HOA Board
The next scheduled Coves Master Association Board Meeting is scheduled for Saturday, October 9th, 2021 at 10:00 A.M. in the large banquet room at the clubhouse/office building. Members may attend.
OFFICERS
and Respective Responsibilities
President - Carol Seacat
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Administrative Office Supervision
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Legal Governance
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| Strategic Planning |
Capital Improvements
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| Schedule Meetings |
contact info:
Phone:918.260.1501
E-Mail:Seeseacat@aol.com
Vice President Administration - Don Pettus
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Pro Shop Liaison
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Website
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Environment
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Security
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Safety
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contact info:
| Maintenance | Boat Slip/Ramp |
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Water
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Sewer |
| Infrastructure |
contact info:
| Marketing | Recreation |
| CLGA Liaison | CMGA Liaison |
| Coves Events Real Estate | Non-traditional revenue streams |
contact info:
Phone:316.573.7181
E-Mail: john.e.moore@hotmail.com
Secretary - Gay Campbell
Architectural Committee Compliance
Garden Club
contact info:
Phone:918.527.5085
E-Mail: alycat102652@aol.com
Co-Treasurers - Sue Peterson and Jody Burke
| Financials | Budget |
| Accounting |
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Carol Seacat - President
Carol has been a practicing attorney since 1978 and has handled cases in many of the State of Oklahoma District Courts, the Eastern, Northern and Western United States District Courts, the United States 10th Circuit Court of Appeals, and the United States Supreme Court. She and her husband established a general practice in Okmulgee, Oklahoma after attending law school together at the University of Tulsa. She is past President of the Okmulgee County Bar Association and a member of the Tulsa County Bar Association. She is also past President of the Coves Ladies Golf Association.
| Administrative Office Supervision | Legal Governance |
| Strategic Planning | Capital Improvements |
Schedule Meetings
Don Pettus - Vice President AdministrationDon spent 30 years working abroad as a global sales, marketing and operations leader. He built his career in numerous countries around the world, traveling to 100+ countries before retiring in 2020.
He currently resides with his wife, Ann Pettus in Tulsa, Oklahoma. They enjoy spending their weekends at their home in The Coves at Grand Lake.
Most recently, Don served as the Chief Executive Officer for GlassRock Insulation Company in Cairo, Egypt, a manufacturer of fiberglass and rockwool insulation, managing 150M in sales annually. While in Egypt, Don also served on the board for Ascom Mining Company/Citadel
Capital, Egypt’s largest mining company.
Prior to that, Don was CEO of United Arabian Float Glass Company in Yanbu, Saudi Arabia where he worked initially as a business consultant turning around the company to profitability.
Don spent the majority of his career working for Guardian Industries, the largest glass manufacturing company in the world with over 6+ billion in sales annually. At Guardian, Don was a Partner and Senior Vice President, and held position on the Senior Leadership Advisory board where he managed a third of the company’s sales, operations and marketing.
In 2009, Don was named Guardian Employee of the Year in recognition of his excellence in leading a successful sales and marketing team over the years and helping navigate through difficult times during the economic crisis.
In the 25 years Don worked for Guardian, he managed territories within the Middle East, India, Africa, Asia, Latin America and The Caribbean while having the privilege of residing in several countries including Saudi Arabia; Dubai, UAE; Bangkok, Thailand; and Queretaro, Mexico. In 2014, Guardian Industries (privately held) was sold 100% to Koch Industries.
Don attended the University of Alabama, where he was a business major and was active in Sigma Chi fraternity and ROTC. Upon graduating, he was commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant for the United State Army (airborne/infantry) where he served 11 years as active duty and reserves, ending as Captain.
After a tour of active duty, Don was employed for 6 years by Owens Corning, a manufacturer of fiberglass insulation and other building material. He served Owens Corning in a variety of positions, including his last position as General Manager of the Middle East and Africa, residing in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia which led to his role with Guardian Industries.
Darrell Wilson - Vice President OperationsDarrell has been a long-time active resident of The Coves. His expertise in Real Estate Acquisition has spanned a 42-year career. His first position as Manager of Real Estate acquisition was with KAMO Electric for 18 years followed by Allgeier, Martin for 24 years, where he presently works.
Some of Darrell’s professional accomplishments include being a licensed Real Estate Agent and a member of the SRWA International Right-of-Way Association.
He has served on multiple boards at his church as well as sitting on The Coves Master Association Board for nine years.
He and his wife Marilyn enjoy many lake life-style activities and reside in The Coves full time. Darrell has a keen interest in helping The Coves maintain its beautiful community charm by serving as a HOA Board member.
John Moore - Vice- President Marketing
John held significant positions in the private and public sectors in Kansas before retiring in 2007. He joined Cessna Aircraft, the world's leader in general aviation, in 1982 as a senior vice president and was promoted to one of two executive vice presidents in 1997. His responsibilities with this multi-billion dollar corporation were company-wide and included employee/labor relations, benefit plan design and administration, new manufacturing site selections, profit and loss responsibility for the McCauley propeller division, annual/strategic planning, employment-related litigation, and government relations.
