Luis submitted the following bio/statement when running for election to the Board in 2011.

I recently announced my candidacy for Board member in the upcoming PCA Diablo Re-gion election. I encourage all members to vote and welcome your support.

I joined the PCA Diablo Region in September of 2006. My membership within PCA co-incides with the purchase of my first Porsche. It was a Black 2005 Carrera coupe with only 1,800 miles. For me it was the most beautiful car I had over owned and any drive, from a couple of blocks to the local Safeway store, 3.5 miles to work at the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, or a jaunt on 580 – was an amazing and a joy to drive experience! Since then there have been upgrades to the Porsches my wife Kathy and I drive but I will always remember the first one.

From the beginning of my association with the Diablo Region I became involved in Club activities. I actively supported and participated in the Diablo Driver’s Education Program (including serving as Track Chair), tours, dinners, and just for fun impromptu gatherings with other members and friends. One point of interest is the first tour my wife Kathy and I participated in – the Havana Cuba tour. It was our first tour and we hosted it.

I believe the greatest asset to the PCA Diablo Region is the people. I have always valued performing a ser-vice and providing enhancement wherever I can. In my association with the Club I have demonstrated the ability to establish and maintain effective communications and rapport with fellow members, the Board Offi-cers, and National. I have proven business knowledge, as well as customer service, sales, and expediting abilities. In addition, I am efficient, organized, and detail oriented. I also believe in thorough follow-up as a fundamental approach to avoiding 'surprises' in projects I have managed both in the PCA and in business. My experience and education provide a solid base and broad understanding of PCA related operations and practices. I have actively participated in and supported Club activities. I know that as a Board member I can provide refinements and support in achieving the vision of greater participation among its members for the greater good of all.

When I contemplate the friends and acquaintances that have touched my life I find that many have resulted from my association with Porsche. It includes my ongoing association with the Porsche Fremont dealership with friends such as Gunter Feldmeier and the exceptional people I have met and continue to do activities with from our Porsche Club. It’s all about Porsches and the people who drive them!