Board Members
DNCA President & Vice President of Zoning – Gerri Penn
Gerri and her husband, Roger moved to Atlanta and Dunwoody North in 1981. They have 2 adult children who grew up in Dunwoody North. Gerri has served on the DNCA Board since 1996 in various capacities. She serves on the Board of DHA working on Code Enforcement and Zoning issues and also on the City of Dunwoody Zoning Board of Appeals. Gerri is the recording secretary of the Dunwoody North Home and Garden Club and is involved with her Temple, Temple Emanu-El, as co-chair of the Caring Committee.
DNCA First Vice President – Samuel Verniero Jr.
Dr. Samuel Verniero, Jr., DD, MA, has been a proud resident of Dunwoody North since August, 2009 along with puppy, Buster. His fiancee, Madeline Mayes, has resided in our community of Dunwoody North since September, 1993 and is a NICU RN with Emory Healthcare. Samuel has served on various Cobb County Coalition and HOA Boards in the capacity of President and Community Organizer where he was a resident from November, 2002 until August, 2009. As a former Federal Law Enforcement Official with the United States, Department of Justice, Samuel was recently appointed to Chair the Georgia Public Safety Commission and remains active coaching baseball in town with the Dunwoody Seniors Baseball League. He and Madeline enjoy the comforts of living in Dunwoody North and will continue the service and positive accomplishments established by the DNCA Board and Membership.
DNCA Treasurer – Barbara Dodds
Barbara has served on the DNCA Board in the various roles of President, Treasurer and Parliamentarian since 1996. Barbara has been treasurer of Dunwoody Homeowners Association for the past 6 years and has been asked to stay on for another 3 years.
DNCA Recording Secretary - Amy Stafford
Amy, and her husband Frank, moved to Dunwoody North in 2007. Both she and her husband are Nashville natives; but have lived in Atlanta for more than a decade. Amy holds a degree in International Business and Spanish from the University of Tennessee; and additionally studied the Spanish language for several years in Costa Rica. Outside of their work, both she and Frank enjoy quality time with friends and family.
DNCA Corresponding Secretary – Kendra Gibson
Kendra and her husband, Matthew, moved to Dunwoody North in 2007 after relocating to Atlanta from Grand Rapids, Michigan. Since moving in they have found a hobby in renovating their home, and are looking forward to raising their family in Dunwoody North. Kendra works as Design Manager for an interior design firm specializing in hospitality design.
Communications Manager – Daine Pearson
Members at Large {Eight Positions}
Pat Cloud
Pat and her husband Terry moved to the Dunwoody North neighborhood in 2008 following her retirement from DeKalb County Schools. Pat was a special education teacher and consultant during her 31 years with DeKalb. She is a native of Atlanta and spent her early school years attending the old Dunwoody Elementary School. Pat currently serves as chairperson of the Beautification Committee.
Lyn Coltman
Lyn and her husband, Neville, recently deceased, moved to Dunwoody North in late 1981. Lyn is a Realtor with Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate. Offspring Nick, Mike and Belinda, now grown, swam and played tennis at DNDC. In 1991 Lyn founded a social support group for Australians living in Atlanta and she also belongs to the Georgia Council for International Visitors and the Australian American New Zealand Chamber of Commerce.Lyn’s latest hobby is tending her garden plot at the Dunwoody Community Garden in Brook Run Park.
Julie Gothard
Julie is an Atlanta native and a resident of Dunwoody North since 1998. After graduating from the University of Texas at Austin, Julie worked professionally in hospitality management and non-profit management. She then attended Georgia State University to obtain her MBA and worked in non-profit marketing and technology marketing. Married to Dunwoody psychologist, Dr. Andy Gothard, Julie is a stay-at-home wife and mother to 3 children. When not driving her children around the city, Julie spends her time volunteering and helping to market her husband’s practice.
