2008 NCCC Elected Officers


Officers are elected by the Board of Governors for a term of 2 years.
The Offices of President, Vice-President of Membership, Treasurer, Parliamentarian and
Director of Public Relations are elected in even numbered years.
The Offices of Vice-President of Competition, Secretary, Business Manager and
Sergeant-at-Arms are elected in odd numbered years.
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Click on the Title of their Office to read the Job Description for that Office.
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Richard Yanko ~ President
Southeast Region ~ Nashville Corvette Club
Spouse: Was married to Judy for 42 years
Kids: Daughters Lori and Amy
Grandsons: Brian and Jason
Beagle: Pokey

Corvettes: My first Corvette was a 67 Roadster that is still in the stable;
current Race Car is a 1996 Grand Sport; daily driver is a Silver 2001 Roadster

Favorite Vette Fun: Sebring 2006

Richard says: Yes it's about the Corvette but most important it's about the people.


Jack Wilson ~ 1st Vice President - Competition
Midwest Region ~ Northern Illinois Corvette Club
Spouse: Janet ~ Married since 1964. Never regretted a moment.
Kids: Wendy
Grandkids: Jacob

Corvettes: 1975 Silver Stingray Coupe, 1996 LT4 Silver Coupe, 2001 Yellow Z06

Favorite Vette Fun: Traveling to the various events across the country, meeting & competing with friends & sightseeing our great nation.

Jack says: Smile, it's the shortest distance between two people.

Bob Bowen ~ 2nd Vice President - Membership
West Region ~ Muscatine Corvette Club
Spouse: Diane who is also a member of Cedar Rapids Corvette Club & NCCC since 1969. We have celebrated our marriage since 1968.
Kids: Daughter Christine and Son Rob
Grandkids: Mikayla, Kaitlyn, Andrew & Nathaniel

Corvettes: 1967 Silver Pearl coupe and 2003 Anniversary Red coupe

Favorite Vette Fun: I have been a Member of NCCC since 1967 and enjoy autocrosses, road cruises, visiting restaurants and Dairy Queens with our Corvette friends

Bob says: Like the license plate on our 50th Anniversary says, “NOT2OLD” to have a Corvette.

Cindy Urenda ~ Secretary
Rocky Mountain Region ~ Denver Corvette Association
Spouse: Pete
Kids: Brandie, Angela and Jared (all Members of Denver Corvette Association)
Grandkids: Abigail (2nd Generation FCOA Member).

Corvettes: '68 Roadster, an '85 coupe, two '86 coupes, and my daily driver, a Carmine Red '97 coupe.

Deb Murphy ~ Treasurer
East Ohio Region ~ Tiretown Corvette Club
Spouse: Denny
Kids: I am with Roger. . . do I look like the motherly type??? I have 12+ nieces and nephews. . . that is enough!

Corvettes: Currently I have a 2002 Z06 Like everyone else, have had several others

Favorite Vette Fun: Any competition with a tailgate party afterwards! Denny and I have had the opportunity to travel to several other regions and the competition is great but the friendships we have made are the BEST!

Deb says: "People may not remember what you said or what you did, but they will ALWAYS remember how you made them feel."


Dave Heinemann ~ Parliamentarian
Midwest Region ~ Windy City Corvettes
Spouse: Joan since 1972 ~ I'd be lost without her!
Kids: Michelle, Kimberly, Kristen, David Jr., Jennifer and son-in-law, John. They all make our life complete and give it purpose!

Corvettes: 2003 Silver Z06

Favorite Vette Fun: All the good friends we have met thru NCCC, a fast run at Putnam Road Course, the Windy City Corvette Charity program and all the NCCC Conventions past and future.

Dave says: If you can't say something nice about someone, don't say anything at all.


George Gallant ~ Business Manager
East Region ~ Bel Air Corvette Club
Spouse: Cindi, since 1968 (high school sweetheart); she knows my thoughts before I do.
Kids & Grandkids:
Heather, husband Conrad, children Conrad Joe and Forrest
Heidi, husband Bob, children George and Connie Ann

Corvettes: Currently own a 2002 yellow Z06, tag # "NCCC"

Favorite Vette Fun: NCCC Conventions with Hi speed racing a close second. Corvette event development & production management of events brings me great enjoyment & personal satisfaction

George says: NCCC and Corvettes are my true identity. I always try to treat all people with the
                                 highest respect and sincerity. I feel that my integrity speaks for itself and is something that I take great pride in.


Larry Beebe ~ Director of Public Relations
West Region ~ Cedar Rapids Corvette Club
Spouse: Chris…since June 7, 1969. My how time flies when you are having fun! Correct dear??
Kids: Michael and Patrick
Grandkids: Zane and Cael (both FCOA Members from day of birth!)

Corvettes: Worked my way up from a 1984 Coupe to a 1996 Coupe to the current 2000 Torch Red Coupe

Favorite Vette Fun: All types of Autocrosses and Rallyes, all Conventions and believe it or not, Governors Meetings. Least favorite: Cleaning the car!

Larry says: I’ve drunk too much, eaten too much and spent too much money but I have never driven too fast or had too much fun.



Gary Foster ~ Sergeant-at-Arms
West Region ~ Corvette Club of Iowa
Kids: Brian and Kari

Corvettes: I currently have a 2002 Z06 and a 1972 coupe

Favorite Vette Fun: Speed events, including high and low speed autocrosses and drag races. (Corvettes are made to race!)

Gary says: I truly enjoy all of the friendships I have made as a result of my participation with NCCC. Event participation is only part of the fun...socializing with others who share a common interest is even more satisfying.

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