Horizontally Opposed - First Settlers Region PCA

First Settlers Region BOD Nominee Bios
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Requested Information:
Name, city of residence, primary Porsche car they drive, how long they have been a PCA
member, a brief description of any offices/positions held as a PCA member, and one or
two short sentences on what they want to accomplish or plan to do if elected to a position
on the board.
1. FSR President
Steve Carter: I live with my wife Michele and two boys in Warrenton, Va. I currently
drive a 1978 911 Targa SC in Guards Red. I have been in PCA for 7 years. I am currently
FSR President and previously held the position of Central VP for over 2 years. PCA has
been a family affair for us touring Charlottesville and other areas, participation in various
FSR events, such as Patriots Weekend and the Annual FSR Awards dinner, moving up to
Co-chair of both events last year. I have also been involved in development of new FSR
events, such as Porsche and Bi-wings,(my wife Co-chaired and our son assisted) and
production of the FSR enameled grill badges - currently available at $20.00 plus $3.00
handling. I believe that this is the type of ever expanding responsibility needed within PCA
and FSR, and the development of relationships with the Zone 2 and National representatives
will help FSR expand opportunities for the safe enjoyment of our cars, and each
other.
Dave Conklin: Retired Navy Commander and Electronic Engineer for Dept. of
Navy. Williamsburg, VA - 2005 Black Boxster. I became a PCA member of First Settlers in
1974 while in the Navy as a Naval Flight Officer serving as an Airborne Electronic Warfare
Evaluator in Electronic Reconnaissance aircraft. When released from active duty, I
became a Reserve Naval Intelligence officer working with DIA, NISC and NCIS. As a
civilian, I worked for the Naval Air Systems Command as an Electronic Engineer in Northern
VA where I transferred to Potomac Region. I attended club meetings, participated in
rallies, fun events and volunteered at several PCA Club races at Summit Point as a Corner
Worker. I retired as Chief of Staff for the Avionics Department in 2002 and moved to Williamsburg
and back to First Settlers Region. I have worked as a volunteer at the last four
Porsche Parades by helping in the Goodie Stores, concours events and in other capacities.
I am currently the interim Eastern Vice President. I will work with the Board of Directors
to increase member participation in club events including DE and other track events
and provide a greater variety of other events for members to participate in and have fun.
2. Treasurer
Alex Bell: I am a 52 year old Insurance Agent in Virginia Beach, VA. I have been in
the Insurance business for 27 years, and I am licensed to sell Property and Casualty
Insurance, Life Insurance and related Financial Products. I am also a Registered
PCA First Settlers Region http://fst.pca.org