Buckhead Heritage’s Board is comprised of a group whose diverse experience and skills as civic leaders, historic preservationists, architectural historians, and corporate executives provide a thorough perspective in overseeing the implementation of its Mission. 

                                     Photograph Courtesy of Ross Henderson Photography 

Wright Mitchell (President) - Mr. Mitchell is a labor and employment attorney with Constangy, Brooks & Smith, LLP.  He is also a member of Governor Sonny Perdue's Executive Center Fine Arts Committee, Vice Chairman of the Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation and serves on the Board of Directors of the Atlanta Preservation Center and The Lovett School Alumni Executive Board. 

Tamara Bazzle (Vice-President) - Mrs. Bazzle is a community volunteer and retired interior designer.  She serves on the boards of the Atlanta Preservation Center, the Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation and the Samaritan Counseling Center.

Bob Helget (Treasurer) – Mr. Helget is retired from The Coca-Cola Company where he was a Director of Human Resources.  Since retirement he has been involved with a number of non-profits, and currently, he is on the Executive Committee of the Atlanta Preservation Center and is an advisor to the Southern Center for International Studies.

Charles Wright (Secretary) – Mr. Wright is a partner with Development Resource Group, LLC, where he has experience in developing urban infill properties in historically significant and sensitive regions, including downtown Savannah.  He is a native of Buckhead and also serves on the Advisory Board of Summerbridge Alumni Network and on the Board of TierraAtlanta.

Ivan Allen, IV - Mr. Allen is employed as Director, Business Development for Staples.  Mr. Allen is involved with Hands on Atlanta and he, and his two young boys, have been very involved with the Harmony Grove Cemetery restoration.

Beckie Amos - Mrs. Amos grew up in Atlanta and attended E. Rivers and Northside High School before she received her BA in Art from Florida State University.  After returning to Atlanta to teach art at Northside High School, she became an active real estate agent with Harry Norman Realtors in Buckhead.  In addition to being an active member of the North Buckhead Civic Association, Mrs. Amos has served on the board of the Neighborhood Planning Unit B, has been active with the Cathedral of St. Philip's Cathedral Antique Show and Tour of Homes, and has been a member of the Junior League of Atlanta.  Mrs. Amos is married to John and is the proud mother of sons Hunter and Will. 

Claudia Barnes – Mrs. Barnes is a fifth generation Atlantan and a Buckhead native.  She is generous with her time at The Cathedral of Saint Philip, Piedmont Hospital, and at Childrens Health Care of Atlanta.

Boyd Coons – Mr. Coons earned a Bachelor of Arts in design at the University of Florida and a Master of Arts in architectural history, as well as a preservation certificate, from the University of Virginia.  He currently applies his skills and knowledge as Executive Director of the Atlanta Preservation Center.

Henry Howell - A retired banker, his interest in history derives from his family's long residence in the Atlanta region.  He has served on the boards of the Atlanta History Center and the Trust for Public Land, and was a founding member of Friends of the River.

Sam Massell  - Mr. Massell is the Founding President of the Buckhead Coalition.  He previously spent thirteen years in the tourism industry, twenty years in commercial real estate, and twenty-two years in elected offices - - including four as Mayor of Atlanta.

James M. Ottley -- Mr. Ottley is a real estate lending attorney with Hudnall, Cohn, Fyvolent & Shaver, P.C.  He is on the board of Snake Nation, the younger members’ section of the Atlanta History Center.  Mr. Ottley is also an active member of the Downtown Atlanta Kiwanis Club as well as the Inquiry Club.  He is a fourth generation Atlantan and author of “Atlanta History for Cocktail Parties.”

John Snodgrass – Mr. Snodgrass is the Principal of Great American Ventures based in Atlanta, Ga. He served as President and COO of Days Inn from 1990-1991 and Hospitality Franchise Systems (HFS:NYSE) from 1991-1997. He is involved with many charitable interests through the Snodgrass Foundation.

Jill Toth -- Ms. Toth has had a 29-year career in banking and is a Senior Vice President and Treasury Services Executive with Bank of America.  She has been involved in the Atlanta volunteer community with a focus on at-risk teenagers.  For several years she served on the Finance Committee for the Cathedral of St. Philip and was treasurer of the Cathedral Antiques Show.