The Atlanta Piping Foundation's ongoing success results from the efforts
of a dedicated group of volunteers. The Foundation is supported by
individuals from virtually every local pipe band. We share a common goal of
building the Foundation so that it can fulfill Winkie Taylor's dreams to
further excellence in education and performance of Scottish music.
The Foundation is governed by a core group of officers. As a non-profit
organization, these officers are responsible for the day-to-day operations
of the Foundation and ensuring that the Foundation stays true to its
charitable mission.
Carroll Keen, CEO. Drummer. Past President and Vice President of
John Mohr Mackintosh Pipes & Drums. Carroll taught gifted high school students and chaired the Talented and Gifted Department at Milton High School in Milton, GA. Now retired, she enjoys volunteering in various capacities for four organizations.
John Quinn, Treasurer. Piper. Member of John Mohr Mackintosh
Pipes & Drums. Member and Quartermaster of the U.S. Coast Guard Pipe
Band. When not piping, John is a lawyer for the Communications Workers
of America and member of the Avondale Estates' Board of Commissioners. He
is committed to open, transparent and cost-effective government.
Bob Kaus, Corporate Secretary and Registered Agent.
Piper. Member North Atlanta Pipes & Drums. An IT
Project Management Professional, has been actively piping since 1999 with
bands in the Midwest, Europe and Atlanta region, most recently the North
Atlanta Pipes and Drums. He has previously served as President of the
non-profit Milton High School Band Boosters./li>
The Officers are supported by an Advisory Board containing a diverse group of musicians who have demonstrated personal, professional and musical leadership.
Anthony McGowan
Roy Jack Barbee. Drummer and Drum Instructor for John Mohr Mackintosh
Pipes & Drums. Roy has played in symphony orchestras, marching bands,
symphonic bands, U. S. Army bands, combos, pit orchestras, country music
shows and Scottish bagpipe bands. He toured with Sonny James from 1977 to
1984 as one of the Southern Gentleman and accompanied country music greats
such as Kenny Rogers. In 1990, Roy was the ranked first among grade one
snare drum soloists in the Eastern United States Pipe Band Association.
Evan Kohler-Camp. Piper. Member and Pipe Major Emeritus of the
Atholl Highlanders Pipe & Drums (USA) of Stone Mountain. In addition to
piping, Evan is a talented artist and principle of And Sarah Laughed
Pottery Studio. Evan’s professional experience also includes graphic
design and photography and website wizardry.
Robin Rayne Nelson. Robin Rayne Nelson has been passionate about pipe bands and Scottish music since the age of 6. Robin joined a pipe band near Chicago as a young teen and has served as Atlanta Pipe Band bass section leader since 1998. A three-time Open Champion Supreme bass drummer in EUSPBA solo competitions, Robin also coaches several pipe bands in the south. Robin’s musical and forward-thinking midsection scores earned the Atlanta Pipe Band numerous ‘Best Bass Section’ awards in recent years. Robin is a photojournalist, writer and documentary producer, based in Woodstock, Georgia.
Rory Howe. Piper. Chattahoochee Celtic Pipes & Drums. A
retired Roswell Police Officer, Rory founded the Chattahoochee Pipes &
Drums band in 1997. This group merged with the Celtic Connection Pipes &
Drums in 2002. Today Rory provides security consulting serves to
clients.
The Atlanta Piping & Drumming Foundation, Inc., 3030 Vinings Ferry Dr., Atlanta, GA 30339
For more information, please contact us at:atlantapiping@gmail.com·
