The Dunwoody Homeowners Association is undergoing a refresh, starting with its leadership.
Tim Brown, a Dunwoody resident since 1998, is taking the reigns as the president of the 55 year-old volunteer organization, replacing Bob Fiscella, who served for four years in the position.
His priorities include establishing a higher social media presence, as well as encouraging more frequent communications with DHA members. Another one of his priorities, refreshing the organization’s logo, was discussed at the DHA’s March 23 meeting.
Brown, who was presiding over the group for the first time, circulated several versions of the logo, which attendees discussed before the executive committee retired to executive session to deliberate it, along with several other matters.
Fiscella, who is remaining on the executive board as vice president, said Brown is an excellent choice to help move the organization forward.
“It’s fantastic to have Tim step up,” Fiscella said. “He’s been a vocal part of the community for 25+ years, has been a board member in the past, and he brings some fresh new ideas to the DHA.”
Brown, in an interview with Rough Draft, said Fiscella “left me in an excellent position for great success.”
The DHA, which acted much like a de facto government entity before Dunwoody became a city, has undergone a metamorphosis since then. It runs several long-running city traditions, including the annual Dunwoody Fourth of July parade, a weekly farmer’s market at Brook Run Park, and its seasonal Food Truck Thursdays, also at the park.
Its meetings prior to incorporation were usually a “first stop” for commercial and residential developers wanting to build within the city. Brown said even though the city handles these matters now, he still believes that the DHA “deserves a seat at the table” when it comes to future projects.
Representatives from Raising Canes recently made a presentation at a regular DHA meeting regarding their desire to build a double drive-though restaurant in the Perimeter area.
He said his other priorities include letting organizers of Dunwoody’s signature events continue to do their jobs without interference.
“You can’t do a better job than Su Ellis with the farmer’s market or Matt Weber and Penny Forman with the parade,” he said.
