvements which will increase our property values Additional Information: I have been a resident at Le Havre since 1972, the year Arlene and I were married. Our children, Jeffrey and Rebecca, grew up here. In 1984, when Le Havre became a co-op development, we purchased our apartment in Building #17. Subsequently, when we needed more space, we moved to Building #20. As many know, I am a Certified Public Accountant, in my own practice. Seventy-five percent of my practice deals with co-op and condominium developments. I have been doing this for 39 years. I deal with every financial aspect of these developments, including budgeting, attending Board meetings, giving advice to the various Boards and preparing financial statements for the developments. I have been involved in every aspect of advising these developments. I have been able to lend this expertise to Le Havre by serving on the Board of Directors and holding the position of Treasurer. I was Treasurer in its first years as a co-op (1984-1986) and have been Treasurer from April 2004, until I became President in June 2011. If reelected to the Board, and as President, I will continue to run an honest and transparent administration. I will be proactive to insure that our operations are run efficiently and that we receive the best in pricing and workmanship from our contractors and vendors. I will strive to have as much work done in house by our Maintenance Department as possible. Taking all of the above into account I would hope to keep our carrying charges in check.We have made much progress in the above in the past year in regards to finance and infrastructure. This will enhance our property value and improve our quality of life. I appreciate the enormous support I have received from my fellow shareholders. Together we will strive to make Le Havre the Jewel of Queens MARK INHABER Are you a resident of LeHavre, and if so, for how long? 1 year Yes Have you ever served on any Co-op or Condo board, including LeHavre No What special experience, qualifications, or abilities can you provide as a Board member? Please include your educational background. • Degree in Mechanical Engineering • Managed a 400 family Synagogue • Experience with Facility Management, Construction • Developing, managing & monitoring budgets What is your occupation? I have had 4 careers. Mechanical Engineer, Financial Professional, Owner of a small Construction Co. & Executive Director of a Synagogue What do you see as the major priorities for Le Havre for the next year? • Maintenance the physical property in good repair & appearance • Maintaining fiscal & financial solvency • Keeping and improving amenities to attract new ownership • Lowering pool/gym/tennis membership fee for children while maintaining total income Additional Information: My name is Mark Inhaber. I am a very happy member of the Le Havre community for the past year. I value the beautiful surroundings, the views, the pool, tennis courts, café and gym. But mostly, I’m impressed with the friendly people I met here. I have had a varied career, which I believe makes me a good choice to be a part of Le Havre’s board: for 8 years I managed a large Queens synagogue, where I was responsible for developing and managing budgets, maintenance of the facility, including a large special education school, staffing, training and ongoing support to the Board of Directors. In previous employment
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