Kelsey has lived in Spring Creek for a decade. Her husband, Raphe, is a Spring Creek native and they live in the house he grew up in. They have two small children, one in kindergarten, and the other was born in 2023. She started volunteering at the community center after her first child was born. As a new mother she wanted to connect with other parents and she has met many wonderful people just by volunteering. Kelsey joined the board because she felt she could contribute more to help create kid-friendly programs and spaces.
Lori Panetta is proud to serve as Treasurer of the Spring Creek Community Center. Lori is a retired CPA with over 35 years’ experience as finance director and Chief Financial Officer (CFO) in the healthcare industry. Lori and her family have been spending summers in Spring Creek for over 40years. She and her husband Joe built a home in SpringCreek 10 years ago and are now permanent residents in the community. Lori believes that clear financial oversight enables the community center to keep education, business and support services accessible to everyone in the community. In her free time, she enjoys gardening, quilting and spending time with her grandchildren.
Alice grew up in a small town in eastern North Carolina. After having a career in biomedical research product management/sales, she joined the Spring Creek Community Center board in 2020. She currently dedicates her community center time by supporting grant writing, organizing fundraising events, and working with Madison County and granting organizations. In addition, she is a Trail Ambassador for Max Patch educating visitors about the beautiful knoll that is part of our community. Alice and her husband, Douglas, love their dogs and cats and chickens and all critters.
Anna Robas has been a resident of Spring Creek for almost two decades. She lives here with her husband, Joe and daughter, Amelia. She is passionate about helping the center become a family-centric asset to the community and to creating local sustainable opportunities for economic growth. She also is the manager for Spring Creek Community Center’s web site. She is a member of the Auxiliary for the Spring Creek Volunteer Fire Department. Anna loves the majestic nature of Spring Creek, and cherishes family life in a rural setting. She has her own business that focuses on business marketing strategy and storytelling through marketing. Learn more about Anna at annarobas.com.
Ali joined the board in 2025 after first volunteering for the SCCC’s Communications Committee, where she continues to use her background in social media marketing to showcase the Center’s work and build community connection. Before moving to Spring Creek, Ali spent seven years practicing real estate law; but after becoming a mother and relocating to the mountains, she shifted her focus to digital storytelling. She now lives on a small farm with her husband, twin daughters, and a growing group of rescue dogs (and goats). Ali is passionate about animals, rural life, and using social media to uplift the voices and stories that matter most in small communities.
We encourage the community to attend the meetings and events held at the community center. The board is currently interested in adding members/volunteers who are interested in actively supporting the community.
Questions for the board? Contact us!
828-585-7703
SpringCreekCommunityCenter@gmail.com
13075 NC 209 Hwy, Hot Springs, NC 28743
Past board members (alphabetical order) since 1999
This list was gathered from past meeting minutes and asking several historical board members. If we are missing anyone, let us know.
- Clara Askew
- Terry Campbell
- Mary Jo Bennett
- John Clemens
- Gweneeth Conklin
- Linda Cruzan
- Jack Dalton
- Layton Davis
- Veda Davis
- Carl Evans
- Nancy Fink
- Mary Ruth Fowler
- Christine Grasty
- Judie Hansen
- Ryan Holm
- Nancy Hirth
- Dean Justice
- Wilson Kent
- Martha Kirkpatrick
- Carlton Lilly
- Lisa McLean
- Ray Moran
- Jim Northey
- Breanne Nelson
- Coty Norton
- Loraine Pinson
- Pam Price
- Joyce Reese
- Betty Reeves
- Robin Reeves
- Shawn Roberson
- Charles Sams
- Sherie Sanzenbacher
- Suria Stavish
- Dave Thomas
- JD Waldroupe