Brian Martin
Director
Director
Brian Martin has been a resident of Grand Central Park since 2020 and currently serves on the Board of Directors. He brings prior experience serving on an HOA board during a developer-to-homeowner transition, giving him a strong understanding of the importance of this phase and the long-term impact of decisions made during it.
Brian has spent over 18 years in a people-focused professional role where communication, accountability, and problem-solving are key. He is known for being approachable, responsive, and committed to doing things the right way.
He and his wife have been married for 28 years and have two sons who are Navy veterans. Their family is also actively involved in the foster community, which has reinforced Brian’s values of service, patience, and showing up when it matters.
As a board member, Brian is focused on staying within the governing documents, ensuring decisions are made fairly and consistently, and maintaining clear communication with homeowners.
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Rod Simmons
Director
Mr. Rod Simmons is a retired Colonel and Senior Executive Service (SES) leader with more than 47 years of distinguished military and federal service. During his career with the United States Air Force, he held multiple senior leadership positions in national security, homeland operations, emergency preparedness, and disaster response, including serving as Director of Homeland Operations at the Air Staff and Director of National Security Emergency Preparedness for the USAF.
Colonel Simmons was a seven-time commander during his military career, including two combat commands, where he led large-scale operational programs supporting military and civilian emergency response efforts both domestically and internationally. He also served with the U.S. Military Police Group in Southwest Asia and Kuwait, coordinating national preparedness and security initiatives across multiple regions.
He holds a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice from Southeastern Louisiana University, a Master of Business Administration from Troy State University, and has completed the National Preparedness Leadership Initiative at Harvard University.
Vision:
“We are a community, and the job of the Board is to understand the pulse and concerns of all residents. My goal is to make myself available, to listen, and to act on your behalf. Equally important is being truthful and transparent about what is achievable and what may not be. I also believe it is our responsibility to ensure Grand Central Park remains a community we are proud to call home.”
“We are a community, and the job of the Board is to understand the pulse and concerns of all residents. My goal is to make myself available, to listen, and to act on your behalf. Equally important is being truthful and transparent about what is achievable and what may not be. I also believe it is our responsibility to ensure Grand Central Park remains a community we are proud to call home.”
Focus:
“My initial focus will be gaining a strong understanding of the operations of the community. That will not happen overnight. Much like when I took command of a Group in Iraq, I understood the importance of learning the landscape early, so I arrived ahead of schedule to prepare and understand the operation. I plan to take the same approach here by focusing on the budget, contracts, and relationships with city offices and officials. As time goes on, my focus will continue to evolve based on resident input and the needs of the community.”
“My initial focus will be gaining a strong understanding of the operations of the community. That will not happen overnight. Much like when I took command of a Group in Iraq, I understood the importance of learning the landscape early, so I arrived ahead of schedule to prepare and understand the operation. I plan to take the same approach here by focusing on the budget, contracts, and relationships with city offices and officials. As time goes on, my focus will continue to evolve based on resident input and the needs of the community.”