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Below is the slate for the 2026 Board of Directors of the Northeast Region of Porsche Club of America.

Note: * indicates Candidates selected by the Nominating Committee

Please click on the candidate names to view their bios.

*President – Mark Shane

President – Kristin Larson

*VP Admin – Ashley Flynn

VP Admin – Bill Seymour

*VP Membership – Kevin Moran

VP Membership – Dan Gramm

*Secretary – Bob Leonhardt

Secretary – Anker Berg-Sonne

*Treasurer – Joshua Reed

*VP Driving – Dennis Friedman

*VP Communications – Darin Smith

Thank you to all who have shared interest and cheers to another awesome year at NER that lies ahead!

Remember, “it’s not about the cars, it’s about the people.”

-2025 NER Board of Directors

 

President – Mark Shane

I have been a member of PCA for almost 15 years and owned my first Porsche (in this country) for just a bit more than that. My love of the Porsche brand and in particular the 911 started when I was just a boy. My poster car was the original 911S. When I found out how much it cost my dreams of owning one were shattered, or so I thought. When I started working in the summers I believed – if I save hard maybe I might be able to afford a 911 one day. But every few years as I was earning more and more the price of a 911 was going up and up, much to my chagrin.

I learned to drive in air-cooled VW beetles of my father and even owned a super-bug myself which I tuned with a Weber carburetor and after-market exhaust. My first brand new car that I bought with my own money was an early model Subaru sedan that was only front-wheel drive in those days. Do you start to see a pattern here? All my cars had boxer engines up to that point. I even owned an Alfasud, which I think never made it to the USA. It had a 1.6 liter boxer engine, so I still did not break the pattern. Finally, after waiting and saving for so many years, I bought my first 911 in Australia. It was a 1987 911SC.

In the intervening years I had a couple of company cars and some filler cars until I came to the USA where my first car was Subaru WRX. It was a great all round car for New England and we had many adventures together.

Thanks to the encouragement of my lovely wife Aya, I secured my first 911 in this country, a 2002 911 Carrera 4 cabriolet and now we also have a 2003 911 turbo and a 2023 Taycan in our stable of Porsches.

For the past 2 years I have held the position of VP Admin and Porsches and Coffee Chair. I have organized the following successful events:

• 2024 January Winter Warmer at Herb Chamber Boston
• 2024 Kachel Motors Tech Session
• 2024 Newcomers meeting, Herb Chambers Burlington
• 2024 Auto detailing clinic Q car care
• 2024 Treehouse Brewing Porsches & Coffee
• 7^th Annual Summer Party at Lake Pearl
• Porsche Burlington Exclusive Yoga event for women
• 2024 NER Gala at Lake Pearl
• 2025 Winter Warmer @ Herb Chambers Boston
• 2025 Kachel Motors Tech Session
• Tech Session and F1 viewing party @ South Shore Autoworks
• 2025 German car day @ Larz Anderson
• 2025 Treehouse Brewing Porsche Cars & Coffee
• Porsche Day @ Larz Anderson
• 2025 Summer Party @ Kimbal Farms
• PCA National Treffen Boston meet and greet event with over 900 PCA National members in attendance.

While also running eight Porsches and Coffees during the driving months.

I have worked for Hagerty for the last three years and apart from my passion for cars, I have held executive positions on the boards of various bands I was in. Music is one of my other passions.

If I am elected as President, I will endeavor to listen to the needs of the members of our club ensure cooperation between different parts of the club and assist the board to function in a harmonious efficient fashion. Our goal is to have a cohesive board who is forward thinking. To that end I am happy to be supported by the following slate of nominees:

Bob Leonhardt – Secretary

Ashley Flynn – VP Administration

Darin Smith – VP Communications

Joshua Reed – Treasurer

Dennis Friedman – VP Driving

Kevin Moran – Membership

During my many years as a member and serving on the board, I have heard from both in our region and also from Porsche owners outside our region one repeating theme. The club is run by a bunch of old men (not that I’m a spring chicken LOL) who are out of touch with the current trends in Porsche car ownership. Much like the brand itself, PCA needs to adapt to the needs of Porsche owners. Together with the fresh board of diverse ages that more closely represent our membership, we will bring new life to the club.

Also, as a club, we need to serve the geographies of our members, we should run events that our members want and most of all, we need to service ALL of our members. We will look forward not back at what we have done. I promise to continue to move forward with the times and we will be making continuous improvements and I will be listening even more keenly to what you, our members want from the club.