Jack Hamilton
Jack, his wife, Elena and daughter Madeline, have been residents of Dunwoody North since 1996, however, his family has a long history with the neighborhood, as his parents bought one of the original homes in Dunwoody North on Kingsgate Drive. Jack’s older children, Laura and Johnny graduated from the original Peachtree High School, and Elena’s son, Michael, graduated from Dunwoody High School. Jack is with Coldwell Banker Dunwoody and Elena is with DeKalb County Health Department. In his free time, Jack enjoys playing tennis at DNDC and supporting the DNDC Swim Team, of which, his daughter Madeline is a member.
Vicky Pasmanick
Vicky and her Husband Robert moved from Embry Hills to Dunwoody North in 1996 with their three school age daughters; Greer, Kelley and Annie. Moving to Dunwoody North was a great choice as they needed the special services Dekalb County Schools could offer their daughter Kelley; such as Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy and Itinerant Therapy. Vicky and Robert were instrumental in improving accessibility on school campuses; getting punch doors for Dunwoody High School and the double railings heading down to the area where the Chesnut Gym is. After graduating from Dunwoody High School, Greer and Annie graduated from UGA, and Kelley from the University of Denver. The Pasmanick’s have been residential realtors since 1995, and their licenses are now with Atlanta Communities Real Estate Brokerage. They are huge fans of the DNCA community, active members of DNDC and can’t think of a better area to live in Dunwoody!
Vanessa Shapiro
Vanessa has lived in Atlanta for over 15 years. She holds a B.S. in Management of Technology from Southern Polytechnic University. She is the Chief Creative Officer for TransansactionTree, Inc., responsible for all aspects of R&D as well as the company’s corporate marketing tactics. Vanessa, her husband Jason and son Jake reside in Dunwoody North with their three wonderful dogs. When she is not working, she enjoys walking her dogs, decorating her house and learning about new technology.
Walter Weeks
Walter and his wide Era have lived in Dunwoody since 1967, and moved to Dunwoody North eight years ago. They have three children who all graduated from Dunwoody schools. Walter and Era and members of Dunwoody Baptist Church, and enjoy participating in discussion groups at Dunwoody Baptist and mission activities such as ESOL. Walter also volunteers his time with Habitat for Humanity. Walter has an MS in Chemistry and has spent most of his working career as a representative for several scientific instrument manufacturers and has had a retirement job with the US EPA.
Barbara Wood
Barbara, her husband Bruce, and three sons moved to Dunwoody North in 1969. Barbara worked at Brook Run (formerly the Georgia Retardation Center) from when it opened in 1969, until her retirement in 1995. She is secretary on the Board of Directors for Aldersgate Homes, Secretary on the Board of Directors for the Disharoon Condo Association at Big Canoe, and is past president of the USPHS Women’s Club. She is in several bridge clubs.
Neighborhood Watch Program – Lisa O. Dierks-Unkefer
In 1999, Lisa and her husband Gary bought the home on Huntington Circle that Lisa grew up in. Lisa has worked for Smith Barney/Citigroup Global Markets, Inc. for over 20 years. Gary has been at Cross Fluid Power for over 17 years. Lisa’s interests are gardening and travel. She can be reached on email at Neighborhoodwatch@dunwoodynorth.org.
Parliamentarian – Barbara Dodds
Barbara has served on the DNCA Board in the various roles of President, Treasurer and Parliamentarian since 1996. Much of that time she has been president or co-president of the Dunwoody Home and Garden Club. Barbara has been treasurer of Dunwoody Homeowners Association for the past 5 years.
Garden Club Representative – Corlette Muery
Corlette Muery and husband Bob have owned houses in Dunwoody North since 1975. They have one married daughter. Corlette is a retired elementary school teacher. She has been an active member of Dunwoody Home & Garden Club since 1975 and is currently it’s co-president.
DNDC President { Dunwoody North Driving Club } - Bob Cottle
Bob has lived in Dunwoody North with his wife Patty since 1994. They have two boys, Drew and Griffin. Bob is employed as a Commercial Real Estate Broker with Colliers International.