Linda Artac
Board President
My husband John and I have lived at Runaway Point since 1999. In my professional career, prior to retiring in 2017, I was a Project Manager at IBM and I also worked as a Director of Development for several non-profits. Being a board member is a privilege and an excellent opportunity to contribute to our community. It continues to be imperative that both older and newer owners participate with their board so ideas can be shared and as owners, we understand why and how decisions that affect all of us here are made. I want to continue serving on the HOA board, working with others to keep our community moving forward in positive ways.
Tom Kennedy Ph.d
Board Vice President
My wife and I moved to The Lakes in 2003, first owning a home on Rocky Point, then moving to Runaway Point in 2008. Our 5 children are grown and scattered across the US, so we split our time between Tempe and our farm in Wisconsin. I remain actively employed in the animal health industry, traveling and working across the US. We are committed to local involvement through organizations like Rotary and local libraries. Serving on the board of directors is a chance to give back, to stay involved and to assist in maintaining the vigor and health of our homes. I look forward to active participation and interactions with the members of Runaway Point.
Cliff Puckett
Board Treasurer & Secretary
My name is Cliff Puckett and I have been living in the Lakes for over 20 years. I have served on the Runaway Point HOA Board for a few years now. In addition to ensuring that appropriate processes are followed by the board, I am very interested in bringing new ways of doing business to the Board.
More importantly I am interested in hearing condo owners’ ideas of enhanced ways of doing business and being a part of getting those ideas implemented. My background is Public Safety in which I have served for 40 years. During this time, I have been appointed on numerous boards and commissions by the Arizona Governor and served on many other regional and national committees relating to the Fire Service and Emergency Management. This experience has taught me how to work through complicated issues, with people with very diverse ideas, and manage the process in a professional and respectful manner
Claudia Huff
Board Member
My husband, Karl and I are new to the community. We moved here from Redondo Beach California in the spring of 2024. In California we were very active in our Yacht Club and Moose Lodge. We are parents to three great boys, who are grown and married. We have three beautiful grandchildren, the oldest is 3 and the twins will be two in November. Aside from loving to spend time with family, we love going to sporting events, concerts and traveling. This is my first time serving on a HOA board and I look forward to serving my new community here.
Sharad Kothari
Board Member
My wife and I have owned a condo for the past 11 years at Runaway point. We winter here. We also live in Toronto Canada for the other part of the year. I served on our board in Toronto for 3 years. I have had a success career as a financial. My wife, Smita and I raised two children. Currently we have four grandchildren. We enjoy outdoor activities especially when we are in Tempe.
Steve Cheff
Property Manager
Steve works for Heywood Management and has been serving as the Property Manager for Runaway Point since 2001. Heywood Management is the contact point for all things related to Runaway Point.