Meet the Directors of TRAIN

President
president@trainmro.org
Name: Mike Ballard  (Wolfman)
Years of Riding: 36
Bike: '04 Road King Custom

Reason for joining TRAIN: To promote the Safety and Education Program.
Vice President
vicepresident@trainmro.org
Name: Dave Baughman (Norwood)
Years of Riding: 35
Bike: '04 Yamaha Roadstar

Reason for joining TRAIN: I joined TRAIN in the beginning, while being a officer in Abate of Ohio. Having done the legislative side of an MRO for years, I felt with 20 years trucking coast to coast, and running local LTL for 7 years, a couple million miles safety record under me. I have seen alot of stupid stuff go on by the motoring public, by trucks, bikes, and mostly cars. With that said, I feel I have a lot to offer TRAIN on the safety and education side as well as legislative side. I really believe in the charities that TRAIN does for. It's a great feeling to see how they respond when you hand them a big fat check. Not to mention the warm fuzzy feeling you get. Also there is a lot of great folks in TRAIN, I love the brother/sisterhood. It is second to none. The rides are great and well put together, and the safest rides a biker can ride on. Thanks Ken!!!
Chairman of the Board
chairman@trainmro.org
Name: Tom Hoeper
Years of Riding: 35
Bike:

Reason for joining TRAIN: Helping children. Public awareness of motorcycle safety, helping needy children and seeing smiles on their faces.
Secretary
secretary@trainmro.org
Name: Kandy Ballard
Years of Riding: 21
Bike: Red, '94 FXLR

Reason for joining TRAIN: Helping needy kids, working, playing with the kids!, socializing with friends, riding, trying to get the public aware of the motorcycles and sharing the road without killing us, eating the great foods at our get togethers!, and so on and so on.
Treasurer
treasurer@trainmro.org
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Events Director
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Membership Director
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Name: Lorelei Oakey
Years of Riding: 25
Bike: Black, '01 Honda ACE Tourer

Reason for joining TRAIN: I believe in the making the roads safer - through our great education program - and fighting for our right to choose.
Products Director
products@trainmro.org
Name: Kathy Hoeper
Years of Riding: 30
Bike:

Reason for joining TRAIN: (After 30 years of riding as passenger, I am now taking classes to get my own motorcycle license.) Rider and vehicle safety and awareness. I have had good friends seriously injured and killed due to drivers neglect and error. TRAIN MRO does a lot for children all year around. Seeing children's smiles makes it all worth while.
Legislative Director
legislative@trainmro.org
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Safety & Education Director
safetyandeducation@trainmro.org
Name: Mike Ballard
(see above)
Road Captain
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Membership Liaison
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Name: Lorelei Oakey
(see above)
Legislative Liaison
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Web Master
webmaster@trainmro.org
Name: Dwight Oakey (Buzz)
Years of Riding: 31
Bike: Blue, '02 Dyna Wide Glide

Reason for joining TRAIN: TRAIN offered me a chance to promote motorcycle Safety and Awareness to the public at large. Plus the ability to serve with some of the best folks in the world!
Community Relations Director
communityrelations@trainmro.org
Name: Mike Hamilton
Years of Riding: 9
Bike: Red, '06 Honda VTX1800N

Reason for joining TRAIN: I joined for two reasons actually. One, it's member run, and two, I believe very strongly in safety. These two principles are the backbone of our organization.
Security Director
security@trainmro.org
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Chaplain
chaplain@trainmro.org
Name: Wally Patton
Years of Riding: 42
Bike: Light Blue, '03 Electra Glide Classic
Reason for joining TRAIN:
I feel education is a preventive safty tool - the life I save might be yours or mine.
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