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writing, he loves to ride his BMW R 1200 GSA down the Baja peninsula to beaches and bays without names and has ridden throughout North Amer- ica and Latin America often accom- panied by Tammy riding her R 1200 GS. Now on his 7th BMW, Decroo’s love affair with motorcycling began when he was 11 years old. Decroo has worked in the world of
research and wild animal training on university projects and in the motion picture industry for many years. He holds advanced degrees in anthro- pology and education.
Frank Florio #129302 Saratoga Springs, New York I am fortunate to live a balanced life with three wonder- ful children, a
woman I love to come home to, an interesting/secure career and the time to pursue my passion of riding motorcycles and the camaraderie of riding with a group of other passion- ate BMW riders is a bonus! Since 1995 when I started riding,
I've been a member of the MOA and have owned two BMW R 1200 RTs and am now on my second K 1600 GTL. With the help of some of the founding members of the chartered club #130 we were able to resurrect the Saratoga BMW Thoroughbreds. Though I travel extensively
throughout the Mid Atlantic and New England states for work, Sara- toga Springs, New York, is home. I was drawn to volunteer as a Regional Coordinator because it gave me the opportunity to answer the question, "What can I do for the BMW riding community that has done so much for me?" I look forward to working with you.
Cliff Jones #84978 Scottsdale, Arizona It’s truly an honor to serve as a Regional Coor- dinator for the BMW Motorcycle Owners of America.
I have lived in Scottsdale, Arizona, for
the last 30 years and it was about that long ago that I started riding motorcycles. I joined MOA in 2008 when I was finally able to afford my first “real motorcycle” a 2008 BMW K 1200 S and since that time, I’ve become obsessed with my BMWs. I currently ride and love my 2015 R 1200
GS, the third GS I’ve owned, and I write and work as a digital marketing consultant. If you’re ever in the Phoenix area, please look me up! Thanks for letting me be of service.
John Malnor #186706 Grand Rapids, Michigan I’m a GS rider living in Grand Rapids, Michigan with my wife Sally and together we are adapting to life as an empty
nesters. I’ve spent much of his life working with
dealers and distributors as well as helping build great team and customer experiences and I love meeting new people and working to help get new things moving forward. I’m also a member of the West Michigan BMW Riders (Charter Club #230).
Bruce McKelvy #127096 Lansdale, Pennsylvania I have ridden BMW's since 1995 and logged more than 275,000 miles over that time while rid- ing through 49 of our
United States and all but one province of Canada. My passion is touring on my BMW R 1200 GS and K 1200 LT with Hannigan sidecar.
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Years ago, in an attempt to connect with
other riders, several of us founded the Mac Pac Eating and Wrenching Society (Char- tered Club #289) in my garage. Through this club we have connected with others sharing our passion while making life-long friends. I hope to share that passion and help others as a Regional Coordinator for the BMW MOA.
Gordy Olson #109041 Sacramento, California I am a retired U.S. diplo- mat who served (and rode) in the Middle East, Africa, Washington, DC and at the United Nations.
My Regional Coordinator area of responsi- bility includes Northern California, North- ern Nevada, Oregon and Washington. I’ve been riding since I was a teenager
and currently sit atop a 2013 BMW R 1200 GS which took the place of the 1993 K 75 S that I rode for the previous ten years and for the past five years, I’ve been president of the River City Beemers here in Sacramento.
Lee Schumacher #26393 Aspen, Colorado I began riding motorcy- cles in 1974 with a ’72 Honda CL350 that I bought for $400 and after my wife and I toured the
northeast with only a tankbag and a back- pack we were hooked for life. I had to sell the bike when I went to law school but broke even at $400! A friend with an R75 with a Windjammer
made me want a BMW and the first thing I bought after school was a 1982 BMW R 100 RT in red smoke. I only had that bike for one summer as a road collapsed in front of me and the bike fell 700 feet; I walked away with a few bruises along with a renewed commitment to ATGATT. I joined MOA in ’82 and became a Char- ter Life member in ’84 during the rally at
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