Rick Klemm, chairperson

Rick Klemm is the VP of Technology at Liquid Web, a web hosting and managed services provider serving over 45,000 customers, where he is responsible for Software Development, Network Operations, and Cyber Security. He has over 25 years of experience leading technology teams focused on Enterprise Applications for several Fortune 100 companies, including American Express, BellSouth, and Dell. Rick received his MBA from Georgia State University and a BS in Civil Engineering from Clemson University. Aside from his wife and two grown children, Rick’s proudest achievement was riding his bicycle across the United States from New Jersey to San Francisco.

Rick has been a Haig Point member since 2011 and has recently made Haig Point his full-time residence.

Kathleen Simmons, vice chairperson

Kathleen, a full time resident as of 2018, has been a member of Haig Point since 1999. Originally from Queens, NY, Kathy is a registered nurse who graduated from Niagara University with a BSN. She practiced nursing for ten years at Memorial Sloan-Kettering in New York, NY with a primary focus on pediatric oncology. The last thirty years have been spent in Ridgewood, NJ raising three children who love vacationing at Haig Point.

Kathleen has served on various non-profit boards over the last twenty years in Ridgewood, in addition to years of hands-on work giving back to the community. She served as the past president of both the Woman’s Club of Ridgewood and the local Social Services Association. In her spare time she loved coaching soccer, teaching CCD and being involved in all her children’s activities, while volunteering as a substitute nurse in schools. She has been an active tennis player for years, and enjoys competing with her fellow residents on Haig Point. In 2018, Kathy completed her 200 hour yoga teacher training and has found a great group of yogis at Haig Point to practice her teaching skills and share her passion.

Dr. Mary Keisler, secretary

Dr. Mary Keisler, a part-time resident at Haig Point, is a practicing Veterinarian from Lexington, South Carolina. She spends her free time vacationing at her beloved Daufuskie Island and in the mountains of North Carolina. Mary graduated from Louisiana State University School of Veterinary Medicine and began working at a small animal practice in Washington, DC. She met her husband, Wade, in DC and they moved back to South Carolina. Mary and Wade found Daufuskie Island in 1992 and began to develop their love and passion for this beautiful island. Their two children, Lauren and Caroline, grew up vacationing at Daufuskie and they both share their parents’ passion for the island.

Mary is very active in her community and spends a lot of time working with different volunteer organizations. She is past member of the Board of Veterinary Medicine for the District of Columbia, past president of the South Carolina Association of Veterinarians, current president of the Greater Columbia Association of Veterinarians, chairman of the SC Vets Care not for profit foundation, Wofford College Athletic Board member, director for Woods Family Investment Group, and Treasurer for St. Stephens Evangelical Lutheran Church.

lauren keisler schultz, Fundraising chair

Lauren lives in Richmond, Virginia with her husband and their son. She began visiting Daufuskie Island in 1992 and still visits the island every chance she gets. She graduated from Wofford College in 2010 with a degree in Biology. After graduation, she began working in Fundraising and Development for Wofford College, University of Richmond and The Richmond SPCA.  During the past year, Lauren has worked with the Haig Point Foundation on the Golf Tournament and Auction fundraisers.

chris massa

Chris currently serves as Vice President of Sales – Retail, with Radians, a safety supply company focused on keeping end users safe and productive while on the jobsite.  He leads a sales team where he is responsible for growing business in the hardware and sporting goods channels working with customers like Lowe’s, Home Depot, Tractor Supply, Walmart, Bass Pro, Academy Sports, etc.  He has over 25 years of experience leading teams and helping team members accomplish their goals.  

Chris grew up on the Gulf Coast but graduated with a degree in Business Administration from The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina where he first experienced life in the Lowcountry.  Chris and Missy, who graduated high school together, moved to Daufuskie Island in December of 2020.  They have three grown children who enjoy visiting: Clay is married to Moorea and they live in Bentonville, AR; Drake lives in Wilmington, NC; Bailey graduated from University of South Carolina in May ’23 and has moved to Winston-Salem, NC.  Chris has been to MLB baseball games at 29 stadiums.  He’s been a Haig Point member since 2020 and is most excited to identify ways to improve Daufuskie Island through The Haig Point Foundation. 

cathy bos

Cathy graduated from The College of William & Mary with a degree in biology and had a brief career in residential landscape design before turning her attention to the non-profit sector. She was a founding board member of Noah’s Children, Central Virginia’s first and still the only pediatric hospice. She later became the Development Director in charge of fundraising and eventually went onto be the Executive Director. After “retiring”, Cathy turned her attention to another non-profit, Greater Richmond SCAN (Stop Child Abuse Now) of which she has been a board member for the past 12 years. While she has served on many committees, her main focus remains in fundraising and special events.