Here are some immediate concerns I will be focusing on:

• Working with the new club by-laws which were long out of date with PCA national recommendations and Policies and Procedures documents
• Working with the new board to start working efficiently and harmoniously and making sure there is clean handover from the current board
• Working hard with every leader to ensure all activities are represented fairly and have the budgets they require to operate
• Working to find new ways our region can integrate driving and non-driving events and lead PCA in marketing and promoting events
• Reconnecting our region to PCA national
• Ensure work commences on our new website
• Get more volunteers involved in helping the club run
• Build relationships with our sponsors and finding new sponsors
• Having fun!

As always, the club is run by volunteers, if you want a say in how we run the club, get involved! Many hands make light work and if you want to help or run an event please step forward and we will make it happen.

President – Kristin Larson

I’m running for VP Admin because I’d like to revitalize the scope of our non-

driving activities. In recent years, we’ve had some great events—the Summer

Party, Annual Dinner, and Newcomers Meeting—but beyond that, it’s mostly been

“cars and coffees.” When I served as VP Admin in 2013–2014, we offered more

variety: tech sessions, movie nights, museum and car collection visits, and guest

speakers (remember the State Police presentation?). I can’t promise specific events

yet, but I can promise to bring back that same energy and creativity.

I hear wonderful things about my opponent and am happy that new people want to

contribute to the club — but I believe my greater experience will allow me to

deliver more for our members in 2026.

I’ve been an active NER member since 1994 and have served on the Board for a

total of 10 years, including as President, Past President, VP Activities (Driving

Events), and VP Admin (Social/Tech Sessions). I spent six years as Autocross

Chair and continue to instruct in the DE program. My wife, Rosemary—the

“Lunch Lady” at Autocross—and I have also greeted members at the Annual

Dinner many times. I grew up in a Porsche household and still own my dad’s 1960

356B, along with a Cayman that has served all three of us—me, Rosemary, and our

daughter Nora—on the track and now on the street.

If elected, I will focus on:

• Listening to members: Repeating the membership survey (last done in

2011, 2015, 2018, and 2019) to understand what today’s members want.

• Improving communication: Strengthening transparency between the Board

and the membership.

• Protecting our heritage: Ensuring we remain a Porsche sports car club

even as we adapt to Porsche’s expanding vehicle lineup and an evolving

automotive world.

This year brings more changes to the NER Board and Bylaws than ever before. I

encourage you to vote—and I respectfully ask for your support.

 

VP Membership – Kevin Moran

I currently serve as Vice President of Communications on the Board of Directors, where

I have played a key role in enhancing member engagement and strengthening the

club’s communications strategy.

A dedicated PCA member since 2019, I’ve been an active participant in regional

events, fostering connections among members and promoting the spirit of camaraderie

that defines the Porsche community. My experience in communications and my passion for

the Porsche brand have made me a valued voice within the club. DE, AutoX, Social Events

including our collaboration with (Name the event space for the F1 Event).

This past year I’ve volunteered at the annual NER Ramble (which sold out in 4hrs.), was a

judge at the Newport Porsche Concours event (another historic event for NER), attended

Porsches in the Park and have attended countless cars and coffee events. I’ve worked with

multiple Porsche dealerships in the New England area on a variety of significant events

working to expand the PCA membership along the way. I have led and partnered a variety

of organized cruise events with current and potential PCA members as a way to connect

and celebrate the Porsche brand, before, during and after events take place, taking

engagement to another level.

I’ve had the privilege of attending the Porsche Magazine test drive events, PCA Treffen at

Sea Cruise welcoming 900 PCA members from across several regions into the Black Falcon

terminal Boston, multiple Porsche Day experiences at the track and have been in the driver

seat of a wide variety of models, strengthening his knowledge of not only the brand, but

driving the cars themselves. I’ve attended tech sessions where I’ve learned logistics but

also created memories with fellow PCA members. I’ve partnered and attended the annual

gala 2024. I have great insight and will always place great value on the roots of the club and

continue to be inspired around NER’s rich legacy into the current day. Bringing people from

a diverse background holding different points of view with a collaborative approach while

continuing to expand NER’s current membership has been a key component of my PCA

engagement, collaboration and fostering an healthier appreciation for those who may

come into the club with differing views and enthusiasm.

