Meet the Team

The Outpost Neighborhood Association (ONA) Officers and Directors (the “Board”) is comprised of seven unpaid volunteers that are residents in Outpost Estates.

The Board is elected each January by Outpost Neighborhood Association current supporters for a one year term. The Board meets on the second Tuesday of each odd month (January, March, May, July, September, and November) at 6:30pm.

Click here to see a calendar of upcoming meetings and events.

Click here to see the ONA Bylaws, Standing Rules, and Election Procedures.

2026 Board of Directors

  • Chris Wintrode is a homeowner in Outpost Estates and serves as the Outpost Neighborhood Association (ONA) President and Co-Chair of the Traffic & Safety and Marketing & Communications Committees.

    Chris is an active stakeholder and fierce advocate for solving issues that affect our neighborhood. Chris represents ONA on the Hollywood Bowl Community Advisory group and engages with neighbors and stakeholders to reduce neighborhood speeding, thru traffic, and stop sign violations and increase neighborhood awareness of and deter future crime activity in the neighborhood.

    Chris is an impact-driven business operations leader with a strong background in corporate law and significant experience leading commercial transactions and negotiations for billion-dollar companies. Chris currently works as a Hospital Administrator for Stanford University’s hospital in The Bay Area and has been active in the COVID-19 community testing and vaccination efforts both where he works and here in Los Angeles. 

    Chris obtained his Juris Doctor, Certificate in Health Law and Master of Health Administration from Saint Louis University and his Bachelor of Arts from Beloit College where he studied Economics & Management and Political Science. With a fast-paced, tech-savvy and personable leadership style that focuses on outcomes and continuous improvement, Chris has been recognized as Corporate Counsel of the Year by the St. Louis Business Journal and is a recipient of the Association of Corporate Counsel Value Champion award for creating leading best practices to increase customer service and decrease costs.

  • Born in Iowa, Ben Nunemaker moved to Santa Monica in 2010, followed by Outpost Estates in 2023. Ben supports other associations and organizations, in an attempt to build and support the community.

    Technology is his professional area of focus, while music and concerts are a preferred type of entertainment. With a bias toward living the good life, he seeks new adventures, food, and entertainment around the greater Southern California area, in addition to during worldly travels.

  • Originally from a remote farm in South Africa, Quinn immigrated to the United States in 2010 and has lived in Outpost Estates for several years. Quinn is an active member of the community and looks forward to partnering to jointly solve issues facing the neighborhood as a whole (like traffic and safety) and improve the neighborhood through beautification efforts and other improvement projects.

    Quinn is a diverse international award-winning writer, director, and editor with over 20 years of experience in the motion picture industry. As a proud gay man, Quinn highlights the power and struggles of the LGBTQ+ community in many of his creative works. Quinn's most recent film, Into Temptation, highlights his storytelling and collaborator skills through his writing, directing, and editing.

    Quinn received his Bachelor of Arts in writing, editing, and directing from The South African School of Motion Picture Medium and Live Performance. He then worked for a non-profit, directing and producing public service announcements for healthcare organisations in areas most affected by the HIV/AIDS pandemic. Quinn later worked as head writer and director at a content marketing agency where he created over 250 promotional spots for international brands like 'Grey’s Anatomy,' 'Desperate Housewives,' 'Pushing Daisies,' 'The Tudors,' 'Ugly Betty,' and 'Prison Break.' Many of Quinn's creative works have been internationally recognised. In 2007, Quinn won the 'PromaxBDA Rocket Award', recognising exceptional achievements in young creatives.

  • Dr. Laura Fox, a retired ophthalmologist and graduate of Hollywood High school, has lived in her Outpost Estates family home since 1963.

    Dr Fox has been on the Outpost Neighborhood Association Board of Directors for 25 years. Dr. Fox’s main interest is traffic and safety. She single-handedly put in traffic controls on her block. She’s seen Outpost Estates improve and become much more diverse.

    Dr. Fox has 2 adult children, who also live in Los Angeles. Outside of the neighborhood, Dr. Fox has a strong interest in politics, and enjoys reading and swimming.

