Describe positions (if any) that you have served as either a Diablo or another PCA Region member or with another car club:
Board of Directors three terms, Treasurer, Vice President (twice), Tour Committee member, and Concours Committee member.
Describe other volunteer activities for PCA and/or Diablo Region where you have participated, e.g., PCA or Region event volunteer, DE Day activities, social or tour organizer, etc.:
I have participated in numerous DE Events, car shows, and Concours events. I've led several tours (both one day and overnight) and started our mid-week tour programs. I organized a charity event. I've hosted a Holiday Party. I have served numerous times as Zone 7 Concours Judge and WERKS Judge. I recently attended Shasta Region's Zone 7 Tour event. I've been fortunate to participate in two Parades and Porsche’s Sport Driving School at Barber Motorsports Park.
What similar activities to this Board position have you performed with other organizations, e.g., community services, professional associations, public agencies, or other organizations, e.g., PTA, Scouting etc.?
I founded and served as managing partner of a thirty-member consulting firm and also served as President of the Bay Area Chapter of the Institute of Management Consultants. I was a member of the Finance Committee of the City of Saratoga for several years. I was a Deacon and Treasurer of my church. I served as President of a non-profit charity providing chaplain services to cancer patients.
What talents and skills do you bring to the Board?
I have a history of providing direction, implementing plans, and motivating people to achieve organizational success using an inclusive and participatory style. I have planning, organization, management, and financial skills that are important to this role.
What would you like to achieve while serving on the Diablo Region Board?
I want to maintain the success and expand access to our current driver education, tour, and event activities while expanding those activities to meet the interests of our diverse members (e.g., technical programs or virtual racing.) I’d like to see enhancements to our current social media program, so we effectively reach existing and potential members.
What more would you like us to know about your qualifications to serve on the Diablo Region Board?
I am passionate about Porsche, as reflected in my small collection that includes a 356, 930, Carrera RS Clone, GT3, and Targa. More importantly, I appreciate the great friendships that develop through Diablo events. "It's not just the cars; it's the people.”