I am extremely skilled and able to utilize a variety of social media tools and outlets to meet

the needs of our newest members of our community. Leaning in my extensive knowledge

and expertise, I commit as a way to expand the club’s usage of new technology, networking

and creating new content and areas of opportunity for the Porsche enthusiasts, family,

friends and car owners, keeping the club as a whole, not just a few, fully engaged in various

car chats and partnerships when promoting events.

As Membership Chair, I aim to continue building on the club’s strong foundation by focusing on member growth, retention, and engagement.

My vision includes expanding outreach to new Porsche owners, creating more opportunities for members to connect, and ensuring every member feels welcomed and valued within the North East Region.

One of my favorite things about being involved in PCA is bringing new Porsche members to

events and introducing them to networks of working professionals. Bringing more diversity

to PCA events is a passion for me and the ability to show new potential members PCA can

be a welcoming space for all is key in my continued vision for the future of NER! A vision to

create and building a new volunteer data base to coordinate members to engage and learn

where there skill sets can add value to new opportunities to develop the club in one way

of giving back via volunteerism.

I very much look forward to learning from this group of working professionals as well

maintaining the great rapport that has been built with my fellow Nominations Nominees!

Bob Leonhardt, Secretary

Ashley Flynn, VP Administration,

Darin Smith, Communications,

Joshua Reed, Treasurer,

Dennis Friedman, VP Driving,

Mark Shane, President.

My unwavering dedication, insight and enthusiasm for the Porsche Club of America,

Northeast Region has always exemplified the values that make the organization thrive. My

nomination reflects both my personal and professional commitment to the club and the

confidence of my peers in my confidence to continue to serve our NER members.

I respectfully, ask for your continued support and ask for your vote as the Membership

Chair for the 2026 board of directors!

 

VP Membership – Dan Gramm

My name is Dan Gramm, and I’m running for RE-ELECTION as Membership Chair for the Porsche Club of America – Northeast Region.

Over the past year, I’ve truly enjoyed serving our members — from preparing and publishing our club newsletters to welcoming new members to our 3,700-strong Northeast Region. It’s been a pleasure connecting with so many passionate Porsche enthusiasts and helping strengthen our community.

Originally from Stoughton, MA, I’m a graduate of the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth with a degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology. My professional background spans project management, technical sales, and business development, giving me a solid foundation in sales and marketing — skills that align perfectly with promoting our club and enhancing the value of membership.

Outside the PCA, I enjoy running, cycling, birding, nature photography, hiking, and snowboarding with my partner, Avril Silverman, who currently serves as my Co-Chair of Membership.

We’ve lived in Waltham since 2003 and have owned several Porsches over the years, including a 987 Boxster, 958 Cayenne GTS, 981 Boxster S, and most recently, a 9Y0 Cayenne S. You may recognize one of my Boxsters — a Guards Red 987.1 or Rhodium Silver 981 S wearing number 88 — on the autocross track in Ayer or cruising the back roads during our rallies and rambles since 2018.

I would be honored to earn your vote to continue serving the membership needs of our incredible PCA community alongside my fellow nominees, Kristin Larson for President, Bill Seymour for VP Admin and Anker Berg-Sonne for Secretary. 

 

Secretary – Bob Leonhardt

Hello, my name is Bob Leonhardt. I am excited to share that I am running for the role of

Secretary of the Porsche Club of America, Northeast Region and I would be honored to

earn your vote.

As for my background, I have been a proud resident of Wellesley, MA where I live with my

wife Lesley. We are recent empty nesters; our adult children, Bobby and Raluca also live in

the Metro Boston area. Still at home are our three spirited Cairn Terriers; Roza, Henry and

Chip.

I am thrilled to have this opportunity to run for the role of Secretary. The attributes required

for this role align with my professional skills, which I have learned and utilized throughout

my career. Specifically, I am currently in my 37th year working at Fidelity

Investments. Throughout my decades long career in executive leadership roles

spanning Client Services, Product Management and Relationship Management, I have

built a strong reputation for fostering collaboration across large scale (multi-million

dollars), high value initiatives, projects and diverse teams, driving effective product and

relationship management initiatives and Key Results As well, ensuring seamless

communication and administration of complex business processes through Microsoft

tools such as Teams and Excel. My leadership approach emphasizes teamwork,

transparency and shared accountability to deliver lasting results for clients and our

organization. I work in a very structured, policy and compliance driven industry. I look

forward to helping develop and administer procedures and protocol to assist in running an

effective club.

