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HBC 2026 Club Officers and Board members

The following are the HBC Club Officers and Board members, all elected positions:
Officers include-President, Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer, all with one-year terms.
The Board of Directors Includes-Four members, each serving 2-year terms, with two members up for election each year.
Also on this page are other members with club positions.
There is one appointed, non-voting Board Member-Membership.

You can contact any of our Board members using the Contact Us page.
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President:
Sal Levy


HBC Member since: 1997

Positions Held: Ride Leader, Gold Coast Volunteer. Board Member, Membership Director

Professional Background: Semi-retired Physics teacher/professor. 
 

Personal Quote: “The HBC has added adventure, fun and friendship to my life. I treasure my fellow members and my ability to join them in all our beautiful rides. HBC is more than a club-it’s a lifestyle. “

Vice President 
John Greene


HBC Member Since 2007

Positions Held: Ride Leader, Club Meetings’ Refreshment chair, Party Planning Chairman (Gold Coast and Winter parties)

Professional Background: Sales, Professional Ski Instructor

Personal Quote: “Upon my first association with the Huntington Bicycle Club, I was warmly welcomed and have created friendships that have continued to the present day. I have been to more interesting, exciting and adrenaline filled places to ride than I ever thought possible, and have met people from all walks of life who share our common bond. Presiding as Vice President is my way of giving back for all the great memories and of more to come.”

 

Anthony Oliveri

Treasurer:
Anthony Oliveri


HBC Member since 2015

Positions Held: Club Rider

Professional Experience: Technology executive for a global information services company.


Personal Quote: Over the last eight years of riding with the club I’ve really enjoyed the challenges and comradery of the weekly rides.  The great work done by Gregg Fremed to create an excellent foundation for the club’ treasury will allow me to hit the ground “riding” as I take on this new position. Looking forward to working with the rest of the Board to continue this high standard of service for the club.


SusanFarren

Secretary: 
Susan Farren

HBC Member since 2007

 

Positions Held:
 B Ride Captain, a Ride Leader, a Gold Coast volunteer and have been captain of various Gold Coast rest stop throughout the years

Professional Background: SVP Director of Client Services at Della Femina Advertising, Ski Instructor at Killington


Personal Quote: “Shared experiences make life more fun”

"I enjoy riding with the club.  It’s a great way to spend time outdoors and appreciate the different seasons.  Cycling with HBC gives me physical, social, motivational and … safety benefits.  The camaraderie is awesome and even the same ride with a different mix of riders keeps things interesting, it’s all about going out and coming back safely and I am looking forward to many more years of cycling.  In the meantime, as secretary, I’ll help maintain club records through meeting minutes and correspondence (emails, messages, inquiries from members, sponsors or community partners;) work with the president and board to organize meeting agendas; uphold bylaws & procedures; and assist in organizing club events.


Allan Pearlman Bio

Board Member, Membership Director.
Allan Pearlman



HBC member since 2013

 

Positions Held:

I headed a committee in 2020 to increase membership and get additional Gold Coast riders, by working with organizers of the 5-Boro Bike Tour, neighboring Long Island bike clubs, local bike shops, and Newsday. Unfortunately, Covid shut down everything that year. l also have been a regular Gold Coast Volunteer' 



Professional Experience:

Retired. Taught high school social studies, then became the northeast regional sales manager for a musical instrument manufacturer/distributor (Korg USA).

 

 

Personal Quote:

When my daughter was 19, she rode her bicycle one summer from Seattle to Washington DC. As I followed her journey, I got interested in cycling myself, and decided to check out HBC. I was a total beginner with an inexpensive hybrid bike, but I signed up for the 55 mile Gold Coast ride. I was determined to finish the ride, and I was the last person back, but I loved the experience and the terrific club members who I met. I joined HBC, and can honestly say, that was one of the best decisions I have ever made!

Board Member and
Gold Coast Chairperson:
Steven Labiner

HBC Member since 2010

 

Positions Held: Ride Leader, Gold Coast Co-Chairman 2019

 

Professional Background: Certified Financial Planner

 

Personal Quote: “The Huntington Bike Club offers a great way to safely ride your bike, explore Long Island riding on quiet and scenic backroads, making friends and staying in shape.”

 

David Hirsch

Board Member
David Hirsch


HBC Member since: 2013


Positions held: Board Member, Gold Coast Chairperson
 

Professional Experience:  President of an import and distribution company.

 Personal Quote: “Serving in the HBC board, or in any capacity, is both an honor and a privilege. I’d really like to contribute to the longevity of the club, so that others can appreciate the joy of cycling."

 

JerryCoogan2

Board Member 
Jerry Coogan


HBC Member since 2014


Positions Held:  Riding member 

Professional Experience: . Nassau County Highway Patrol  69 to 91

Personal Quote: “All roads lead to Rocco's



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Advocacy Chair, Storefront Manager 
Non-voting Board Member
Karen Gellert




HBC Member since: 2003


Positions Held: President, Ride Leader, Secretary, Gold Coast: Rest Stop worker and Captain, Registration and set-up, Road Markings Chair, T-Shirts and Ices.


Professional Background: Retired public school music teacher, music faculty of LIU Post and SUNY Fredonia.


Personal Quote: “Ultimately, we all just want to have fun. Let’s do that while riding safely and enjoying the experience”
MariaBasileFarashcrop

Sunshine Chairperson
Maria Basile-Farash



Member since: 2016

Positions Held:  Sunshine Chairperson, Gold Coast Volunteer

Professional Background:  (Retired) Office Assistant, Huntington School District

Personal Quote:  "I have made many friends in the club and learned so much from our members.  The camaraderie is unmatched, and I look forward to riding and welcoming new members to our club in the future".
ArneJ

Assistant Webmaster\Safety Chairperson
Arne H Johnson

 

Member Since: 1999

Positions Held: President, Vice President, Ride Leader, Gold Coast : Chair, Route Design, Road Marking, SAG Support, Permits, etc.

Professional Background:  Computer based Business Application development and management from IBM mainframe systems of the '70s to Internet based encryption and security solutions of the '00s.

Personal Quote:  During the summer of 1999 my wife saw a newspaper article about the upcoming Gold Coast Ride.  Since I lived close by I registered for the GC 25.  This was the longest distance I had ever done in one day.  I was hooked, and joined HBC.  What started as a weekend activity quickly turned into a year round lifestyle, that has continued to this day.
Malachy3a

Webmaster\Social Media Director
Malachy OConnor


Member Since: 2007

Positions Held: Ride Leader, Gold Coast Rest Stop Captain, Gold Coast Sag Wagon Captain, Board Member, Social Media Director, Webmaster, Crankin' Old Men Ride Captain

 

Professional Experience: IT Administrator

 Personal Quote: I enjoy riding with the club very much. I feel that my Professional Experience lets me help advance the club in a positive way.