Peter N — Director

Contact: director@gghog.org

I grew up on a Wisconsin farm, with my first bike being a Yamaha 100. This was acquired by selling an old horse. The first time I rode the bike, I ran into the side of a barn, leaving it bent and scratched from day one. I used this bike primarily for riding up the gravel road to round up the cows for milking.

Off then to college, my next bike needed to get me up and down the Interstate, so a Honda 305 was called on to do the job.That next summer, saving up money while driving a pea harvester for Jolly Green Giant, the now long haired radical traded in the Honda for a used 650 Triumph chopper, inspired by Peter Fonda's Easy Rider bike. Upon riding it home from the dealer, and not being used to the heft of the bike, I overshot the driveway at a burger stand and all but put it through the glass window where a befuddled couple sat wondering if I was going to land in their lap.

I finally mastered that machine, riding across Canada and the Great Lakes... in one heavy downpour, (the bike having no front fender) I had to lean to one side so the water shooting up from the tire, would go straight over my shoulder. It turns out I had run into Hurricane Agnes, and had to hole up for 3 days in Pittsburg.

My riding days took a 25 year hiatus after I got married. Karen, my wife, didn't like to ride, so I sold the chopper and bought a home. While visiting my dad during his last days back in Wisconsin, I gazed across the street into a Harley Dealership, and decided for my 50th birthday, I would buy what was to me, the ultimate motorcycle, a Harley-Davidson Sportster. And that is what I did just as soon as I returned to California. I was yet to break in another new riding experience, and in typical fashion, proceeded to run into a car in front of me, and fly over the handle bars. I was OK except for a bruised ego, and I used the excuse to change the paint from boring grey to vibrant red.

That was 5 years ago, and I think by now I have finally become a good rider. I use the bike for my real estate business, and enjoy arriving for my appointments with clients in full leathers.

Darryl K — Assistant Director

Contact: assistantdirector@gghog.org

I have been riding a motorcycle since around 1970 (legally since 1974). Starting with a mini-bike, then moving to dirt and street bikes. I got a Honda Gold Wing in 1976 and rode it everywhere! It was all I had for transportation for awhile. I took many great trips with friends and got half-way across the US. Most of my friends had Harleys. I belonged to many different bike clubs. Things got in the way like work, marriage, a kid, divorce (not necessarily in that order). I still had the Gold Wing but rarely rode it. It sat for too long one year and rather then repair it at 134,000 miles, I decided it was time for a new bike. I finally fulfilled my dream of getting a Harley. I have a terrific son named James. He and my '02 Electra Glide Classic are my "babies". James is not old enough to ride with me yet, but he helps me wash it and he likes to sit on it. My friends Tom and Dodd were members of GGHOG and introduced me to this great group of people. It is great to ride with the group and share our common interests. If you are new to Harley ownership, you cannot beat the knowledge you will gain from joining our club. You will learn safe riding techniques, as well as tips and tricks on the maintenance, etc. I have many years of experience being a Board member on other associations and bike clubs. I look forward to making a contribution to GGHOG as your Assistant Director, while maintaining our mission to "Ride and Have Fun".

Sandra T — Secretary

Contact: secretary@gghog.org

I have very little motorcycle riding experience compared to everyone else in GGHOG. I am content with the view from the back seat and have no desire to ride solo. I grew up in the twisty hills of Mill Valley and my mother made me promise that I would never get on the back of anyone's motorcycle. I kept that promise until August 2008. My husband has bought 3 motorcycles in the past year; none of them Harleys. Our longtime family friend, Darryl rode up on his Electra Glide Classic, and I fell in love... with the Harley. We go on family runs where my husband, Chris, and our son, Sam, are on his BMW, and Darryl and I are on the Glide. I enjoy being on the back of a Harley, but I especially like the warm camaraderie of the GGHOG club members. I am a new, enthusiastic Associate HOG member, and I am happy to be your new Chapter Secretary. P.S. I take shorthand.

