Director Insurance

P.O.A.T.R.I. Board Director Application & Resume

This application and resume consist of four sections:

Section 1: Candidate Information

Section 2: Skills and Experience

Section 3: Candidate Views on Ranch Operations and Director Responsibilities

Section 4: Ballot Information

The purpose of these questions is to provide information to the Membership in order that

they may make an informed decision when voting to fill the 2013 vacancies. This is a

Microsoft Word document. Please type in your answers after each question. When

completed please email this document to ************@******.*** .

If you are not able to email this document you may mail a printed copy to Director

Application, POATRI, P.O. Box 638, Terlingua, TX 79852. Your completed

application must be received at the POATRI office no later than 5 pm, Friday,

October 26, 2012.

Section 1: Candidate Information: Question #1 is required information.)

1. Name: Michelle Chiles

Phone Number: 806-***-**** (c)

Email Address: *********@*********.***

Address: 5418 80th St.

City, State, Zip Code: Lubbock, TX 79424

Tract No: 817-A, 812

2. How long have you been a Terlingua Ranch owner?

I have owned property for several years; my husband and his family have been

property owners since the 1970 s.

3. To what degree have you been involved with Terlingua Ranch & POATRI?

Attended quarterly board meetings and participated in conversations and

discussions with Board members over the years regarding my own and other

property owner concerns. My husband and I are the AFLAC insurance agents

responsible for servicing the Ranch employees regarding their AFLAC

employee-funded insurance.

4. Education Level/Degrees:

Abilene Christian University, Abilene, Texas

Bachelor of Science

Parks & Recreation Management

5. Current or Last Employer or brief resume describing yourself:

Since 2002 I have been Owner/Independent Agent/Special Projects Coordinator

for AFLAC Insurance.

Previously, I held jobs with the DEA as a First Responder on clandestine drug

labs; worked for Radiation Oncology of the South Plains during which time I

helped establish women s cancer education, prevention & early-detection clinic;

Director of a federally funded program to provide services for people with

disabilities; Manager of Mental Health Center for people with disabilities.

6. Are you related to, or have a business, professional, or personal, association with any

current board member? (yes or no):

If Yes, please explain: Yes, my husband and I are personal friends with Dori

and Tom Ramsay.

7. Have you read the POATRI Expectations and do you feel you can fulfill them? (yes

or no): yes

8. Are you willing to sign the POATRI Director Code of Ethics and Standards of

Conduct? (yes or no): yes

Section 2: Candidate Skills, Contributions and Experience Use the sub-questions

to provide answers to the following questions: (Please limit your answers to 100 words

or less.)

1. Mission:

What is your specific interest in serving on the Board of POATRI?

I have a keen appreciation for and sense of responsibility toward the total

Ranch area and Ranch Owners, including resident and non-resident

property owners alike. I would like to be a part of the current positive

atmosphere and be involved in planning for the future as our Ranch

community continues to evolve.

Do you have particular ranch committees in which you are interested or

particular areas of concern relating to ranch operations?

I would be willing to serve on any committee or taskforce.

2. Experience:

What skills or expertise can you offer to the Board of POATRI?

Responsible for up to $2.5 Million long-term federally funded projects;

experience with personnel management, recruiting, hiring, etc.; have

created projects for infrastructure, record-keeping, marketing;

experience in public speaking.

What specific experience do you have with reading and interpreting financial

statements? The budgeting process?

Work responsibilities have included reading & interpreting financial

statements; experience in long and short-term budgeting and planning.

3. Board Member Role:

What previous/current board service, leadership or volunteer experience do

you have?

Served as Advisory Board Member for an organization serving children

& people with disabilities; lead religious discussion classes; wilderness

expedition leader.

Section 3: Candidate Views on POATRI Ranch Operations and Director

Responsibility

1. Please discuss your suggestions/goals relating to the 4 major areas of ranch

operation shown below? (200 word limit for entire answer)

a. Financial strategies such as assessment collection and budget planning and

oversight.

Create and maintain financial solvency while providing for the delivery of

promised services.

b. Road Rehabilitation programs.

Adequate road maintenance to all ranch roads assuring safe access for all

property owners as well as emergency personnel.

c. Use of the Lodge facilities.

Lodge facilities should be well-maintained, attractive and be a source of

pride to the Owners, a marketing tool for prospective owners, and

continue to be available to both property owners and the general public

resulting inn a positive cash flow that benefits everyone.

d. Property Owner Communications and other communications. Honest

communication and resulting appropriate transparency will continue to

build Owner trust and reduce internal conflict. Continue the quarterly

newsletter; Face Book has proven to be a worthwhile communication

tool.

2. What is your understanding of your ethical and fiduciary responsibilities if a

member of the POATRI Board of Directors? (100 word limit)

To conduct myself in word and deed in an ethical and honest manner,

striving to project and maintain a positive reflection of the sincere intentions

of the Board, and striving to serve the good of all property owners.

Section 4: Ballot Information

Please provide the information that you would like to be presented on the Ballot. It is

limited to 200 words. If there is a large candidate field, we will contact you before editing

your material. We have a physical ballot to contend with. All information will be

available on the website.

My name is Michelle Chiles. I share ownership in 3 pieces of Terlingua Ranch property

(Cedar Springs, Lodge, Lake Ament Road areas). My husband and I are in the process of

remodeling an existing Terlingua Ranch home for our future permanent use. My

husband s family first became property owners in the 1970 s. Subsequent to that, I was

introduced to the area about 10 years ago and now, share their affection for the area.

It is that affection, that prompts my desire to volunteer my time and services toward the

betterment of Terlingua Ranch. Due to my skills and experience, I believe I can be a

valuable Board Member.

My credentials:

B.S. Degree (Recreation)

Texas Insurance License

Texas Social Worker License (inactive)

Experience with starting, improving programs and businesses, including managing multi-

million dollar government-funded programs.

Experience with creating, managing a successful insurance agency, responsible for

approximately 40 agents and 200 accounts and numerous clients.

Experience with committees, organizations and stake-holders of diverse back-grounds

with sometimes opposing agendas.

Experience with public speaking, fund-raising, marketing.

Experience with nature/wilderness activities.

I have appreciated watching the improvements that the current Board has accomplished,

and would appreciate the opportunity to contribute to further improvements so that all

property owners and their guests can have an opportunity to develop an affection for

Terlingua Ranch just as I and my family have.

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