TheLedger.com: Ex-HOA pres. arrested in Polk County
…charged with the theft of more than $60,000

By Tori Walker
November 6, 2015

HAINES CITY — A 66-year-old man who was president and treasurer of a homeowners’ association has been charged with the theft of more than $60,000.

Branche Jordan, 16495 Cottonwood Place in Middlefield, Ohio, had charges of grand theft of $20,000 or more, scheme to defraud and money laundering of $20,000 or more filed against him Sept. 24, said Assistant State Attorney Brian Haas.

Jordan will have his first court appearance in Polk County at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday.

Jordan was elected as the president and treasurer of the Grenelefe Country Homeowners Association in 2013, reports said.

The current president, Ed Rezek, told investigators that the president’s responsibilities include acting as the chief executive officer of the corporation. The treasurer’s responsibilities include maintaining all financial records, collecting dues, paying bills, providing financial statements to the Board of Directors at meetings or as requested and preparing all financial documents for the Board of Directors, reports said. Read more:

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