We Need Your Vote
January 22nd 2026, 6:30 pm at the Okemos Library
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Ponds Coalition for Change
The Ponds Coalition for Change is a new group of concerned owners that has been formed to support responsible board leadership, fiscal responsibility and a strong sense of community at the Ponds.
Why We Need Your Vote Now
FINANCIAL MISMANAGEMENT BY THE BOARD
- The Daniels Drain project added $900,000 in new debt.
- $3.1 million of mortgage debt still exists after 35+years of operation.
- Recent shareholder costs have increased by more than 20%.
OPERATIONAL FAILURES
The board has used the management company as a buffer to force residents to voice their concerns to an uninterested 3rd party thereby removing the board from any contact with the Ponds community. This has resulted in several operational failures.
- Interaction with the residents is consistently reported as unprofessional.
- Phone calls and inquiries often go unanswered.
- Shareholder accounts contain frequent billing errors.
- Maintenance costs have risen to 50% of the annual budget despite each shareholder being responsible for the maintenance of their own unit.
- Major capital improvement contracts are awarded without a competitive bid process
- All maintenance decisions rest with a single individual.
Dr. Tonya VanOrder
I recently became a shareholder in the Ponds Cooperative and have enjoyed making many new friends. I am interested in joining the board to help create a new tradition of efficient, streamlined property operations and foster a positive community culture.
As the current Treasurer of the National Association for Hospital Medical Education (AHME), I have board leadership experience overseeing the finances of the nearly 1,000 member association. I am also the Director of Medical Education at Henry Ford Genesys Hospital where I manage all the program budgets, accreditation and operations.
I received my undergraduate degree from Purdue University, my Ph.D. from Michigan State University and my Masters in Business Administration from the University of Michigan.
Please join me in making positive changes to create a wonderful community here at the Ponds.
I ask for your vote!
We strongly encourage all owners to vote by proxy if you can not attend in person to help ensure the election of Dr. Tonya VanOrder.
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CONTACT INFO
Ponds Coalition for Change
Web: pondscoalition.org
Email: vote@pondscoalition.org
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