Team Members
Jay Cassella
Past President
As the HLA President from 2018-2025, Jay's main goal was to bring the HLA into the 21st century. Restoration and modernization is the path. Moving forward is the goal. Now in 2025, as Past President, I will assist and support the new President and the Board members with any past information that can move the Association forward.
Cynthia Porriello
Three Year Board Member
Cindy has proven to be quite a valid asset both on the Board and with her roles as a member of both the By-Law Committee and the Audit Committee. If that's not enough, Cindy has also taken the responsibility for the boat registration campaign with great care for our lake.
Brian Polak
Vice President
Brian Polak is currently serving his first year term as Vice President. As one of our newest members of the Board, Brian’s main goal is to be a liaison with the community to help address issues and concerns. He is a former member of the Road Committee as well as being active in many community activities including beach clean-ups, installation/removal of the beach blankets, and road/brush clean-ups.
Sheri Berger
Tax Collector
Sheri began serving on the board as a Three-Year-Board-Member and a member of the Audit Committee prior to becoming the Tax Collector. In an ongoing effort to bring HLA into the 21st century, she has upgraded the tax collection process to an online format using the same options and conveniences used by the Town of Haddam. Sheri also serves as a member of the Lake Committee.