Patton Ridge Report

Happy New Year and Candidate Statements

We wish all Patton Ridge residents a happy new year! During January, each household in Patton Ridge received the official 2025 Patton Ridge Homes Corporation (PRHC) election ballot. Each year, three candidates are elected to the Board of Directors for a three-year term. Residents also elect a Representative and an Alternate Representative to the Montgomery Village Foundation. We encourage you to review the candidate statements and ballot instructions carefully before casting your vote. The annual meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, February 25, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. via Zoom.

Each home in PRHC receives an unlimited number of bulk trash pickups, they just need to be scheduled by calling 1-800-465-2350. Please contact our trash removal company to schedule a bulk pickup rather than dumping trash in common areas. This will help avoid future assessment increases that might be needed to cover the cost of bulk trash pickup.

2025 CANDIDATE STATEMENTS

LAUREN HYDORN
My name is Lauren Hydorn, and I’ve had the privilege of living in Montgomery Village for the past 35 years. Growing up here, I was actively involved in the community, participating in MCSL with the North Creek Neptunes, taking part in Foundation-run programs and camps, and volunteering at various local events. My first job was as a lifeguard for the Montgomery Village Foundation (MVF), which ultimately led to my first full-time position with the MVF Recreation and Parks Department. Over the past 10 years, I’ve had the opportunity to work in Recreation, and I’ve also volunteered with the Maryland Recreation and Parks Association for 5 years. Outside of my work, I enjoy playing volleyball, reading and traveling. My experiences, both professional and personal, have allowed me to deeply connect with this community. I am currently the treasurer of the Board of Directors for Patton Ridge.

LARRY NICHOLSON
My name is Larry Nicholson, and my family and I have called Patton Ridge home since the summer of 2004. I work as a Senior Project Manager for a local Contract Research Organization (CRO) and am a proud husband and father. For the past 12 years, I've had the privilege of serving on the Patton Ridge Board. My goal is to help sustain and build upon the Board's successes, ensuring we always prioritize the needs of our community. I’m committed to supporting the continued focus on much-needed community maintenance and furthering the progress already made in Patton Ridge. Safety for our residents remains a top priority, and I believe we must seek fair and balanced solutions to any challenges we face. I offer a unique perspective and valuable insight to the Board as we navigate the evolving needs of our Village. As Patton Ridge continues to mature, it is essential that we ensure its future success for years to come.

GIOVANNI ORTIZ
My name is Giovanni Ortiz, and I am a New Jersey native. In September 2024, I moved to Maryland, where I currently live in the Fairidge community with my wife and family. We share our home with my two sisters-in-law, two cats, and dog, all of whom are incredibly friendly and add warmth to our lives. I bring a diverse background in education and work experience. I began working at age 14, as a busser and barback in the restaurant industry until I graduated college at age 23. Since then, I have worked in IT and software-related roles, progressing from helpdesk support to software engineering positions from 2016 to the present. My expertise includes web development, customer service, and technical problem-solving, complemented by physical labor ability. I am now eager to transition into leadership roles that emphasize resource management. I earned my bachelor’s degree in IT and Informatics with a minor in English. Over the years, I’ve pursued professional certifications such as A+ Plus, AWS, and others to bolster my technical skills. Most recently, in 2023, I completed a master’s degree in software management. Outside of work, you can often find me running, lifting weights, fixing up the house, cooking, or doing stretching routines. During my downtime, I enjoy playing pickleball, video games, basketball, or watching nostalgic movies. Lately, life has been wonderfully busy as I’ve embraced the joys of fatherhood with a new baby in our home and am also focusing on building a career in real estate. I’ve lived in the Fairidge community for six months and am interested in joining the board, because I want to give back to the community. My goal is to foster a close-knit environment where neighbors feel connected and trust one another.

JOHN SCAVULLO
My family and I have been residents of Fairidge for quite some time now, and I’m passionate about addressing community concerns and contributing to its ongoing improvement. I’m deeply grateful for the established trees, beautiful landscapes, well-maintained paths, pools, and various amenities that make our neighborhood so special. One of the most exciting aspects of living here is the growing presence of young families in our community. In my professional life, I’m employed as a Senior Enterprise Specialist at Nasdaq, where I primarily focus on software engineering.

Patton Ridge Report: for residents of Arrowhead, Fairway Islands, Fairidge, Greentee I & II, Highfield and Partridge Place I & II.