HWPOA, Inc. has a seven member board with four officers, and three directors who are all elected at the annual meeting for two year terms.  This board manages the association’s affairs. For information on how to become a member of the board, click here.

 

– Officers & Directors –

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President - Guido Auen

Re-elected – 2026

After serving in government and international organizations for most of his professional legal career, Guido now divides his time between New York City and East Hampton. While serving as the Treasurer on the Hampton Waters Board of Directors from 2016 – 2021, Guido was responsible for several pivotal initiatives, such as the update of the Associations’ legal framework, the digitalization and streamlining of its accounting practices and a focus on advancing the natural beauty of the community by opening up waterfront properties in close collaboration with the Town of East Hampton. Due to his involvement and the transformative changes he spearheaded, Hampton Waters is now one of the most desirable, financially sound and well managed communities in the area with continuously increasing property values and an array of unique amenities to be enjoyed by its residents. In his new role as President, Guido will continue to provide strategic guidance and oversee several major capital improvement projects that the Association is undertaking under his leadership. One of his most important goals is to inspire and engage new residents and young families who - as the next generation of property owners – will be the backbone and future of Hampton Waters.
Apart from being an active member of several business organizations and charities, Guido enjoys spending time with his family and their Bernese Mountain dogs in East Hampton where you might spot him gardening around his house, which is one of his favorite activities. 

Email - president@hwpoa.com

Vice President - Antonia Kousoulas, Esq.

Re-elected -2026

Antonia ("Toni") Kousoulas is a civil rights/employment law attorney, in private practice for over 25 years. She has been a Springy Banks resident since 1997, and a HWPOA's board member since 2018. She is involved in a number of civic and charitable endeavors in the Hamptons and she is an avid supporter of our Hampton Waters community.

Email - antonia@hwpoa.com

Treasurer - Peter Brickman

Elected - 2025

For over half a century, the Brickman family has called Hampton Waters home. As a teenager, Peter first recognized the extraordinary beauty of Three Mile Harbor. Peter recently retired after a distinguished career in the Media Technology industry. His professional journey led him to renowned organizations such as Showtime, Lifetime, PBS, and the NFL. Notably, Peter served as CTO for MetLife Stadium—the home of the New York Giants and Jets—overseeing technology during the construction of the facility. Peter has also volunteered on several HOA/Coop boards and has served as President. Living on Three Mile Harbor, Peter is an avid boater and sailor. He also participates in oyster farming through a local Town Program, helping to maintain clean waters in the area. In addition, Peter has adopted their street, ensuring its upkeep and cleanliness. Peter and his wife Laurie shared their first date on Three Mile Harbor, a memorable evening spent lost in fog and out on the water all night. Their adult children and three grandchildren continue to visit throughout the year, marking the fourth generation of Brickmans to enjoy Hampton Waters.

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Secretary - Ann Wronski

Elected – 2026

Ann has lived in Hampton Waters since June 2021. She is married to her husband Steve and they have three children ages 20, 23 and 25; two are in college and one is working. Her parents also live in our development and have been here for 20+ years. Her father has been coming out to East Hampton since the 1950s and her mother since the 1960s. She has been coming out to East Hampton since she was a kid in the 1970s. Her family loves it here in Hampton Waters. They really appreciate being on the water and they are interested in preserving this beautiful place. They currently grow oysters off their dock to help keep the harbor clean. They are also members of Quail Hill Farm in Amagansett, which is a community-supported agriculture program and a stewardship project of the Peconic Land Trust. Professionally, Ann is a speech and language pathologist at Saxe Intermediate and Middle School in New Canaan, Connecticut. She has been in the complex learner classroom for 10 years. Before that she taught first grade in New York City, worked at a speech and language private practice in Manhattan and raised her three children. She is also an avid swimmer and paddle-boarder.

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Louis Jonathan Garcia - Director

Re-elected - 2025

Louis has been an active member of Hampton Waters for several years, assisting the board with a multitude of tasks and always volunteering to jump in and help out whenever help is needed. In his professional life, he serves as the President and Principal of Garcia / Maldonado, Inc., a renown and highly reputable Interior Design and Architectural firm in New York City, the Hamptons and Puerto Rico, with many awards and price winning projects under its belt. Having managed a successful company and a demanding high-expectation clientele for many years, Louis is happy to continue bringing his expertise in design, people and business management to the Board. He is looking forward to continue supporting HWPOA with its ongoing initiatives and projects and is excited to continue helping the Association on the board.

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Patterson Blake Watkins - Director

Re-elected - 2025

Based full time with his wife and children in Hampton Waters, Blake is the owner and founder of his real estate company Watkins Development. In addition to developing single family custom homes on the East End, his company has provided technology consulting services for real estate, construction and hospitality companies for 20+ years.  Blake grew up in Texas and New Mexico and spent the better part of his post collegiate years living in New York, Sao Paulo, and Buenos Aires. He has an engineering degree from Texas A&M and enjoys snow skiing, golf, furniture design, and spending time with his family. Blake looks forward to continue serving on the board of Hampton Waters as Secretary and on special projects to better the neighborhood and experiences for Hampton Waters residents.

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Gisela Vergara - Director

Elected - 2025

 Gisela Vergara has been an active member of HWPOA ever since she moved to Hampton Waters together with her family. Together with her husband Luis, Gisela has been an avid supporter of our local community: Her kids, aged 13 and 16, attend East Hampton Middle and High school where they are very involved in local sports and the arts. Starting out with an engineering degree, Gisela spent over six years as a sales-trader on Wall Street after which she pivoted towards Real Estate. Currently with Corcoran, she has been a top producer for 20 years and is recognized as one of the top 2% of Real Estate Agents nationwide. Originally from Rio de Janeiro, her cosmopolitan experience and cultural perspective enable her to easily work with diverse groups of people and teams. For Hampton Waters, her strong foundation in finance and sales will be a helpful asset on the board. Outside of her professional life, Gisela is an avid dancer, she loves the ocean and she is a fitness enthusiast. Gisela is devoted to her friends and family and is looking forward to support HWPOA on the board after having been an active member of HWPOA for many years.

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