Friends of Freedom Park

President of Board

Barrett has been a proud member of the Lake Cherokee family since 2016 but started coming out here in 2005 when his parents retired. He and his wife Lindsay have been together for the last seven years and live here full time with four dogs, two cats and a two year old son, Rogan.  Barrett is a Lieutenant Colonel in the US Army, currently working for the US Army Corps of Engineers, full time, as the Mobilization Chief. 

Vice President

Miguel Fabbiani has lived at the Lake for 5 years and is married to Tracie. He has a son, Juliano who is married to Ruthann. And a daughter Zoie Taliaferro, who works on our Facebook page. He is retired from the Army and now works for Christus Good Shepherd. He is active in the veteran community/network.

Miguel retired as a Master Sergeant (E-8). He served as a combat engineer, Special Operations (green beret), instructor, and recruiter with over 22 years and several combat tours since 9-11 to include the invasion of Afghanistan as well as Iraq

Treasurer

Secretary

Katheryn has lived in 4 different houses at the lake since 2004. She met Steve when he lived “across the cove” and they’ve been married for 5 years. She is a retired Professor from UT Tyler and former ER/ICU nurse. She is Secretary at the Lake Cherokee Community Foundation and has been working on Freedom Park with Thomas since December 2022.

Director

Director

Director

Director