Announcement

OPA announces contract extension for GM Viola

Monday, July 8, 2024

(July 8, 2024) The Ocean Pines Board of Directors on Monday unanimously approved a four-year contract extension for General Manager John Viola. The contract also includes an option for a fifth year.

Ocean Pines named Viola the temporary general manager in April 2019, and, in June 2019, he signed a six-month agreement that has been extended several times.

Viola has been an Ocean Pines homeowner for nearly 15 years and before that had vacationed in the community.

A New York native, he is a certified public accountant, with an MBA with a specialization in management and tax management from Pace University in New York and an undergraduate degree in accounting from Manhattan College. He worked in the private sector as a CPA, including 28 years with Avon, where he finished as the assistant global controller.

In Ocean Pines, Viola served as chair of the Budget and Finance Committee for four years, and served on a volunteer basis as the Association’s treasurer and chief financial officer, prior to becoming general manager.

In six years as general manager, Viola has overseen six consecutive fiscal years with a positive variance to budget, and four-straight years with a favorability greater than $1 million. During that span, OPA also lowered the assessment, and increased spending on public safety, maintenance, and drainage, among other areas.

“I have enjoyed working with a professional Board, and I’m very hopeful that we will continue, together, to produce for Ocean Pines. Our achievements over the past six years reflect the hard work and dedication of the entire Ocean Pines team. I look forward to continuing our efforts to enhance the quality of life for all our homeowners and to ensure that Ocean Pines remains a thriving and vibrant community.”

Association President Rick Farr said extending Viola was a priority for the Board, and an easy decision based on his consistently stellar results.

“We believe that under the leadership of Mr. Viola, Ocean Pines has achieved significant milestones in keeping Ocean Pines financially strong and continuing to keep all our amenities top notch,” Farr said. “The new contract reflects the Board's commitment to providing stability and continuity in leadership, and also underscores our confidence in the General Manager’s vision, strategic direction, and ability to navigate the challenges and opportunities facing Ocean Pines.

“We look forward to continuing to work closely with Mr. Viola to build on our achievements and realize even greater success in the future for our Ocean Pines community,” he added.

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OPA announces contract extension for GM Viola

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