I will be focusing on the available volunteer roles on our Board of Directors, detailing who currently occupies those positions, outlining the necessary responsibilities of the position. Have they been performing those duties?
The 2026 election is fast approaching. The chaos of last year’s election should have prompted the current Board of Directors to work on restoring the trust of the owners. However, this has not been the case over the past seven months.
What has the Board of Directors achieved since the election?
Developed a Code of Conduct for Board Members, which is still in draft form, unenforceable, and has missing pages from AppFolio.
Established a potentially unconstitutional Code of Conduct for members that remains in draft form and unenforceable.
Squandered our dues on attorneys to intimidate and harass me regarding my legally owned website domain and trade name.
Misused our dues on attorneys to bully and harass Debi Howard Verkamp, for reasons that remain unclear.
Have yet to make any progress on creating a website, despite Sharon Horton Kelly’s commitment to this in her election speech. (Just more empty promises)
Fostered division and disseminated propaganda in the newsletter.
Wasted taxpayer dollars from Mohave County and our time with a pointless “Flood Presentation”.
I have reached out via email to the property management and board members in charge of their respective duties. This primarily concerns our road maintenance and parcel count for financial matters.
However, it has come to our attention that our owner list is not being accurately kept, as highlighted during our August meeting. Therefore, we will begin with the role of Secretary, since that falls under their responsibilities according to our association’s ByLaws.
I must say, Alanis Morissette has been playing on repeat in my mind for weeks now!
Currently, we are awaiting the release of the Zoom recording from the latest Board of Directors meeting that took place on August 18, 2025. I expect this to take the full ten business days allowed.
In the meantime, I thought I would write a blog post about the irony of the Board of Directors and/or property management trying to intimidate me with our association dues concerning this blog, my domain name, and the trade name that I legally possess.
Are you ready for the ironic twist? Buck Reynolds Corporation, which serves as our property management company, claims to own the trade name Property Management Services.
In Arizona, businesses must register trade names if they operate under a name that differs from the legal entity’s name (A.R.S. § 44-1460). While non-compliance doesn’t automatically nullify a contract, it can lead to fines or legal issues.
Buck Reynolds has never owned the trade name Property Management Services, and I’m not surprised they would include such a blatant falsehood in a contract.
Nevertheless, our Board of Directors continues to sign contracts with them under that name. Are they truly representing the owners/members of the Santa Fe Ranch Property Owners Association, or are they looking out for Buck Reynolds?
For those who might have overlooked it, the Board of Directors utilized our association dues to intimidate and harass me concerning SFRPOA, while simultaneously entering into agreements with Buck Reynolds Corporation to serve as our property management firm under a trade name they assert legal ownership of. However, they have never possessed the legal rights to the trade name Property Management Services.
During a board meeting, it was mentioned that all our contracts undergo scrutiny by our legal counsel prior to the Board of Directors approving them. Did our legal advisors conduct any thorough investigation regarding these contracts and the companies involved? Did our Board of Directors do their part?
I have additional concerns that I will bring up later. For instance, the road matrix they assert is our reference for road grading schedules and maintenance. Additionally, why are we maintaining an automobile policy for hired vehicles when there are no facilities or employees within the association that would require such a policy?
I understand that many residents in the Town of Yucca may not be concerned about the happenings within the Santa Fe Ranch Property Owners Association. To you, it might seem like mere drama within an Owners Association.
Having come from the East Valley of Arizona, where Homeowners Associations are abundant and often rife with drama among owners and the Board of Directors, I can certainly relate to your perspective.
When I first received an email from another owner back in November 2024, I had a similar initial reaction. However, the claim being made was quite significant. As an owner, it was my duty to either dismiss it and carry on with my blissfully unaware life or to investigate further and determine if there was any truth to the matter.
If you’ve been keeping up with the blog, you might understand what I’ve uncovered.
It’s become increasingly clear that my blog has struck a nerve with those it exposes. What I didn’t anticipate was that Janice Gould, the wife of the Mohave County Supervisor, and Susan Gaul Hooper, the wife of the Property Owners Association President, would be involved in a Facebook group that was collecting information about me and inciting violence against me, along with making other offensive remarks. These are women who profess to be ‘Christian’ leaders in the community? Is this the kind of behavior that is preached as ‘Christianity’ at the First Southern Baptist Church of Yucca, AZ, also known as The Light in The Desert Southern Baptist Church of Yucca, AZ?
