Board of Trustees

Ronald (Ron) Applin is the Chief of Police for Atlanta Public Schools Police Department. He is the previous Director of Security for Landmark Christian School and has over 28 years of experience in law enforcement. Ron brings a wealth of knowledge about school safety and security to the Board. He and his wife Shonda have two children, Jordan (class of 2020) and Aliya (class of 2023).

Bruce is the Founder and CEO of City of Refuge, Inc., a non-profit organization focused on offering wrap around restorative services for the marginalized including individuals and families experiencing homelessness as well as survivors of sex trafficking and exploitation. For the past 23 years Bruce has led the organization as it impacts the Westside of Atlanta in one of Georgia’s most challenged
neighborhoods. Services provided include a clinic offering medical, vision, dental and mental health services, residential programs, a private school and daycare as well as a workforce innovation hub providing employment training and placement.

Bruce also serves as the pastor of The Mission Church and consults with numerous non-profit around the country. Bruce and his wife, Rhonda, are parents of 5 daughters, Kassi, Kelsi, Kensi, Kaylin and Karli, all graduates of Landmark.

Heather MacHarg is an education advocate and proud mother to four Landmark students. Heather’s early career was with Chick-fil-A Corporate, managing Operational Support to restaurants nationwide. Since 2005, she has been an active leader, mentor and role model for her community and church.  She is a frequent presence in the classroom supporting teachers and students alike, and served on the War Eagle Welcome team from 2014-2017. Heather and her husband, Skip, are the parents of Connor (class of 2023), Emily (class of 2026), Molly (Class of 2030) and Hudson (Class of 2033).

Judge Carla Wong McMillian serves on the Court of Appeals of Georgia. Prior to this role, she was the State Court Judge for Fayette County. She also has extensive board experience from having served various other non-profits. Carla chairs the board’s Governance Committee. Carla and her husband Lance have two children: James (Class of 2022) and Emily (Class of 2026).

Kylie White is an Auburn graduate in Psychology. There she met and married her husband John W. White, IV in 2004.  She is a mother to Reese (Class of 24), Wheeler (Class of 26), Maran (Class of 2027) and Levi (Class of 2030).

Kylie has volunteered in philanthropy for the last 7 years as an ambassador and Board member for CARE for AIDS. She also serves in various council and committee roles for their family business. She is currently serving in both grant making and philanthropic strategy committees for their family foundations.

Ed Wyatt is the President of Green Oil, Inc. Ed graduated from Emory University majoring in math, played 2 collegiate sports for 3 years each; earned a JD  degree from Emory Law School; served as a magistrate judge of DeKalb County and practiced law for 7 years; served as chair of the Fayette County Chamber of  Commerce; has been president of Green Oil Co since 1985; serves on the  Landmark property committee, the governance committee and is the chairman of the development council; is chair of the United Community Bank Advisory Board and serves on the board of directors of the Georgia Oilmen’s Association. Ed and his wife Jamie have two children: Brittany (Class of 2006) and Blake (Class of 2009).

Jon Bridges previously served on the Landmark Board in various capacities from 2004 – 2014, including Board Chair. Among his many contributions to Landmark, he was instrumental in the school’s strategic planning, launching the Peachtree City satellite campus, and leading the school through important transitions. Jon leads Chick-fil-A’s marketing team which includes Brand Strategy, Advertising, Customer Digital Experience, Menu Development, Innovation, and External Affairs. He joined Chick-fil-A in 1992 after working with Chick-fil-A through Andersen Consulting (now Accenture). During his tenure at Chick-fil-A, he's served as the Chief Information Officer (1998-2009), Vice President of Customer Experience (2009-2014) and was named Chief Marketing Officer in 2015. He currently serves as the board chair for City of Refuge, a nonprofit transforming one of Atlanta's most impoverished communities, and serves on the Executive Committee for the Atlanta Area Council of Boy Scouts of America. Jon and his wife, Amy, live in Atlanta and have two daughters, Hillary (Class of 2010) and Mary Grace (Class of 2017).

Mark Miller previously served on the Landmark Board in various capacities from 2001 – 2007, including Board Chair. Among his many contributions to Landmark, he was instrumental in the school’s strategic planning, launching the Peachtree City satellite campus, and creating the Leadership Academy. Mark began his career at Chick-fil-A working as an hourly team member in 1977. Since joining the corporate staff in 1978, he has provided leadership for Corporate Communications, Field Operations, Quality and Customer Satisfaction, Training, and Leadership Development. He is a best-selling author with over one million books in print. His most recent book, Win the Heart, was released in March 2019. Mark and his wife Donna have two children: Justin (Class of 2005) and David.