Furthermore, I bring valuable experiences from serving on several non-profit boards in

Wellesley, where I have contributed strategic insights and community focused

leadership. My passions – family, dogs, football, cars and my professional career at

Fidelity reflect my energetic and well rounded approach to life.

I am also a life long car enthusiast of performance automobiles (my drivers license test

was taken in a ‘73 Corvette Stingray). I joined the PCA in 2006, shortly after purchasing my

first Porsche, a 2006 Cayenne S. My passion has only grown since then; I now own two

911’s spanning multiple generations (1986 3.2 G-Body and a 2026 GT3 about to leave the

port of Emden in Germany). In addition to the above we have a 1976 Bronco, 1958 Chevy

Apache and a Shelby Cobra Continuation car.

Having met many of the board members and my fellow nominees, Mark Shane, Joshua

Reed, Kevin Moran, Dennis Friedman, Ashley Flynn, and Darin Smith at various events over the years, I would be honored and privileged for you to consider me for the role of

secretary of the PCA NER board.

 

Secretary – Anker Berg-Sonne

I am running for election as Secretary of the NER board because the Secretary responsibilities need to be tightened for the following reasons:

• Minutes have not been published in a timely manner. At the time of writing this bio there are no published minutes for July, August and September 2025
• I am not aware of a non-financial document retention policy and export. Per the bylaws the Secretary is responsible for preserving non-financial records.

Being an NER board member means a willingness to personally drive the club’s success. I began volunteering in 2017 when we modernized our communication avenues within the club and never stopped contributing to NER.  I still have additional ideas on how to enhance the information flow to all members..

My Track Record of Service (4 Years on the Board): I spent three years as Membership Chair and one as VP of Communications. Key accomplishments include:

• Launched the Sim Racing League (with Robert Galejs), creating an affordable, high-performance alternative for all members and complementing real-life driving events.
• Revived family engagement by bringing back Gimmick Rallies (with Lisa Burke).
• Continued my role as Newsletter Editor (with Larry Levin).

Beyond the Boardroom: My commitment is year-round. I co-chair our Rally program (currently with Bill Seymour) and maintain a vital historical membership database that provides the board with critical insights into regional growth and demographics. I am deeply involved in Autocross, Concours, and social events, and I instruct at both the National PCA Sim Racing level and Ross Bentley’s Speed Secrets Sim Racer Academy.

My Commitment as Secretary: My pledge is twofold: first, to flawlessly execute the Secretary’s duties—scheduling, documenting, and publishing minutes on time, every time. Second, to audit and modernize our non-financial record-keeping to ensure organizational stability. Above all, I will bring a mindset of continuous improvement and broad, out-of-the-box thinking necessary for the Region to navigate and succeed in a changing environment.

I am proud to be running with Kristin Larson for President, Bill Seymour for VP Admin, and Dan Gramm for Membership. Let’s work together to restore leadership, integrity, and community at NER. Your vote will make a difference.

 

Treasurer – Joshua Reed

My name is Joshua Reed and I am pleased to be nominated for Treasurer of PCA NER.

I became a member of PCA NER in 2024. While I spent 2024 driving my, new to me, Agate

Grey 992.1 911 Carrera S, my goal in 2025 was to become active in the club. The year

started out with “class” at DE Ground School and progressed with me participating in

Porsche Cars & Coffee, multiple Autocross events (including winning the novice class

during an event), and HPDE at Palmer and Watkins Glen. These experiences introduced me

to the vibrant PCA NER community, inspiring me to potentially invest more time in the

club’s operations as Treasurer and advance our club’s objectives.

With over 30 years of finance experience including roles as company CFO, VP Finance at a

Fortune 100 company, and early years spent in Financial Services, I am well equipped to

manage PCA NER’s finances with transparency and precision. As a current board member

and Audit Committee Chairman for a company, I also bring governance expertise to

support our board’s strategic decisions. My expectation is as Treasurer, I will be in a

position to leverage my operating experience to “keep the trains running” and director

experience to contribute to the dialogue at the board level. All this while serving with

integrity and recognizing the board’s responsibility to serve its members.