  • Shane has been a proud resident of Outpost Estates since 2001, residing with his husband on La Presa Drive. Shane leverages over 35 years of consulting experience in the healthcare, technology, and nonprofit sectors to enhance community initiatives.

    In addition to his work with ONA, Shane serves on the boards of nonprofit organizations supporting the greater Los Angeles communities and orphans in rural Vietnam. He is passionate about fostering community enrichment, youth empowerment, and volunteerism to strengthen neighborhood connections and drive meaningful progress.

  • Natasha Kerek came to this country and received her U.S.A. Citizenship as a professional Engineer and Landscape Architect in 1989. She opened her own firm in 1991 and has since focused on residential and commercial projects, living out her dream of becoming a Landscape Architect in Los Angeles, a dream she’s had since she was 13 years old, living in the former Soviet Union regime.

    Her work has appeared on a nationally televised show on the Home Garden Channel.

    Driving on Outpost Drive, she always had a dream to live in this area. She bought her first house on Outpost Drive 14 years ago. Natasha loves this neighborhood and would like to make it more beautiful.

  • Tom Davila is a native Angeleno and longtime resident of the Outpost community, where he has lived for more than 30 years. He previously served on the Outpost HOA Board for over six years, including three years as Board President.

    Tom spent many years in the entertainment industry as President of a visual effects company that created the signature visual effect used in The Matrix sequels. He has also built his own real estate portfolio and developed extensive experience in construction, renovation, and design.

    With decades of involvement in the neighborhood and professional experience in real estate and development, Tom brings a practical and thoughtful perspective to supporting the continued stewardship of the Outpost Estates community.

2026 Priorities

Outpost Neighborhood Association (ONA) 2026 Strategic Priorities

These priorities were developed by the ONA Board with input from Outpost Estates stakeholders. They reflect our continued commitment to safety, beautification, infrastructure, and community building. This public-facing document outlines where the association will focus efforts and funding in 2026. ONA will provide regular updates on progress through email newsletters, community meetings, and the ONA website. We encourage all neighbors to participate, volunteer, and share feedback as we work together to protect and enhance Outpost Estates.

Tier 1: Safety & Infrastructure (Highest Priority)

  1. Repair non-functioning street lights.

  2. Finish landscaped traffic islands at La Presa and Chelan.

  3. Repaint and refresh red curbs.

  4. Repaint and refresh fire hydrants.

  5. Implement dedicated security patrol for Outpost Estates.

  6. Address Lime scooter clutter through city enforcement and parking zones.

  7. Become a Firewise Community to reduce wildfire risk and insurance costs.

  8. Resurface and repair the most damaged neighborhood roads.

  9. Repair broken sidewalks and curbs.

Tier 2: Beautification & Historic Preservation

  1. Refresh paint on historic street lights after repairs.

  2. Trim and replace failing Carob trees.

  3. Design and install new Outpost Estates entrance signage.

  4. Update the 'Outpost Tile Wall' at Outpost Circle & Drive.

  5. Update the 'Buffalo Wall' on La Presa.

Tier 3: Community Amenities & Public Spaces

  1. Install Little Free Libraries throughout the neighborhood.

  2. Create a neighborhood garden on vacant land.

Tier 4: Community Building & Engagement

  1. Continue annual neighborhood events including Earth Day, Cinco de Mayo, Pride, Summer BBQ, Halloween Open House, and Holiday Party.

