2026 Annual Election Information
The WPPOA Annual Elections Are Upon Us!
You will receive an email from Vote Now, our electronic voting service, around August 8th. The email will include instructions on how to cast your vote. Additional information about the electronic voting process is available on the POA website.
To help ensure your ballot is delivered successfully, we recommend sending a test email to elections@votenow.com before voting begins.
The Woodside Plantation Property Owners’ Association Annual Meeting will be held on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, at 6:00 PM at The Reserve Club.
We encourage all property owners to participate by voting and attending the Annual Meeting.
Board of Director Nominees
Al Fritz
Born and raised in the Chicago area, Al Fritz built a foundation of hard work and determination early in life. He earned his B.A. in Economics from the University of Colorado, attending on the prestigious Evans Scholarship—a full caddie scholarship that covered all expenses except meals.
His professional career spanned decades in sales and sales management, including five corporate relocations with Avis, PHH, and Matthews International. These moves took him to Plano, TX (Dallas), Huntington Beach, CA, Huntington, NY (Long Island), Dayton, OH, and Hunt Valley, MD (Baltimore), shaping a career marked by leadership, adaptability, and national experience.
Al and his wife, Iny, have been married for over 51 years and share two children and two grandchildren. A lifelong sports and fitness enthusiast, he is especially passionate about golf and has maintained continuous membership in at least one country club since 1988. His commitment to the sport extends beyond play—he has served on the boards of two clubs and chaired both membership and golf committees. Adding a unique highlight to his golf story, he also has spent five years as an “on call” caddy at Augusta National.
In 2001, he founded a private golf interclub conference, serving as Vice President, President, and Chairman through 2019, helping strengthen camaraderie and competition across participating clubs.
After retiring on March 31, 2020, he and Iny moved to Woodside on June 23, 2020—drawn to Aiken after it captured Iny’s heart during their retirement search.
Today, he remains deeply engaged in community service. He currently serves as President of the Townhomes at Bellewood Neighborhood Association and has been the Director of Roads on the WPPOA Board since January 2024.
Greg Burkes
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Greg and his wife, Lynn, have owned property in Woodside since 1989. He served on the WPPOA Board of Directors from 2013 to 2019 and now serves on the WPPOA Architectural Review Board. Greg believes in giving back to the community. He and Lynn raised their three children in Woodside, and their son and his family still live there. Greg is committed to ensuring Woodside remains the premier multigenerational community it has long been.
Greg retired from the Savannah River Site, where he worked in supply chain management and procurement. He is also a former Army officer who served in the National Guard, on active duty, and in the Army Reserve. Originally from Mississippi, Greg holds a bachelor’s degree in political science and a master’s degree in management. He is also a certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt and a trained instructor.
Greg and Lynn have a lake house on Clark’s Hill, also known as Thurmond Lake. Greg enjoys photography, is learning to play guitar, and is working to improve his golf game. He currently serves as an elder in his church and has also served on the McCormick County Library Board and the City of Aiken Annexation Study Committee. Greg is a member of American Legion Post 26 and the Aiken Chapter of the Military Officers Association of America.
Steve Wagner
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Steve Wagner and his wife, Mary, moved to Aiken in 1996 as part of a relocation with Kimberly-Clark Corporation. They moved from Appleton, WI to support the expansion of the Kimberly-Clark Beech Island Plant. The expansion was a $200M capital project with Steve being the lead electrical engineer.
Steve retired in November 2023 from Kimberly-Clark after 39 years and held leadership roles in engineering, maintenance, and operations. Additionally, Steve held international assignments supporting projects in Bahrain, South Africa, South Korea, and Thailand.
Steve graduated from Milwaukee School of Engineering with a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering.
In January 2023, Steve and Mary began a process to build their home in Woodside and moved into their current residence on Forest Pines Rd in July 2024.
Steve’s charity work since retirement includes Woodside Firewise, Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA), and Habitat for Humanity home builds.
Steve and Mary enjoy traveling with family and friends and spending time with their two children and four grandchildren, as well as staying active with outdoor activities.
Steve has served on a prior Homeowner’s Board and looks forward to listening to the voice of the Woodside residents and working to improve our community.
Richard Snouffer
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When my wife, Lark, and I decided to downsize in 2021, we didn’t want to leave anything to chance. We systematically researched a dozen different communities across the Carolinas, searching for a place that was safe, welcoming, and focused on an active lifestyle. Woodside won our hearts hands down. We built our home here, moved in during March 2022, and have loved every minute since. When we aren’t volunteering locally or working in our garden, you can usually find us working out at Village Fitness or hiking Woodside’s beautiful neighborhood trails.
I am running for the POA Board of Directors simply because I love our neighborhood and want to give back. I don’t have a personal agenda, axes to grind, or single-issue grievances. My only goal is to ensure our community runs smoothly, protects our safety, and uses careful, common-sense business practices to look after our shared investments.
My commitment to integrity started early. As a young man, I earned the Eagle Scout award, and to this day, I believe the Scout Law offers the best guidance for community service. Later, as a U.S. Navy Division Officer, I learned the true meaning of teamwork and leadership under pressure.
Over my career, I’ve worn a few different hats—owning and operating two successful small businesses and managing large facility and infrastructure operations, including directing a $23 million energy and utility program for the University of Southern California. I also hold an MBA and advanced engineering degrees.
What this means for us as neighbors is that I look at Woodside’s infrastructure—our roads, drainage systems, vendor contracts, and reserves—with an analytical eye for preventative maintenance and strict fiscal responsibility. I want to bring a lifetime of proven business and facilities experience to our Board to ensure Woodside remains a premier, vibrant, and financially secure place to live.
I am presently a member of the POA Tech and Communications Committee and have attended most POA Board of Director meetings in the past four years. I would be honored to have your vote, and I look forward to working collaboratively with the Board and all of you to protect our community.
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