Meet the Nominees who are on the ballot for the
2026 Farmington Maintenance Corporation Board
(just hover over each name)

Address: 23 Dublin Drive
About Me & My Family My wife, Sheethal, and I moved to Farmington Estates three and a half years ago. We fell in love with the community the moment we saw it, and it has been the perfect place to raise our two daughters, Samanvi and Anusha. You will often see us around the neighborhood or at local sports events—Samanvi is an avid field hockey player, and Anusha has a deep passion for swimming.
When we aren’t at the field or the pool, we love to travel and spend quality time together. I am also a regular blood donor, as I believe in supporting our broader community whenever possible.
Professional Background I am an Engineering Lead at Barclays, specifically within the Contact Center division. My role involves managing large-scale technical transformations and leading teams to deliver reliable, high-quality results. My wife, Sheethal, also works at Barclays in Customer Experience. My professional background has equipped me with the skills to manage complex projects, budgets, and diverse stakeholders effectively.
Why I’m Running & What I Can Contribute Farmington Estates has given so much to my family, and I want to ensure it remains a vibrant, well-managed, and welcoming place for everyone. I take this nomination seriously and promise to bring:
• Proven Leadership: Using my experience at Barclays to bring a structured, strategic approach to HOA projects and decision-making.
• Integrity & Transparency: I believe in honest communication and making sure every resident feels heard.
• Dedication to Service: Whether it’s through blood donation or professional mentorship, I have a lifelong commitment to helping others and want to apply that same spirit to our board.
I would be honored to serve as your board member and work to keep Farmington Estates the wonderful community we all enjoy.

Newark, Delaware native
Retired and current caregiver for elderly family members
Interests: travel, photography, local community interests

Education: BS Penn State University / MBA Wilkes University
Interests: Penn State and Philadelphia Eagles football, biking, tennis, technology, kids and kidletts
Have served on other organization boards
Farmington Estates Maintenance Organization board member since the turnover by the developer
Positions held on the Farmington board include Secretary and Treasurer

Originally from Long Island, New York
Has been a teacher for over 25 years
Currently an educator in the Brandywine School District
Joined the Farmington Board of Directors as our Secretary

Education: BS Business Administration, University of Tampa
Interests: Biking, Hiking, Philadelphia Phillies, Spending time with my family

Professionally, I serve as the Executive Director of the Maritime Institute of Technology and Graduate Studies (MITAGS), a nonprofit organization with operations on both the East and West Coasts. I also serve as CEO of the Maritime Conference Center, which operates alongside the Institute. In these roles, I work with a wide range of customers, cultures, and stakeholders and am responsible for organizational leadership, strategic planning, facilities oversight, and financial stewardship. I regularly work with two boards of directors and a board of trustees and am accountable for managing budgets, safeguarding resources, and ensuring funds are used responsibly, transparently, and in the best long-term interest of the organizations I serve.
I also bring a background in public service and community engagement. I served as a reservist in the U.S. Navy, am a trained NOAA Weather Spotter, was selected by the County Executive to serve on a Land Use, Planning, and Zoning stakeholder committee, and am a graduate of the FBI Citizen’s Academy. These experiences have reinforced the importance of preparedness, collaboration, ethical leadership, and making sound decisions in the best interest of the broader community regardless of personal viewpoints.
I am interested in serving on the Farmington Maintenance Corporation Board because I believe strong leadership, clear communication, and fiscal responsibility are essential to protecting property values and maintaining a well-run community. If selected, I would bring a steady, thoughtful approach, respect for diverse perspectives, and a strong commitment to accountability, transparency, and ensuring residents’ voices are heard while planning responsibly for the long term.
Thank you for your thoughtful consideration and the opportunity to serve.


Project manager to a consulting company that supports FEMA and the US Army in the chemical stockpile emergency preparedness program
Retired police officer
Worked for the New Castle County Executive and ran the Office of Code Enforcement
Helped set up the Office of Community Governing The Office of Community Governing designed as an outreach between the County Executive and Homeowners Associations
Involved in the writing of the County regulations governing maintenance corporations in the UDC
Past President of the Perch Creek Maintenance Corporation

I am a Mom of 3 grown children with the youngest being a Meteorologist with the National Weather Service
My background includes buying and selling numerous houses in New Jersey
I am a former schoolteacher and retail store assistant manager
In my free time I like the beach, hiking, cooking and baking as well as walking the neighborhood
It took many decades and multiple builders to get this development completed and I want it to be a community that we All can be proud of
Meeting new people and speaking with you is something I enjoy immensely and it has been informative to listen and hear your viewpoints, thoughts and emotions
I hope we can work together to make Estates at Farmington a wonderful place to live!

