SMA Board of Directors
The Sonata Maintenance Association Board of Directors consists of 5 Members:
Each board member is elected to a term of two (2) years by all the home owners who live in either the Sonata Home Owners, Allegro, and Patio I and II Associations. Elections are held in November of each year and the terms are staggered to retain continuity of the knowledge base as new board members replace old ones.
Mark LaBianca, President
Mary Jane Zar, Vice President
Dave Dollins, Treasurer
Janet Vendetti, Secretary
Jeff Felix, Director at Large
SMA Meetings are the 3rd Tuesday of each odd month:
January, March, May, July, September and November.
The Annual Meeting time will be listed on the SMA Meeting Info page.
SMA Board Member Responsibilities
The Sonata Maintenance Association Board of Directors responsibilities consist of the following:
Maintain, protect, and enhance the value of SMA's property
Maintain financial records and other important documents
Administer the Association as per the governing documents and relevant laws
Enforce the governing documents that will benefit all other member associations it serves
Provisions for rules and regulations and authority for the enforcement by our Board are contained in the Declaration of Restrictions for Sonata Maintenance Association, which is a statement of restrictions applicable to ownership of common property, recreational areas, and open space not under the responsibility of the either the Sonata HOA, Allegro, and Patio I and II Associations. In addition, the Sonata Maintenance Association Board of Directors oversees two important Committees essential to all the homeowners in the entire development. The Landscape Committee represents the Board Directors in carrying out the maintenance responsibilities that will perpetuate the long term beauty of our community and make recommendations to the Board of Directors as to future improvements and cost saving measures. The Finance Committee provides guidance to the Treasurer and Board as to the best practices of financial management and planning tools.
Mark LaBianca, President
Sonata Homeowner since 2000
Retired Electrical Engineer
Single Family Board of Directors for 6 years
Sonata Maintenance Board since January 2009
Small Aircraft Pilot, Certified Scuba Diver, Stock Trader and Real Estate Investor
I am fully committed in maintaining our beautiful community for all Sonata Residents for years to come. I along with others on our committee were resourceful in getting approximately $30,000 so far from our claim for Sonata’s fire loss incurred from the 2007 fires. These monies will go a long way in restoring our open space and shoring up our reserves.
Finding ways to keep our HOA fees low while keeping our property values high and our community safe is why I serve on our SMA Board.
Mary Jane Zar, Vice President
I am an original owner in Sonata Patio I since 1988. I currently serve on the Sonata Patio I Board as a Secretary as well as the SMA Board as Secretary.
I care very deeply about our area, our people, our community and our wildlife. This is a very unique place to live and we must strive to take care of it properly now and in the future.
Dave Dollins, Treasurer
Served since 1997 on SMA Board (treasurer and landscape chair)
Played a key role in keeping SMA dues low for many years.
Served since 1995 on Sonata Patio I Board
B.S. in Business Administration
M.S. in College Personnel Administration
Part-time tennis teaching professional
Janet Vendetti, Secretary
Sonata homeowner since 2017
Director of Admissions at Scripps College, member of the Claremont Colleges
B.A. degree in Spanish, Education; graduate studies in Psychology
PTA Board President and School District Board Committees
Various charity fundraising committees
Married with two adult children
The Sonata community is a unique gem in terms of its landscape, people and wildlife. My goal is to represent our residents and neighborhood in maintaining its assets, special qualities, and rules and regulations.
Jeff Felix, Director at Large
Lifelong resident of Escondido; Sonata Patio I since 2006
Board of Director for Sonata Patio I since 2016
Retired school district superintendent after 30 years
Doctorate in Leadership from UCSD; now a professor at PLNU
Debbie and I are blessed with 2 daughters and 5 grandchildren
Attend Emmanuel Faith Community Church; play tennis and golf