Winter Park Pines Community Association
A Great Place to Live, Work, and Play
Officers & Directors of the WPPCA
Ever wonder who serves on the Winter Park Pines Community Association Board? Want to know more about the people who volunteer their time to make sure our community stays safe, beautiful and fun? We hope these bios will allow you to get to know these individuals a little better.
President:
Peter H. Mason
Peter Mason and his wife Lynne Milia Mason are 2nd generation Winter Park Pines Residents. Lynne’s parents (Kip & Audrey) bought their house on Banchory Road in 1980. Kip passed away in 1983 and Audrey in 2013 at the age of 90. Peter & Lynne kept the house, paid the association dues each year and maintained it until they moved back to Florida in 2018. Peter had previously lived in Orlando for 15 years. Lynne moved to Florida in 1970 and remained until Peter & Lynne married in 1999. Lynne’s daughter, Tracy Cashon, grew up on Dunraven Drive in Kenilworth Shores and attended Brookshire, Glenridge and Winter Park High School.
Peter grew up in Maine and Lynne in New Jersey. After they were married, they lived in FL, NY, Alberta (Canada) and CT before moving back to Florida. Peter is a retired hotelier for nearly 40 years mainly as a corporate operations executive and he traveled throughout the US and Canada. Lynne is retired from the Orange County School System where she worked for 27 years with her last position as Principal at Durrance Elementary.
Peter has been involved in another non-profit board for several decades that owns & runs a residential boys camp in Maine (Camp Agawam) that his grandfather started in 1919. Over the years on the Agawam Council Board, Peter was chair of the HR Committee & Plant Committees, Vice President and was the President of the organization from 2015 – 2018. Peter volunteered for annual work days at the camp and raised funds playing in its tennis marathons. Peter also volunteered for Paul Newman’s Hole in the Wall Gang Camp in CT where he raised money for 9 years riding in their annual 100 kilometer bike event as a top individual fundraiser.
Following their move back to Florida, they embarked on a 2 year expansion & renovation of their house on Banchory Road. Now that it is finished they are enjoying their expanded living space & new pool. Peter can be found several days a week playing tennis at WPTC.
Peter started regularly attending the monthly WPPCA board meetings in January 2019 and has volunteered to help plant bushes at the mall entrance, distribute dues letters to residents, was on the 2020 entrance sign committee and volunteered as a poll worker on behalf of the association. They were also a Yard of the Month winner in November 2019.
They love living in Winter Park Pines with the friendly neighbors, close proximity to doctors, restaurants & shopping, walking the neighborhoods, using the Cady Way trail and being close to the airport. Peter & Lynne are enjoying their retirement years in the great Pines community.
Treasurer - William Colby Roof
“Colby” moved to Winter Park Pines with his then-fiancee, Ashley, in 2015, just a few blocks south from Ashley’s parents and childhood home. They have shared a number of milestones together since moving in, including the blessings of marriage and parenthood, as well as the misery of home renovation projects. (Colby enjoys a dry sense of humor.) Colby’s family enjoys the benefits of living in “the Pines,” which offers quick-access to all that Central Florida has to offer with its proximity to Baldwin Park, Park Avenue, Downtown Orlando, 408, 417, and I-4. Colby is a practicing attorney and honors graduate of the University of Florida Levin College of Law. He has represented clients in state and federal court—including many disputes that resulted in jury trials, arbitration, and mediation. Likewise, Colby has represented clients in the negotiation and drafting of important documents designed to protect and insure their interests. Colby is excited to contribute to the WPPCA as the Treasurer beginning in Fall 2023.
Director – Events Chair:
Michelle Deleon
I was born in NYC, moved to California as an infant and spent most of my childhood in the San Luis Obispo area. My 20+ year corporate career included roles in Human Resources and Management for Fortune 500 companies. These positions led me to relocate 3 times; to Portland, Oregon, a 2-year assignment in Berlin, Germany, and to Orlando. I met my husband Art in 2016. Early in our courtship, he bought our home in Winter Park Pines, which is the perfect neighborhood for us! Our son Raymond was born in 2019. Once I became a mom, I decided to turn my passion for real estate into a full-time career. I am very happy to be working for Berkshire Hathaway Home Services, Florida Realty, which is right here in Winter Park. Our brokerage prides itself on providing best-in-class experiences for our customers by offering personalized services. When I’m not working, I love traveling, cooking, wine tasting, and free yoga, which I plan and organize monthly for our neighborhood at the Winter Pines Golf Course. You will likely see me riding my bike on Cady Way Trail down and around Baldwin Lake, walking the Golfside loop with our mini-goldendoodle “Goldie”, or at one of the nearby parks with Raymond.