In the Wichita community, John working with other civic leaders founded the Kansas Foodbank, the National Center for Aviation Training (NCAT), and the Greater Wichita Sports Commission. In 2002, John left Cessna to become the Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce for the State of Kansas. He left Commerce in 2004 to become Chairman of the Kansas Strategic Military Planning Commission. This was an organization he created to represent Kansas during the 2005 Department of Defense's Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) process. John has an undergraduate degree in Commerce from Washington & Lee and a Juris Doctor degree from Kentucky's College of Law. John and his wife Sandy were married at a ceremony in the Coves in November of 2019. They are full-time residents.
Gay Campbell - Secretary
I am presently the secretary of the CMA. My husband Bill and I live in Tulsa full time, but since our retirement a couple of years ago, we spend a lot of our time at our home at the Coves. We have had a place in the Coves for almost 30 years. We bought a townhome in Dogwood Cliffs in 1991, and 5 years ago sold the townhome and bought a home in the Coves. Bill and I both attended the University of Tulsa graduating in 1974. I began working at Saint Francis Health System in 1976 and retired from there last year after 43 years. Bill went to OU medical school, residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology, and retired a couple of years ago after being in private practice for several years. We have 2 children, 2 wonderful grandkids, 2 Golden Retrievers, and 2 cats.
I was president of Dogwood Cliffs for a couple of years and have been on the CMA board for a couple of years. I’m a member of the Coves Architectural Committee and recently joined the Garden Club. I love spending time outside, gardening, walking dogs, etc., and enjoy sewing, and craft projects. I firmly believe that The Coves is the best place EVER!!
I was president of Dogwood Cliffs for a couple of years and have been on the CMA board for a couple of years. I’m a member of the Coves Architectural Committee and recently joined the Garden Club. I love spending time outside, gardening, walking dogs, etc., and enjoy sewing, and craft projects. I firmly believe that The Coves is the best place EVER!!
Sue Peterson and Jody Burke - Co-Treasurers
Rodney Ratcliff - Board Member
In 2016, Rodney retired as Executive Vice President of Operations at Video Gaming Technologies ($300M privately-held company) with the responsibility of all supply chain, manufacturing, quality, and field services activities for all VGT domestic and international operations. During his time with VGT he also served on the Executive Committee which was managed all corporate strategic planning, policy creation, and oversight. Prior to joining Video Gaming Technologies, Rodney held executive-level positions at several companies which included President of Flight Operations and International Marketing at Spartan College of Aeronautics (OK); President of OAI Electronics (OK); General Manager of VSAT Operations at Scientific-Atlanta (FL); and multiple senior-level positions at Memorex-Telex Corporation (OK). Rodney has had broad experience in managing international manufacturing and marketing programs in China, Korea, Japan, Taiwan, and the Dominican Republic. Before entering his professional career, he served 8 ½ years in the United Sates Air Force and has a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration from Columbia College and graduate studies in Industrial Engineering from North Dakota State University. Rodney and his wife Jodee have been residents of The Coves since 2014. Rodney is an avid golfer, boater, and motorcycle enthusiast.
Rick Masters - Board Member
Rick served in the United States Air Force from 1965 to 1985, retiring as a Senior Master Sergeant.
During that time, he had numerous administrative 
and management positions. He served as an armed registered courier in Vietnam from 1967 to 1968, responsible for classified and intrinsically valuable shipments; managed Air Force Postal units at Vance AFB and Chanute AFB; was Director of Administration for the Seventh Weather Squadron in Heidelberg, Germany, and Contract Administrator and Buyer at Little Rock Air Force Base. After retiring from the USAF, Rick began work in 1986 as a civilian employee of the U.S. Navy as the Command Contracting Officer (Director of Procurement) with collateral duties including serving as the Small and Disadvantaged Business Specialist and Procurement Analyst for 26 other commands and agencies. In 1996, he was medically retired. After living in several locations including Germany and several U.S. states, Rick and his wife Judy built their home here in 2005. Since Judy’s retirement in 2007, they have been full-time residents. They have two sons and are proud grandparents of four grandchildren. Rick and Judy feel privileged to have many cherished friends as current and former residents of The Coves.
and management positions. He served as an armed registered courier in Vietnam from 1967 to 1968, responsible for classified and intrinsically valuable shipments; managed Air Force Postal units at Vance AFB and Chanute AFB; was Director of Administration for the Seventh Weather Squadron in Heidelberg, Germany, and Contract Administrator and Buyer at Little Rock Air Force Base. After retiring from the USAF, Rick began work in 1986 as a civilian employee of the U.S. Navy as the Command Contracting Officer (Director of Procurement) with collateral duties including serving as the Small and Disadvantaged Business Specialist and Procurement Analyst for 26 other commands and agencies. In 1996, he was medically retired. After living in several locations including Germany and several U.S. states, Rick and his wife Judy built their home here in 2005. Since Judy’s retirement in 2007, they have been full-time residents. They have two sons and are proud grandparents of four grandchildren. Rick and Judy feel privileged to have many cherished friends as current and former residents of The Coves.