Mike Thorlin
President
Board Term Expires: 4/2027

Mike is a 20 year resident of Scottsdale Ranch and a native Arizonan. While this is his first experience as an HOA board member, Mike has 32 years of experience in engineering, project management, business development and even spent three years as an Assistant Defense Attache assigned overseas as part of his service in the Arizona Army National Guard. Mike will shortly retire as a Lieutenant Colonel, having served for 26 years as an infantry officer, both at home and abroad, in locations that include Afghanistan, Tajikistan, Poland and the Baltics.

Dave Specht
Vice President
Board Term Expires: 4/2027

Originally from the Chicago area, Dave and his wife Kathie have lived in Arizona for over 35 years, moving to Scottsdale Ranch in 2015. As an active member of the Heritage Village IV HOA, Dave served on the Board of Directors for five years, over three years as Treasurer. Dave chaired several Heritage Village IV committees including Finance, Communications, Social and Landscaping. Dave is currently starting his fourth year on the Scottsdale Ranch Board of Directors, serving most recently as Vice President. A past member of the Scottsdale Coalition of Homeowners Associations, Dave has participated in numerous HOA training sessions offered by the City of Scottsdale and the Scottsdale Ranch Community Association.

Mike Breslin
Treasurer
Board Term Expires: 4/2027

Mike Breslin knows how to deal effectively with employees, management, and clients as well as national and local government officials. In Chicago, Illinois, he was the Vice Chairman of Human Resources and Law Worldwide at Leo Burnett Co. Inc. and a board member of the Executives Club of Chicago. Mike served as Board President of the Las Brisas HOA for many years and most recently served as Board President of SRCA. After a year off, Mike was recently re-elected to the SRCA board and is currently serving as the Treasurer.

Dr. Jake Amrani
Secretary
Board Term Expires: 4/2028

Dr. Amrani is a retired orthopedic spine surgeon and a retired US Army Medical Corps major. He practiced here in Scottsdale for 15 years. Dr. Amrani and his wife Ann recently joined the Scottsdale Ranch community from McDowell Mountain Ranch and believe in engaging in the community. To that end, he is also on the Board at the Raquet Club, he and his wife joined the Scottsdale Ranch Yacht Club, and they have been teaching an East Coast Swing dance class at the community center this season.

Ron Auerbach
Director
Board Term Expires: 4/2028

Having moved from Minnesota to Arizona in 1988, Ron established his architectural/project management business until retiring in 2008. Since then, he served on the Las Brisas Board of Directors for three 3-year terms, finishing his last term as Vice President. Additionally, while chairman of both the Architectural Committee and the Pools & Tennis Court Committee, Ron managed virtually every community project undertaken at Las Brisas. These projects required coordination and interfacing with homeowners, SRCA, the City of Scottsdale, contractors, subcontractors, vendors, and manufacturers. In his spare time, Ron maintains an active lifestyle enjoying hiking, backpacking, camping, cycling, tennis, pickleball, and many other outdoor activities.

Peter Klausner
Director
Board Term Expires: 4/2027

A Scottsdale Ranch resident since 2001, Peter brings a valuable combination of homeowner insight and business acumen to the board. In addition to his active community involvement and support for Ranch initiatives, he offers over 40 years of experience in both the private and public sectors. Peter has been deeply involved in the entrepreneurial technology space and is a U.S patent holder, reflecting his commitment to innovation and forward thinking. Peter is the chair of the SRCA Governmental Committee and also a member of the Election and Communications Committees.

Michele Holzman
Director
Board Term Expires: 4/2028

Michele has served on the SR Board of Directors for 6 years (2 as VP), and 8 years on the Architectural Committee (6 as Chair). When she and her husband, Stuart, moved to Arizona 15 years ago, she served on the Arrowhead HOA Architectural Committee for 3 years until moving to the Ranch. In Wisconsin, she was an Executive Vice President for a national healthcare company responsible for 13 offices around the country. Michele and her husband also owned a retail art business for 10 years before retiring and moving to Arizona. Michele believes that her Master’s degree in Business and her varied experience in the business world gives her a unique opportunity to serve Scottsdale Ranch.