Director - Digital Chair & Events:
Jim Kiger
Winter Park has been my home now for 17 years. My partner, Clyde, and I moved here from Ft Lauderdale where we spent 5 years and before that we lived in Atlanta for 11 years. We moved to Winter Park Pines in 2022 after living off Phelps on Oakhurst for 16 years. We had always heard great things about the neighborhood so when we sold our house, the Pines was one of the first places we looked. We were fortunate to find a great house, on a great street with great neighbors. I am an IT Project Manager by trade and mostly do contract work. Clyde and I have 4 dogs (all boxers) and 3 cats. I look forward to helping on the Events Committee for the WPPCA.
1st Vice President & Director - Digital:
Joseph McCluan
My name is Joseph McCluan and I am looking forward to being able to serve on the Winter Park Pines Community Association. I am relatively new to the neighborhood living off Abbey Ct. since 2019. I do however have family that have been living in the Pines for many years. My wife has been a resident since 2009 and her parents have been here since 1999 so there is long history of our family residing here. All together my family resides in five different homes in the Pines. I have spent the last 34 years as a Firefighter/Paramedic working for the Ocoee Fire Department, Seminole County Fire Rescue and ultimately retiring after 26 years with the Orlando Fire Department as a District Chief. Now that I am retired I am excited to be able to be more involved in our community.
2nd Vice President & Director – Needles Editor & Graphic Designer & Needles Distribution Coordinator:
Denise Ertler
Along with her family, Denise came to the Pines in 1970 from Spokane Washington. Her father just retired from the USAF as many were doing during those years. After an existence of never staying in one place for more than four years, The Pines was the perfect spot on the map to start over. After marrying and moving away for a period of time she returned in 1990 to the same home she knew. Like many in the Pines neighborhood she considers herself to be a “Pines Second Generation”, living in the home her parents built. Denise was professionally involved in the ceramic industry for more than 40 years, as a studio owner, retailer, instructor and professional potter. She received a degree in Graphic Design later in life with the goal of working in both fields.Now retired, Denise spends her time enjoying the company of her granddaughter, traveling, playing in clay, volunteering and waiting for her husband to retire!Denise became active with the WPPA board to be part of a caring community which is actively growing and constantly changing. “It’s a good place to be”.
Director – Membership Chair & Events: Melissa Johnson
I grew up in Ft. Myers, Florida and moved to Orlando to attend the University of Central Florida where I received a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education. I taught for almost two decades and decided to trade in my educator’s hat for a job as a full-time home matchmaker, interior decorator, and sometimes counselor; aka: a REALTOR®. I also run a local lifestyle brand called Florida Living with Melissa.
While attending the University of Central Florida, I lived in an apartment in Winter Park. We would drive to Cady Way Trail to use the bike trail or get lost walking the sidewalks in the Pines. From my younger days in college, I always hoped to one day live in the Pines.
Which is exactly what I did! After graduation and landing my first teaching position at a nearby school in 1994, I rented a home in the Pines and immediately fell in love with the neighborhood. Fast forward to 1998 my husband and I purchased our first home in the Pines.
Two kids later and wanting to get involved in the community, I joined the WPPCA board as the Secretary. As our boys got older, they started playing sports and getting involved in school activities. Therefore, it was time to pass the baton on to another member of the community. Fast forward 11 years later, our boys are both almost grown, giving me more time to rejoin the WPPCA. My family and I have lived in the Pines for over 27 years and can not imagine living anywhere else.
Director – Mall Maintenance Chair & Code Enforcement Chair:
Fran Frataccia
Fran Frataccia is from Savannah, Georgia and attended Armstrong Junior College there. After living in Savannah Fran lived in Norwich, CT; Vallejo, CA; San Diego, CA; Baltimore, MD; Orlando, FL then to Winter Park. She moved into the Pines in 1968 and has lived in the same house ever since. Fran worked for Winter Park Hospital for 27 years in the payroll and accounting departments then worked for Ace World Wide in Orlando for 20 years in the claims and accounting departments. Fran has a long history of volunteering for the WPPCA starting as a Director in 2009 for Yard of the Month. In 2011 she joined the Neighborhood Watch Program, in 2012 joined the Crime Prevention Committee, in 2015 she was the County & Gov't Relations Advisor, in 2020 she took over Mall Maintenance and in 2018 joined Citizens On Patrol. Currently Fran is a Director on the Mall Maintenance, Code Enforcement and Membership Committees. Fran has 3 girls, 11 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. Fran and her husband Rick love to garden. They believe that Winter Park Pines is a great place to raise a family and meet some wonderful neighbors.
