Gold Coast’s Presidential History
The Porsche Club of America, Gold Coast Region, has a rich history of leadership that has spanned several decades. The table below provides a comprehensive list of the dedicated individuals who have served as the club’s president since its inception. From its earliest days with Chuck Wick in 1964 to the current leadership of Peter Olliviere, each president has played a pivotal role in shaping the club’s legacy and ensuring its continued success. We honor and appreciate the commitment and passion of each of these leaders who have contributed to the club’s growth and prominence in the Porsche community.
| Gold Coast Past Presidents | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | Chuck Wick | 1965 | Jim Pete |
| 1966 | Walt Lohmann | 1967 | Bob Simmons |
| 1968 | Stan Pearlman | 1969 | Lee Wood |
| 1970 | Buz Hahn | 1971 | Don Eliezer |
| 1972 | Bud Styles | 1973 | George Houser |
| 1974 | Mike Joffee | 1975 | Bill Alexander |
| 1976 | Klaus Bitterauf | 1977 | Mike Joffee |
| 1978-79 | Stan Pearlman | 1980 | Percy Lunn |
| 1981 | Charlie Jones | 1982 | Kyle Rathbun |
| 1983-84 | George Houser | 1985-86 | Ken Fengler |
| 1987-88 | Susan Trapp | 1988-90 | Mike Tarter |
| 1991-92 | Jim Hayes | 1993 | Jerry Remillard |
| 1994 | Lou Gonzalez | 1995-96 | Bob Varela |
| 1997 | Mike Tarter | 1998 | Sam Petrocelli |
| 2006-07 | Roger Fabel | 2008-09 | Dan Smithyman |
| 2010-12 | Steve Kidd | 2013-14 | Mike Grant |
| 2015-16 | Ed Kohly | 2017-18 | Dan Doyle |
| 2019-20 | Steve Kidd | 2021-2024 | Peter Olliviere |
| 2025- | Ian Gerada | ||
