ACA Board Members
2026 ACA Board of Directors
Contact your ACA Board via email at Info@OurArchdale.com
ACA Officers
Marty Besancon
President
Marty and her family have called Archdale home for 25 + years (Sherbrooke Lane in Brookshire section).
After retiring from the Cultural Arts Department of the City of North Charleston and a longtime ACA member she joined the board in 2020. She transitioned to principal executive officer of the Archdale Civic Association in 2024 demonstrating her passionate commitment and leadership in advancing the community’s interests any way she can.
Her appreciation for the community is rooted in its prime location, exceptional DD2 school district, diverse home styles, and friendly neighbors, all of which foster a nurturing, vibrant atmosphere that she is dedicated to enhancing.
Contact: mbesancon8179@gmail.com
Angelika Dorsch-Bruckner
Vice President
Angelika is a German native who has since become a naturalized citizen; and has lived in Archdale Patio Homes section (Scottswood Drive) for 10+ years.
Having previously held the position of Vice President on the ACA Board for several years after joining as a board member prior, she made her return in 2024 to leverage her diverse skills, knowledge, and energy to benefit both the Board and the community.
In addition to her role on the Board, she also serves as the webmaster for this website, and is the administrator of the ACA’s membership payment gateway system and Facebook page.
Contact: VicePresident@OurArchdale.com
Rhonda Sweatman
Treasurer
Rhonda has lived in Archdale for over 30 years (Palmetto Bluff Drive).
She previously served as ACA’s Secretary and transitioned to treasurer learning the responsibilities of establishing and managing the Association’s checking and savings accounts, collecting and depositing all revenues, and making payments for appropriated funds while maintaining receipts and approved set of financial records available for audit of the South Carolina Nonprofit Corporation Act.
She treasures living in the community primarily for its convenient location, excellent school district, and the friendly neighbors, all of which contribute to a fulfilling and supportive environment for her and her family.
Contact: Treasurer@OurArchdale.com
Joe Friend
Secretary
Joe Friend, a long-time resident of the Charleston area, has recently relocated to the Archdale neighborhood with his family (Old Dominion Drive).
He is not a ‘new’ face as he served with our beloved and thriving Ashley River Fire Department Fire Department which was dedicated to and had faithfully served our community for 40 years but was closed down by the Dorchester County Council on July 1, 2019, as part of ‘budgetary’ measures redirecting to enhance other communities.
He has joined the ACA Board in 2023 to contribute his efforts towards growing and strengthening our neighborhood community.
Contact: Secretary@OurArchdale.com
Board Members
Ted Hucks
Board Member
Ted has been a resident of Archdale for over 30 years, specifically in the Knightsbridge Dr. area of the Sterling Forest section.
Ted is serving on the board for over a decade! Along with his wife Eleanor he cleans up the Archdale Boulevard on a regular basis and they readily offer assistance whenever there’s a need. His/their commitment to maintaining a clean and welcoming environment for many years reflects their strong dedication to the neighborhood community.
Ted’s appreciation for his great neighbors highlights the sense of community spirit and connection that makes living in the area special!
Jodi Smith
Board Member
Jodi and her husband Raymond moved to Archdale (Botany Bay Blvd) at the end of 2022 and quickly fell in love with the neighborhood’s beauty and welcoming atmosphere.
With over 30 years of experience (and counting) as a special education teacher and a history of supporting the Special Olympics in East Tennessee, Jodi is eager to contribute to her new community joining the ACA board in 2025.
Exited about exploring the Lowcountry and its history, she looks forward to fostering resident involvement and helping Archdale thrive.
Donald Emerson
Board Member
Donald and his wife, Gail, built their home in the Brookshire section of Archdale on the Roxbury cul-de-sac and officially moved in October 1989!
Donald is a Navy veteran who spent many years in industrial sales and retired on December 31, 2021.
He has been an Archdale Civic Association member for many years, helped out when time allowed, and joined the ACA board in 2026.
Just recently, his woodworking talents have significantly contributed to several special projects throughout the neighborhood and our Boulevard.
Vacant 1 - looking for YOU!
Board Member
Encompasses:
- monthly virtual Board meeting attendance via 1 hour Google Meet -12x/year
- Quarterly ACA General meeting attendance in-person 1 hour 4x/year
- 2026 ACA membership of $50/year
Vacant 2 - looking for YOU!
Board Member
Encompasses:
- monthly virtual Board meeting attendance via 1 hour Google Meet -12x/year
- Quarterly ACA General meeting attendance in-person 1 hour 4x/year
- 2026 ACA membership of $50/year