Meet the NRVHOG Chapter Officers. If you wish to email an officer, simply click on the name of the officer you want to communicate with.
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| Director: Larry Martin
I have been a Christiansburg native my entire life. I am in the excavating business. My hobbies include riding motorcycles, hunting, camping, water and snow skiing, and auto racing. My wife, daughter and I enjoy riding together. We also enjoy participating in group rides for charity and other good causes.
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| Assistant Director: Tim Saville
I am 51 years old and have lived in Blacksburg my entire life. I am married to Shelly Saville who is also a charter member but just a rider. I have an 18 year old son who will graduate from Blacksburg High School this June and will be entering college in Salem at Roanoke College in the Fall. my motorcycle riding began as a kid on a mini-bike to my Heritage Softtail that i currently ride. I enjoy hunting, fishing, riding, and spending time with my family.
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| Treasurer: Linda Merriman
My husband Randy and son Jason moved to the New River Valley 5 years ago and love it. I have been riding since I was 5 years old. It has been a passion of mine my whole life. I grew up with three brothers and we all loved motorcycles. I have been in banking since the day I graduated High School. Think that might be how I ended up the Chapter treasurer? I love riding, racing and spending time with my family.
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| Secretary: Diane Martin
I was born and raised in Fairlawn and eventually moved to the big city of Dublin. I have two children, Brittney and Cole and two grandchildren, Presley and Tayla. They’re all supportive of my new passion which is my 2009 Nightster. I decided one Saturday morning two years ago that it was something that I’d always wanted so within a couple of hours, (and without a license) it was mine. I still consider myself a little inexperienced but it’s been a lot of fun learning.
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NRVHOG Secondary Officers
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| Safety Officer: Kenneth Mayes
I have three childern, six grandchildern, been married for 29 yrs. Spent six years in the U S Army, live in Christiansburg for the last 10 years. Grew up as a Air Force brat in the Netherlands were I started riding motorcycles, and in England rode daily to school and work, been riding every since. Love too ride.Try too ride every day if I can.
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| Membership Officer: Sally Howard
I have lived in Draper for the past 11 years with my husband Todd. We have two children, Lauren and Aaron, and my miniature dachshund named Mikie. Prior to moving to Draper, I lived in Christiansburg. I enjoy riding my Sportster 1200 with family and friends. I have especially enjoyed the rides I’ve participated in recently with new friends I’ve met from the NRVHOG Chapter. I am a registered nurse but am currently being a full-time Mom to my children. I love anything to do with warm weather and sunshine, especially the beach, pool, and motorcycle riding. My favorite hobby is shopping, shopping and more shopping!
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| Photographer and Activities Director: Jim Lambert
A native of West
Virginia, I retired from the Navy in 1999 after 27 years of service. I became a teacher and taught high school and
college in Norfolk for 9 year. I left Norfolk to come to Christiansburg to get
away from the rat race and teach cabinet making at the local high school in
Elliston. I started riding motorcycles
when I was teenager, mainly dirt bikes and small street bikes. With my Navy
travels I have rode in several countries around the world, but to be honest, I feel we are truly blessed with some of the
best riding in the world right here in South Western Virginia. My favorite ride is anywhere local with good
friends. See you on the road.
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| Ladies of Harley Officer: Karen Moles
I am a registered nurse and have 2 grown children and 1 grandchild. I love to spend time riding my Sportster 1200 with my friends and family,(my daughter rides also) love anything to do with the outdoors, gardening, traveling, snow skiing, puttering around the house and not least of all being a nurse.
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| Head Road Captain: Curtis Smith
I am a CG veteran and have been riding since I could walk. My Mom, Dad, brother
and I used to take off--on one bike. I always got to ride the gas tank! I used
to race dirt bikes and until recently, drag raced. I grew up in Draper and now
live with my wife in Fairlawn. We have one daughter, one cat and two
Doberman's. To me, true freedom and relaxing is taking off on my Harley! Life
gets no better.
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| Assistant Road Captain: Wayne Smith
I am actually a newer Harley rider, with only two years under my belt. I am a Desert Storm Vet. I have three Children and four grandchildren. I love the outdoors, trout fishing, and riding my Harley. I live in Pembroke, Va.
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| Assistant Road Captain: Ronnie Dove
I live in Dublin and grew up in Blacksburg. I have 2 little grand daughters I think the work of. I am a disabled veteran. I like to hunt, and to be outdoors. I have been riding since I was very young and enjoy it immensely. I would ride my motorcycle to Drivers Training class, just imagine how my teacher took that one. I enjoy being out there feeling the warm sunshine, the smells of the season, the things than can only be seen from a motorcycle seat. Life is good......
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| Historian: Doug Thompson
Semi-retired photojournalist who returned to Floyd County in 2004 after 40 years
on the road. My parents met on Harleys at Norfolk Naval Base at the end of World
War II. Both rode Knuckleheads. Had a '55 Panhead as a teenager. Sold my Road
King in 1998 and took a break from riding while recovering from hip and knee
replacement surgery. Bought a new Sportster in 2008 and and a Super Glide in
Feb. '09. Ride, on average, about 20,000 miles a year.
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| WebMaster: Ted Creighton
I just returned to riding after 25 years. I guess I am trying to recapture my youth - spent 10 years riding Moto-X on a Husqvarna 125. Took some time off to raise two girls and now have 4 grandchildren. They all are fine - but now "MY TIME." A Sportster 1200 Low and a rider on my back.....
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