Our Gateway Greens community includes many neighborhoods, and we introduced you to Callaway Greens and Neighborhood Association President Shannon Emond in our first article. Next up is Hammock Cove and Neighborhood President Michael Jordan!
EXPERIENCE HAMMOCK COVE
Hammock Cove is one of the newest Gateway Greens neighborhoods and is comprised of 136 town homes with a mixture of 2- and 3-bedroom homes built by DR Horton and Pulte. You will find neighborhood, driveway and pool parties at their heated community pool in every season within this close community! Friends are made and maintained during Fourth of July, birthday and themed parties in a family friendly atmosphere that includes people who are glad to live in the neighborhood.
• Need help with hurricane shutters? They’ve got you.
• Want to dress up in ’80s themed attire? They’re in.
• … Got a birthday to celebrate? Order a cake.
The Hammock Cove Neighborhood Association prides itself on not only the atmosphere, but on the upkeep. Landscaping is provided for not only common areas but also irrigation and plants. In addition, they are proud that “The Cove” has endured four hurricanes and never lost power or sustained major damage to any of their units.
Alliant Management supports the Hammock Cove board to ensure things are well taken care of and issues are resolved. HOA dues support the neighborhood, the pool and also the associated responsibilities of the master Gateway Greens HOA including cable and internet service and maintaining our pond and roads.
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Meet Hammock Cove’s HOA President
Our second installment of “meet our neighborhoods and their leaders” features Hammock Cove and their Neighborhood Association President Michael Jordan. Sigh … not THAT Michael Jordan, as he will tell you he makes NO RESIDUALS on all that merchandise! But he is nonetheless just as famous, with a charming and welcoming personality to everyone he meets.
As will be our approach with all Neighborhood Association Presidents who agree to this level of spotlight, we met with Michael to learn about his experiences, background and reasons for moving to and getting involved with the local HOA. Read on to get to know Gateway’s OWN Michael Jordan!
• What motivated you to serve as Hammock Cove’s HOA President?
Michael cares deeply about ensuring that everyone in the community is treated with respect and kindness. And although he quickly fell in love with his new neighborhood, he wasn’t convinced that his expectations of a collaborative and respectful environment were being met. Fortunately, he took that next big step that so many are reluctant to do: he got involved.
• How would you describe your leadership style and how have your life experiences prepared you for this role?
Great leaders are willing to listen and respond frankly to others – and Michael learned that early in his career. He also understands that for any larger community to maintain a harmonious and attractive environment, rules need to exist and be managed. He is direct and honest with others, making sure that others are aware of “why” things are what they are, and to also understand our own accountability to seek change when necessary. Gathering information, attending meetings, voicing an opinion and voting when asked are critical to being a part of a solution. Michael wants to make sure he and his community have a voice within the master HOA, which is why he often attends the monthly master HOA board meetings and the more recently implemented Neighborhood Presidents meeting. Keeping Hammock Cove a beautiful and safe place to live is his key priority.
• Favorite pastimes in Florida, and what do you miss most about living elsewhere?
Going to the pool, golfing and going out on a friend’s boat, where they relax for the ride, stop when and where they want, and go out to lunch! Indiana will always have a spot in his heart, where they still have family, friends and a church community who they will always treasure and maintain close ties. Although they miss the old, they are loving their new local connections: he is on the creative arts team at his church, his wife is in charge of the nursery, and they have many good friends within the Gateway Greens neighborhoods.
• What are you most passionate about?
Many years ago, Michael attended a 72-hour-long event called The Great Banquet. He joined what has become a 20+ year community that involves living and learning together through talks, prayer and discussion. The resulting sense of community and spiritual growth that emphasized hospitality and the value of maintaining connections has kept him grounded and introduced a life-changing course correction for which he is forever grateful. Providing for, living in and giving back to ensure a good community are key passions in his life.
• What qualities do you most admire in others?
Those who look you in the eye and are honest even if their view might be considered unpopular.
• What words would you use to describe yourself?
Fun, loving, caring, hospitable and always there for people.
• What’s something you’re really bad at?
Two things! Keeping in contact with people that he is not around all the time and being a procrastinator. Michael was “that student” who waited until the night before to get his essay written – but: if the report is due by the 15th it’s turned in on the 15th! He might be a procrastinator, but he meets his commitments.
• What’s the most beautiful place you’ve ever seen?
Boyne Mountain in Michigan right after a two-foot snow.
• What do you like best about living in Gateway Greens?
Well-maintained, safe and secure, and in a great area where we are not in the middle of everything but can easily get to everything! And most of all – the people are so nice.
Thank you, Michael for your candid and heartfelt remarks – we are glad you’re here!