It is shocking to consider that these women would associate with a group seemingly engaged in possible Federal Crimes; 18 U.S.C. § 371, 18 U.S.C. § 875, 18 U.S.C. § 2261A, & 18 U.S.C. § 249, while also claiming to be leaders in both the Community and the Church.
This leads us to the unsettling conclusion that those who are meant to be the Community Leaders seem more focused on their own benefits rather than the well-being of the community as a whole.
Consider whether the choices your elected representative is making for the Town of Yucca serve the interests of the entire community or primarily benefit themselves and the Property Owners Association, in which they and their spouse seem to have a significant financial stake.
This is a preliminary document that is still under development. Regardless of your membership status in the Stagecoach Trails at Santa Fe Ranch Property Owners Association, this issue should be important to you.
Anyone with additional evidence and information pertaining to these matters is asked to email a short synopsis (no attachments at this time) of what the issue/ harm is, what evidence you possess and witness information to Ben Peterson: benpeterson007@gmail.com – Subject: SFR Owner Lawsuit Research
An attorney or possibly two firms working together will be assigned to draft a case
Mass mailing. Many owners are not engaged and have no idea what is happening at Santa Fe Ranch. A mailing to all owners at their correct addresses will gather more evidence, especially of fraudulent fees and liens, giving us a clear picture to amend the lawsuit and proceed with full vigor. We have facts and evidence and the law on our side. Sunlight is the best disinfectant. Justice will be done.
For a while now, I’ve been hearing whispers about the potential that Ron Gould engaged in location fraud while applying to be our Mohave County Supervisor for District 5. I refrained from discussing this earlier since it was merely speculation and no formal criminal complaints had been lodged.
However, that has changed, and the corruption extends beyond just location fraud. We’re now facing election fraud, bribery, and ballot harvesting…OH MY!
To estimate how many miles $30,000 in gas would represent for a medium-sized car, we need to make some reasonable assumptions about the car’s fuel efficiency, the price of gas, and driving conditions. Here’s breakdown:
Fuel Efficiency: A typical medium-sized car (e.g., a sedan like a Honda Accord or Toyota Camry) has an average fuel efficiency of about 30 miles per gallon (mpg) under combined city and highway driving conditions. Gas Price: As of July 25, 2025, the average price of regular gasoline in the U.S. is approximately $3.50 per gallon, based on recent trends and general economic data. This price can vary by region, but we’ll use $3.50 as a reasonable estimate. Calculation: Gallons of gas $30,000 can buy: $30,000 ÷ $3.50 per gallon = 8,571.43 gallons. Miles driven with that gas: 8,571.43 gallons × 30 miles per gallon = 257,142.9 miles. Context: 257,143 miles is roughly equivalent to driving around the Earth’s equator (about 24,901 miles) more than 10 times. This assumes consistent fuel efficiency and gas prices, and no other costs (like maintenance or vehicle wear) are considered.
It’s time to get fired up, Mohave County! Reach out to your representatives and insist on proper representation, send them a copy of this complaint and demand they take action!
Please be aware that if you buy property in the Stagecoach Trails at Santa Fe Ranch Property Owners Association, your association fees may be used to intimidate and harass you for voicing concerns about the corruption you uncover.
Is this good use of our Association Dues?
The Email I received:
My Response:
Dear Mr. Eicher,
I acknowledge receipt of your email dated 07/17/25 (the “Email”), which claims “Impermissible Use of SFRPOA Name and Identifying Acronym”. After carefully examining the allegations presented, I must respectfully assert that your claims lack a solid legal basis and seem to be an unjustified effort to intimidate and harass me (Susan Black).
Your Email does not provide concrete evidence or legal justification for the alleged infringement. It fails to identify any legitimate intellectual property rights that they possess, nor does it illustrate how my actions violate such rights. Additionally, the vague and broad nature of the demands outlined in the Email indicates an intention to impose undue pressure and harassment rather than to present a valid legal claim based on relevant law.
According to the Lanham Act (15 U.S.C. § 1051 et seq.), an acronym can only be protected as a trademark if it is properly registered with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) or qualifies for common law trademark protection through established commercial use. To obtain trademark protection, the acronym must:
* Serve as a source identifier, distinguishing goods or services in the marketplace;
* Be distinctive, either inherently or through acquired secondary meaning; and
* Not be generic or merely descriptive without secondary meaning.
For instance, an acronym like “NASA” (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) is a registered trademark with the USPTO, granting it legal protection against unauthorized use in relation to associated goods or services. In contrast, unregistered acronyms that are used informally or descriptively without registration or substantial commercial use do not receive trademark protection.
