The SACC Board

The Schnitzelburg neighborhood is served by the Schnitzelburg Area Community Council. Among their various duties, the SACC oversees community beautification projects, holds community events, assists in community planning, and serves as a liaison between Metro government and residents. 

Board members are elected at the November general meeting and serve a one year term. Board members are required to attend monthly board meetings and are expected to meet various volunteer requirements.

Interested neighbors and supporters from neighboring areas are invited to participate. If you are interested in joining the board, please fill out this application.

You can read our bylaws here.

Mary Inman,
President

Mary and her partner, Chase, bought their Schnitzelburg home in July 2021 and have been loving the neighborhood ever since. Mary is a Grants Manager and also teaches yoga and Pilates. Community building has always been a passion of hers and she is excited to serve the SACC Board as President this year.

Andy Thomas,
Vice President

Andy has lived in Schnitzelburg for a combined total of 22 years. He’s lived on Lydia Street for the last 7 years and before that on the Schnitzelburg side of Clarks Lane for 15 years. He works in the bourbon industry and is deeply passionate about all things Kentucky. Supporting local businesses and providing an attractive place for them to thrive are important to Andy. Keeping our neighborhood safe, and clean are also top priorities for him. In his personal time he enjoys cooking, making a good cocktail, and enjoying all of the great local bars and restaurants in the neighborhood.

Paul Nelson,
Treasurer

Paul Nelson has lived in and around Schnitzelburg for the past 10 years. He and his wife Sara bought their home on Reasor Avenue in 2020 and have enjoyed growing their front yard garden and walking to all of their favorite neighborhood spots. Paul is a Branch Manager for Park Community Credit Union and is passionate about serving his community through financial education and support. Paul and Sara stay busy with their two rescue dogs Elouise and Chani, and enjoy spending their free time attending concerts, travelling, and volunteering.

Cherise Mingus,
Communications Officer

Cherise is a full time Experience Coordinator at Mint Julep Experiences and a lover of all things Kentucky. She has lived in Louisville for over 5 years and bought a house on Burnett in 2021. Cherise loves Schnitzelburg because of the local events, community, businesses, and walkability.

Amelia Dawson,
Secretary

Amelia has lived in the Schnitzelburg area, off and on, since 2017. One of her favorite things about the neighborhood is all the local restaurants, bars, boutiques, and coffee shop that are all walking distance to her home. She looks forward to investing her time and giving back to a community she has grown to love so much! Amelia serves as the SACC Communications Committee Chair.

Christopher Abair

Christopher moved to Louisville from Chicago with his husband (and pup Jolene!) at the beginning of the pandemic in May of 2020.  After purchasing a home in Schnitzelburg, he quickly discovered an incredible sense of community that he never got to experience in Chicago. Christopher is a flight attendant for over 20 years with Southwest Airlines as well as a part-time barber. His husband Anthony is a bartender at The Merryweather. They are both invested in connecting with and being a part of Schnitzelburg.

Brandon Lethgo

Brandon lived in or around Schnitzelburg for a 5 years. He is a lean engineer in the manufacturing industry, an avid sports fan and enjoys sipping on great Kentucky bourbon. His top priority is making sure this community is safe, clean, and enjoyable for everyone.

Sylvia Walters

Sylvia has lived in the 40217 for 12 years and she can't imagine living anywhere else. She is a singer-songwriter, an advocate for the homeless, and a tireless volunteer. Fun fact: Sylvia lives on Sylvia Street!

Mike Morris

Mike and his wife have lived on Goss Avenue for 11 years. His office (law and real estate sales) is an addition onto their house so he works on Goss Avenue as well. Mike has been a board member of SACC for about 10 years. He loves Schnitzelburg because it “seems so much like a small town in a big City. With Goss Avenue as our ‘Main Street’ the neighborhood is a fun and friendly place to live, work, and play.” Mike serves as the SACC Goss Ave Beautification Committee Chair.

Michelle Kurland-Hurst

Michelle is a full-time Realtor with Homepage Realty, a board member of SACC, GGBA, and SPNA. She has lived in the neighborhood for roughly 10 years, currently on Milton St and on Lydia St, Goss, and Eastern before that. She lives with her husband, co-owner of Atrium Brewing, their 2 Boston Terriers, Jax and Tokey, and Papillion, Tegan. She loves Schnitzelburg’s sense of community, her wonderful neighbors, and the convenience of everything. 

Lauren Bricking

Lauren has been a Schnitzelburg resident since 2017 and is excited to be on the board and continue to help our neighborhood flourish.  She lives with her fiance Eric, son Lucca, and furbaby Sasha. She is the Practice Manager at Bluegrass Kidney Consultants.  In her spare time, you may find her running along Eastern Parkway with her dog, patronizing one of the neighborhood's many great bars and restaurants or enjoying her porch.

Alexandra Upadhyaya

Alexandra moved to Schnitzelburg as a renter in 2021- after quickly realizing it was a neighborhood she wanted to set roots in, she bought her first home in early 2022. She is a product designer who designs outdoor grills, smokers, and pizza ovens and has loved being able to grill out in her backyard. One of her favorite things about the neighborhood is how walkable it is- she enjoys frequenting the local bars and restaurants on foot or on bike. She often goes out for runs around the neighborhood and values pedestrian safety. She is looking forward to participating in locally hosted events and contributing to the great Schnitz community.

Erica Harbeson

Erica is a law librarian with extensive professional and personal volunteer experience, from reading with a third grader to sending books to prisoners and caring for those at the end of life. She's grateful to return to her old Kentucky home after five years living and working in Washington, DC, where she served on the boards of the Law Librarians' Society of DC and the DC Library Association. She is an avid reader, adventurer and enjoyer of life. She has lived in Germantown for over three years and appreciates being part of such a vibrant, friendly and eccentric community.

Cris Mullen

Cris Mullen has called Schnitzelburg home since 2020. He loves the community spirit and the neighborhood vibes. Cris is a news manager who has lived in New York, Florida and the Washington, DC area before settling into Louisville. He lives in the Burg with his girlfriend and their Boston Terrier.

Julia Goins

Julia bought her house in the Schnitzelburg area in 2017 and after considerable renovation and a lot of plaster dust, moved in permanently the following year. She loves living in this neighborhood and enjoys having so many friends nearby. She works in data engineering for a software company and can be found riding her bike around town, cooking and
spending time with her retired greyhound, Spicy. She's excited to be involved in all of the fun events happening in the neighborhood.