2026-27 Leadership
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President
Matt Payne – Matt has been a Sandy Springs homeowner and District 5 resident for 24 years. He's deeply invested in the growth and community spirit of our neighborhood. With a wealth of local knowledge, Matt has served on the HPCA Board for over a decade, advocating for residents and community enhancements. Professionally, Matt has built a successful career in Telecom/Technology Sales and is a 1997 graduate of the UGA Terry College of Business. Married for 25 years to his wife, Clare, they are proud parents of two sons who attended all our local schools - High Point Elementary, Ridgeview Middle and Riverwood Charter High School. James is currently a sophomore in Environmental Engineering at Georgia Tech; Harrison is a Riverwood Senior; and last, but definitely not least, family dog, Stella enjoys a wonderful life of long walks in our beautiful High Point neighborhood.
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VP, City Relations
Bill Gannon – Moved with his family to Sandy Springs in 1961 and has lived in the High Point area for 16 years. Bill worked as a volunteer to create the city of Sandy Springs, and he remains active in city politics. He also serves on the Sports Network Board of Children’s Healthcare. Bill is a financial consultant to Atlanta area construction companies. His son attended High Point Elementary, Ridgeview Middle and Riverwood International Charter schools. His wife Janet is an artist.
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Secretary
Anne Henderson
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Treasurer
Katie Kardian
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Directors
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Jennifer Barnes
(Social)
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Robin Conklin
(Zoning)
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Sallie Duncan
(Communications)
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Mike Etersque
(Web/Design) |
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John Gaffney
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Tina Gaffney
(Membership) |
Abby Greene
(Membership) |
Charlie Kontz
(Scholarship) |
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Chris Laird
(Business Membership) |
Carson Lamb
(Business Membership)
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Janice Lee
(Social)
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Mira Liniado
(Membership) |
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Risa Matthew
(Communications)
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Susan Maziar
(Zoning)
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Merrill Nemeroff
(Schools)
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Leslie Rose
(Communications)
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Joe Shanley
(Business Membership)
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Jeff Stein
(Legal)
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Sarah Walker
(Business Membership)
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Ryan Watson
(Social)
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| Not Pictured: | Gerald Dupre (Scholarship), Sue Griffin (Schools, Membership), Frank Harris (Digital Marketing) |
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