My wife and I, somewhat recent Massachusetts transplants from New Jersey, became

empty nesters with our only child going off to college on the West Coast. This was the

impetus to take a breath and recognize that I now have time (sort of) to enjoy a Porsche and

connect with the club. Beyond the car, we enjoy being outdoors, traveling when we can get

our plans together, and dining out.

Thank you for your support and vote for Treasurer.

 

VP Driving – Dennis Friedman

I joined PCA and NER in 2005 after purchasing my first Porsche, a 1995 911 coupe. Prior to

that I had been a member of BMWCCA, Mass Miata, and Renegade Miata clubs. However,

my car journey started much earlier.

Memorable moments include sitting in the backseat of my parents 1958 Chevy Impala

convertible. Most of the time I was on my knees facing rearward using the handles on the

convertible top as my own video game. I also remember riding in my uncle’s 1957

Thunderbird when he took me to an Oriole’s game. Soon it would be my turn to drive, and the

car I used most often was a 1964.5 Mustang convertible – gold with a black convertible top and

an automatic transmission on the floor between the bucket seats. But I wanted to drive a

stick-shift, and as a birthday treat, my brother let me drive his 1967 Corvette. I still marvel at

his composure as I stalled out over and over again attempting to make a 270º right turn on a

slight incline after a full stop. Nevertheless, I finally mastered the art of 3-pedal driving, and

became the proud owner of a 1967 Volvo P1800. Well, calling myself the owner is s bit of an

overstatement, since my parents paid for it. They must have thought I was a Saint, and let me

take it back to college that fall.

Reluctantly, I sold the P1800 when I got married, and replaced it with a Peugeot 504 with 4

speeds on the column and a manual sunroof, that we picked up in France on our honeymoon.

On 7/4/1976, I celebrated the country’s 200th birthday by buying a 1970 Mercedes 280SEL.

When I complained that the engine was missing and idling poorly, my mechanics Hans and

Manfred prescribed putting my foot to the floor more often to clear out the carbon buildup.

That worked great, until one day on the Perimeter Highway in Atlanta when I floored it and

heard a horrendous thunk. I pulled onto the shoulder to see a rod sticking out of the engine

block and a puddle of oil. Speaking of Atlanta, my company car when I was working there in

the late 1970’s was a Renault LeCar.

Nothing too interesting in the 1980’s, although we did have a Peugeot 505 and a Saab 9000

rather than the conventional people movers of the period. As the 1990’s dawned, early in my

career as a self-employed consultant, I could finally afford something fun and bought a 1992

Acura Integra. I put down a $500 deposit to get on the list for the original Boxster, but my

pragmatic side won out, and I acquired a BMW 530i instead. That was the first car I took to a

HPDE in 1999, and soon thereafter, purchased a 2001 Miata to scratch that itch – but only

after 2 seasons of autocross with the Renegade Miata Club. Then I began time trialing with

COM Sports Car Club, and won my class in 2007. Which brings me back to that low mileage

911 I purchased from Hatch & Sons in January of 2005. My wife agreed that I should keep the

Miata since the Porsche was too pristine to thrash around on the track – it still had the

cosmoline on its suspension parts!

I had been bitten by the track bug pretty bad, so I sold the 911 and purchased a 2006 Cayman

S. I went quite far down the slippery slope with track mods, and in 2014 my wife announced

she would no longer drive in the Cayman with its GT3 racing seats, stiffened suspension, and200 rated low profile tires. After a brief dalliance with a 2007 Aston Martin Vantage V8

Cabriolet, I purchased my 2015, naturally aspirated, Lime Gold Metallic Boxster S.

If I haven’t lulled you to sleep yet, presumably I’ve made a case for my gear head bonafides,

but there’s a whole other side to earning your vote for me as VP Driving Events. So what have

I done to contribute to the various organizations that I’ve been involved with over the years?

I’ve been a Board member of several non-profits, and the Past President of my congregation in

Hingham. I also served for 6 years on the Advisory Committee in Hingham and was elected to

the School Committee there. I was Karting Chair for the Boston Chapter of the BMWCCA,

and organized a few South Shore Tours before chairing the Ramble for 7 years. I’m pleased to

say that we built a nice team on the Ramble that enabled a fairly smooth transition when I

stepped down.

I see my role as making the people I work with look good, and given the caliber of the people

volunteering with NER, that shouldn’t be too hard. I’m there to help, but it’s their show, and

I’ll mostly stay in the background while providing whatever they need to be successful. After

20 years in NER, and lots of experience with other volunteer-driven organizations, I look

forward to working with the next generation of leaders at NER.