Director - Yard of the Month Chair:
Shanon Larimer
Shanon Larimer is a new resident of Winter Park Pines and has spent the last year restoring their 1964 Mid Century Modern ranch on Bower Road to its original glory. Shanon and his husband, Wes, previously lived in Baldwin Park for the past 20 years where they were both active members of the community from the beginning of Baldwin Park’s initial development. He served multiple years as a member of the Baldwin Park Residential Owners Association and played a role in the development of the community’s premiere multifamily residential property, Baldwin Harbor, and multiple popular downtown restaurants.
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Shanon is the owner of Larimer & Company -- a branding agency headquartered in Downtown Orlando that supports startups, scale-ups, mid-sized businesses, and multinational corporations. He works alongside top developers, architects, and business owners to produce themed experiences for every project ranging from large-scale master-planned communities, mixed-use developments and multi-family residential properties to cultural attractions, award-winning restaurants, and boutique hotels and resorts. He is an avid speaker on arts-based placemaking and new urbanism and currently serves as an appointed member of the Historic Preservation Board for the City of Orlando under the leadership of Mayor Buddy Dyer. His affinity for history has allowed him to currently serve on the board of directors for the Orange County Regional History Center and the Historical Society of Central Florida. He has also served as past-Chairman for the Downtown Arts District in Orlando, as a trustee for the Neon Museum in Las Vegas and the Museum of Design in Atlanta.
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Shanon is the father of two incredible boys, Shawn (7) and Charlie (5), who both attend Brookshire Elementary School. On weekends, he enjoys spending time with his family and friends attending his boys’ soccer games, local events and festivals, dining at mom and pop restaurants, and supporting charities that are close to his heart. He grew up in a small farm town near Columbus, Ohio and relocated to Orlando where he began his career in public relations and marketing with Disney Cruise Line following graduation from Kent State University.
Director: New Neighbor Welcome Chair: - OPEN
We are looking for a New Neighbor Welcome Chair. If you would like more information email Peter Mason at wppcapresident@gmail.com.
Director: Needles Sponsor Coordinator - OPEN
We are looking for a Needles Sponsor Coordinator. If you would like more information email Peter Mason at wppcapresident@gmail.com.
Director Positions: Secretary - OPEN
We are looking for a Secretary. If you would like more information email Peter Mason at wppcapresident@gmail.com.
Committee Members of the WPPCA
Code Enforcement & Mall Maintenance:
Carol Utegaard Magierski
I was born a Navy Brat and moved here when my folks bought their retirement home here in 1973. I attended Glenridge Junior High and Winter Park High, graduating with a degree in Social Work from UCF. After my parents passed away, my husband, Tom, 2 sons, and I moved back into the house. With remodeling and updating, we have made it our home since 1994. The schools and all the local amenities were what drew my folks to the area and it was those same things that brought me back to my teenage home.
I retired after 35 years with Orange County Corrections/Community Corrections. It was a very rewarding career, but I am thoroughly enjoying my retirement. Most days start at the Crosby Wellness Center with a good work out. I love spending time with my family and friends, keeping a very busy social calendar. Currently, I am working towards a bucket list goal of visiting all 50 states, and I am over half way there.
I look forward to participating in the WPPCA and to help keep Winter Park Pines a wonderful place for all of us to live.
Events & New Neighbor Welcome: Tonio Bianca
Tonio Bianca is a real estate developer, photography/videography enthusiast, and Partner at the Munkberg Bianca Group - a Central Florida residential real estate group that is headquartered at 1925 Prospect Ave in the lovely community of Baldwin Park.
Tonio is a graduate of the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Marketing. He has been a resident of Orlando for over 20 years and joined Christina to help supercharge their business between the residential development side and then also with their real estate brokerage.
Tonio and his wife have two amazing children and you can see them out and about in the neighborhood walking and biking most of the time. In his spare time, Tonio loves photography/videography and also golfing. If you want to play a round of golf or need help with photo/video then feel free to reach out to him at 407-497-5705.
