Meet the Board

Don is President of the DHI Georgia Chapter for the 2009-2010 term. He was born in Houston, Texas. He graduated from Salisbury High School in 1977, and from North Carolina State University with a B.S. degree in Chemical Engineering in 1982. He worked ten (10) years in the commercial roofing industry in technical and sales positions. Don began his sales career in the door and hardware industry with Overhead Door Company of Atlanta in June, 1993. He is married to Bonny and they have two dogs - Abigail and Copper.

Vice President - Brian McFeeley AHC, CSI, CDT

Brian is the vice-president of the DHI Georgia chapter for the 2009-2010 term. He was born in Savannah, GA and currently resides in Woodstock, GA. He is a graduate of Benedictine Military High School and Savannah State University with a Business Management degree. He became a member of DHI in 1998 and an Architectural Hardware Consultant (AHC) in September 2003 and is the membership chair of the CSI Atlanta Chapter. Starting in the industry as a distributor in 1995, he is now the Architectural Consultant for ASSA ABLOY Door Security Solutions of Georgia. Outside the office, he enjoys running and cycling. He is married to Lindsay McFeeley and they are the proud parents of Ava (5) and Mason (3).

Treasurer - Debbie Howington AHC

Debbie is Treasurer of the DHI Georgia Chapter for the 2009-2010 term. After graduating from the University of Georgia, she worked at a security hollow metal frame manufacturer writing and designing software. In 1993 she started Engineered Openings, Inc.; primarily focusing on commercial hollow metal, doors and hardware in the Northeast Georgia area. She is an active member in both the Hall County and Habersham County Chamber of Commerce. In 2008, she completed the requirements for her AHC and looks forward to participating in the EHC program. In her off time, she enjoys hiking and traveling.

Secretary - Melissa Jerkins

Melissa is Secretary of the DHI Georgia Chapter for the 2009-2010 term. Having started her career back in 2000 with Ingersoll-Rand as a Customer Relations Supervisor for Von-Duprin in Indianapolis, Indiana she went on to relocate to Snellville, Georgia. With the relocation, she joined ASSA ABLOY Door Security Solutions of Georgia in 2005 and currently is the Pricing and Quoting Administrator and along with Customer Service. Outside the office, her interests include camping, football (Go Dolphins) and spending time with her family - Gary, Mikaela and Sydney.