The Board - Voting Officers
Kenny Roach - President Oakland Owners Club International, Inc. and Technical Advisor for Brass Era cars
My name is Kenny Roach. I was born in Norfolk, VA on June 11, 1950. I have lived in the Tidewater area all my life. I worked as a NIKE missile air defense technician for 6 years, an automotive and heavy equipment mechanic, and then retired from Lambert’s Point Docks-Norfolk Southern Corporation after 30 years as a Superintendent in 2011. I have owned some interesting cars through the years, a 1952 Studebaker Starlite Coupe, a 1960 English Ford Anglia and a 1970 Ford Torino 429 SCJ Richard Petty Special. My wife Charlene and I then drag raced off and on for twenty some years. After that we decided to “slowdown” by purchasing antique cars starting in 2001. They were a 1931 Pontiac Coupe, a 1937 Pontiac Sedan and a 1931 Oakland Sedan. We now own a 1919 Oakland 34B Touring, a 1918 Oakland 34-B Roadster and a 1915 Saxon Roadster. We joined the Oakland Owners Club International, Inc. in 2005 and I am now the club’s president as well as a provider of technical support. Charlene and I both work with Andy and Karla Wise on the planning of The Oakland Gatherings. I really enjoy working on the antique cars and doing research on them. Charlene I have three children, eight grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
bugroach50@gmail.com 757-737-1931
My name is Kenny Roach. I was born in Norfolk, VA on June 11, 1950. I have lived in the Tidewater area all my life. I worked as a NIKE missile air defense technician for 6 years, an automotive and heavy equipment mechanic, and then retired from Lambert’s Point Docks-Norfolk Southern Corporation after 30 years as a Superintendent in 2011. I have owned some interesting cars through the years, a 1952 Studebaker Starlite Coupe, a 1960 English Ford Anglia and a 1970 Ford Torino 429 SCJ Richard Petty Special. My wife Charlene and I then drag raced off and on for twenty some years. After that we decided to “slowdown” by purchasing antique cars starting in 2001. They were a 1931 Pontiac Coupe, a 1937 Pontiac Sedan and a 1931 Oakland Sedan. We now own a 1919 Oakland 34B Touring, a 1918 Oakland 34-B Roadster and a 1915 Saxon Roadster. We joined the Oakland Owners Club International, Inc. in 2005 and I am now the club’s president as well as a provider of technical support. Charlene and I both work with Andy and Karla Wise on the planning of The Oakland Gatherings. I really enjoy working on the antique cars and doing research on them. Charlene I have three children, eight grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
bugroach50@gmail.com 757-737-1931
Charlene Roach - Treasurer
My name is Charlene Roach. I was born in Norfolk, VA on September 1, 1947. I have lived in the Tidewater area all my life, having worked at the Naval Air Rework Facility, managed a dry cleaning establishment until retirement in 2009 and a housewife in between. My husband Kenny and I drag raced off and on for twenty some years and decided to “slowdown” by purchasing antique cars starting in 2001. We joined the Oakland Owners Club International, Inc. in 2005 and now I am the club’s treasurer, Kenny helps provide technical support and we both work with Andy and Karla Wise on the planning of The Oakland Gatherings. We have a 1919 Oakland 34B Touring, 1918 Oakland 34-B Roadster and a 1915 Saxon Roadster. Besides the antique cars, my hobby is sewing. Kenny and I have three children, eight grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
sewiam1915@gmail.com 757-737-1931
My name is Charlene Roach. I was born in Norfolk, VA on September 1, 1947. I have lived in the Tidewater area all my life, having worked at the Naval Air Rework Facility, managed a dry cleaning establishment until retirement in 2009 and a housewife in between. My husband Kenny and I drag raced off and on for twenty some years and decided to “slowdown” by purchasing antique cars starting in 2001. We joined the Oakland Owners Club International, Inc. in 2005 and now I am the club’s treasurer, Kenny helps provide technical support and we both work with Andy and Karla Wise on the planning of The Oakland Gatherings. We have a 1919 Oakland 34B Touring, 1918 Oakland 34-B Roadster and a 1915 Saxon Roadster. Besides the antique cars, my hobby is sewing. Kenny and I have three children, eight grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
sewiam1915@gmail.com 757-737-1931
Marsha Keiter - Secretary
I am Marsha Keiter, Club Secretary. I was born in Maryland and married my husband Lynn at 18. We live in Florida and have a summer place in Maryland. We have one son and one granddaughter 8 years old. I graduated from college with a masters degree and became a CPA. I worked for the Department of Defense as an auditor and traveled all over the world. I rode my own Harley on many long trips including Tampa to Milwaukee for the 95th anniversary of Harley-Davidson, meeting up with 140,000 Harleys. We got into the old car hobby in 1974. Our first car was a 1929 Plymouth sedan. We have been longtime Oakland members and have been on every tour except the first one. We currently own 2 Oaklands, a 1922 Touring Car and a 1931 coupe. We also have a 1930 LaSalle convertible coupe, and a 1982 Chrysler Imperial. We like to drive our cars and this year will be attending our 15th Glidden Tour in Thomasville GA.
