I never fully understood what I was missing on two wheels until I married my wife and married into a motorcycle family. From riding dirt bikes in the Mojave Desert to traveling the mountains of Colorado and the back roads of Alabama, motorcycling has become central to my life. My father-in-law introduced me to BMW motorcycles, beginning with his 1974 R 90 and later a 1996 R 1200. I was immediately drawn to the distinctive design, sound, and engineering that define the BMW riding experience.

My first BMW was a 1997 K 75 S, and today I ride a 2007 R 1200 GSA. Whether riding back roads with local club members or traveling two-up with my wife to discover new places, motorcycling is both my passion and how I connect with others.

I joined the BMW MOA in 2020 while living in Winchester, Virginia, and approaching the end of a 30-year career in the U.S. Army. Seeking a community of like-minded riders, I became active with the BMW Motorrad Club of Washington, D.C. Over the next two years, I logged thousands of miles with the club and later served as Membership Chairman, contributing to digital transformation and rebranding efforts that strengthened engagement and modernized member communications.

My first MOA National Rally was Richmond, Virginia, in 2023. Traveling to the rally with friends I had met only recently reinforced what I value most about the MOA: a shared love of riding that quickly becomes lasting friendships and annual reunions.

One experience following the Richmond Rally captured what the MOA represents. Ambassador Muriel Farrington encountered medical difficulties while riding home to Vermont and was forced to leave her motorcycle in a hospital parking lot. A request for help circulated through social media, and my wife and I responded by retrieving and safely storing her motorcycle and assuring her everything was taken care of. That simple act of members looking out for one another led to a lasting friendship and reminded me that the MOA is a community that steps up when it matters.

After retiring from the Army in 2024, we settled in Huntsville, Alabama. I am now an active member of the BMW Motorcycle Owners of Alabama, serving as Membership Chairman and focusing on growing and sustaining the club.

For the final 22 years of my Army career, I served as an Army officer, including 13 years as a Contracting Officer in Army acquisitions. That experience provided extensive leadership, governance, budgeting, and oversight responsibilities.

As a member of the BMW MOA Board of Directors, I would leverage that experience to support strong governance, responsible stewardship of resources, and long-term sustainability. I am particularly focused on advancing board directives that promote membership growth by strengthening ties between the national organization and local clubs, supporting volunteers, encouraging outreach to new riders, and ensuring MOA programs deliver clear value. My goal is to help ensure the BMW MOA remains welcoming, relevant, and member-focused for current and future generations of riders.

Hello, fellow BMW riders. I am a longtime resident of Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin, and an even longer-time BMW rider. I was born in Germany, where I first discovered the rush of riding on two motorized wheels. Since coming to the United States 43 years ago to pursue a career as a musician, I’ve loved riding BMWs whenever possible. My current setup includes a 2021 R 18 C, a 1997 K 1100 LT, and a 1972 R 50/5, and I’ve gotten my hands dirty on quite a few other bikes. You could say I am a dedicated amateur wrencher who believes in the right to repair the bikes we own.

As a musician, record producer, and recording studio owner, I’ve learned to work effectively with people and communicate with respect and clarity while having fun. My responsibilities often include staying on budget while keeping the client’s interests in mind and surpassing their expectations.

My job is to translate creative ideas into action that lead to successful results. As a small business owner, I tend to be fiscally conservative but recognize a good investment opportunity when it comes along. And as a resident of a colorful Midwestern small city, I’ve often been involved in efforts to overcome polarization in our community whenever possible.

For me, riding a motorcycle is a deep passion. I love the technical aspects of a bike as much as the sound, performance, and the exhilaration of a good ride. The variety of models that BMW’s creative minds have developed over the past century is stunning, and I love that so many older bikes are still on the road today.

Our club celebrates this shared passion and brings together people from a wide variety of backgrounds, lifestyles, and age groups. One of my personal favorites is to ride to our National Rally, pitch a tent, and just geek out on bikes for a few days. Neighbors become friends instantly, willing to help each other and have fun together.

In an age when club resources have to be managed wisely, I’m willing to offer my time, brains, and life experiences to serve our club to the best of my abilities.

I recognize the many great aspects already in place—a fantastic website and magazine, ongoing training opportunities to improve rider skills, a much-improved Roadside Assistance Program, a very helpful BMW Owners Anonymous book, and a network of rallies throughout the seasons all crowned by a fantastic national rally. If elected, I will always be available to listen to concerns from club members.

It would be an honor to serve. Thank you!

The first street bike I rode was a 1975 BMW R 75/6. My father bought it from Carter’s BMW in Farmers Branch, Texas, in 1976. I was nine years old at the time and, nearly 500,000 miles later, the old Airhead is still my go-to ride when I need to escape the technology (no GPS, no phone, no music) and just ride. 

I was around the MOA with my father when I was young and came back to the organization in 2015. Since then, I have been a Charter Club President, one of the early Regional Coordinators, a Regional Coordinator Leader, and, as of two years ago, a proud MOA Ambassador. I have flipped tortillas (in the rain) on a griddle at the San Antonio BMW Riders’ Hill Country Hangout. I have had the honor of hosting BMW Getaways and partnering with MOA staff for an MOA-sponsored rally in Kerrville, Texas. I have worked with amazing people from the MOA—staff, volunteers, and the board—over the years.

Of all volunteer opportunities, being the Registration Chair for the last several National Rallies stands out. I have a motorcycle ride journal that travels with me in a jacket pocket. Each year, there is an entry for the National Rally ride with location, bike information, distance, etc., and one space for a list of friends met along the way. Since I have been the Registration Chair, this entry does not list names. It simply says 5,000+ friends.

To the board, I would bring 35+ years of experience in business and technology. I work with business and technology leaders to help them develop ways to utilize human and technology capital together to meet requirements for today and lay foundations that will support their organizations in the future. I believe I can help the MOA plan for the future as a member of the Board. I have worked with businesses, municipalities, not-for-profits, and clubs, and one thing is true for all organizations, they are either growing or shrinking. Those that grow with direction and focus on the changing needs of their customers/members, survive and thrive. Those that remain rooted in “this is how we have always done it” will eventually become part of history. (Fondly remembered, but history all the same.)

The MOA Board and Executive Leadership work hard listening to those needs, studying the industry trends, and adjusting to a changing membership. Change can be difficult and is not always well-received. We, as volunteers and members, have a responsibility to be part of the future and to step up and plan for it. I am running for the Board because I believe I have experience that can assist with building foundations for the future.