Domain names are regulated by ICANN and registrar policies, rather than directly by trademark law. Possessing a domain does not automatically confer trademark rights, and utilizing an acronym in a domain does not inherently infringe upon a POA’s unregistered acronym.
I consider your email to be an inappropriate attempt to disrupt my lawful activities. Such behavior could be classified as harassment, and I reserve the right to pursue appropriate remedies if this conduct continues. I strongly advise you to stop sending further communications of this kind unless they are accompanied by verifiable evidence of a legitimate legal claim, which should include specific statutory or contractual provisions along with supporting documentation.
To resolve this issue amicably, I invite you to submit any concrete evidence or legal authority that backs your claim within ten (10) business days from the date of this email. If such substantiation is not provided, I will regard this matter as closed and will not respond to any further demands of this nature.
Please be aware that ongoing unfounded claims may force me to seek legal action to safeguard my rights.
As a note, I have included a disclaimer indicating that the site is not affiliated with the Santa Fe Ranch Property Owners Association. This disclaimer is present at the bottom of every page/post.
To begin with, I must say that having government employees present this “Presentation” was a complete waste of our time and taxpayer money.
A “Special Meeting” was called with only a few days’ notice right before a holiday, and do you know what it was for? Let me tell you…ABSOLUTELY NOTHING! The studies for the new flood zones in our area have only just begun, and there is no updated information available. The meeting was merely to inform us about what has been done in other places and what they plan to do in our area.
That’s all there was to it; three government employees were utilized just to inflate Robert Hooper’s ego! I can only imagine there were far more useful tasks they could have focused on instead of presenting to eight members of an Association, a few board members, and a property manager of a Flood Plain for an area where they have just initiated the study and have no data.
Additionally, contrary to what Mr. Gremlich stated, you do not need to reach out to Mohave County Flood Control to determine if your property is in a flood zone. You can easily check that here: https://mcfloodgis.mohave.gov/Flood_Control_Data/FEMA_Data.html
If you want to spend your time watching how our tax dollars were squandered to boost someone’s ego, see the video below.
As a taxpayer in Mohave County, you should be worried about the way our government employees are being utilized for such trivial matters.
How does Robert Hooper have the power to waste our tax dollars in this manner?
I believe it’s time we confront the elephant in the room.
You may wonder who or what this elephant is. In my view, it is our Mohave County Supervisor, Ron Gould.
You might be curious as to why I think this. Well, I will explain my reasoning and allow you to reflect on the matter yourself.
Ron Gould serves not only as our elected Mohave County Supervisor for District 5 but is also a member of our Property Owners Association and a neighbor and seemingly a friend of the Property Owners Association President, Robert Hooper. Normally, this wouldn’t raise any eyebrows. However, as you start to pay closer attention, you begin to notice certain aspects that make you question Mr. Gould’s ethical and moral integrity.
Recall that Mr. Gould’s wife notarized the document that Mr. Hooper and his wife witnessed, which transferred property ownership to John Shea, AFTER he had fraudulently held the position of Vice President of the Association, receiving accolades from both her and Mr. Hooper.
Additionally, there is the matter concerning Ben Peterson, Mohave County Supervisors, and, as you guessed, our POA!
I am concerned that the problem we are dealing with goes much deeper than merely Ron Gould serving as a County Supervisor and his potential conflicts arising from his membership in the Santa Fe Ranch POA. The latest Mohave County Planning & Zoning meeting indicates that residents are dissatisfied. You should begin watching at 1:13:18. Golden Valley in District 4 appears to be struggling with their representation. Is it necessary for the FBI to look into Mohave County?
Can you guess who oversees the Planning & Zoning Department? If you guessed the Mohave County Board of Supervisors, you’re right! Just so you know, they serve as the governing authority for the county and are tasked with managing the overall functions of the county government.
A Mohave County Board Supervisor is either ignoring the situation, participating in it, or is too incompetent to see that his apparent friend and neighbor, the President of the POA, is fostering a dangerous atmosphere for resident members unless they submit to control. The leaders of the Property Owners Association, to which he belongs, seems to have no qualms about retaliating with increased dues when you exercise your constitutional rights.
I truly think that our sole chance right now lies in the intervention of the Federal Government. I’m curious about what sort of retaliation they might devise for me now?
My initial sentiment was that I was merely interacting with a group of individuals who seemed to lack emotional regulation. As time progressed, my ongoing engagement led me to question whether I was involved with a cult.
