Boston Chapter Board of Director Candidates

Please take a moment to review the current candidates for the Chapter Board of Directors, and then click the big red button at the bottom of the page to place your vote.

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Director
	Alan Chak	Alan Chak joined the BMW Car Club of America in 2025 and has been actively involved with the Boston Chapter since becoming a member. He has owned several BMWs spanning multiple generations, from the E36 through the F32, and has developed a strong appreciation for both the engineering and heritage of the brand. Since joining the Chapter, Alan has attended multiple car shows and technical sessions, and he was awarded 2nd Place in the Super Clean category for Late 5th & 6th Generation vehicles at this year’s Boston Chapter Concours d’Elegance, reflecting his attention to detail and pride in ownership. As a dedicated BMW enthusiast, Alan is eager to become more involved in supporting Chapter activities and contributing to the continued success of the Boston Chapter. He brings enthusiasm, reliability, and a strong interest in hands-on learning, technical education, and member engagement. Alan looks forward to serving the Chapter as a Director and helping foster an active, welcoming, and vibrant community for BMW enthusiasts throughout the region.
	Doug Crowley	Doug has been a member of the Boston Chapter for several years, when he purchased his E46 convertible and became a dedicated brand owner and enthusiast. He’s entered three Boston Chapter Concours, winning first place one year and second place the following year. He’s always offering to support the club and events, volunteering the past 3 Concours along with judging the most recent this year. He has attended many show and shines, cars and coffee, and always volunteers to assist with the events and be of service. His social nature allows for easily meeting new participants while encouraging attendance for these events which will strengthen and grow Boston Chapter Membership.
	Michael Mangini	Michael Mangini became one of the original BMW CCA members when he purchased his first BMW, in 1974. Early in his membership, he served as a co-rallymaster and ran several rallies for the Chapter. He has served as the co-chair of the Boston Chapter Concurs d’Elegance and has been instrumental in the event’s growth in popularity by actively promoting the event online on BMW enthusiasts forums. As a member of the activities committee, he has worked to coordinate and promote the Chapter’s other events, and currently serves as the activities editor of the Chapter’s Facebook page. Michael has owned many great BMWs over the years including his Verona Red 1974 2002tii purchased new, but his current favorite is his 2011 M3 which he learned to more fully appreciate and drive after attending the BMW M Performance Driving School. With your support, Michael will continue his work for the Chapter with emphasis on expanding social and tech events. Michael has been principally managing the Chapter Facebook & Instagram pages.
	John Sullivan	John Sullivan has been active in the Boston Chapter since 1989 and is the currently a Board of Director’s member. He served as Chapter President from 1991-1995, Vice President from 1989-1990 and again from 1996- 2019. For 10 years, he served as the North Atlantic Region Vice President of BMW CCA from 2006-2016, while continuing to plan and execute Boston Chapter activities. As a BOD member, John has organized and coordinated Social and Technical events, including Fun Rallies, Undercarriage Tech sessions, the Boston Chapter Concours d’ Elegance, Cars & Coffee events, the RI Show & Shine car show, and many programs hosted by BMW dealers and Independent shops. He also organizes the Chapter General Meetings, for which he consistently recruits nationally recognized speakers. John always brings enthusiasm to the work that he does for the Chapter and is looking forward to another great year and serving the Chapter members.