We waited patiently through the final days of the developer finishing roads and other utility related issues after purchasing the lot 3 years earlier
We have 5 grown children and 15 grandchildren
The back yard is noisy when they all come over for grilled pizza
My career before I retired in 2023 was in sales for a national company called OPEX that makes high speed mail opening and package sorting systems
As the weather warms you may see me early mornings on my porch with a cup of coffee. Stop and say hi.

Northeastern Pennsylvania native
Retired as a Dental Assistant
Interests: baking, sewing, spending time with family

Professionally, I serve as a Vice President at Barclays in Marketing and Communications Technology. My role involves strategic planning, collaboration, and delivering technology solutions that improve engagement and communication—skills I believe are highly relevant and beneficial to our community.
Outside of work, I enjoy gardening, small DIY home improvement projects, motorcycle riding, and road trips. These hobbies reflect my appreciation for maintaining beautiful spaces, building things thoughtfully, and exploring new perspectives.
If given the opportunity to serve on the community board, my focus will be on:
Enhancing community aesthetics
Supporting overall neighborhood safety and wellbeing.
Increasing resident engagement and participation.
I am committed to helping our neighborhood continue to thrive and remain a place we are all proud to call home. I look forward to the opportunity to contribute and serve our community.
Estates at Farmington Maintenance Corporation Board Members for 2025
Brenda Yates - President
Drew Gladulich - Vice-President
Brian Newirth - Treasurer
James Weldin - Open Space Supervisor
Lynda Newirth - Asst. Treasurer
Denise Matera - Secretary

Hello residents!
The Board would like to share some updates with you regarding measures we have taken to help keep our neighborhood safe.
First, the Board voted to install four security cameras. The Board revealed this plan at our yearly in-person community meeting. Their purchase/installation was allocated in our 2023 budget. Board president Drew Gladulich posted a helpful FAQ on our neighborhood Facebook page. If you have any questions, please refer to this post.
Second, we have added a link to Crime Stoppers on our website, https://estatesatfarmington.org/. According to their website, Crime Stoppers utilizes “a three part approach to solving the crime problem. Delaware Crime Stoppers relies on the support and cooperation between the police, the media, and the general community to provide a flow of information about crime and criminals.” You can call or use their website to submit a tip. Please call 911 in the event of an emergency.
Thank you,
The Estates at Farmington Board of Directors
The P3 platform enables the public to share information anonymously with Crime Stoppers programs, Law Enforcement entities, schools, and large corporations around the world. If you have crime or safety related information that may be deemed useful in your community, submit a tip via this web page – or download the P3 Tips App via the links on this page.
Your anonymity is protected at all times. In many cases, your information may be eligible for a reward offered by a local program.

Colonel Block - Chief of Police for New Castle County – contacted me with alarming news that I want to share with all those it affects: everyone in New Castle County. I'm Karen Hartley-Nagle, President of New Castle County Council. I cannot overemphasize the importance of locking your car doors when parking overnight. Without your help, we cannot put a stop to the juvenile crime problem in our County.
In the last few weeks, there has been an uptick in car break-ins and thefts throughout New Castle County during overnight hours. Car theft has become rampant due, in part, because people are leaving their cars unlocked and unsecured. Groups of juveniles are taking advantage of these open vehicles and often find sets of keys or key fobs that have been left inside. With access to these items, they are committing further thefts using the stolen vehicle.
There is no clear pattern or timeframe for when these crimes occur, so it's difficult to catch them in the act. Though extra patrols have been deployed to stop them, it's a tough battle. Unfortunately, when the police try to stop these teen criminals, they often speed away recklessly, which results in our officers having to abort the chase for everyone's safety.
With that being said, Police do have warrants for one juvenile, and warrants for several others are pending. To supply an example of the destruction one juvenile can cause, there are signed warrants for thefts – from and of – 33 different vehicles. He is allegedly responsible for cases in Shipley Heights, Chestnut Hill Estates, Farmington, Garfield Park, Academy Hill, Welsh Track Preserve, Harmony Woods, and Brookside Park. The areas affected are widespread throughout New Castle County.
Our Public Information Officers are putting out information reminding the public to lock their car doors to prevent juvenile break-ins. These criminals are usually unidentifiable on surveillance footage, and they almost always move on to the next target when they find a locked door. Very rarely do they try to forcibly enter a vehicle.
To summarize, the number of thefts and vehicle thefts closely mirror our numbers from last year. There has been a decrease in these crimes by 19% and 37% respectively in the past two years. Overall, crime rates have lowered by 14% since last year. This year's final numbers will be presented at a Public Safety Committee Meeting after the first of the year once the final numbers are calculated.
Thank you for your attention. Let's all work together to keep our County, safe. Please contact New Castle County Police if you see any suspicious activity or have any information about these crimes. Thank you.
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Budget Approval for 2026