There appears to be a recurring behavior among certain members whenever a conversation is initiated regarding significant issues. Each time a post is shared in the Facebook group urging members to take action or highlighting hypocrisy, the same individuals strive to divert attention from the subject at hand.
Another troubling pattern, which I find particularly egregious, involves the former and current male Board of Directors, who exhibit a significant amount of misogyny, as well as a similar trend among their most ardent male supporters. The remarks made by them in response to simply voicing an opinion that is critical of the current leadership or property management company were quite shocking. Were these individuals truly the community leaders? Did they address all women in this manner, or only those who did not conform?
A straightforward post advocating for the exercise of constitutional rights and urging individuals to contact their elected representatives regarding any concerns about a conflict of interest was met with such an extreme reaction from one member that it prompted this blog entry. (Image of post below)
They release announcements of this nature in our Community Newsletter!
I will provide you with this information and permit you to carry out your own research. I have observed a pattern and numerous similarities.
Recognizing a cult can be difficult; however, specific traits and behaviors are frequently found in cultic organizations. These traits include an extreme loyalty to a leader, a mentality of us versus them, control over thoughts, isolation from external influences, and the repression of opposing views. Cults typically impose excessive influence on their members, controlling their thoughts, actions, and even personal relationships.
These are the tactics employed by such groups that I have witnessed in this context.
Charismatic Leadership: Cults often revolve around a powerful, charismatic leader who is revered and seen as infallible.
Exclusive Truth Claims: Cults often present themselves as the sole possessors of truth or salvation, discouraging independent thought and critical inquiry.
Us-Versus-Them Mentality: Cults tend to foster an “us-versus-them” mentality, creating a sense of superiority and distrust towards outsiders, including family and friends.
Lack of Transparency and Accountability: Cults often lack transparency in their finances, decision-making processes, and leadership structure.
You are welcome to review the case studies provided below.
Just when I believed we would remain quiet until the scheduled meeting on August 18, 2025, in typical dictatorial style of Mr. Robert Hooper, a “Special Meeting” was convened to discuss a Flood Plan.
Why are we convening special meetings to discuss flood plans? Could this be connected to an X post I published on 6/24/2025? The chances of them ever disclosing the truth are minimal, leaving us with no choice but to speculate. However, it certainly appears to be suspiciously linked!
Let us pretend that these two matters are unrelated and merely coincidental. Why convene a special meeting with only a few days’ notice right before a holiday to address what you consider to be significant information for the community? Is there any common sense present in this discussion?
This marks the second special meeting convened in which the recently elected Board Member, Debi Verkamp, did not participate in any discussions concerning the subject matter or the scheduling of the special meeting.
This situation offers us two possible scenarios. Four of the five current board members are meeting outside of executive sessions to deliberate on board issues without her involvement, deciding on the agenda and timing of meetings. This action violates A.R.S. 33-1804 E(4) (OR) Mr. Robert Hooper, along with potentially Property Management, is making these decisions unilaterally without engaging the other board members.
Both scenarios are intolerable. It has become clear that the Board of Directors and Property Management are failing to uphold ethical standards or conduct themselves properly.
Furthermore, what is the reason for not disclosing the names of the government employees you have asked to deliver a special presentation? If there are any materials related to the presentation for the members, why were they not attached to the agenda for the special meeting?
I should not have needed to reach out to Mohave County to obtain the names of the government employees who are set to present the County Flood Plan to the public. Contrary to the suggestions made by Robert Hooper and Carol Wilk, we are not a PRIVATE group. We are a Property Owners Association with Non-Profit status, and it is essential that we return to functioning as such, rather than as the private club they perceive us to be.
The government representatives who are set to discuss the Flood Plan include Randy Gremlich, the Flood Control District Engineer, and Catherine Fish, the Floodplain Programs Manager. Additionally, it is crucial to mention that Mr. Ron Gould, the Supervisor for Mohave County District 5, is also a member of our association. Furthermore, the Mohave County Board of Supervisors is responsible for overseeing the Mohave County Flood Control District. I believe there exists a significant conflict of interest regarding the County and the Stagecoach Trails at Santa Fe Ranch Property Owners Association, particularly concerning any potential violations they might engage in.
It is probable that we will need to wait ten days following this scheduled special meeting to access the presentation that was considered crucial for the community and thus required expedited release. The short notice, occurring just before a holiday, does not allow sufficient time to adjust an already established schedule. Furthermore, the property management team tends to wait until the final day permitted to supply any recordings of the meeting. They do not regard efficiency or promptness as essential when delivering services to the members for whom they are compensated.