lkeiter@hotmail.com
I am Marsha Keiter, Club Secretary. I was born in Maryland and married my husband Lynn at 18. We live in Florida and have a summer place in Maryland. We have one son and one granddaughter 8 years old. I graduated from college with a masters degree and became a CPA. I worked for the Department of Defense as an auditor and traveled all over the world. I rode my own Harley on many long trips including Tampa to Milwaukee for the 95th anniversary of Harley-Davidson, meeting up with 140,000 Harleys. We got into the old car hobby in 1974. Our first car was a 1929 Plymouth sedan. We have been longtime Oakland members and have been on every tour except the first one. We currently own 2 Oaklands, a 1922 Touring Car and a 1931 coupe. We also have a 1930 LaSalle convertible coupe, and a 1982 Chrysler Imperial. We like to drive our cars and this year will be attending our 15th Glidden Tour in Thomasville GA.
lkeiter@hotmail.com
The Board - Voting Directors
Wayne Koffel - Most recent past President and Technical Advisor for years 1924 - 1931
My name is Wayne Koffel. I was born July 17,1949 in Bethlehem, Pa.. I’ve been involved with the Oakland Owners Club International, Inc. since 1998 as Tech Director and currently as Club President. I’ve been working on and collecting parts for Oaklands since 1965. I’m retired from Bethlehem Steel Corp. where I worked as the “Babbitt Man” making large bearings for the rolling mills for almost 22 years. I’m also retired from RexRoth Corp. where I was an assembler / tester for hydraulic manifolds. In between I had my own trophy and awards business for 15 years. In my retirement, I own and operate Oakland Sales and Service. My wife Gail and I have four children between us: Kristen (35), Jason (35), Jordan( 30), and Stephen (23). We have five grandchildren. My hobbies are Oaklands, going out to dinner as much as possible, and visiting friends. Next to Oaklands, playing the ponies is my only other vice. Gail and I have a litter of antique cars: 9 Oaklands, 55 Lincoln, 48 Buick, 49 Packard, and 31 Model A.
610-498-3164 wkoakland@hotmail.com
My name is Wayne Koffel. I was born July 17,1949 in Bethlehem, Pa.. I’ve been involved with the Oakland Owners Club International, Inc. since 1998 as Tech Director and currently as Club President. I’ve been working on and collecting parts for Oaklands since 1965. I’m retired from Bethlehem Steel Corp. where I worked as the “Babbitt Man” making large bearings for the rolling mills for almost 22 years. I’m also retired from RexRoth Corp. where I was an assembler / tester for hydraulic manifolds. In between I had my own trophy and awards business for 15 years. In my retirement, I own and operate Oakland Sales and Service. My wife Gail and I have four children between us: Kristen (35), Jason (35), Jordan( 30), and Stephen (23). We have five grandchildren. My hobbies are Oaklands, going out to dinner as much as possible, and visiting friends. Next to Oaklands, playing the ponies is my only other vice. Gail and I have a litter of antique cars: 9 Oaklands, 55 Lincoln, 48 Buick, 49 Packard, and 31 Model A.
610-498-3164 wkoakland@hotmail.com
Robert Caves - Editor of the Oaklander Magazine and OOCI webmaster.
Born in Los Angeles and moved around as a kid. Landed in the San Francisco Bay Area when I went to San Jose State University. Married my lovely wife Annette and raised 3 daughters. I worked in voice and date communications for over 30 years and retired from Apple where I was responsible for Global Networking.
My interest in old cars started when I was still in high school. I purchased a 1936 Ford PU. The vehicle I never should have sold. I then built a hotrod 32 ford pick-up with a chopped top and dropped axel. Unfortunately my cars were sold to pay for college and I did not get back into the hobby until 2008 when I bought a 1929 Businessman's Coupe. I followed that up with a 1929 Sedan.
Born in Los Angeles and moved around as a kid. Landed in the San Francisco Bay Area when I went to San Jose State University. Married my lovely wife Annette and raised 3 daughters. I worked in voice and date communications for over 30 years and retired from Apple where I was responsible for Global Networking.
My interest in old cars started when I was still in high school. I purchased a 1936 Ford PU. The vehicle I never should have sold. I then built a hotrod 32 ford pick-up with a chopped top and dropped axel. Unfortunately my cars were sold to pay for college and I did not get back into the hobby until 2008 when I bought a 1929 Businessman's Coupe. I followed that up with a 1929 Sedan.
Ralph Hamilton - Independent Director
ralphandellen74@gmail.com
ralphandellen74@gmail.com
Founders and Directors Emeritus
Norm Hutton - Founder & Director Emeritus
John Martin, Founder & Director Emeritus
David Jones Founder & Director Emeritus
LaVerne Burt - Founder Deceased