We are a volunteer-managed, private swim/tennis club offering a welcoming and fun environment to members and their guests. Our board members serve two year terms and either serve as an officer of the club or as a committee chairperson. In addition to the Board, there are many opportunities to serve by offering your time and talent on one of our committees.
Board Members |
President – Jason Smith Jason has been a resident of the neighboring community for many years having originally been drawn to Atlanta in 1995 ahead of the Olympic Games. Jason and his wife Melissa, LBC members for the past several years, have been practicing Architecture for over 25 years and still have found time to raise 3 boys, Andrew, Simon & Jacob. When not working on the recent LBC renovation, Jason has enjoyed leisure time at the pool and playing on the Men’s ALTA C tennis team. Having come to know and be impressed by the inventive and talented members who make up the LBC community over the course of the renovation, I look forward to taking an active role in helping the club toward its 2030 Vision. 404-731-0056 |
Vice President and Membership – Sharon Robinson
Sharon and her husband, Steve, have been Leslie Beach Club members for 16 years and are active participants in both the swim team and tennis programs. A Jersey native, Sharon has been playing LBC tennis, while Steve, originally from Tucker, frequently lends a hand with club maintenance. They have three children, Paige, Brooke, and Graydon.
Emily Fiksman works with Sharon on various membership duties. Both Emily and her husband grew up in Atlanta. Her family have been members of LBC for 6 years. Her children love spending their summers at the pool and swimming for the LBC Penguins.
Treasurer - Eric SchwartzOriginally from New York, Eric has lived in Atlanta since 1994. He and his wife, Ellen (current Tennis Co-Chair for the LBC Board), have been members since 1999. Their children, Ariel and Isaac, now in their early twenties, were LBC Penguins throughout their school years and continue to enjoy the pool when visiting. Eric can be found swimming laps at LBC in the early morning hours and is a general fitness enthusiast. James Minderhout works with Eric providing a 2nd pair of eyes on our finances. Originally from Birmingham, James and his wife Stephanie moved to Atlanta 12 years ago. Their son Jack is in the 8th grade. He has attended Globe Academy since kindergarten and plays on the LBC tennis team. When not working, James spends as much time as he can playing tennis and is always up for a game or to help make the club better. |
Communications - Ellen Schwartz
Originally from Ohio, Ellen has lived in Atlanta since 1994. She, and her husband Eric, have been members since 1999. Their two adult children, Ariel and Isaac, were LBC Penguins throughout their school years and continue to enjoy the pool when home visiting. Ellen can often be found on the tennis courts, playing Thursday and Sunday Women's ALTA, as well as on Mixed and Senior teams.
Marcy Shugarman works with Ellen on Communications and updating the website. Originally from south Florida, Marcy has lived in Atlanta since 1987. She and her husband Paul Wolkoff have been LBC members since 2023. Marcy enjoys playing ALTA and intra-club tennis at LBC.
Tennis Co-Chair – Julie Davis
Originally from Florida, Julie grew up in the LBC area. She attended Evansdale Elementary and graduated from Henderson High School, now Henderson Middle School. Julie and her husband Gil have been LBC members for 26 years. They have three adult children, Yale, Andrea, and Hope. Julie has been active for many years at LBC, serving as Swim Team Coordinator and captaining many LBC tennis teams. Julie's advice to tennis fans ... If you get a chance to visit Wimbledon ---go. If Julie is not at LBC, she is probably working in her garden.
404-966-8754
tennis@lbcswimtennis.com
Social Chair – Patti Johnson
Patti and her husband, Dave, have lived in Atlanta for over 30 years and have been Leslie Beach members for over 25. Their adult children, Nick & Colleen, reside in the metro Atlanta area. If Patti and Dave aren’t on the courts playing year-round tennis, you can find them poolside during the Summer. Over the years, Patti has served as captain of one of the LBC women's ALTA tennis teams numerous times.
Recently retired from the corporate and philanthropic world, Patti looks forward to using her many years of event planning to bring fun family events to LBC with the help of fellow member, Ginger Vento, and a host of volunteers. Please feel free to reach out to Patti and let her know if you are interested in helping or sharing any event ideas.
Swim Team Chair - Chris Murphy
Chris has lived in this area his whole life. He grew up a member of Echo Ridge and attended Immaculate Heart of Mary and St. Pius X. Chris is married to Barry Murphy and they have 3 children, Kate (16), Graham (11), and Duncan (9). He worked in restaurants for many years and has been in the world of education for almost 20 years. Chris is involved in tennis and his sons are on the swim team. He looks forward to a wonderful summer of swim team, tennis, and cannonballs! Away from LBC, you can find Chris at his kids' events, singing karaoke, or playing disc golf!
Grounds Chair – John Hackett John has been a resident of this area for over eighteen years and a member of LBC for almost three years. Born and raised in Georgia, John has lived in several towns and cities in the state and, save for nine years in Greenville, SC, has been a lifelong resident. John has enjoyed a career in the electrical industry for over twenty-five years and brings that experience to LBC on the Grounds Committee. Aside of his love for tennis, John enjoys all things out of doors. He and his wife, Jill, enjoy live music and go to concerts any time they can. Saturdays in the Fall you will find John and Jill between The Hedges in the two bleacher spots they own in Sanford Stadium watching the Dogs on the gridiron. Knowing that our club is maintained by a volunteer system, John is always open to add members to the Grounds Committee and ready to look into anything that someone thinks will make our club better for the greater good. Do not hesitate to contact him to volunteer for committee service or answer any questions you may have. |
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