
Doug Jones
Executive Director
A native of North Carolina, Doug brings a diverse background, having worked throughout the southeast, and Canada. His career encompasses a wide range of experiences, including resort development, association management and most recently county government. His most recent association leadership roles include management of Sun City Hilton Head and Palmetto Bluff located in South Carolina. His focus on balancing development and conservation aligns with the BHA’s mission to preserve the island’s unique character while fostering sustainable growth.

Dora Richey
Assistant Executive Director/Covenants Compliance
Dora joined Bald Head Association after working in the medical and retail management fields. She has lived in Brunswick County since 2015 and is grateful every day for the beauty that the coast has to offer. She lives in Holden Beach with her son, two rescue dogs and a cat. Her hobbies include yoga, sketching, photography and reading whatever book she can get her hands on.

Chris Howard
ARC Coordinator
After years of dreaming about beach life, Chris and her husband became grateful residents of Southport in 2019. She cherishes the natural beauty of Bald Head Island and is honored to help preserve its harmony with nature through her work with the Bald Head Association.
Chris’s career has been dedicated to creating exceptional customer experiences. She has built and led customer service departments and developed business processes across a range of industries, including commercial printing, internet marketing, publishing, and residential construction.
In her free time, Chris enjoys volunteering as the First Impressions Coordinator at her church, taking long walks on the beach in search of seashells, reading beside any body of water, spending quality time with her family, and making people smile.

Maura Wild
ARC Specialist, Contact for the Harbour Association Architectural Review Board and Middle Island POA Architectural Review Committee
Maura's background is in property management. She has lived in Southport since 2015. Her family loves living on the coast and all it has to offer. She spends a lot of her free time with her three children and taking walks on the beach with her dog Turff. Her favorite past time is reading; she always loves to read a good book.

Allison Heafner
ARC Administrative Assistant
Allison has a background in retail facilities management and HOA management. She moved to Southport in 2020 with her husband, 2 daughters, their dog (Daisy) and cat (Bella). She loves spending time with family, relaxing on the beach and all things Disney.

Diane Mesaris
Administrative Assistant
An island resident since 1999, Diane has a passion for gardening, butterflies and hummingbirds. Reading and singing along with Broadway musical scores are two of her favorite past times along with serving the community as a volunteer first responder with the BHI Department of Public Safety. Working at the BHA has provided an opportunity to come in contact with property owners and visitors and provide information about the island.

Madison Baughman
Administrative Assistant
Madison relocated to Southport in 2025, drawn by a love for the coast and the peaceful charm of island life. She treasures the natural beauty of Bald Head Island and feels grateful for the opportunity to contribute to the community through her work with the Bald Head Association. With a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and Marketing, Madison brings a background in organization, communication, and community-focused service. She is passionate about helping preserve the unique character of the island. In her free time, Madison enjoys visiting the beach with her family, collecting seashells, trying out new restaurants, and spending quality time with her friends and family. She shares her home with two cats and has a deep love for animals, often fostering pets in need of a second chance.

Leigh Ann Fink
Bookkeeper
Leigh Ann Fink spent most of her life in a little town of around 600 people named Faith, North Carolina. Faith was the closest thing to Mayberry you could ever know. Everyone knew everyone, and people took care of each other. After her husband’s retirement, they moved to Oak Island in 2018. The only thing better than living on Oak Island is working on Bald Head Island. The view while walking from the ferry landing to BHA is incredible! Leigh Ann graduated from Appalachian State University with BSBA in Information Systems. She has spent over 30 years in accounting and programming. Her hobbies include fishing and boating, and she enjoys spending time with her family, especially her five grandchildren.

Pam Rainey
Member Relations Associate
After a long career in the tech industry in Research Triangle Park, Pam finally made her way to the coast, where she currently lives in Southport. Having lived in 10 different states and Canada throughout her career, she knows just how special life on the coast is. Pam graduated from Western Washington University with a degree in Human Resources. With an additional 15 years of experience as a real estate broker, she looks forward to using that knowledge to help property owners on BHI.
910-477-2956
Kimberly Bandera
Communications Manager
Kimberly moved to Southport in 2002 and regularly visits BHI with her husband on their sailboat. Her background includes architecture, real estate and marketing, as well as two terms as president of Coastal Water Watch. She is delighted to be part of the process in supporting BHA’s commitment to architectural integrity and environmental stewardship.
Diane Mesaris
Ext. 21
Chris Howard
Ext. 22
Allison Heafner
Ext. 23
Pam Rainey
Ext. 24 / 910-477-2956
Doug Jones
Ext. 26
Leigh Ann Fink
Ext. 27
Madison Baughman
Ext. 28
Kimberly Bandera
Ext. 29
Maura Wild
Ext. 30
Dora Richey
Ext. 31
BHA Office 910-457-4676
Monday-Friday, 8:30am-3:30pm
111 Lighthouse Wynd
Bald Head Island, NC 28461