Volunteers Make the Association Run
Volunteer board and committees members are the heart of Village at Western Oaks.
Community member involvement is paramount to the success of our Association, and volunteer interest is always welcome… If any committee speaks to your passion, we’d love to hear from you! There are many ways to be involved:
Run for a board seat (3-year term is standard);
Join a standing committee;
Join an ad-hoc committee for a specific project.
Meet the Board
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Siena Wimberly
DIRECTOR 2020-2026
PRESIDENT
Siena joined the neighborhood in 2019 with her husband and twins. She has a background in civil engineering and entrepreneurship, and has served VWO as VP, Pres., and Chair of the Landscape Committee. She enjoys travel, tennis, and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Siena aims to bring efficiency to Board operations, drive member engagement, and refresh VWO through website, monument sign, and landscape updates.
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Justin Hill
DIRECTOR 2022-2025
VICE PRESIDENT
Justin is a proud Austin and Oak Hill native who moved into Village at Western Oaks with his wife in 2009. Justin works in IT, enjoys cooking, and is an avid Texas Football fan. Justin and his wife are proud to be raising their son in such a great neighborhood and Justin is committed to modernizing our community communication and building a stronger community through improved technology and social events.
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Kristi Michaels
DIRECTOR 2022-2027
SECRETARY
Kristi recently joined the neighborhood in 2021 with her wife and two dogs. Kristi is a former middle school principal and currently works at the Texas Education Agency, supporting districts with professional learning. She enjoys Orange Theory Fitness and the walking trails around our neighborhood. Kristi is excited to learn more about the neighborhood and help the Board continue to find fun ways to engage the community.
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Claire Miazza
DIRECTOR 2019-2025
TREASURER
Claire and her husband have called Village at Western Oaks home since 2018. With over 30 years of experience in banking and public finance, she has served Village at Western Oaks as Treasurer and Liaison to the Budget & Finance Committee since 2019. After raising two boys, Claire understands that Members are busy with families, kids and work. She is an active leader in her church and strives to bring integrity, accountability, and vision to the Board.
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Justin Branch
DIRECTOR 2023-2026
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Rocky Kelley
PROPERTY MANAGER
GOODWIN & CO.
Rocky joined as Property Manager of VWO in 2024. Rocky holds Bachelor’s degrees in Biology and Business from Southwest Texas University and a Master’s degree in Healthcare Administration from Texas State University. Prior to joining Goodwin, Rocky was a mortgage loan originator and healthcare executive. He supports the Board by coordinating vendors, hosting meetings, and answering Member questions.
Meet the Committees
Architectural Review Committee
The Architectural Review Committee (ARC) is key to maintaining a consistent look throughout the Association. The ARC consists of volunteer Members, who perform the following:
Create architectural guidelines for the Association;
Review Member requests for exterior home improvements;
Review Member requests for landscape and fence improvements.
Budget & Finance Committee
SEEKING VOLUNTEERS!
The Budget & Finance Committee ensures that our assessment dollars stretch to meet all of the needs of the Association. It consists of volunteer Members, who perform the following:
Propose the Association budget each year;
Maintain financial accounts and insurance policies;
Oversee bookkeeping activities performed by management;
Identify areas for fiscal improvement with vendors and Member accounts.
Landscape Committee
The Landscape Committee works to create beautiful and sustainable landscaping throughout the Association. The Landscape Committee consists of volunteer Members, who perform the following:
Use the Landscape Master Plan as a guideline for beautification projects;
Oversee the work of the landscape vendor;
Identify tree care needs throughout the Association;
Karst Advisory Committee
The Karst Advisory Committee (KAC) works with the City of Austin to maintain the trails located in the Western Oaks Karst Preserve and Watershed Management area. It consists of volunteer Members, who perform the following:
Maintain the Karst Preserve’s trails and trailhead;
Identify tree care needs and coordinate with vendors;
Make recommendations to the board for trail improvement projects;
Plan community events within the Karst Preserve.
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Calendar of Events
Stay up to date with all things Village at Western Oaks! Come out to meet your neighbors at fun HOA parties and local events, and join the board for Association Member meetings.
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Submit an ARC Request
Submit a request to the Architectural Review Committee for exterior home improvements, additions, and landscaping changes. Exterior improvements must be approved by the ARC prior to construction.
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Documents & Forms
Log into your TownSq account to view VWO governing documents, including bylaws, CCR documents, and more! You can also view meeting minutes, join a community forum, and submit a compliance request.