SRPOA Board Members, 2025-2026
To contact a board member, send an email to [email protected]
To contact a board member, send an email to [email protected]
Shannon Lydic
Board Member since 2023, President
After years of travel and adventure, my husband, Bob, and I found our dream retirement location here in East TN and moved to Saddle Ridge in 2019. Prior to this, I worked as a technical writer & editor, private flute instructor, homeschool mom, and textiles crafter. I currently perform with both local flute choirs, am a member of the area weaving guild, and do volunteer demonstrations at the GSM Heritage Center in Townsend. We love the peace and beauty of nature right outside our door and are inspired by it in all of our creative endeavors. I am grateful to have been welcomed into this wonderful place and look forward to contributing to the good that is Saddle Ridge.
Board Member since 2023, President
After years of travel and adventure, my husband, Bob, and I found our dream retirement location here in East TN and moved to Saddle Ridge in 2019. Prior to this, I worked as a technical writer & editor, private flute instructor, homeschool mom, and textiles crafter. I currently perform with both local flute choirs, am a member of the area weaving guild, and do volunteer demonstrations at the GSM Heritage Center in Townsend. We love the peace and beauty of nature right outside our door and are inspired by it in all of our creative endeavors. I am grateful to have been welcomed into this wonderful place and look forward to contributing to the good that is Saddle Ridge.
Betsy Smith, Vice President
Board Member since 2021
We always knew we would return to East Tennessee. Smitty grew up in Maryville. We bought our Saddle Ridge home in 2010 and moved in fulltime in 2014. I retired as an English professor teaching technical communication. Walking our dogs in the woods with family and friends fill our days in the mountains. I do go down the mountain to volunteer for the Blount County Friends of the Library.
Board Member since 2021
We always knew we would return to East Tennessee. Smitty grew up in Maryville. We bought our Saddle Ridge home in 2010 and moved in fulltime in 2014. I retired as an English professor teaching technical communication. Walking our dogs in the woods with family and friends fill our days in the mountains. I do go down the mountain to volunteer for the Blount County Friends of the Library.
Sally Whelan, Treasurer
Board Member since 2020, Treasurer
Tom, my husband, and I have always loved the mountains. After retiring from the accounting business that I had started when our first child was born, Tom and I were both ready for a change. Moving to Saddle Ridge was one of the best decisions we have made. Our adult children think so too.
Board Member since 2020, Treasurer
Tom, my husband, and I have always loved the mountains. After retiring from the accounting business that I had started when our first child was born, Tom and I were both ready for a change. Moving to Saddle Ridge was one of the best decisions we have made. Our adult children think so too.
Dee Dee Clark
Board Member since 2015, Secretary
My husband Tom and I have always cherished our mountain getaways, often dreaming of one day calling the mountains home. In 2023, we made that dream a reality by relocating to Tennessee, where we found the perfect place to build in the peaceful, scenic community of Saddle Ridge. We are proud to call this our forever home. I work remotely for a developer and construction company based in Indiana, which gives me the best of both worlds - staying connected to work while enjoying the mountain life we always wanted.
Board Member since 2015, Secretary
My husband Tom and I have always cherished our mountain getaways, often dreaming of one day calling the mountains home. In 2023, we made that dream a reality by relocating to Tennessee, where we found the perfect place to build in the peaceful, scenic community of Saddle Ridge. We are proud to call this our forever home. I work remotely for a developer and construction company based in Indiana, which gives me the best of both worlds - staying connected to work while enjoying the mountain life we always wanted.
Brian Dunlap
Board Member since 2025, Equipment Chair
Board Member since 2025, Equipment Chair
Dave Glarner
Board Member since 2023, Architecture Chair
As a child I always enjoyed visiting my cousins in Gatlinburg and fell in love with the mountains. Mary and I vacationed here several times before purchasing our property in Saddle Ridge in 2005. When our Pensacola business sold in 2010 we decided to move here permanently. The second best decision of my life.
Board Member since 2023, Architecture Chair
As a child I always enjoyed visiting my cousins in Gatlinburg and fell in love with the mountains. Mary and I vacationed here several times before purchasing our property in Saddle Ridge in 2005. When our Pensacola business sold in 2010 we decided to move here permanently. The second best decision of my life.
Keith Shuster
Board Member since 2022, Road Chair
My wife Lisa and I grew up in Western Pennsylvania and have always had a love for the mountains, national parks, wildlife, and photography. Upon retiring, we made Saddle Ridge our permanent home and couldn't be happier. We look foward to spending the rest of our years in this wonderful spot.
Board Member since 2022, Road Chair
My wife Lisa and I grew up in Western Pennsylvania and have always had a love for the mountains, national parks, wildlife, and photography. Upon retiring, we made Saddle Ridge our permanent home and couldn't be happier. We look foward to spending the rest of our years in this wonderful spot.
Alex Wyss
Board Member since 2024
We have lived in Saddle Ridge since 2004 and are fortunate to have had the opportunity to raise our son and daughter in the mountains and Saddle Ridge community. I am a biologist by training and have over 30 years experience in conservation. I currently serve as the director of the Tennessee State Parks Conservancy. We love spending time outdoors with family, friends, and our furry pals.
Board Member since 2024
We have lived in Saddle Ridge since 2004 and are fortunate to have had the opportunity to raise our son and daughter in the mountains and Saddle Ridge community. I am a biologist by training and have over 30 years experience in conservation. I currently serve as the director of the Tennessee State Parks Conservancy. We love spending time outdoors with family, friends, and our furry pals.