2024 IOWCC Board of Directors
President
Kathy Loyd
-Grew up in East Point, GA before moving to Macon to attend college to become a Dental Hygienist.-Has been married to her husband Terry for 52 years.
-They have 2 grown children, 4 grandchildren and 1 great grandson on the way.
-They owned a Furniture Store and Wedding Venue in Kennesaw, GA and retired several years ago. -Kathy has been an active member of the club since they moved to IOW in 2009. She has organized and assisted in many club improvement projects along the way and has served as an advisor and coordinator for many events and fundraisers. She was elected to the Board 6 years ago and has served as Vice President for several years and President for the past year.
Vice President
Cassie Omohundro
Treasurer
Robyn Carradine
Secretary
Janet “Boomer” Welch
-Is originally from Savannah, moved to Southwest GA, in 1970 where she completed college with a Master’s Degree in Education and Behavioral Science.
-In 1980 she returned to Savannah and worked at Georgia Regional Hospital until retirement in 2009. During that time, she held a variety of positions including Social Worker, Behavioral Specialist, Quality Review Coordinator, Staff Development Director and Accreditation Coordinator.
-In 2000 Husband Jack (Bubba) and she moved to IOW following her mother’s passing. Her Mother had been a member of the club for several years so Boomer was familiar with the club and its functions.
-She has been a very active member of the club for approximately 10-12 years. During which time she has served on a variety of committees before being elected to the Board as a Member at Large. -Approximately 4 years ago she was elected as Secretary.
-She quotes “Quite frankly, I love this club and this community. I have been an active participant in the club’s growth along the way and I understand what it takes to continue to move forward, adapt to these changing times and continue to grow and support our community.”
Members at Large
Emma Reid
Donnie Tyson
Gary Nichols
-Served for 10 years in the US Navy as a technician and instructor for F-14 avionics.
-Went to work for the government in California as a Technical Representative providing assistance for
the Navy and Marines at NAS Miramar. This service was provided around the world including on
board aircraft carriers, in Kuwait and Iraq.
-In 2008 he was promoted to management and rose to be the Department head of all technical
services. He was responsible for hundreds of employees and a large federal budget.
-He is married to Lisa whom he met in the service.
-Gary and Lisa raised two boys and volunteered as baseball coaches and band boosters. Gary was
President of the boosters when his son was a senior.
-Lisa retired from the Navy and the local High School and moved back to Georgia where she was
raised. Gary joined her in retirement a year later in 2018.
-They came from the Valdosta area in 2021 and currently live on the West side of IOW.
-Gary spends his time working on antique cars, enjoys riding their Harley Trike, when there is time
after doing the work around the house.
-Gary has also volunteered at this club for many events. Including clean-up day when he painted the
new soffits for hours.
Contact Board @ board@iowcountryclub.com