2026-27 Leadership

Matt Payne
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.
Bill Gannon
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.
 
 
Anne Henderson
Secretary
Anne Henderson
 
 
 
Katie Kardian
 
Treasurer
Katie Kardian

 

Directors


Jennifer Barnes Robin Conklin Sallie Duncan Mike Etersque
Jennifer Barnes
(Social)
 
Robin Conklin
(Zoning)
 
Sallie Duncan
(Communications)
 
Mike Etersque
(Web/Design)
 
John Gaffney Tina Gaffney Abby Greene Charlie Kontz
John Gaffney
 
Tina Gaffney
(Membership)
 
Abby Greene
(Membership)
 
Charlie Kontz
(Scholarship)
 
Chris Laird
Carson Lamb
Janice Lee
Mira Liniado
Chris Laird
(Business Membership)
 
Carson Lamb
(Business Membership)
 
Janice Lee
(Social)
 
Mira Liniado
(Membership)
 
Risa Matthew Susan Maziar Merrill Nemeroff Leslie Rose
Risa Matthew
(Communications)
 
Susan Maziar
(Zoning)
 
Merrill Nemeroff
(Schools)
 
Leslie Rose
(Communications)
 
Joe Shanley Jeff Stein Sarah Walker Ryan Watson
Joe Shanley
(Business Membership)
 
Jeff Stein
(Legal)
 
Sarah Walker
(Business Membership)
 
Ryan Watson
(Social)
 
Not Pictured: Gerald Dupre (Scholarship), Sue Griffin (Schools, Membership), Frank Harris (Digital Marketing)