It’s time to meet the Illini Chapter’s Leadership Board! Just like you, we are all avid BMW enthusiasts. Scroll on through this page to learn a bit more about each of your fearless leaders. As always, feel free to contact any of us if you have questions.
President & TRSS Chair: Rick Largen – Contact
Rick and his wife Kim reside on a small farm in rural Shelby County. Rick claims Fort Bragg, North Carolina as his hometown. He became a resident of the state of Illinois after his father retired from the US Army in 1973. Rick says being the son of a soldier had its benefits. He said that living in Okinawa for four years and in West Berlin, Germany for four years were the highlights of his youth. Rick has two sons, Robert and Allan. His hobbies are working and driving his cars, taking care of the animals on his farm, and traveling. |
Vice President & Social Events Chair: Rick Roudebush – ContactResides in: Canton, IL Rick says that he demonstrated good judgment, by marrying Sonjya AFTER her did finished paying for her college education. Both he and Sonja were born and raised in Canton, IL, where they attended school together, and still reside. They have one daughter in the area, whose husband is a real car guy and often helps out at Chapter events. Maybe Rick can work on him to see the light and become a Bimmerite. |
Treasurer: Craig Bryce – Contact
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Secretary: Bruce Huber – Contact
Biography: Bruce joined the BMW CCA in 1999 when he bought his first BMW, an e39 540i with M-Sport options and 6-speed. His next daily-driver was a 2001 740iSport, the last of the classic e38s; and that was followed by an SAV, the e83 X3. Then when a fellow Club member posted an identical e39 in the Roundel classifieds in ‘17, Bruce flew to DC for it and that 540 is his “garage queen” today. Bruce served as Secretary of the Illini Chapter from 2005-07 and more recently since ’18. Having retired from a career in marketing and technology management. He’s an enthusiastic TRSS volunteer and social events participant. |
Web Master & Newsletter Editor: Liz Trilikis – ContactResides in: Dunlap, IL Biography: Liz married into the BMW family and is volunteering her time to help maintain the club website and newsletter. Her husband, George is an BMW enthusiast and spends most weekends in the garage working on one or more of their BMWs. Liz is a digital technology manager at Caterpillar, leading a team of digital builders that design & develop online solutions that enable the service & support of Caterpillar equipment by dealer & customer technicians. |