David P. DeStefano
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Statement of Focus Candidate Bio
I have been coming to Kiawah
Island since 1985 and have
witnessed the multitude of
changes over the years. I
want to ensure that Kiawah
continues to be the wonderful
community that we know it is and to enhance the governance of
KICA so it becomes a more transparent association for residents
and non-residents alike. Since I became a full-time resident of
Kiawah, I am aware of how under-informed property owners,
particularly non-residents, are about the governance of KICA.
My goal is to assure that all members are fully informed as to
how the KICA board and its staff manage and maintain this
island.
For the past 26 years I have been an attorney practicing law in
Rhode Island and Massachusetts. My practice concentrates in
the areas of general business law, construction and real estate
law. Prior to practicing law, I held executive positions in the
general building construction industry. During my career in the
construction industry I managed residential, commercial and
industrial projects including single family homes, residential
and commercial condominium projects, municipal buildings
and industrial facilities. I have successfully dealt with architects,
engineers, developers, governments and all of the associated
regulatory agencies. My construction industry experience and
legal career have helped formulate my view that all voices be
heard and taken into account in resolving the issues that arise
in any endeavor. I take pride in my ability to define issues and
work toward resolution in a logical and professional manner.
The events of this past year, specifically the Rhett’s Bluff
matter, caused some discord among the members of KICA.
Much of this discord was the result of a lack of transparency
and misinformation. We must strive to ensure that the existing
infrastructure on Kiawah is maintained at a level that the
community expects and deserves. If elected to the KICA board,
I will strive to ensure that any proposed new projects, large or
small, be fully and accurately explained to all KICA members so
that any future votes are based on complete information.
• Family: Diane J. Angelini (Wife)
• History of Kiawah Property Ownership: Half Owner in a
Two-Bedroom Tennis Club Condo, 1989-2006. Purchased
Lot on 31 Burroughs Hall, 1997. Completed Construction on
Home at Same Address, 2009. Full-Time Resident Since 2014
• Hobbies: Golf, Flying, Biking, Boating and Fishing
Career Highlights
• Practicing Attorney in Rhode Island and Massachusetts
for 26 Years
• Held Executive Positions in the General Building
Construction Industry
Education/Certifications/Military
• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering and
Applied Mechanics, University of Rhode Island
• Juris Doctor, New England School of Law, Boston, MA
• Master of Laws in I