Our Approach:
Board Of Directors
With the new Board of Directors elected in May 2026, we are excited to share that positive changes are underway. The Board and Committee Members are committed to upholding the Association's mission statement while working to unite and strengthen the community. Per our By-laws we have established a strong Financial Review Committee and a diligent Nominating Committee. Our Community Improvement Committee reviews requests for private road maintenance. See below for more committee information.
The Association
The WIPOA, a non-profit corporation in the state of North Carolina is tasked to ensure the ordinances and directives relating to county properties are adhered. This association is comprised of volunteers elected by the property owners to ensure all properties, are maintained to community standards as directed by the county Unified Development Ordinances (UDO), and the restricted covenants of Walnut Island deeded properties. Corporation by-laws describe the mission, authority, and specifies duties of officers, and directors in the collection and use of dues, fees, and special assessments.
Currituck County provides an online Citizen Complaint for Violation form for reporting alleged code violations. Anonymous complaints are allowed. Click the link, complete the form, and submit: Citizen Complaint For Violation - Currituck County
Walnut Island Property Owners Association Board of Directors
Elected officers, directors, and committees answer complaints of owners with regard to security, pet nuisances, trash accumulation, unsightly structures, canal issues, discarded vehicles, and overgrown yards. They also meet with and discuss issues with county government officials, managers, attorneys, and contractors with regard to Walnut Island property issues related to improving the health, welfare, and safety of owners and residents. Special committees coordinate community family events, cookouts, community cleanup, road and canal maintenance.
Barry Nelms
President
Chairperson of the Board of Directors;
Chairperson of the Officers;
Chairperson of the Financial Review Committee.
Len Murray
Vice President
Chairperson of the Ways and Means Committee.
Carol Ann Small
Secretary
Chairperson of Committees: Membership, Meetings, Nominations, Elections, and Voting. Security: Information, Technology, and Building and Property. Co-Chairperson of the Fees, Assessments, Remedies & Fiscal Management.
Teresa Howard
Treasurer
Co-Chairperson of the Fees, Assessments, Remedies, and Fiscal Management Committee.
Board Member Director serving on the Financial Review Committee.
Fred Michael
Board Member Director
Co-Chairperson of the Community Improvement Committee.
Co-Chairperson of the Building and Property Committee.
Nominating Committee Member:
Susie Sullivan Rainwater, Director of Nominations.
Reporting to Board Member Carol Ann Small.
Donna Nelms
Board Member Director
Co-Chairperson of the Community Improvement Committee.
Community Improvement Committee Members:
Donna Shepard, Director of Community Maintenance and Beautification.
Tom Weaver, Director of Activities.
Reporting to Board Members Donna Nelms and Fred Michael
Clay Small
Board Member Director
Chairperson of Restrictive Covenants and Compliance.
Ways and Means Committee Member:
Ann Porter, Director of Community Enhancement.
Reporting to Board Member Len Murray