EBS STAFF
On Wednesday, Sept. 3, the Big Sky Owners Association announced the results of its annual board of directors election.
Ernie Chappell and Michelle Horning were re-elected to continue their roles as existing board members. New to the board are Joe Swiatek and Sarah Turner-Malhotra.
For the separate Big Sky Architectural Committee, voters elected Gina Dee to the vacant seat.
- Read the recent election guide for more information on all candidates featured on the ballot.
New board members will commence their three-year terms in October, joining board chair Maggie Good, and board members Kenny Holtz, Les Hopper, Vanessa McGuire and Barbara Rowley.
Dee will serve alongside elected BSAC representatives Dave McCaffery and John Seelye.

In the release, BSOA thanked all candidates for participating and community members for voting.
“The organization particularly thanks outgoing board member George Mueller for his three years of dedicated service, including his leadership as former board chair and current Legal Committee chair, and outgoing BSAC representative Cindy Miller for her committed service in architectural oversight and preserving Big Sky’s distinctive community character,” the release stated.
On Friday, Aug. 29, BSOA held its 53rd annual meeting at The Wilson, covering a variety of topics including a Big Sky Resort update and an introduction to Executive Director Holly Coltea. With new board members, the organization looks forward to continued growth as it represents hundreds of Big Sky residents.