Debra S — Treasurer

Contact: treasurer@gghog.org

I had only been on the back of a motorcycle a few times before I met my husband, Dennis. We had a lot of fun on a couple of different Harleys. We married in '74, had Michelle in '75, then our son, Den, Jr. in '77. We sold our bike about '79. Now, Den and I are busy raising our granddaughter, Ashley, almost 16, and she's keeping us young and crazy. I am a licensed barber and roofing contractor, but mostly a "doula". I specialize in helping laboring women through birth, then provide postpartum care for new moms and babies. (It's so funny when my clients see me in my leathers!) I enjoy listening and dancing to live music and now that the Ashley is growing older, riding again. In Dec. '04 we bought our '05 Road Glide for my birthday and Dennis' Christmas present. I consider it to be our mental therapy and couple counseling. We've got over 35,000 miles now. I've been your treasurer for 2 years and know where every nickel is and where it came from, but couldn't do any of the detail work without Donna's expertise. I look forward to attending another POT (Primary Officers Training) in May, and bringing some knowledge and excitement to share. I've made so many friends since joining HOG and love the sense of community in our Golden Gate Chapter. Being part of National HOG and the bigger family of a Worldwide HOG is amazing to me. Unless it's raining or we're working, we're riding. I'm the one in back waving to everybody.

Tom P. — Activities Officer

Contact: tp@dpchd.com

 More information coming.

Tom P. — Safety Officer

Contact: safetyofficer@gghog.org

More information coming.

Dennis S — Head Road Captain

Contact: headroadcaptain@gghog.org

I bought my first Harley in 1968 from a gypsy joker on the run from the law for 800.00. It was a 1951 Panhead, rigid frame, suicide clutch and no front brake. Great bike for those hills of San Francisco. Gave up riding about twenty five years ago so that my children and wife would have a "live" father and husband around. Roofer by day, musician by night, golfer when I feel like it, and '05 road-glider the rest of the time. The kids can take care of themselves.

Dick S — Membership Officer

Contact: membershipofficer@gghog.org

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I rode Across the USA on a Norton 750 Atlas in 1968. I sold that bike in 1970, got married and did not sit on a motorcycle for 35 years. In 2007 I purchased a 1986 Harley Sportster and put 4,000 miles on it traveling the first year. In May of 2008, I rented a Road King and traveled 3,200 miles through northern Arizona, New Mexico, Colorado, Southern Utah, and back to California. When I returned home I purchased a new Road King, and now I am looking forward to spending the next 35 years riding.

Hollis K — Sgt at Arms

I was Born in Los Angeles, and graduated from South Pasadena High School. I attended San Francisco State College, California Institute for Asian Studies, and Berkeley Psychic Institute. My Careers include Restaurant Management and Bartender. I am currently a Finance - Investments and Tax Preparation consultant. I am Grandpa to Paige, Father to Nysa. My wife of 21 years is Lori, a successful hair salon owner.

I Started riding motorcycles in 1961 and except for a 10 year haiatus while living in San Francisco during the fabulous 70's, I Have ridden lots of miles on all kinds of bikes. Bought my first Harley - a Wide Glide in 2002 and my Streetglide in 2006. I ride most every day and truly enjoy the camaraderie and riding friends I have in the HOG group. I think we've got a great chapter, full of enthusiasm and great riders. I enjoy being part of that. My favorite rides are when I try to get lost exploring new roads.

Mike ‘Doc’ S — Chapter Photographer

Contact: photographer@gghog.org

I am a 63 year old dentist with a life long passion for the outdoors, the wind in my hair and sun on my face. I satisfied this passion over the years with hiking, backpacking, white water rafting, scuba diving, skiing, and on 2 wheels with a carbon fiber bicycle built by 3 time Tour De France champion Greg Lemond.

Then on August 22, 2008 all this changed forever with the purchase of my first real ‘bike’ — an ‘08 H.D. Nightster — and now there is no going back. In my first year of riding, I traveled more miles (over 10 K) with my fists to the wind and a leg thrown over my ‘Nightie’, than in my car. Now looming over me is the interest (and pressure from fellow HOG members) to ‘graduate’ to a Big Twin, but it's hard to leave your first love behind...to be continued.