Upon the release of the “crucial” information during the meeting, I will take the necessary actions accordingly.
Welcome to the communist state of Stagecoach Trails at Santa Fe Ranch Property Owners Association!
However, I aim to provide further insights into the motivations behind the creation of this blog. I believe there is an effort to portray anyone who questions the operations of our Association in a negative light. The Board of Directors, Property Management, and their supporters tend to propagate a narrative that labels you as merely a “troublemaker” who is complaining without cause. Given the considerable noise generated when legitimate concerns are raised, it is understandable how these issues can become obscured amidst the turmoil. I perceive this as a tactic that has been effectively employed; many individuals prefer to avoid the “drama” they observe on social media. When individuals deliberately create distractions and derail meaningful discussions, it becomes apparent how they manage to sustain their control.
Prior to attending any meetings, upon receiving the email dated November 8, 2024, we explored the local Facebook groups to gauge the discussions surrounding the matter. We were promptly banned from the Facebook page managed by John Shea, who was the sitting Vice President of the Association at that time. Upon visiting another Facebook page, we observed that those practices were quite prevalent there. I deemed this behavior from the Vice President to be inappropriate. However, I digress. Let us proceed.
I attended my first meeting on November 18, 2024. My previous interactions with the Board of Directors’ most ardent supporters online had already left me with a less than hospitable impression. Given the manner in which the board had advocated for the Flock Cameras, I harbored concerns regarding the leadership. Nevertheless, I wished to extend the benefit of the doubt. I wanted to believe that their actions were not driven by malice or intentional unethical behavior. I was operating under the assumption that this was a genuine mistake made by individuals who believed they were acting in the community’s best interest.
Certainly, the manner in which they managed the Flock Cameras prompted me to log into AppFolio and review several aspects. Upon an initial examination of the budget, I found myself with inquiries regarding the fees we were incurring for various services. It appeared that we were being charged redundantly for certain items by the management.
The Treasurer ensures that the columns align, but they do not investigate the finances in depth. I inquired whether a forensic audit had ever been conducted on our financial records, considering that the current Property Management company has overseen our finances since the beginning. It is worth noting that Buck Reynolds transferred the property management responsibilities to Melissa Layton at some point. However, the property management company continues to operate under the name Buck Reynolds Property Management Services, indicating that there has not been a significant change.
When I posed this straightforward question during the meeting, what ensued was nearly a form of gaslighting from the board and one member regarding the nature of a forensic audit and the rationale for its necessity. Mr. Robert Hooper even attempted to intimidate by alluding to potential legal trouble. This was quite concerning to me, as a simple affirmative or negative response would have sufficed. The manner in which they addressed this inquiry only heightened my concerns. I am uncertain whether Sharon Horton Kelly was deliberately feigning ignorance about what a forensic audit entails or if she genuinely lacked understanding. However, considering she had been employed by a Credit Union for 30 years, which is presumably why she was selected as our Treasurer, it is troubling that she would be unaware of what a forensic audit is and the reasons one might seek such an audit.
This was merely an inquiry I posed because of some charges on the budget that I perceived as troubling. What I later uncovered has led me to believe that I am indeed justified in raising this question, and I feel that a thorough review of our finances is warranted, particularly in light of what I found while investigating the ethics violation complaint I was submitting against Buck Reynolds for their endorsement of the Board’s discriminatory and hypocritical behavior towards owners. I have encountered some concerning information.
Buck Reynolds has a team member who has previous convictions for forgery, embezzlement, and multiple theft-related crimes. This individual has made numerous efforts to conceal these convictions when seeking professional licenses. What is particularly noteworthy is that this person is married to someone who manages our funds and has been included as a member of our Property Management team according to agendas. I will refrain from disclosing their name or uploading the public records document, but I will provide you with a link so that you can review it and download it if you wish. https://services.azre.gov/PdbWeb/Order/ViewOrder/9644
Maybe this is why they reacted the way they did to my question?
Acknowledging that we faced a scenario in which the Board of Directors did not hold Property Management accountable, and vice versa, I believed that raising awareness was the most effective approach. The optimal method for me to express my concerns without being overwhelmed by the deliberate distractions was to blog about it.
Thus, we find ourselves in this situation, and I will persist until there is a transformation.
Susan Feels Really Peeved Over Abuse 