Association Goals

  • Maintain and improve the value of property within our community.
  • Provide safety and security via Crime Watch and Volunteers in Patrol (VIP).
  • Upkeep current and create new beautification projects in the neighborhood.
  • Enforce city ordinances and code requirements as regulated by the City of Dallas.
  • Cooperate with City Officials and City Hall regarding issues affecting our community 
  • Communicate information to neighbors via newsletters, social media and website.
  • Connect neighbors together via The Welcome Wagon and special events.
  • Encourage input from neighbors on ways to improve and enhance the neighborhood.

 

Arapaho Strip

Estates West Neighborhood Association has been maintaining the neighborhood border along Arapaho between Spring Creek and La Avenida since 2001. The association’s “Beautification Team” made up of volunteers from Estates West is responsible for picking up trash along the strip and maintaining plantings in front of the Estates West entrance signs at Spring Creek/Arapaho (and Meandering/La Manga). Member dues are used to maintain the landscaping along the strip including trimming of the bushes, mowing the grass and irrigation. The landscaping and the entrance signs are a benefit for every household in Estates West and represent us all. 

 

 

Board Meetings

The Board currently meets the third Thursday of each month. If you have an item you wish to include on the agenda, and present to the board, please email President@esateswest.org

 

Meet the Board 

                                                                                                                    

 Jack Kocks- President 

 

Jack is a Dallas native and has lived on El Pensador with his wife Malinda since 1985. He and Malinda have two children; Sarah who lives in Austin with her husband Michael and their three children and Jared who also lives in Estates West on La Verdura with his fiancé Jodie. Jack and Malinda have been members of the Estates West Homeowner’s Association throughout their time in the neighborhood. Jack is a retired human resources executive and he and Malinda enjoy a variety of activities including gardening, photography, home improvement projects, volunteerism and spending time with family and friends.  

 

 

 

 

 

Tanya Gordon - Vice President

 

Tanya has resided in the Richardson area for the last 13 years prior to her recent move to Estates West in June 2023.

 

Tanya served on several boards including the board at Mohawk Elementary School and Greenwood Hills Community Club. In addition to her positions held, Tanya and her family serve the community with their philanthropy work for many non-profit organizations in the DFW Metroplex.

 

Tanya has worked in the mortgage industry for 10 years and is pleased to use her volunteering skills to benefit the neighborhood.

 

 

 

Kristine Munselle - Treasurer

 

Kristine grew up on El Pastel and moved back on the street, 3 houses down from her parents, in 2017. She and Chris have been married for 15 years and have 4 kids, ages 7 - 13. They met at Pearce High School in 1999... so remember kids, you could be introduced to your future spouse at just 15 years old.


Kristine and her business partner, Rebecca (also met at Pearce), have owned Ironwood Bookkeeping since 2019. They have 8 women on their team and it is truly a joy for Kristine to do something she loves full time AND be able to be home when her kids are home. She will be the Bowie PTA Treasurer and the Parkhill PTA President in the Fall. In her free time she enjoys spending time with her family and friends, playing Mahjong, reading, playing tennis and making people laugh. 

 

 

 

Matt Cronin - Code/Zoning/Safety Chair


Matt and his wife Aubrey moved to Estates West in February 2020. They moved from a townhome in the Lowest Greenville neighborhood of Dallas. They also reside with a dog, Lola, and a cat, Lilly. Matt has worked for an internet company as a web developer for 15 years. Aubrey has worked in retail for a long time and currently manages a store in North Park.


“We were lucky enough to find this great house in this great neighborhood about a month before the Covid shutdowns. We have enjoyed meeting our neighbors and we look forward to meeting more. We plan on living here 20 or more years.”   

 

 

 

 

Jessi Bailey - Membership Chair

 

Jessi has lived in the Dallas area for 15 years and moved to Estates West in June 2015 after previously living close by in Richardson for 6 years. She lives with her husband Brandon, two daughters Dakota and Caroline that attend Bowie Elementary, and 2 year old Weimaraner Blue. Jessi works for a private equity firm while Brandon works for a mortgage servicing company. They both love Estates West and all the great neighbors!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Lori O'Briant - Media/Communications Chair

 

Lori and her husband, Brandon, moved into Estates West in 2014. They are parents to son Colin, who is in elementary school, and an Australian Shepard (Tucker). Since moving into the neighborhood, Lori has volunteered for the Estates West Neighborhood Association by putting out flags and delivering welcome packets. Lori has worked in public relations for 25 years and is pleased to use her skills to benefit the neighborhood.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Kaylynn Parde - Special Events Chair

 

Kaylynn moved to Estates West in June 2023. She previously lived close by in Richardson. She lives with her husband Curt, their son Alex, a four-year old Australian Shepherd mix named Gracie and a 16-year old cat named Big Boy. Kaylynn was a project manager and Curt is an architect. They both love this area and were thrilled to move into their home on El Pastel.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Patricia Kellar - Secretary 

 

Patricia grew up in Richardson and graduated from Richardson High School. She attended St Mary's University in San Antonio and the University of Texas Dental Branch in Houston. She and her husband joined the Estates West neighborhood 30 years ago when they moved back to Dallas to raise their three daughters: Rachel, Jessica, and Theresa. Pat practices general family dentistry in Plano. Her hobbies include traveling, reading, and quilting. She is within reach of her goal of visiting all fifty states, lacking only Nevada and Alaska. Recently her daughter Rachel's family (which includes four of her grandchildren) relocated from the Panhandle to Ft Worth so now all five grandchildren will be nearby.

 

"Although I have lived in the same house for 30 years I don't know many neighbors beyond my own street so I decided to volunteer as secretary for the EWNA in order to become more involved in the neighborhood. I look forward to meeting more of my neighbors and continuing the efforts of making Estates West a great community."