BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Steve Pasquale

Steve Pasquale

President

Steve was elected to the Board in 2019.  A twenty year resident of South Riding, and native of New Jersey, He first came to the area to attend George Washington University.  It was during these years that he began what would become a 30-year career in the Restaurant and Hospitality industry, culminating in the opening of the South Riding Inn in 2001.  He has three children, works as a Marketing Associate for Sysco Foodservice, and is a Member of the Northern Virginia Association of Realtors.  He and his wife are active Members of Dulles Community Church, where he serves on the Production and Events Teams, and is grateful to have the opportunity to serve the Community and its Residents.

Michael Hardin

Michael Hardin

Vice President

Michael was elected to the Board in May 2022. He previously served on the Board from 2018 to 2021 and on the Web and Tech Committee for over 9 years. Michael and family have called South Riding home since 2009.

Prior to moving to our community Michael served in the U.S. Navy for 10 years. He has a Bachelor of Science degree in Information Technology. He manages the Mid-Atlantic Pen Turner’s Gathering and is a passionate wood working hobbyist and entrepreneur.

    Kevin Ubelhart

    Kevin Ubelhart

    Treasurer

    Kevin was elected to the Board in May 2015 and re-elected May 2018.  He previously served on the Board from May 2010 to May 2013 and on the Budget & Finance Committee from 2004 to 2010.  Kevin has lived in Northern Virginia most of his life and is a graduate of the University of Notre Dame.  Kevin is a Certified Public Accountant and owner of a small, local CPA firm.  He has many years of experience working with homeowner’s associations and nonprofit organizations.  He brings that experience to the Board to help the community maintain its sound financial status and to help the community adapt to changes and evolve as the surrounding area continues to grow.

    Mark Pontello

    Mark Pontello

    Director

    Mark was elected to the Board in May 2023. He and his wife are 16 year members of the South Riding Community.  He has been a memeber of the Community Standards Committee since 2018 and Chairman since 2019. He received the Volunteer of the Year Award in 2021. He has been a Union electrician for 24 years and currently work as an Organizer (recruiter) for IBEW Local 26 having held a number of supervisory roles.

    Marilyn Gardner

    Marilyn Gardner

    Director

    Marilyn was elected to the Board in May 2023.  Though relatively new to South Riding she has taken part in many of the community events. She has worked as an executive with several large international companies over the last 20 years. The various companies with their diversity of culture, business drivers and workforce taught her to adapt, identify top priorities and to recognize that what works at X doesn’t always work at Y.

    Michael Beardslee

    Michael Beardslee

    Director

    Michael was elected to the Board in May 2023. He and his family have called South Riding their home for over 13 years. He has served on the Website & Technology Committee for the past 6 years and has been the Chair of the Committe for 5 of those years. He brings experiences in leadership, collaboration, strategy development, project management, and cybersecurity to the board. 

    Dheeraj (DJ) Nelli

    Dheeraj (DJ) Nelli

    Director

    DJ was elected to the Board in May 2024. He and his family have called South Riding their home since 2017. Professionally, he brings federal government expertise and hold a master’s degree from WVU. His strengths include strategic planning, effective communication, and collaborative problem-solving. These skills, combined with his adaptable approach, positions him well to address the diverse needs of our community.

    Paving our Pathway to Success

    A tradition of honoring Board of Directors members who have served the community for one full term or more was established in 2015, South Riding’s 20th anniversary. A brick inscribed with the name and term of each past member is designed and placed in our memorial around the gazebo located behind South Riding Center  (42420 Unicorn Drive).

    This tribute recognizes their commitment to making South Riding the most desirable place to live in Northern Virginia.

    To date the following individuals have bricks dedicated in their honor on our Pathway to Success:

    Ray Plzak
    1998-2002
    Don Dei
    2000-2004
    Cheryl Bacak
    2003-2005
    Jeff Salmon
    2003-2015
    Suresh Narasimhan
    2004-2007
    Stephanie Smith
    2005-2008
    Lisa Freeman
    2006-2008
    Craig Garant
    2006-2011
    Jeff Morse
    2006-2010
    Ken Walsh
    2007-2010
    Nicole Pilkus
    2008-2012
    Kevin Turner
    2008-2017
    Kevin Ubelhart
    2010-2013
    Ted Lange
    2011-2017
    Scott Fisher
    2012-2018
    Meggan Walker
    2013-2019
    Ram Kuppuswami
    2013
    Estee LaClare
    2014-2019
    Pat Himes
    2019-2022
    Gary Smith
    2014-2023
    Kip Lowe
    2018-2023
    Karen MacDowell
    2017-2023

    Francois Desamours
    2021-2024