Staff & Board

Board Of Directors

Sherry Lang

Board Chair

Sherry is a native Atlantan, has been living in Blue Ridge since 2019.  She maintains a home in Atlanta but spends most of her time in Blue Ridge.  She was an agent with the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, retiring after 33 years of service.  In retirement, she enjoys traveling, golfing, hiking, and beekeeping.  Sherry has one son who lives in Atlanta.  Sherry has a passion for volunteering and has enjoyed many opportunities in Fannin County.  She is a University of Georgia alumnae…..Go Dawgs!!

Emily Dunn

Vice Chair

Emily was born here in the Copper Basin area so she is an authentic Fannin/Polk county resident!  As a child, her parents were fine examples of community and church involvement, so she learned from an early age the positive impact of becoming involved on all levels.  She enjoys my life here, raised a beautiful family and has worked hard through her business and her free time to serve the community on many levels.  She is very passionate about the well-being of the people who live here and embrace any opportunity to continually make things better!

Michelle Swim

Treasurer

is a savvy entrepreneur with a go-getter attitude. She has a diverse background spanning the wine industry, HVAC manufacturing, and multi-family and commercial construction, along with general contracting experience. Michelle possesses strong financial skills and has a proven track record as a CFO, successfully turning companies from operating at a loss to sustained profitability. Her leadership experience includes roles as CEO, board of directors member, and involvement with non-profit organizations. She is currently the owner of Bear Claw Vineyards and Winery Inc., The Club at Bear Claw swim and tennis club, and the Blue Ridge TreeHouse, all located in Blue Ridge, Georgia.

Jo Ann Myers

Board Member

Jo anne is a lifelong Georgian with roots in Fannin, Pickens, and Gilmer Counties, has lived on Lake Blue Ridge with her husband, Dan, since 2007. They reconnected at their 35th high school reunion after having never dated. They have four sons in Roswell, GA, and a blended household of pets, including a Shih Tzu-Schnauzer, a coon hound, and a Siberian Husky. A University of Georgia alumna and Dawg fan, Jo Ann shares a house divided with her Georgia Tech alumnus husband. Jo Ann’s career in finance and marketing took her to several cities before she retired in 2010 to travel with Dan. She now works part-time at a boutique in Blue Ridge and is active on boards for the North Georgia Mountain Crisis Network and Old Toccoa Farm Ladies Golf Association. Her hobbies include gardening, golfing, reading, and traveling. Drawn to Impact100 Fannin for its community impact model, Jo Ann became deeply involved after moving to Blue Ridge in December 2020. She took on a leadership role and is passionate about sharing this fulfilling experience with other women.

Stephanie Pim

Board Member

Lauren Chastain

Board Member

I am a North Georgia native from Ellijay. I love the mountains and this area so much. I am a REALTOR® and I have 15 years experience in the Food and Beverage Industry. I hope to bring my expertise in customer service to aid in the fundraising department for this non-profit. The work and services NGMCN provides to this community is very special to me and I am honored to be apart of it. 

Theodore E. Day JR. (“Ted”)

Board Member

 is a 75 year old retired attorney, who grew up in Gainesville, Georgia, attended and graduated from the University of Georgia with a degree in business administration , and then attended and graduated from Walter F. George School of Law at Mercer University.  I practiced law from 1975 until retiring in 2021..  I have been married to my wife, Cathy, for 53 years, and we have 2 adult children, Christopher Day, age 50, and Rachel White, age 49.  Between both children we have 5 grandchildren ranging in age from 13 to 22.  Cathy and I have lived in Blue Ridge since 2017.  I have a yellow Labrador retriever named Herschel, and I spend a good deal of time walking him around our neighborhood.  I enjoy hiking, golf and working in my woodshop.