Hemlock Hills Homeowners Association

Working together to improve and enrich our community

Jeff Legget - President

After more than 40 years in corporate businesses with national and international responsibilities, I joined the HHHA in 2014 as vice president. Shortly thereafter, I succeeded Eric Girard as president andhave been working since then to assist volunteer neighbors in realizing their aspirations to continue andto improve upon the Hemlock Hills neighborhood heritage. Over the past several years, teams haverebuilt/refurbished the pool and clubhouse at the Rec Area, rebuilt or replaced deterioratinginfrastructure, and continued and expanded the traditions of social and neighborhood involvement.Holding the leadership responsibility in such a dynamic and energetic environment is both a challengeand an honor. I look forward to welcoming new and younger residents joining the HHHA and continuingto expand upon the outstanding traditions established by our predecessors.

Drew Gourley- Vice President & Pool Commitee

Vice President & Pool

Resident since 2018

Vice President of Front End Engineering, SwissRe Insurance
In my spare time I am typically playing with computer hardware or software
I have a daughter born in 2023, a son born in 2020, and my wife and I have been married since 2018
As Vice President of the board and Chair of the Pool Committee, I am really looking forward to another great year at the pool as well as continuing to progress the strategic goals of the HHHA

Cathy Nichols- Treasurer

My parents retired to Hemlock Hills in 1978. When they decided to relocate to Florida, I purchased their home and moved to Hemlock Hills in 1998. I have served as the HHHA Treasurer and board member since I retired from CWRU in 2014. I am currently serving on four committees: Strategic Planning (Chair), Membership (Chair), VNAT (Chair), and Communications. For 50 years, my private focus and personal passion has been canine rescue through multiple rescue organizations. I am currently a proud schnauzer mom.

Michael Bass- Secretary

My wife and I moved to Hemlock Hills in 2018 andI joined the board in 2022 serving first as a general board member whilehelping on the pool committee and now serving in the role of Secretary. Ihave experience in neighborhood associations and have held board positions inother condo communities I have lived in dating back several years. Mywife Sarah and I both work full time and enjoy traveling, sports, hiking, andother outdoor activities. You likely will see us around as we also loveto walk our rescue husky Xena around the neighborhood several times aweek! I look forward to serving again as Secretary and helping to furtherimprove the community in the coming year.

David Turner- Infrastructure

My family and I moved to HH in 2017. I joined the HHHA as aboard member in 2019 served as Vice President for 3 years. What I’ve enjoyedmost about being a part of the Board is getting to know the other members andmany other folks in our community. Now as the Chair of Infrastructure, wehave facilitated a variety of improvements and maintenance with the Pool areaand the entrances to the development. Along with my wife anddaughter, my family also includes two rescue cats, a rescue dog, a bunny andtwo turtles. We have been very happy to choose Hemlock Hills as our homeand we really enjoy the people in this great neighborhood.

Sara Sustin- Events & Fundraising

I am a Self Employed Real Estate Appraiser who works from home. We bought our house in 2011 inHemlock Hills and did a huge renovation/ addition and moved in around 2012. I joined the HHHA board soon after and have been extremely involved since. I Started running the pool almost immediately,which then turned into running Swim team, concessions, lifeguards, events and fundraisers. In 2018 Ihad a mission to “Save the Pool” as major infostructure repairs were needed. We raised well over $24Kin funds and fixed the pool as a team of people on the board. Last year, 2023 I stepped down fromrunning the pool and although am still heavily involved in all the committees have passed the “ HeadChair” onto a new set up volunteers. I also am the VP of the West Geauga Educational Foundation, aboard member of the W.G. Commons “sports” park, and currently am the Head of the “Event”committee for the Hemlock Hills Homeowners association. I am married and have 1 son who is 16.

Roya Bagheri- Membership & Communications

I grew up in Geauga County but moved back from Columbus in 2023 with my husband Ritesh, our two daughters, son, and two dogs. I joined the board as Membership & Communications the same year. In my spare time I enjoy walking my dogs, playing tennis, cooking, and gardening.

Jim Pesto

My wife Jennifer and I have lived in Hemlock Hills since 2001. Our son Max was born and grew up here, and currently lives in Columbus. I have been an active volunteer for the HHHA and Hemlock Pool for over 20 years, including several years as the Pool Board Treasurer. I enjoy hiking, doing puzzles, and the occasional musky fishing trip to Lake Chautauqua.

Ritesh Sharma

I Moved here in 2023 from Columbus with my wife Roya, our 3 children, and 2 dogs. I joined the HHHA board in January of 2024 and look foward to any help I can offer the board and this amazing community.

Jennifer Pesto

My husband Jim and I have lived in Hemlock Hills since 2001. We have a grown son, Max, who is currently living in Columbus. I have served in many different positions in the past. I started out on the Homeowners Board first as Treasurer then as President. I also acted as President of the Pool Board. I enjoy reading, knitting, and sewing.

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