Executive Director
Roberto Céspedes
Roberto Céspedes brings 20+ years of experience in project management, business administration, and community development to ADI Flamingo. He leads infrastructure and community initiatives, manages stakeholder relationships, and supports operational and organizational progress.
Board of Directors
ADI Flamingo is deeply committed to inspiring local participation by sharing our mission, core values, and rich history with the community we serve. Our Board of Directors focuses on unwavering transparency and community empowerment, ensuring that every initiative creates a lasting impact and shared success for all residents. We believe that true progress is rooted in collective action, and our leadership works tirelessly to serve as a bridge between local vision and tangible results.
By fostering open dialogue and strategic partnerships, the board ensures that ADI Flamingo remains a pillar of progress, dedicated to sustainable growth and the enrichment of our coastal home for generations to come. Through dedicated oversight and a passion for local advocacy, our directors are committed to preserving the unique character of our region while building a foundation for future prosperity that benefits every member of our community.
Our Leadership in Action
The individuals serving on our board bring a diverse range of expertise and a shared passion for the future of our region. This dedicated team provides the strategic oversight and local advocacy necessary to turn our community goals into reality, ensuring that every project aligns with our core values of transparency and excellence.
President
Max Arata
max@visitmarinaflamingo.com
Max Arata has been part of the Playa Flamingo community since 2014 and serves on the ADI Flamingo Board. With experience in real estate, hospitality, and development, he focuses on government relations, infrastructure projects, and advancing community initiatives into action.
Vice President
Donna Osborne
donna@flamingoproperty.com
Donna Osborne has lived in Playa Flamingo since 1988 and serves as ADI Flamingo Vice President and Co-chair of the Environment Committee. She brings decades of community knowledge and focuses on environmental stewardship, infrastructure, and community engagement.
Secretary
Sarah Martin
sarah@palmscostarica.com
Sarah Martin has lived in the Flamingo area for 18 years and serves as ADI Flamingo Secretary and Co-chair of the Environment Committee. With expertise in tourism and property management, she supports environmental initiatives and community engagement.
Fiscal
Joaquin Gamboa
jgamboaz@icloud.com
Chair of the Water Committee
Treasurer
Ron Kirchhoff
ron.kirchhoff@7gdistributing.com
Ron Kirchhoff has been part of the Playa Flamingo community since 2018 and brings leadership experience from the beverage industry and nonprofit boards to ADI Flamingo. His focus includes water reliability, public safety, infrastructure improvements, and environmental stewardship.
Beach & Public Space Management
TBD
Vocal 1
Bob Davey
bob@bdavey.com
Bob Davey has lived full-time in Playa Flamingo for more than 35 years and serves as Co-chair of ADI Flamingo’s Infrastructure Committee. He brings deep local knowledge and focuses on
water, road, and security projects that support the community’s long-term sustainability.
Vocal 2
Sam Shaheen
sam@shaheendevelopment.com
Dr. Sam Shaheen has been part of the Playa Flamingo community since 1994 and serves on the ADI Board as Chair of the Fundraising and Membership Committee. Through Marina Flamingo and the Marina Flamingo Foundation, he helps advance infrastructure, safety, sustainability, and community support initiatives in Flamingo.
Vocal 3
Jeanne Gillen
jmgillen@mac.com
Jeanne Gillen has been a member of the Playa Flamingo community since 2018. She brings extensive experience in organizational leadership, strategic communication and change management. She has served on several non-profit boards including the 360 Splendor del Pacifico condo owners association. As chair of the Communications Committee she brings a strong commitment to helping ADI Flamingo effectivley representand strengthen our community.
Sub 1
Federico Jenkins
fjenkins@ccastrategy.com
Federico Jenkins is a licensed attorney in Costa Rica and New York who has supported ADI Flamingo since 2022. With experience in business law and corporate affairs, he contributes legal and strategic guidance that supports community initiatives and organizational development.
Sub 2
Mary Boustany
boustanyfamily5@gmail.com
Mary and her husband, JP, have been part of the Flamingo community since the 1990s. With experience in advertising, culinary arts and small-business management, Mary brings creativity and practical insight to the ADIF Board. She has helped make JP’s Bar & Grill a welcoming gathering place for residents and visitors. As both a local resident and business owner, Mary understands the community’s needs and brings a strong commitment to helping Flamingo remain safe, vibrant and connected.
Sub 3
Vacant
Our Leadership in Action
The individuals serving on our board bring a diverse range of expertise and a shared passion for the future of our region. This dedicated team provides the strategic oversight and local advocacy necessary to turn our community goals into reality, ensuring that every project aligns with our core values of transparency and excellence.
President
Max Arata
Max Arata has been part of the Playa Flamingo community since 2014 and serves on the ADI Flamingo Board. With experience in real estate, hospitality, and development, he focuses on government relations, infrastructure projects, and advancing community initiatives into action.
Vice President
Donna Osborne
Donna Osborne has lived in Playa Flamingo since 1988 and serves as ADI Flamingo Vice President and Co-chair of the Environment Committee. She brings decades of community knowledge and focuses on environmental stewardship, infrastructure, and community engagement.
Executive Director
Roberto Céspedes
Roberto Céspedes brings 20+ years of experience in project management, business administration, and community development to ADI Flamingo. He leads infrastructure and community initiatives, manages stakeholder relationships, and supports operational and organizational progress.
Secretary
Sarah Martin
Sarah Martin has lived in the Flamingo area for 18 years and serves as ADI Flamingo Secretary and Co-chair of the Environment Committee. With expertise in tourism and property management, she supports environmental initiatives and community engagement.
Vocal 1
Bob Davey
Bob Davey has lived full-time in Playa Flamingo for more than 35 years and serves as Co-chair of ADI Flamingo’s Infrastructure Committee. He brings deep local knowledge and focuses on
water, road, and security projects that support the community’s long-term sustainability.
Vocal 2
Sam Shaheen
Dr. Sam Shaheen has been part of the Playa Flamingo community since 1994 and serves on the ADI Board as Chair of the Fundraising and Membership Committee. Through Marina Flamingo and the Marina Flamingo Foundation, he helps advance infrastructure, safety, sustainability, and community support initiatives in Flamingo.
Vocal 3
Ron Kirchhoff
Ron Kirchhoff has been part of the Playa Flamingo community since 2018 and brings leadership experience from the beverage industry and nonprofit boards to ADI Flamingo. His focus includes water reliability, public safety, infrastructure improvements, and environmental stewardship.
Fiscal
Joaquin Gamboa
Chair of the Water Committee
Sub 1
Federico Jenkins
Federico Jenkins is a licensed attorney in Costa Rica and New York who has supported ADI Flamingo since 2022. With experience in business law and corporate affairs, he contributes legal and strategic guidance that supports community initiatives and organizational development.
Sub 2
Jeanne Gillen
Jeanne Gillen has been active in the Playa Flamingo community since 2018 and serves as Chair of ADI Flamingo’s Communication and Affiliation Committee. She focuses on transparent communication, community engagement, and strengthening connections between ADI and the community.
Fiscal
Walis Bustos
Beach and Public Space Maintenance