SVR Candidate Statements for 2025-2026
John Leet
I am deeply passionate about serving the community, a commitment that spans more than two decades. My 28-year career in government , along with extensive volunteer work in the arts, medical, and education sectors, reflects this dedication. I have previously served on the Board of Directors for Midtown Medical Center (now Elica Health Centers) for 13 years in various roles. Currently, I am also a Board Member for the Sacramento Ballet Company.
My passion is rooted in philanthropy, volunteering and giving back to the community.
Tina Talamantes
Hello, my name is Cindy Nomellini. I recently retired after 40-years with PG&E and my husband and I are now beginning to use this new free time to enjoy our 911 GTS. During my working career, I supported a Director, Superintendent and several Supervisors. This included taking
notes and documenting meetings, including decisions that were made, as well as managing the documentation and records associated with the business units the managers were responsible
for.
We recently joined SVR-PCA. Since joining we participated in the New Member event and the Porsche’s and Pints events. I’ve also attended a Porschette’s event where I met some wonderful ladies.
We live in El Dorado Hills, having relocated from the Bay Area. I grew up in San Francisco and attended school in the East Bay. We have two sons, one of which is completing his automotive program at UTI (Universal Technical Institute) and will be certified with a technical license and opportunities to work at any BMW dealership upon graduation. We have always been a car enthusiast (Porsche, BMW, Ferrari) family with myself as the least knowledgeable, but still learning.
I attended the August SVR Board of Directors meeting and experienced first-hand what goes on. Everyone was so welcoming. I am confident that I can handle the secretary position for SVR-PCA.
I look forward to meeting new people and experiencing new events that the PCA has to offer.
Please vote for me for the Secretary position.
Since I became a member of PCA in 2020, I have participated in many events from autocross, touring and rallying to track days and social events, making many new friends. I also learnt quickly, that without volunteering time to the club none of these events would be happening.
I grew up in Germany, about 20 miles from Weissach, and got a business degree from one of the oldest universities in Germany. My career in high tech supply chain management spanned the next 4 decades, along raising 5 kids and getting them through school. It taught me the value of attention to detail, while not missing the big picture.
As treasurer for SVR I would ensure that all financial aspects of our club are being managed responsibly, from budgeting to financial reporting and record management. I would do so hand in hand with the other board members and our president, to ensure the club stays financially healthy. After all, that ensures more events will happen for our members!
Michael Born
Porsche Club of America, Sacramento Valley Region Nominating Chair, Committee and Members:
In August 2022, I volunteered to fill the vacant role of Membership Chair. In that short time, I have not yet created the impact which I believe the position should. That in mind, I am asking for your support and vote that I will continue in this role.
We have been PCA SVR members since 2017. Our family owns four variants of the Porsche brand and enjoy the care and maintenance of those vehicles. There would be five if I hadn’t let the 1969 911 T Sportomatic go twenty years ago, but I digress. Needless to say, we are enthusiasts of the brand and PCA.
My career is part of the automotive industry with recycling and repurposing total loss automobiles. Day to day duties involve data analysis, project tracking, constant communication and high levels of organization. I see these attributes as a great fit to the role of Membership Chair to support incoming and new members along with outreach to recruit more owners into our club.
I look forward to diving into the position and energizing it in our region. I appreciate your consideration and vote to continue as Membership Chair.
Thank you for your time.
Steve Long
In 2014 Skip and I joined SVR with the intent of enjoying activities around our Porsche, meeting new friends and contributing to the SVR
club experience.
Since that time I have served as Social Director for two years, one year as Secretary, and now again in 2020 as Social Director. Am now finishing serving as Social Director 2023-2024, and would like to Continue for the 2025-2026 term.
Some of the activities initiated or participated in, are:
Social Director:
Initiated:
the Hosting Seminar 2018 and offered again 2020
Concept of forward event bookings into New Year and before January Planning Party
Secretary: Chaired the Bylaws Committee 2019, resulting in updated Bylaws approved by membership and effective 1.1.2021
Hosted with Skip, beginning 2015:
Valentines Dinner, Blackhawk Museum Tour, annual Detail Maniac
Seminars, Rivercats Baseball games
Have participated in organization and efforts for events:
CRAB Nos. 36, 37, and 38
Christmas Party 2019
Covid Christmas 2020
Christmas Party 2022 & 2023
Plus, have enjoyed the many dinners and tours offered by other members.
SVR has added fun and purpose for both Skip and I. So I will welcome the opportunity to continue to be Social Director for the new term and hope you will vote for me.
Thank you
Mardi Quain