The Hillsmere Shores Improvement Association (HSIA) will hold elections this November for its 2027–2028 Executive Board, including the offices of President, Vice President, Treasurer, and Secretary.
Serving on the HSIA Executive Board is an opportunity to help shape the future of our community, support neighborhood initiatives, and contribute to the continued success of Hillsmere Shores. Candidates must be Hillsmere Shores residents, current HSIA members, and in good standing with no outstanding fees.
Residents interested in running for office were asked to submit a brief biography to the Nominations Chair in September. The candidate biographies included information about their volunteer service in Hillsmere and their goals for the position and were printed in the October Sea Breeze. You can read them there or on hillsmereshores.org.
Elections
November 12, 7 p.m., Key School Barn Commons, in conjunction with the HSIA General
Membership Meeting
Your participation matters. Participating in the November election is an important opportunity to take part in the leadership of our community.
Voting
Ballots can be found on page 7 or on the hillsmereshores.org. For absentee ballots, you must include your Corporate member’s printed name, address, date, and signature on the outside of a sealed envelope containing the completed ballot. Mail the ballot to HSIA, PO Box 3485, Annapolis, MD 21403 or drop it in the community dropbox, or the ballot dropbox on the front porch of the community house at 119 Great Lake Drive. Be sure to mark “Ballot” on the envelope. Ballots can be brought in person to the November 12 meeting.
Downlad Ballot Here
Candidate Bios
Candidate for President, Claire Corcoran
I am a current member in good standing. It has been 10+ years since my move to Hillsmere Shores. I have been serving HSIA in various capacities since 2018, having first started out as the Chair of the Security and Zoning Committees, then elected as a Board Director. From there I was elected to more challenging roles as the Vice President and for the past 2 years, as President.
Professionally, I hold Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees as well as a certification in Legal Studies. I am a veteran of the United States Marine Corps, with assigned duty in Washington, D.C. I’ve also worked in public education as well as real estate redevelopment with the National Trust for Historic Preservation. Currently, I work for the Naval Academy Business Services Division, and I serve as a US Sailing coach.
As a Board member and volunteer in Hillsmere, I have taken the lead on issues related to zoning, principally property use and maintenance, which has required my working with Anne Arundel permit and zoning inspectors, the Health Department, DPW, the county executive’s office and the county council.
My goals are to work towards preserving and enhancing the character of our neighborhood as a single family, residential community in which residents are safe, neighbors take pride in their homes, and property values remain strong. As such, my vision for Hillsmere is for the community to maintain and grow its standing as a safe, desirable and attractive neighborhood for homeowners and their families for many years to come.
Candidate for Vice President, Romeo Santos
My name is Romeo Santos III, and my wife, Sara, our two daughters, and I are proud to call Hillsmere Shores home. Over the past several years, I’ve had the privilege of becoming increasingly involved in our community and working alongside many dedicated neighbors.
I began my service on the Slips Committee and, for the past two years, have served as Communications Chair. During that time, I’ve worked with the Welcoming Committee to develop a more systemized process for welcoming new residents and connecting them with community resources. More recently, I stepped in as Interim Piers & Harbor Chair and have begun building a new Hillsmere Shores website and homeowner/resident portal to create a centralized resource for community information, communication, and engagement.
Professionally, my background in real estate, construction, property management, project oversight, and business operations has taught me the importance of listening, solving problems, managing resources responsibly, and bringing people together around shared goals.
I remain committed to greater transparency, stronger communication, responsible stewardship of our waterfront and community assets, and increased homeowner engagement. I believe Hillsmere is strongest when residents are informed, involved, and have a meaningful voice in our community.
I’m proud of the work we’ve accomplished and look forward to continuing to serve Hillsmere Shores.
Thank you for your consideration and support.
Candidate for Secretary, Helene Raven
I am a longtime resident of Hillsmere, member of HSIA and currently serving on the Board as Secretary.
In the original bylaws the Secretary held a traditional role with responsibilities for preparing minutes, maintaining files, and membership records. Currently the HSIA Administrator handles those tasks, freeing the Secretary to focus on membership and activities that bring the community together.
My track record as a volunteer in Hillsmere is extensive and reflects my commitment to bringing our neighbors together. As Events Chair for five years, I’ve worked with multiple volunteers to bring bands to the beach, parades, Easter Egg Hunts, happy hours, oyster roasts, and ice cream socials. I’ve dedicated two years to organizing the basement of the house and initiating an archive of Hillsmere history. I’ve worked with our Property Manager and contractors for the driveway and basement improvements. The community house is now available for meetings and events. I’m also working on the Bylaws and Welcoming Committees.
One of my goals for the next two years include continuing to work with our archives and creating a timeline from the inception of Hillsmere until today. My second goal is to expand our volunteer base and provide a wider range of community activities. Both goals will bring more neighbors together and provide a better understanding or Hillsmere. Thank you for your support.
Candidate for Treasurer , Gene Gross
I am seeking reelection to serve as Treasurer for the next term. I have been an HSIA member in good standing since moving to Hillsmere in 2001 and have served as Treasurer for the past nine years. If elected, I will ensure fiscal responsibility and support any initiatives that are supported by the residents of Hillsmere to improve our community from an environmental, safety, civic, and social standpoint.