Don Costa
Clear finances, Stronger communication, United community
About Don
Don Costa, bringing deep financial expertise as a CPA and longtime financial executive, paired with strong analytical and contracting skills, has consistently delivered the data and insight needed for informed, responsible decisions.
- Experience: Current DHOA Board member, held President, CEO and CFO positions with medical-industry, law and real estate companies, CPA and Principal with Ernst & Young, and served on the Finance Committee of Sunriver HOA, a 4,600 -home community.
- Focus: Uniting the Community behind common goals by improving access to all amenities for Desert Horizons members, providing predictable annual fee increases supported by informed, data driven decisions, and improving interactions between the Board and members."
- Why Run? "To provide members with predictable increases in membership assessments, Tto help strengthen communication bring together all members, rebuild trust, and expand golf participation within the Desert Horizons community through more flexible and appealing membership options."
Platform Highlights
Fair, Predictable Assessments
Committed to keeping monthly assessments competitive and predictable by aligning annual increases with appropriate cost‑of‑living measures, while increasing the level of member services through operational efficiencies.
Stronger Residential Golf Participation
Supports offering flexible and appealing limited membership options that encourage greater course use without affecting full golf membership, accommodate members ability to play, and provide guest fees that are both competitive and welcoming.
Trust Through Member Feedback
Advocates for regular member satisfaction surveys followed by providing clear updates on actions being taken, and provide an open forum to allow members to identify community needs, guide decision making, or provide feedback on progress being made on strategic goals, capital expenditures or current operations.
Desert Horizons Involvement
- 2022-Present — Board Member, Desert Horizons Owners Association
- 2022-Present — Committe Chair, Courts Committee
- 2022-Present — Committee Member, Finance Committee
Detailed Biography
Don Costa brings a strong blend of financial expertise, community involvement, and an active lifestyle to Desert Horizons. A CPA with extensive experience as a financial executive for multiple medical related companies and private companies, he has built a career grounded in accountability, strategic planning, and sound financial management. At Desert Horizons, he is deeply engaged in both the governance and social life of the community, participating in golf, pickleball, Wine Club, and many other events that make the neighborhood vibrant and welcoming.
With board and committee experience that includes finance, courts, and food & beverage, he has contributed to major initiatives such as the Renewal Project, clarity with the Merger Agreement between the Golf Club and DHOA, the community survey rollout, and efforts to strengthen operational oversight. Don is committed to fostering open dialogue, building trust, and helping unite the community together through thoughtful, steady leadership.