2008 BOARD MEMBER CANDIDATE RESUMES

Following are the resumes for all of the candidates running for club 2008 board positions.
Please remember the following: Ballots will be mailed to your home on Nov. 1, 2007. You must write your membership number on your ballot or it will not be counted. Your number can be found on your Panorama address label or by emailing membership@pnwr.org or database@pnwr.org. Vote for one director at large - there is only one position open. Please vote - it is your duty!
Thank you,
The Nominating Committee

Candidate for President

ERIC BREIDENBACH

I welcome the opportunity to serve as President for our region. My involvement in the club has steadily increased since becoming a member in 2001, participating in a broad range of activities including tours, track, social events, tech education and club leadership both as a committee chair and as a board member. My roles as Treasurer in 2006 and 2007 and Tech Ed Chair in 2004-2005 have provided me a solid understanding of our club’s operation, its member needs and leadership responsibilities. A passion for Porsches along with my enjoyment of diverse social activities combines well with my education and experience.

I have twenty-seven years of finance, accounting and general management experience that demonstrates leadership. I make a commitment to improve each area of responsibility. My undergraduate degree is in accounting from the University of Washington and I earned an Executive MBA from Southern Methodist University in Dallas. If elected, I will work diligently to "preserve the best and enhance the rest". Our region has benefited from many strong leaders and I will work faithfully to maintain the high standard that has been set. At the same time I will look for new opportunities to enhance member participation and enjoyment.

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Candidates for Vice President

PETE OLSON

Pete was first introduced to Porsches 20 plus years ago, and has been a Porsche owner and enthusiast ever since. He currently owns and enjoys a pair of 911SC’s (a coupe and a targa) with his PNWR PCA activities including autocross, driver’s skills, concours, social events and Porsche Club tours. He values the PNWR clubs contributions to our community and recognizes that volunteering our time to promote club activities, such as driver’s skills, provides a great service to those involved. His formal education includes a BS degree in Mechanical Engineering and an MBA. Pete also enjoys his position as Customer Engineering Account Manager for a local airplane manufacturer, where his team’s activities focus on new airplanes for European Airlines.

EMMETT KOONTZ

I retired in 2000 as Vice President of a wood export firm here in Seattle. I joined PCA for the cars (a Speed Yellow Boxster S), but like everyone else, I stay for the people.

I was appointed treasurer by the board in March of 2003. I brought the books and taxes up-to-date and automated the Spiel billing via QuickBooks. I stood for re-election and served a second year as club Treasurer. Last year I took over the Spiel ad manager’s job, which I intend to continue. My wife and I have been active in the club tours and led the Cannon Beach tour three consecutive years. I have been to many DE and Skills/Autocross days and have an appreciation for the hard work needed to keep them safe and fun.

I feel I have an understanding of the board’s goals these last few years. I fully support the ongoing upgrade of our safety equipment. I was an early advocate of giving back to the community via the club charity and giving help and support to deserving groups such as Western Washington’s VRI program. I would like to continue that work as your Vice-President.

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Candidate for Secretary

ROBERT DURFF

PNWR has done nothing but enable and encourage my Porscheholism this year. There is no 12-step program in my future, and as such I would like to serve as PNWR Secretary for another term.

Since becoming secretary, I have experienced a number of "firsts" that fuel my continued passion for PNWR and Porsche: autocross - most fun I’ve had at 40 mph; driver education - finally I can drive my car as it was meant to be driven; concours - beautiful cars and a great learning experience; Cannon Beach - what a drive and what welcoming people. We have a diverse, active, successful region, and I want to continue to make a contribution to its leadership.

I have played an active part in board meetings, delivered consistent minutes, and run our email blast system this year. Since 2002 I’ve also been involved with another local club, the BentCarGuys. I served two terms as club secretary and led the group in becoming a 501c7 non-profit.

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Candidate for Treasurer

JIM KOVARIK

My name is Jim Kovarik and I would like to serve as your Club Treasurer. I’ve been a PCA/PNWR member for most of the past 17 years and enjoy everything Porsche. I own a 1999 Artic Silver 996 Carrera Coupe and a 1986 Alpine White 944 Coupe. Professionally, I am a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Bellevue. I have 15 years experience in the financial services industry and I hold a finance degree from Seattle Pacific University.

I have been meeting with our current Treasurer to familiarize myself with the club’s financial operations and use of the Quick Books program and have also been attending recent board meetings. If elected, I will have some familiarity with continuing the club’s solid financial practices.

Over the years, I have participated in a variety of club events including drivers ed, autocross, concours, tech sessions, social events/awards and tours. I believe a strong and vital club is important to all of us as a forum to enjoy our car’s beauty, design and performance with the camaraderie of fellow Porsche enthusiasts.

I want to support the club by giving back my time and abilities. I would appreciate your vote. Porsche - There is no substitute.

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Candidates for Director at Large (1 position)

BILL ROGERS

Hi my name is Bill Rogers and I would like to be your Director-at-Large for 2008 & 2009. I have been a member of PCA since August 1969 after purchasing our first Porsche, a 1969 911E. We moved to Seattle in 1983 and transferred to PNWR at that time attending many Whistler Weekends and social events from 1983 thru 1991. After retiring in 2001 I became active in the club helping in concours and ALMS events as well as arranging the LeMay tour in 2006. In March 2005, after 29 years with the 74 Carrera, we moved into the 21st Century with a 2005 Boxster S.

In the past I have attended eight Parades as well as the PCA Treffen to Stuttgart in 1977, the French Porsche Club 25th anniversary gathering in 1981 in Dijon France and the first Porsche Parade Deutschland in Stuttgart in 1982.

I currently volunteer at the LeMay Museum as a docent and help assess cars as they are turned over to the museum by the LeMay family.

I welcome the opportunity to serve as your Director-at-Large over the next two years as the club moves into the future.

DUNCAN NEWELL

As the 2003 and 2004 Secretary on the PCA/PNWR Board of Directors, I fulfilled a promise to the membership and to myself that I would maintain a sense of integrity while serving the interests of our club. I created a template for a quick, monthly turnaround of the Board’s monthly meeting minutes.

As Technical Education Committee Chair, from 2002 to 2005, I was responsible for an average of 9 Technical Educational events each year. I was an instructor for Skills Day events over a 4 year period. Since 2000, until this past year, I was deeply involved in the Driver’s Education program; both as a participant as well as a Nationally Certified DE Instructor and Course Marshall. For the past 4 years I have been the Director of Special Events and will continue with those responsibilities.

As your 2008 and 2009 Board Member; 'Director at Large', I look forward to continuing my relationship with all of you: those who have worked so hard to take all our various programs to new levels and general members alike. I ask for your vote for ‘Director at Large’ and will commit to serving you to the best of my ability.

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