 

VP Communications – Darin Smith

Hello, Good People! I’m honored and extremely humbled to be a candidate for the VP

of Communications position of PCA NER. In that connection, I respectfully request that

you consider my candidacy.

Legend has it that my first spoken word was “car”. I have no idea whether that is true

but, for the sake of a good story and an inability to properly fact-check, let’s run with it!

Regardless, what I can honestly say is that I’ve been captivated by automobiles and

motorsports from a very young age. I blame my dad. Apart from watching tape-delayed

highlights of the Indianapolis 500 on ABC’s Wide World of Sports in the mid 70’s

between cliff diving and jai-alai, I have fond memories of riding in the back of my dad’s

Triumph TR6 on the way to watch sportscar racing at Bridgehampton Race Circuit on

Long Island, NY. The glorious wail of an inline six-cylinder engine at full chat emanating

from quad exhaust pipes just inches from my ears was intoxicating to five-year-old me.

Note, to those of you who are familiar with TR6’s, you know that they are true two-seat

roadsters. Thus, I sat fully exposed on a parcel shelf (literally!) behind my parents

where my sole and hugely important job was to snap the buttons on my father’s leather

driving gloves before we took off. There were no seatbelts or other safety features in

the back suitable for any human being, never mind a young kid who would surely flop

around uncontrollably in the event of an “off”. Nowadays, my folks would be arrested for

child endangerment if they engaged in such abhorrent behavior. The downside to beingcloaked in bubble wrap as a youth is that my inner Evil Knievel would have never been

born! As a result, I am forever grateful to my parent’s Woodstock Music Festival

sensibilities…they were there…allegedly.

From these beginnings, I have been fortunate enough to experience many memorable

auto-related events, including attending Lewis Hamilton’s first Formula 1 win at the 2007

Canadian Grand Prix (humorously, as an invitee of Ferrari), being a guest of Roush

Fenway Keselowski Racing at the inaugural NASCAR street race in Chicago,

participating in HPDE’s at several local tracks, as well as Watkins Glen International

and Barber Motorsports Park, being able to recite most of the lines in The Gumball Rally

– the greatest movie in cinema history — and, finally, purchasing a Porsche 911 and

becoming a PCA NER member in 2022. Cars and motorsports are important parts of

my life. With your help, I’m hoping to add a PCA NER leadership position to my

cherished car experiences.

On the more personal side, I’ve been happily married for 28 years to my high school

sweetheart and been blessed with two amazing daughters…both of whom are true car

enthusiasts (yeah, I know, what a surprise). Professionally, I am a corporate lawyer.

Most recently, I spent 15 years at a Fortune ten company where I, among other things,

led the Mergers and Acquisitions legal team in connection with transformational and

highly complex deals. Prior to that, I was a partner at a large law firm headquartered in

Boston. I’ve also been on the Board of Directors of several non-profits in the education

and healthcare spaces.

As the potential VP of Communications and member of the PCA NER Board, I believe

that my passion for cars, especially the Porsche marque, combined with real-world

experience leading and being a part of highly effective and enthusiastic teams whose

members bring different points of view, skills, and visions, can help PCA NER continue

to achieve the desires of the collective such that each member sees something on the

“PCA NER Menu” that appeals to his/her individual palate. We can take a page out of

Porsche’s very own playbook when the company, to remain solvent and relevant,

pivoted from air-cooled to water-cooled engines, or expanded its product offerings to

include vehicles other than sporty 356’s and 911’s, or relatively recently began to focus

on production versions of electric cars after over a century-long hiatus now that

technology has advanced greatly to make e-vehicles a reality. Purists may scoff, but, in

my opinion, there is something endearing to striking a proper balance between

evolution, expansion, refinement, and growth on the one hand, and tradition, history,

custom, and ritual on the other. However determined, such balance should be defined

by the people. I’m hopeful that each member is further encouraged to utilize his/her

voice to assist with the look, feel and direction of PCA NER going forward. The irony is

that, should I be elected VP of Communications, the actual content of the

communications, although likely distributed by me, will, in fact, be authored by the

membership. I intend to be the messenger for your message.

In sum, I believe that my background and diverse skills in areas such as

communication, project management, strategy, corporate governance, and internal and external collaborations can be beneficial to the Club.

Thank you very much for your consideration.