Meet the Board
Cheryl Sims
Founder & Board President
Cheryl is a true visionary when it comes to horses and community. Through her daughter’s own personal journey, she witnessed first-hand the positive impact Wills Park can have on nurturing riders. This experience led her to create the Cheryl & Co. horse show management organization and to later envision the renovation of Wills Park.
Cheryl dreams big. She brings her passion to this rebirth initiative every day and works tirelessly to bring it to fruition. Her passion is rooted in the knowledge that creating a thriving, inviting neighborhood show facility can transform lives, build community, and add to the positive living dynamics of the City of Alpharetta.
Michael Gelb
Owner, Hunters Glen Equestrian Center,
Wilsun Custom Horse Products, and Sterling Creek Enterprises
Michael is an active rider with horses located in Alpharetta, Holland, and Germany. He is passionate about sharing his equestrian knowledge gained from around the world and helping to bring the Alpharetta horse community closer together.
Daniel Matalon
Owner, A 2nd Chance Bail Bonds and Chain Monitoring
Daniel’s passion for the equestrian community dates back to his daughter’s first show experience at Wills Park in 2015. He is a firm believer in community involvement and combines his passion for helping others with his business acumen to provide guidance on our revitalization efforts.
Libba Fisher
Long time equestrian Libba Fisher has enjoyed showing throughout the southeast for years. Like many riders, her show career began at Wills Park where she enjoyed competing and watching her children progress from beginner shows at the Park to top-rated shows across the country. She views Wills Park as a hub for the community and is excited to support its rebirth.
Megan Thiel
Professional Trainer and Operating Partner, EqSport International
President, Georgia Hunter Jumper Association
Megan’s home and farm are both located in the greater Alpharetta area. As a professional trainer with a daughter rising up through the equestrian ranks, she frequently experiences the positive impact of Wills Park, which serves as an integral part of her business and personal life. Her involvement with the Park and the greater GHJA community is a true asset to our organization.
Jane Pittman
An avid equestrian, Jane has been a frequent competitor at the Park since 2004. After a 25+ year career as a global investment banker in New York City, she selected her farm and retirement location based on its proximity to Wills Park. She brings a wealth of business skills and equestrian passion to the project.
Jacqueline Welch
Jacqueline grew up competing at Wills Park and recently returned to the sport after several years away following college. She is passionate about the value Wills Park brings to the greater Alpharetta community and has been instrumental in helping to build awareness of our journey.
Catherine Wilson
Board Member, MidSouth Bank Corporation
Vice President & Board Member, The Malone Family Foundation
Owner, Sweet Magnolia Bakery
A horse enthusiast since age four, Catherine has ridden for most of her life. She also had the very special opportunity to begin horse showing with her daughter as she began riding years ago at Wills Park. As an ex-banker and mother to three children, she is thrilled to assist in making the renovated Wills Park vision a reality, creating a space for families to make memories for years to come.
Kyle Ehman
President, Watershed Geo
In addition to running Watershed Geo, Kyle operates Double E LLC, a family-owned equestrian business that supports his daughter Elle's equestrian path. His first exposure to Wills Park was with wife Nichole to support then five-year-old Elle in the cross-rail classes. The Ehman family believes deeply in the value that Wills Park brings to the equestrian community and how it inspires and provides opportunities for young, aspiring equestrian athletes.
Liesbeth Hazenbroek
Robert Jett
Global Chief Privacy Officer
Bunge Global SA
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Bob grew up riding in Maryland and working with thoroughbreds. He recently moved to Georgia and supports his wife who is an active equestrian in the Hunter-Jumper world. He brings his legal and corporate skills to the Foundation and is passionate about the vision for the Wills Park Equestrian Center.
