Meet The Team

President
Jorge Cruz – Evans Rd.
Jorge with his wife Elizabeth and two sons Nicolas and Wyatt moved from Carlisle, PA to Aiken in March 2021. Jorge loves to be outside in the garden, at the beach or volunteering for local charities around town. He was appointed to the board in 2022 and his term ends 2023.

Secretary
Elizabeth Cruz – Evans Rd.
Elizabeth with her husband Jorge and two sons Nicolas and Wyatt moved from Carlisle, PA to Aiken in March 2021. Elizabeth loves to be outside in the garden ,at the beach or volunteer for local charities around town. She was appointed to the board in 2022 and her term ends 2024.

Member
Sharon Tesh – Wheeler Dr.
Sharon worked in marketing and merchandising at Hanes Corp for 18 years before changing careers and working in health care for 20 years. She moved from North Carolina to Aiken in 2011. She is recently retired and enjoys spending her time gardening, reading, baking and walking with her dog Shelly in Hitchcock Woods. Sharon joined the board in November of 2021.

Director
Drew Siders– Parsons Circle
Drew is an Aiken native, and grew up in Aiken Estates. He graduated from the University of South Carolina Aiken. He and his wife Kathryn lived in Charleston for 5 years before moving back to Aiken and buying a home in the neighborhood. Drew currently owns an independent insurance agency in town, and when he isn't helping his clients find affordable coverage, he enjoys hiking in Hitchcock Woods with his 3 dogs and volunteering around the community. Drew was elected to the board in June of 2024.

Vice President
Scott Barnes - Evans Rd
Scott is a Florida Native who recently moved to Aiken to be closer to family and continue his 18 yr. career with Yellowstone Landscape in Augusta. Scott enjoys DIY projects and enhancing outdoor living spaces, whether it's building a deck or renovating an old landscape bed. He loves the beach, riding bikes and anything that involves being outside. Scott was elected at the spring 2023 general meeting he looks forward to working with the community and helping preserve and enhance our beautiful neighborhood.

Treasurer
Evelyn Porreco – Evans Rd.
Evelyn and her husband Lou moved to Aiken in 2021 from Carlisle Pennsylvania. Evelyn enjoys cross stitching and spending time with her two Miniature Pinschers Rick and Morty. Evelyn was appointed Treasurer in 2022 her term ends in 2024.

Member
Bill Walsh – Conger Dr.
A life long Aiken Estates resident, Bill's family built the house on Conger Dr in 1958. He purchased the home from his mother's estate in 2000. Bill worked in education for 46 years. He taught math, coached, was an athletic director and later became an assistant principal. He was the director of the SAT and ACT for 25 years. Bill joined the board in 2011 as treasurer. He served in that role until 2022 when he stepped down but continues to serve as a board member today. Bill enjoys sporting events in person and on TV. He also enjoys working in his yard and woodworking in his shop.