POCI announces the newly-elected Regional Directors

The Pontiac-Oakland Club International is proud to announce the results of this year's Board of Directors elections, and the addition of three new members to its volunteer Board of Directors: John Cappelman-Northeast Division, Michael Murray-Central East Division, Peggy Mullinax Cox-Southern Division, Mark Neumann-Western Division, Frank Hicks-Midwest Division, Scott van Tamelen-Great Lakes Division.

John Cappelman, Michael Murray, and Peggy Mullinax-Cox are all Incumbent nominees winning re-election to 4yr terms. Mark Neumann, Frank Hicks, and Scott van Tamelen are first-time additions to the Board, they will also be serving 4yr terms.

The 13 members of the POCI Board of Directors are elected by the membership. Every two years, 6 of the Board positions are open for election. The remaining Board positions are comprised of Director Emeritus positions which are lifetime positions and held by the club's first six Presidents. The Convention Coordinator position serves as a non-voting Director and is chosen by the elected Board of Directors.

Driven by a shared enthusiasm for the Pontiac, Oakland, and GMC automotive brands these volunteers collaborate to use their diverse expertise and viewpoints to actively support the membership and the mission of POCI.

“We are excited that John, Peggy, and Michael will be continuing with us and equally excited to welcome Mark, Frank, and Scott to the board,” said Art Barrett, President of POCI. “Their years of experience serving their area chapters and promoting POCI will greatly serve the national club and its membership.”

These 6 individuals will start their terms on June 1st, 2025 and will serve POCI through June 1st, 2029.

John Cappelman

John has served as the Northeast Director for several years. In this role, John has held positions on various committees. This term he will continue to serve as Chair Person of the New Chapter Committee. He will also serve as Chair Person of the Grievance Committee.

John has been a member of POCI since 1978, and has attended 36 conventions. He is a founding member of the Long Island Chapter and Grand Prix Chapter. His primary goal will be to increase and retain membership.

Michael Murray

Michael has served as the Central East Director for nine years. In this role, Michael has held positions on the Nominations Committee, Scholarship Committee, Chapter Newsletter Committee, and Executive Committee. This term Michael will continue to serve on the Newsletter Committee, and as Chair Person of the Scholarship Committee. He will also serve as Chair Person of the Museum and Heritage Committee.

Michael will be serving his second term as Vice-President of POCI.

Michael has been a member of POCI for 29 years, and has attended 22 conventions. He is a founding member of the DelMarVa Chapter. His primary goal will be to foster close relationships with all POCI Chapters with emphasis on helping them grow and maintain membership while also providing them with a direct line of communication to the Board and Executive Committee.

Peggy Mullinax-Cox

Peggy will be serving her twelve term as Secretary of POCI.

Peggy has been a member of POCI since 1996, and has attended 22 conventions. She is a charter member of the Australian Performance Pontiac Chapter and Original Owners Chapter. Her focus this term is to continue making genuine and meaningful connections throughout the POCI community and creating trust with members, their families, and the chapters she represents. She will continue to be a conduit of information between chapters and the POCI Board.

Mark Neumann

Mark will be serving his first term as a Western Director. In this role, Mark will hold Chair Person positions on the Publications Committee, and Advertising Committee.

Mark has been a member of POCI and an owner of Pontiacs for many years. He is a founding member of the Valley of the Sun Pontiacs Chapter where he serves as Vice-President. His goal this term is to increase membership by bringing fresh ideas and approaches to the Board for advertising and promoting POCI.

Frank Hicks

Frank will be serving his first term as a Midwest Director. In this role, Frank will hold positions on the Grievance Committee, and Tech Advisors Committee.

Frank has been a member of POCI for 20 years. He is a member of the Greater Ozarks Chapter where he serves as an Officer of the Board. His goal this term is to encourage members to promote POCI, and to help the chapters he represents in any way possible.

Scott van Tamelen

Scott will be serving his first term as a Great Lakes Director. Although serving as a first time Director, Scott has been a member of the Board since 2022 when he was appointed Treasurer. In this role, Scott has held positions on the Membership Committee, Website Maintenance Committee, and Executive Committee. This term he will continue to serve on several committees including as Chair Person of Website and Social Media Committee.

Scott will be serving his third term as a member of the Treasury and second term as full-time Treasurer for POCI.

Scott has been a member of POCI since 2009. He is a charter member of the G6 Chapter and has held officer positions on board of the West Michigan Chapter for many years. His focus this term is to bring a balanced budget to POCI, and to continue promoting and advertising POCI with emphasis on increasing membership.