PHCA Board
Conveniently located within the Buckhead district of Atlanta, Peachtree Hills is a neighborhood with charming streetscapes and green spaces. Peachtree Hills is designed to accommodate an active lifestyle. With plenty of sidewalks and wide streets safe for walking and cycling, you will see neighbors gathering with their children and four legged friends on a daily basis. If you fancy a run, hilly Peachtree Hills is a natural workout and connects to Peachtree Road, site of the famous Peachtree Road Race.
In 1910, Peachtree Hills was developed from farmland and was originally a streetcar suburb of Atlanta in the early 20th century. Located north of downtown, the neighborhood became an escape from the bustling city where people built small cottages and bungalows. Today, residents enjoy Peachtree Hills Park, community gardens and easy access to vibrant commercial areas with restaurants, art galleries and unique shops. Charming bungalows and craftsman style homes line streets with soaring trees on the bluffs above Peachtree Creek.
The Peachtree Hills Civic Association is a not for profit organization of neighbors who benefit from a security patrol, social activities like summer picnics and holiday festivities, and ongoing community and city updates. Everything we do is to ensure the safety and tranquility of the neighborhood. We are a community where neighbors know and watch out for each other. Welcoming, diverse, and picturesque–Peachtree Hills is a place where the details and the people truly matter.
I’m honored to be President of such a wonderful neighborhood association,
Mark Alar, PHCA President
Board Members
Mark Alar, President
Mark grew up in Smyrna and has lived in Peachtree Hills since 2022, where he and his wife Maisen have recently completed renovations to their home on Virginia Place. They have a young son and two hound dogs. Mark began his PHCA service as Infrastructure Chair, was then elected Security Chair, and is now excited to be stepping into the presidency this fall. He is most passionate about drawing on Peachtree Hills’ unique mix of residential, commercial, retail, and parks to make it consistently a happy and safe place to live, and he’s always open to ideas and feedback from neighbors.
Cheryl Maher, Vice President
Cheryl moved to Atlanta from Buffalo in 2001 and has lived in Peachtree Hills for the last ten years with her husband Kristian and their two kids, Bella, a junior at Florida State, and Liam, a senior at St. Pius X. She spent 25 years at the national advertising agency Scout, serving as its President from 2017 to 2024, and now runs a small brand strategy consultancy. She and Kristian have renovated most of their house and are adding more living space this spring. She also leads the parent group and coordinates the football program at St. Pius.
Bruce Spengler, At Large, Security
Bruce and his wife Anne have lived in Peachtree Hills for nine years, and in Morningside for twenty before that. A Georgia Tech alum, Bruce is retired from a long career in IT management. They have many fur babies and can be spotted on regular walks around the neighborhood.
Hampton Mills, At Large, Infrastructure
Hampton, his wife Erin, and their son William have lived in Peachtree Hills for more than three years, and are expecting their second child in early 2027. He grew up in Brookwood Hills, attended the University of Alabama, and works for ConnectSouth Public Affairs. You’ll often see the family out walking their Boykin Spaniel, Sadie.
Haley Moskal, At Large, Membership
Haley and her husband Sterling have lived in Peachtree Hills for a year and a half with their two cats, Pinky and Simon. She grew up nearby in Brookwood Hills and attended Wake Forest. She works in investment management at EARNEST Partners and enjoys yoga and cooking.
Derek Andre, Secretary
Derek is a proud Hoosier who has lived in Peachtree Hills for nearly five years and Atlanta for more than seven. He and his wife Katie have a dog, Hurley. He practices construction law at Bradley Arant Boult Cummings, and in his spare time plays golf and takes on a frustrating number of house projects.
Bennett Sprinkle, At Large, Social
Bennett and his wife Martha have lived in Peachtree Hills for three years and Atlanta for eight. An alum of UNC Chapel Hill and Wake Forest, he works at BNY Private Bank. The family enjoys neighborhood walks with their daughter Mary Cobbs and their dog, Nancy.
Derek Lindberg, Treasurer
Derek and his family live on Stephen Long Drive and are happy to call Peachtree Hills home. He is an executive in the healthcare industry and previously worked in consulting. He's glad to be serving his second year as PHCA treasurer.
Tom Osborn, At Large, Website/Technology
Tom is a longtime Atlanta resident and a technology and business leader with more than 20 years of experience across technology, strategy, and large-scale transformation. He was just reelected to a second term as Technology Chair, and the board is fortunate to have his expertise. He's the father of two daughters, and outside of work he spends most of his time with them, working out, reading, traveling, and occasionally over-planning the next trip.
Matthew Clark, At Large, Zoning & Development
Matthew is an Atlanta native and is looking forward to his first year on the PHCA board. He and his wife Holden met at Wake Forest, and after a long stretch in Charleston they found their way to Eureka Drive in 2025. He works in commercial real estate and is glad to be a resource for neighbors however he can. You'll likely spot the family out on walks with their daughter and their two dogs, Ripple and Brisket.