  2. Expand neighbor engagement through welcome letters, WhatsApp, newsletters, and the ONA website.

Tier 5: Long-Term Vision Projects

  1. Partner with MRCA and LA City Parks to preserve land near Runyon Canyon.

2025 Board of Directors:

  • Chris Wintrode - President and Co-Chair: Traffic & Safety and Marketing & Communications Committees

  • Ben Nunemaker - Vice President and Co-Chair: Events and Recruitment Committees

  • Matthew Kaiser - Treasurer

  • Quinn da Matta - Secretary

  • Sally Phillips - Co-Chair: Rewards & Experiences Committee

  • Laura Fox - Co-Chair: Traffic & Safety Committee

  • Natasha Kerek - Chair: Beautification Committee

  • Shane Nguyen - Co-Chair: Events and Rewards & Experiences Committees

  • Martin Keleti - Co-Chair: Marketing & Communications Committee

2024 Board of Directors:

  • Andrea Falco - President and Chair: Events Committee

  • Ben Nunemaker - Vice President

  • Chris Wintrode - Treasurer and Co-Chair: Traffic & Safety Committee

  • Dino Baglioni - Secretary

  • Sally Phillips - Chair: Rewards & Experiences Committee

  • Laura Fox - Co-Chair: Traffic & Safety Committee

  • Natasha Kerek - Chair: Beautification Committee

  • Shane Nguyen - Chair: Marketing & Communications Committee

  • Ray Schuldenfrei

  • Dia Schuldenfrei

  • Sharyne Snyder

  • Martin Keleti

2023 Board of Directors:

  • Andrea Falco - President and Chair: Events Committee

  • Larry Luchtel - Vice President

  • David Bain - Treasurer

  • Steve Ginsburg - Secretary

  • Chris Wintrode - Co-Chair: Traffic & Safety Committee

  • Sally Phillips - Chair: Recruitment and Rewards & Experiences Committees

  • Laura Fox - Immediate Past President and Co-Chair: Traffic & Safety Committee

  • Tucker Herbert - Co-Chair: Communications Committee

  • Hoon Bae - Co-Chair: Communications Committee

  • Natasha Kerek - Chair: Beautification Committee

  • Shane Nguyen - Chair: Marketing Committee

  • Ray Schuldenfrei

  • Dia Schuldenfrei

  • Martin Keleti

Outpost Neighborhood Association
is only as successful as our wonderful volunteers!

Consider volunteering your time, skills and expertise to help improve our Outpost Estates community. There are opportunities annually to join the Outpost Neighborhood Association Board of Directors, or get involved in some of the following focus areas:

  • Beautification: our hillside setting is filled with marvelous flora and fauna. With our diligent and prudent care, we can continue to beautify Outpost Estates. Helping manage the maintenance of the landscaped traffic islands, tree planting, signage, and neighborhood cleanups are a great way to get involved!

  • Events: help bring together neighbors and foster a sense of community! There is always a need for volunteers to coordinate and host cocktail parties, BBQs, and other neighborhood events and encourage and gather volunteers from within our community to participate in each event.

  • Marketing & Communication: Works to spread the word about ONA’s mission, goals, events and accomplishments and helps to get the message out about the help we need and the advantages of becoming a current supporter. We’re always in need of energetic volunteers to create news stories and help maintain the OutpostEstates.com website and social media accounts, create and send the monthly ONA newsletter, send out mailers, post signs, write emails – and more! In many ways it is attraction rather than promotion that will drive higher support for ONA.

  • Recruitment: From maintaining our supporter contact and fundraising database, to welcoming new neighbors and inviting neighbors to join our organization as a supporter, we are always on the look out for volunteers to assist with recruitment activities.

  • Rewards & Experiences: help distribute Hollywood Bowl tickets to neighbors and supporters, and reach out to local businesses and community groups to foster partnerships!

  • Traffic & Safety: works with local agencies and the Hollywood Bowl to improve traffic, awareness, and offer solutions to transportation and traffic concerns and increase a general sense of well-being in Outpost Estates.

  • Other Duties: ONA has other duties that require Board volunteers. This includes volunteers to:

    • represent ONA at the Hollywood Bowl Advisory Group meetings;

    • coordinate with other surrounding non-profit community groups like Aviva Family & Children Services to volunteer;

    • coordinate with the Hollywood Hills West Neighborhood Council;

    • apply for grants for ONA projects;

    • help print flyers/mailers, stuff envelopes, and deliver them to neighbors;

    • and keep and share the history of ONA and Outpost Estates and share that information with ONA Board members and stakeholders.

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