Board of Directors
Jose Peo, President
Jose was elected Vice President for a term 2024 to 2025. Due to the resignation of the president, he stepped up to complete that term which ended December 31, 2024, he was reelected as President for the term ending December 31. 2026. Jose Peo is guided by the wisdom of Mahatma Gandhi’s timeless quote, “Be the change you wish to see in the world.” Rooted in a Christian upbringing, Jose’s life journey embodies the values of discipline, personal accountability, and responsibility.
A proud veteran, Jose’s commitment to discipline led him to serve his country as an Intelligence Analyst in Korea, along the Southern border, and in South America. Achieving the rank of E-5 Sergeant in an astonishing two and a half years, Jose led several deployment teams, authored multiple Standard Operating Procedures, and exemplified the work ethic instilled during his youth. Post-military, Jose channels his expertise as the founder of TLS Funding Solutions, a business finance brokerage, and Built on the Roc, a business consulting firm. He has also served the Northwest District City Councilperson for several years, displaying a need to co-perate between all interested parties.
Tom Bruce, Vice President
Tom Bruce joined the Board of Directors in January 2022 and was appointed to Vice-President in the summer of 2022. He was elected President in November 2022 for a 2-year term starting January 1, 2022, and ending December 31, 2024. Further to this he resigned as president for personal reasons in January 2024 and was appointed Vice President by the board, for a term ending December 31, 2025.
He is the owner and manager of 75 Stutson Street LLC, a multi-purpose venue specializing in musical performances and music education. Music has always been a part of Tom’s life, attending college as a music major; and he still performs as a professional trumpeter today. He also worked in the electrical/lighting industry for many years.
Tom wants to promote goodwill in the community and to work toward the year-round viability of business in the area by giving people a reason to come to Charlotte no matter the season.
Susan Hyde, Secretary
Sue joined the Board of Directors in January 2025, after having been elected to serve the term ending December 31, 2026.
She has been a Charlotte resident since 2017. Before retiring in 2011, she worked in Quality and Project Management for 30 years at Eastman Kodak Company and helped Excellus BCBS develop a Quality Management Program, including providing Quality Manager training. She has a B.S. degree in Physical Education from S.U.C. Brockport and is a certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt and Project Manager.
After moving to the Stonehedge community in 2017, she served on the Homeowners’ Association Board for 6 years, 4-1/2 years as President.
She enjoys living in the beautiful Charlotte area and is looking forward to collaborating with community partners and residents to ensure our community is safe and beautiful, keep property values high, and enable Charlotte to continue to be a desirable place to live, play, and work.
Sue enjoys golf, pickleball, and traveling.
David Steklenski, Treasurer
Dave Steklenski is a long-time resident of the Rochester area, having lived there for 55 years and in the Charlotte neighborhood for the past 5 years. He is a retired chemist who spent 36 years at Kodak Research Labs and later worked as a consultant for several small companies. He has also contributed his experience in finance through service at his church and the homeowners association where he currently resides.
Tony Micciche, Director
Reelected to the board for another term expiring December 31, 2026.
Tony, although he has had addresses throughout the NW quadrant, will always consider Charlotte to be home.
After a full career at Delco in production and management, he moved on to real estate management, trying to provide safe housing for everyone.
He also served eight years in the County Legislature, representing the district, and comes to this board with unique knowledge and contacts, especially in the area of safety and security.
John Kabrovski, Director
Elected to the board, taking office in 2024, his term expires December 31, 2025.
As the owner of Tropix, John brings the insight of business owners and great ideas for bringing this community together.
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