Cathy is married and has two daughters. She and her husband Howard discovered Daufuskie in 2017 and have been Haig Point members since 2018 and split time between SC and VA. Since coming to Daufuskie, Cathy has had a renewed interest in gardening and has become the Garden Manager of Daufuskie Community Farm and Artisan Village. She also enjoys tennis, biking and walking the beautiful island of Daufuskie.

jay garrick

Jay is originally from Dallas, Texas, has been a PGA Golf professional for over 35 years. Before coming to Haig Point four years ago, Jay spent all his years in Naples, Florida, working at such clubs as The Vineyards, Pelican Marsh, Raptor Bay, and Grandezza. During his career, he has twice been awarded Merchandiser of Year in the entire South Florida Section, Nominated Teacher of the Year in the Southwest Florida Chapter, and been awarded Membership of the President’s Council of the PGA of America, for his accolades in growing the game of golf. Jay is here at Haig Point with his wife Lisa, and dog Bailey. Jay and Lisa have two grandchildren and a new one coming in March. Jay has previously volunteered his time with the Haig Point Foundation working on the Pro Am Golf Tournament and assisting with the Fall Auction.

Steve Egly

Steve is a part-time resident from Edina, MN. He graduated from Iowa State University with a BS in Industrial Engineering, and began his career with Rockwell International before moving to Nalco Chemical Company. After eight years in engineering, he shifted gears to pursue a law degree and practiced at a boutique business and estate planning firm in Chicago.

In 2022, Steve retired from The Arc Minnesota, where he made a lasting impact in the lives of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. As a Trustee of their Special Needs Pooled Trust, Steve played a pivotal role in ensuring that people with disabilities had access to the financial resources and support necessary for a higher quality of life.

In addition to his professional work, Steve has been an active volunteer serving as both a coach and board member on various youth sports associations and school parent associations in Minnesota. Through these roles, he has demonstrated a strong commitment to leadership, mentorship, and fostering community engagement.

Steve and his wife, Traci, have four adult children and have been members of Haig Point since 2021. In his free time, Steven enjoys golf, traveling, cooking, and spending quality time with his family.

john tarrant

John graduated from University of Kentucky with a DMD in Dentistry. He has held multiple positions in the private and public sector as advisor, board member, and consultant to hospitals, state and county health organizations in the areas of Dental practice and Pain Management. He has also published eight papers for various medical journals. John came to Daufuskie Island and purchased a cottage in Melrose in 2004 for part time vacationing. He is a member of the DI Conservancy and Historical Foundation. He also served 2 terms on the Melrose Cottage Owner Association Board, and has been active with the DI community farm. John and Martha joined Haig Point in 2020, purchased a lot, and started to build their retirement home on Tabby Circle. Most recently, John served on the DI Community Farm Board, museum docent, and has joined the Turtle Rescue Team.

Susan Copty

Susan has been a member of Haig Point since 2008 – right after she and her husband Bob visited Daufuskie Island for the first time. A graduate of Hollins College with a master’s degree from the University of Kentucky, Susan’s professional career was in Roanoke Virginia where she worked in public accounting specializing in non-profit auditing and tax preparation. A decade or so later, she became CFO for an independent school, then managed the finances for Bob’s real estate firm, and then happily retired when the company was sold.

Over the years, Susan served on several nonprofit boards in Virginia including Boys Home of Virginia, the Arts Council of Roanoke Valley, and the vestry of St. John’s Episcopal Church. At HP, Susan has served on several committees including the ARB, Nominating, Wellness and Racquet Sports, and currently the Finance Committee. She has also been a member of the board of the Daufuskie Island Historical Foundation for 9 years, primarily in the role of treasurer. Susan’s hobbies include golf, pickleball, exercise, and reading. She and Bob spend 8-9 months each year at HP. Their two sons, Jake and Michael, and their friends enjoy visiting as well.

DON HUNTER

Don joined the Haig Point staff as CEO in April 2024, and has been not only an active employee, but has developed a strong kinship with the entire Island of Daufuskie. Don is currently purchasing a home on Daufuskie.