TOPEKA, Kan. (Dec. 9, 2009) In its final meeting of 2009, the 敁珗腦瞳51xxtv Board of Directors selected Jerry Wannarka, of Glenwood, Md., as its chairman for 2010. The Board also approved appointments for the various 敁珗腦瞳51xxtv boards and committees that will govern the organization throughout 2010.A Washington DC Region member currently in his third year as the Director for Area Two, Wannarkas interest in motorsports began with autocrossing, rallies and ice racing in Minnesota. He joined 敁珗腦瞳51xxtv in 1966, earning his competition license in 1967, which he still holds to this day. Wannarka has several Regional and Divisional Championships to his credit. He has also been heavily involved behind the scenes, stewarding since the 1980s, serving on the DC Region Board of Directors and most recently acting as Secretary for the 敁珗腦瞳51xxtv BOD in 2009. A veteran of the U.S. Army, Wannarka holds a Ph.D. in Pharmacology from Purdue University and has specialized in medical research and development. After retiring from the Army at the rank of Colonel, he held positions at the Vice President and Senior Vice President level with several pharmaceutical companies. He is currently a consultant to the pharmaceutical industry.It is a great honor to be named Chairman of the 敁珗腦瞳51xxtv Board of Directors, Wannarka said. I look forward to strengthening our fine club with an emphasis on increasing participation, and ensuring that every member enjoys his or her time with the 敁珗腦瞳51xxtv as much as I have. Wannarka will assume Chairman duties on January 1 from outgoing Chairman RJ Gordy who did not seek re-election. A full list of board and committee appointments follows:Board of Directors AppointmentsBoard of Directors OfficersChairman: Jerry WannarkaVice Chairman: Lisa NobleSecretary: Todd ButlerTreasurer: Michael LewisFifth Member Exec Committee: RJ Gordy1st Alternate Exec Committee: R. David Jones2nd Alternate Exec Committee: John SheridanBoard of Directors LiaisonsSolo Events Board: Bob Lybarger, Richard PatulloClub Racing Board: Marcus Merideth, John SheridanRoadRally Board: Michael Lewis, Todd ButlerEnterprises Board: Bob LybargerStewards: RJ GordyCourt of Appeals: R. David Jones, Robin Langlotz敁珗腦瞳51xxtv Foundation: Bob LybargerTTAC: Marcus Merideth, Todd ButlerRegional Executive & Operations Liaison: Robin LanglotzBoard of Directors CommitteesBudget & Finance: Mike Lewis (Chair), Bill Kephart, Marcus Merideth, Phil Creighton, RJ GordyCompensation: Lisa Noble (Chair), R. David Jones, Todd Butler, Phil Creighton, John Sheridan, Michael LewisDirector Dujour: Lisa NoblePlanning Committee: Bill Kephart (Chair), Lisa Noble, John Sheridan, Dick Patullo, RJ Gordy, Michael LewisRace Track Committee: Dick Patullo (Chair), Bill Kephart, Robin Langlotz, Bob Lybarger, RJ GordySubsidiary Boards敁珗腦瞳51xxtv Enterprises: Andy Porterfield (Chair)The 敁珗腦瞳51xxtv Foundation and 敁珗腦瞳51xxtv Pro Racing Boards will be appointed at a later date.Program Boards & CommitteesClub Racing Board: Jim Drago, Chris Albin, Bob Dowie, Jim Wheeler, Dave Gomberg, Fred ClarkExecutive Stewards: Dave Nokes (Chairman), Mike Engelke (Central), John Peterson (Great Lakes), Ken Patterson (Midwest), Gary Meeker (Northern Pacific), Earl Hurlbut (Northeast), Bill Metcalfe (Rocky Mountain), Bob Horansky (Southeast), Barbara Knox (Southern Pacific), Tom Brown (Southwest)Time Trials Administrative Council (TTAC): Matt Rowe (Chairman, Northeast), Tony Machi (Central), Jerry Cabe (Great Lakes) Ed Settle (Midwest), Dave DeBorde (Northern Pacific), Josh Hadler (Rocky Mountain), Mark Rothermel (Southeast), Steve Stavely (Southern Pacific), Ken Carter (Southwest)National Administrators: Guy Ruse (Driver Licensing), Ann Hefty (Flagging & Communications), Leo Baker (Emergency Services), Marina Kraft (Race Administration), Wanda Cecil (Registration), Toni Creighton (Scrutineering), Wayne Briggs (Sound), Larry Kurkowski (Starters), Carla Heath (Timing & Scoring), Peter Hylton (Archivist/Historian), Gayle Lorenz (Grid/Pit), Dr. Jim Butler (Medical Administrator), Ed Zebrowski (Chief Driving Instructor)Court of Appeals: Mike West (Chairman), Jack Hanifan (at large), Jack Marr (at large), Rick Mitchell (alternate), Stephen Harris (alternate), Sue Roethel (secretary)Solo Events Board: Tina Reeves (Chair), Erik Strelnieks, Steve Hudson, Bryan Nemy, Mike Simanyi, Iain Mannix, Dave FeighnerDivisional Solo Stewards: Todd Farris (SW), Robert Lewis (SE), Sam Karp (CE), Tom Berry (SP), Keith Brown (NP), David Newman (NE), Lindsay Wilson (RM), Donna Hill (MW), Marlene Obenour/Velma Boreen (GL)Solo Safety Committee: Kathy Barnes (Chair), John Lieberman, Arouch Poonsapaya, Brian Robertson, Cal Craner, Jan RickRoadRally Board: James Wakemen Jr. (Chair), Lois Van Vleet, Jeanne English, Sasha Lanz, Eva Ames, Mark JohnsonDivisional RoadRally Stewards: Bob Ricker (SE), Larry Scholnick (SP), Mike Bennett (GL), Mike Thompson (CE), Ted Goddard (NE), Rich Bireta (MW), Stu Helfer (NP), Sasha Lanz (SW)RoadRally Rules Committee: Jeanne English (Chair), Mike Thompson, Jim Friedman, W. David Teter, Dave KolbDivisional RallyCross Stewards: Richard Miller (SW), Z.B. Lorenc (GL), Brent Carlson (CE), Jerry Doctor (MW), Scott Beliveau (NE), Paul Eklund (NP), Charles Wright (SE), Jayson Woodruff (SP)RallyCross Board: Bob Ricker (Chairman), Tom Nelson, Mark Utecht, Jayson Woodruff, Brent Blakely, Karl Sealander-30-Attached image: New BOD Chairman Jerry Wannarka.
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