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 |
Co-Presidents – Ellen and Eric Schwartz Originally from Ohio, Ellen has lived in Atlanta since 1994. She, and her husband Eric, have been LBC 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. |
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 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 -
Marcy Shugarman assists with 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.
communications@lbcswimtennis.com
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.
Tennis Co-Chair - Rachael Davis
Rachael and her family — husband Andy, and teenagers Ruby and Archie — moved to the neighborhood in 2017 and joined LBC in 2020. The whole family plays tennis on the many women's, men's, mixed and junior leagues offered at LBC. They also enjoy the pool and summer social activities. Rachael's new job will keep her off the courts during the day, but look for her playing tennis nights and weekends!Social Chair –
Maria Jefferds assists with social activities. She and her husband, Troy Brown, joined LBC in 2004 shortly after moving into the neighborhood. Maria and Troy have two children - Samuel and Elena - and the family loves being on the courts and in the pool.
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!
Jason Myers works with Chris supporting our LBC Penguins. Hailing from Huntington Beach, CA by way of Virginia Beach, VA, Jason has lived in the Atlanta area for the better part of 21 years. Brought to the area via Norfolk Southern Railroad, he and his family were missing the beach so much that they recently joined LBC in 2025. Jason, his wife Elise, and children Collins (13) and Gus (8) are excited to be parents, volunteers, and swimmers for the Penguins.Grounds Chair – Jonathan Luddeke Jonathan and his wife Morgan have been members of Leslie Beach Club since 2009. As a handyman by trade, Jonathan has worked on several projects around the pool grounds. When not working, Jonathan enjoys spending time at the pool with his wife and son, Wyatt.Knowing our club is maintained by a volunteer system, Jonathan is always open to adding members to the Grounds Committee and ready to look into anything someone thinks will make our club better for the greater good. Contact him to volunteer for committee service or with any questions/concerns. Jason Smith works with Jonathan on grounds committee projects. Jason has been a resident of the neighboring community since 1995. He 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 LBC projects, Jason enjoys leisure time at the pool and playing ALTA tennis. |
Pool Operations – Steve Seidenberg Steve, his wife, Kristy, and their two children have been Leslie Beach Club members for over 17 years. Steve is originally from Florida and a proud graduate of the University of Florida. He has been active at the pool for many years as a member of the social committee, running the concessions, and now as a board member. He likes to play tennis, swim laps, and play the guitar.Chrys Randolph works with Steve on Pool Operations. Having competed, volunteered or been employed in aquatics for over 50 years and an active member and volunteer with LBC for 25 years, Chrys enjoys supporting Pool Ops by managing keycards, keeping an eye on the cleanliness of the deck surroundings and lending a hand in whatever capacity is most helpful, either poolside or courtside. All 3 of the Randolph kids swam at LBC, Dynamo and Lakeside, and Chrys has played on a women’s or mixed tennis team every season since joining LBC. Being active in all the opportunities at LBC and in our community is highly encouraged by Chrys. |
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