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Next Board Meeting: Tuesday, August 04, 2026  7:00 PM
All HRLA members are welcome to attend our monthly board meetings, which are held on the first Tuesday of each month (except July & December). If you would like to join us at the next meeting, just shoot us a quick email to let us know you're coming. 

Our monthly meetings are held at Yarborough's Restaurant in Lexington and begin at 7:00 p.m. Or, like many of us do, plan to arrive early at 6:00 p.m. and enjoy some dinner first!


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Introducing Our Board

 
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Our Officers

Photo: Lee SnowLee Snow
President

My wife Betsy, and I have lived in the Crane Cove development since 2006. We and our two daughters love lake life. I have lived on High Rock Lake for more than 40 years. My Mom and Dad bought a lot in Anchor Downs in the early 1970’s, when I was just a kid. Back then, we worked clearing the land and we camped at that location. Later in 1977 they built a house where we lived as full-time resident. That is where I grew up and my Dad still lives there today.

I can’t remember a time that I have not been involved with the High Rock Lake Association. When I was 12-13 years old my dad was a board member when the group needed to pull together their efforts and finances to ensure Alcoa was keeping up the lake levels and went to FERC (Federal Energy Regulatory Commission) to work on an agreement. For years I joined my father at the monthly board meetings hearing firsthand of what is of importance to the 4,000 residents of the lake. That inspired me to continue to work with HRLA to help High Rock Lake be a fun and beautiful place to enjoy for years to come.

Board Term expires in 2028


Photo: Barry ChildersBarry Childers
Vice-President At-Large

I grew up on High Rock Lake and have made my living here, something that I am proud of, being the owner and operator of Childers Marine Construction. My entire adult life has been in Rowan County, and I currently live in Crane Creek.

Since I grew up as a ‘River Rat’, there are too many lake memories to choose just one as my best. But I can say I am most proud of how our communities surrounding the lake have rallied together to bring the HRL CleanSweep back to an annual event to engage our lake residents, recreational visitors and concerned citizens to do a good thing for our lake.

I became a HRLA member in 2000 because I know the lake, and want to ensure we keep our natural resource for generations

Board Term expires in 2028

Joyce Caron-Mercier
Board Secretary

We discovered High Rock Lake in 2009 and found a perfect weekend lake home. A few years later, we were hooked and moved to our Panther Point/Catfish cove full time in 2016. I am originally from Maine and lived in New Hampshire, Texas, and North Carolina. Lake living right here in Rowan County has it all for me.

My husband Paul and I have enjoyed our time learning about the lake, supporting lakeside restaurants, and of course showing off the many coves, beautiful scenery, and wildlife here to our visiting family and friends. I kayak when I can, or we you may see us out in our Yamaha Jet boat with our Great Dane Molly.

I work for the American Cancer Society, Charlotte and one of my coolest lake memories is when a dozen or so residents joined our inaugural lake luminaria night in September 2020. It was beautiful evening and raised money for cancer research through remembering those we lost.

I became a HRLA member in 2010,  started attending board meetings in 2015 and became a board member in 2017. I love posting photos from the lake, and promoting our lakeside community through our HRLA Facebook page.

Board Term expires in 2026

 

Tina & David SnyderTina Snyder
Social Media & Membership

I moved to High Rock Lake in 2007 after marrying my husband, David. We first lived across the street, dreaming of one day living on the lakefront. After 2.5 years of building, we finally made that dream a reality on Swearing Creek, Davidson County. As an Air Force brat, I spent my childhood moving frequently—even living in Okinawa—before my dad retired from active duty. I worked 13 years in textiles, then spent 29 years at Lowe’s Home Improvement, retiring as a Transportation Manager.

On sunny days, we enjoy the lake with our two children and five grandchildren—boating, fishing, and swimming. I’m proud of how they care for our beautiful lake, picking up trash and respecting the environment and wildlife.

I joined HRLA in 2007, inspired by my husband. In 2024, as sediment buildup became a focus, I got more involved, running the Facebook page and learning about HRLA’s efforts. I joined the board in 2025, hoping to help preserve and improve this wonderful lake for everyone.

Board Term expires 2028


Our Board Members
  

Photo: Jim Crawford & SonJim Crawford

Jim lives along High Rock Lake near the Abbot’s Creek feed point (northern top of the lake near Lexington) and has enjoyed the nature and fun now for over six years.

"My favorite lake activity is watching the early spring nesting and hatching activities of the Great Blue Herons, ducks, and Geese in addition to being given expert fishing lessons by our Bald Eagles and Osprey along the shoreline."

Board Term expires in 2026


Photo: Cindy HartCindy Hart

Cindy and her husband Tim live in Anchor Downs, Salisbury. Cindy is a lifelong Rowan County resident and discovered lake life at High Rock Lake as a teenager and moved to High Rock as a full time resident in 2007.

The Harts, along with their children and grandchildren, can be seen enjoying the laid-back lake life year round. Cindy has been the voice of lake activities for years, including coordinating the inaugural Rowan Chamber Dragon Boat Festival (for five years) and continues to man one of the mainstay Dragon Boat teams, Anchors Up. The neighborhood is very competitive and can be found strategizing weeks out at Waters Edge Dock and Grill.

Cindy joined HRLA's board a few years ago hoping to showcase the value of membership to High Rock Lake property owners as well as folks who just enjoy using the lake for recreation.

Board Term expires in 2028

Photo: Mike & MJ HarrisMike Harris

Mike and his wonderful wife, MJ, sold their snow blower in 2005, did an awkward but deeply committed happy dance, and left Ohio to relocate to High Rock Lake.

“We’d always wanted to live on the water. So, when we got the chance to move down, landing in Salisbury in the Waters Edge neighborhood was a no-brainer,” he’d say, smiling. “Better still, we’d found our forever home decades ahead of schedule, our happy place on the lake. How blessed is that?”

Mike is a semi-retired graphics designer and writer whose passion for storytelling and marketing was put on loan to us in the fall of 2022 when he agreed (after years of active HRLA membership and persistent nudges) to finally and officially join our board.

Board Term expires in 2028

Photo: Rick & Darla WagnerRick Wagner

Rick and his wife, Darla live on the Flat Swamp leg of High Rock Lake. They have been HRL residents for 17 years, and enjoy the lake lifestyle. You may see them in their lime green and silver Mastercraft surf boat or catch them on their jet skis headed to Tamarac for lunch. With six children and 19 grands, it is always lake time at the Wagner's. 

High Rock Lake is truly Our Home, Our Lake and our Mission. 

Board Term expires 2026

Photo: Toni & Bobby Toni Wooten-Wright

I am a realtor and married 18 years this December to my teammate in life and our real estate business, Bobby. We moved to High Rock Lake in 2019 after he sold his business. We AirBnb an apartment in our house on the lake. We have five children, 3 son-in-laws, a daughter-in-law, a significant other, 8 grandkids and 2 dogs. Prior to moving here, we lived in Yadkin County. We have lived on or near the Yadkin River our entire lives. I love selling real estate, hanging out with grandkids, reading books and riding horses.

Board Term expires 2027

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— Additional Board Members —

(Not Shown Above)

Greg Edds (2026)  |  Jamie Hallman (2028)  |  Todd Yates (2026)  | Will Varner (2027)  |  AnnMarie Clark (2027)


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