Code Enforcement:
Vanessa Philman
Vanessa Philman originally moved into the Pines in 1998 shortly after her parents relocated here from Miami. She fell in love with the neighborhood and knew she would eventually settle down here with her own family. In 2017 Vanessa returned to the Pines along with her husband Corey who is a chief for the Orlando Fire Department, and daughter Kylie. Vanessa has worked for Advent Health for going on 17 years. She started her career as an ER nurse and has since furthered her career and has been working as a Nurse Practitioner for Advent Health for the last 8 years. Vanessa loves to spend time with her family, whom many also live here in the Pines. In fact, five family homes here in the neighborhood are close family members. In her free time Vanessa loves to travel, attend live music events and is very involved in animal rescue.
Membership:
Steve Frizzell
Steve and his wife Rhonda moved to Winter Park Pines in 2020. They love the community for its charm,
friendly neighbors and location. Steve is originally from Huntsville, Al where he graduated from the
University of Alabama, Huntsville. He also lived in the Nashville, TN area for 20 years where he met
Rhonda. They were married on the beach in Sarasota and decided to move there in 2013. Rhonda's
daughter attended Rollins College and rowed on the crew team. Steve has been a Software Engineer for
the past 33 years working mainly in the financial industry with a focus on mobile development. He is
looking forward to volunteering his expertise and serving on the Membership committee.
Code Enforcement:
John Moore
Retired Army both military and civilian. Born in Portland, Maine. Settled in Winter Park in March 2021. Married to wife Thé Thé for 43 years. Courtship was brief. Four grown children. Desired to live in Winter Park since 2000 when our children started going to college here. Interest: My Catholic Faith, Cady Way Trail and swimming pool, neighborhood safety, sports (love all Florida teams), marksmanship arts.
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Mall Maintenance:
Brent Ludlow
My name is Brent Ludlow. My family has been living in Florida since 2011 and Winter Park Pines residents since 2018. I am a retired Army Veteran of 22 years. I have numerous years of experience as a landscape foreman and a one-time owner of a water feature business while living in New Jersey. I have a passion for the outdoors and nature; often hiking, paddle boarding, and enjoying my hobby in photography. I have a degree in Forestry and was once a Forest Ranger for the State of Maryland. It’s an honor to serve as Yard of the Month Director as I take pride in not only my yard but care greatly about how beautiful our neighborhood and community is. It was fun and gratifying when we first moved in to rip everything out that had been neglected and start over with a blank canvas. In my mind it’s never a finished piece of art. On any given weekend you can find me outside doing something to the yard on Friar Road (near Bower); stop by and say Hi!
Events & Membership & New Neighbor Welcome: Clyde Moore
​My partner Jim and I have been in Winter Park for over 17 years, with previous stints in Fort Lauderdale (5 years) and before that Atlanta (11 years). It takes a while to really learn a new area but I can say after several years here I definitely set my sights on Winter Park Pines! I LUV that it’s a true neighborhood, dominated by single story homes. This is Florida and I LUV people being out and about, meeting my neighbors! The Cady Way Trail and the parks / schools further ensure that. A bit of a long story, but about a decade ago I began promoting Winter Park on social media with handles I LUV Winter Park & I LUV Park Avenue. This is truly my favorite place I have ever lived! Sometimes, as part of that effort, I cross dress as an Owl, my mascot, Parker. He hasn’t been around much since Covid, but he just may be ready for his comeback . . . as well as introduction of his sister, Winnie. Get it: Winnie & Parker. 😊 After hearing from enough people that my efforts with I LUV Winter Park led them to make this LUVly community their home, I got my real estate license several years ago and have burgeoning plans to make that effort, My Winter Park Neighbor, a unique compliment to my other platforms. This year for the first time, I also began printing I LUV Winter Park magazine, a small publication focused on visitors, distributed via the Winter Park Scenic Boat Tour, The Alfond Inn, The Park Plaza Hotel, The Hilton Garden Inn & other spots along Park Avenue. It amuses me that there are Locals who refer to me as “Mr. Winter Park”, the coolest nickname I’ve ever had! My partner and I have 3 cats and four Boxers and we all LUV calling Winter Park Pines home!
New Neighbor Welcome: Open
If you are interested please contact Peter Mason at wppcapresident@gmail.com