Region Leadership

Behind every drive, dinner, autocross & anniversary celebration is a group of members who volunteer their time to keep PCA-LA moving forward.

Porsche Club of America, Los Angeles Region is run entirely by volunteers — professionals, enthusiasts, organizers, planners — who steward the club’s operations, finances, events & long-term direction.

President — Sorin Cioban

ACTIVE SINCE 2020

Sorin approaches events with a project manager’s mindset—focused on coordination, sequencing & execution across many moving parts. He values clear planning, open communication & creating experiences that run smoothly for both members and volunteers.

His connection to Porsche traces back to Germany’s Black Forest, where in 2017 he rented a 911 & drove the same roads he grew up on. That experience reshaped how he thought about cars & led him to PCA-LA. It continues to inform his focus on inclusive, well-structured events that balance driving, social connection & variety without feeling forced.

Past President — Steve Nguyen

ACTIVE SINCE 2018

Steve brings a steady, people-first presence to PCA-LA, balancing leadership with genuine participation in the life of the club. He values showing up—at drives, events & informal gatherings—and believes the strength of the organization comes from members feeling welcomed, seen & engaged.

A photographer by practice, Steve is attentive to moments as they unfold—how people gather, move & connect around the cars. His connection to Porsche is shaped by time spent driving, learning & sharing that enthusiasm alongside other members. As President, he focuses on continuity, accessibility & maintaining a culture where longtime members & newcomers alike feel equally at home.

Vice President — Scott Kelly

ACTIVE SINCE 1999

Scott is motivated by connection. He has an instinct for bringing people together—remembering names, making introductions & helping first-time attendees feel like they already belong.

His passion for Porsche began early and deepened when he joined PCA in 1999 with his ’72 911 Targa. Favorite memories include early Full Moon Drives & a multi-day road trip through Utah, where shared meals & long stretches of road turned acquaintances into lasting friendships.

Secretary — Lauren Santos

ACTIVE SINCE 2022

Lauren cares deeply about reliability. To her, documentation, communication & consistency aren’t administrative details—they’re how trust is built & maintained over time.

Her relationship with cars is rooted in memory & motion, shaped by childhood off-road trips and a candy-apple red convertible in her family. After discovering autocross through friends, she met fellow members at events ranging from autocross to gatherings at the Petersen Automotive Museum, cementing her involvement. She holds a special fondness for the 964, influenced by her time working with Singer Vehicle Design.

Treasurer Co-Chair — Chris Sudlow

ACTIVE SINCE 2025

Chris brings a business-minded approach to PCA-LA’s financials—paired with a lifelong pull toward Porsche that started with his grandfather’s 944. He’s hands-on with his cars, shows up to meets weekly, & is actively working toward a racing license.

His origin story is pure PCA-LA: an old 911 track car with a blown motor, 9 months to get it running, then AX—and he was hooked. The running joke is the car knows more people in the club than he does; he still gets asked if it’s the previous owner’s car.

Looking ahead, his mindset is clear: more fun = more members. Chris is especially excited to grow the club’s footprint through AX & High Performance Driver Education—building stronger programs, better events & a community that keeps people coming back.

Socials Co-Chair — Chad McCoy

ACTIVE SINCE 2014

Chad optimizes for atmosphere. He believes the best events don’t announce themselves—they simply feel right: good food, good timing & space for people to connect naturally.

His taste leans distinctly analog—less screen, more road. One of his favorite club moments was hosting an event at the Magic Castle, where surprise & shared experience took center stage. He appreciates Porsche for its efficiency & versatility, with a particular fondness for the ‘84 911 & the spirit embodied by the Dakar.

Socials Co-Chair — Walid Hamid

ACTIVE SINCE 2024

Walid brings a decade of premium/luxury brand experience into PCA-LA’s social calendar—focused on venue, tone, flow, & the small details that make gatherings feel intentional & easy to show up for.

His relationship with cars started young—watching races on TV, sitting in the driver’s seat of his dad’s Mercedes just to start the engine, hands on the wheel. A black-on-black 964 Turbo was the first Porsche that really imprinted, & years later he closed that loop with his own 911—eventually a 991 Turbo S. He’s drawn to the culture as much as the machine, from track-day fundamentals to bucket-list laps at the Nürburgring, & he brings that same energy to the club: hospitality-first, conversation-forward, & built for real connection.

Webmaster — Lanli Su

ACTIVE SINCE 2024

Lanli designs & maintains the club’s digital infrastructure. Her work prioritizes systems that can be understood, maintained & evolved without reliance on any single individual.

System-forward & taste-driven, she builds companies where discipline, repetition & structure enable independence. Her connection to Porsche is shaped by time spent around a 1987 G50 Targa & a Taycan Turbo S—two platforms that frame her appreciation for clarity across eras.

65 Years Forward

For 65 years, PCA-LA has evolved because each generation of leaders builds on the last.

From event chairs to treasurers, autocross stewards to membership directors — the structure behind the club ensures continuity, accountability & growth.

Our responsibility is twofold: preserve the integrity of the club & build systems that allow the next board to move more expediently.

As the automotive landscape changes & member expectations evolve, PCA-LA continues refining its digital presence, sponsor visibility & event infrastructure — ensuring the club remains relevant for the next 65 years.

Foundation

Leadership: Steve Nguyen (2021–2025)

Steve’s leadership during this period centered on strengthening participation while reinforcing structure. He consistently encouraged ideas from across the board & membership, creating space for events that reflected the diversity of interests & communities across Los Angeles.

This openness supported a wide range of programming—autocross, breakfasts, dinners, social meetups, multi-state trips & cross-disciplinary gatherings connecting cars, design & culture. The calendar became more consistent & dependable, offering clear opportunities for members to engage throughout the year.

Creativity was balanced with discipline. Programming decisions were evaluated through logistics, scalability & financial responsibility, ensuring growth aligned with the club’s long-term health. Autocross remained a major driver of participation & financial stability during this period, supported through steady coordination & stewardship as the program continued to evolve.

This approach sustained a high-volume event calendar across multiple years—on track, on the road & off the road—demonstrating the club’s ability to operate at scale while remaining member-focused.

Throughout this time, Steve personally managed the club’s social media presence, emphasizing member visibility & shared moments. With a keen photographic eye, he captured how people gather & connect around the cars—using initiatives like Member’s Monday to highlight individuals across the community—while supporting a digital refresh aligned with the club’s growth & direction.

STABILITY · COHESION · CULTURAL ALIGNMENT

The Road Ahead

Leadership: Sorin Cioban (2026–Present)

Sorin’s presidency is centered on expanding participation & increasing visibility across the club. After four years serving as Activities Chair, he steps into this role with a project manager’s mindset—focused on coordination, sequencing & execution across a growing calendar.

His drive tours are thoughtfully planned & route-driven, stretching from Malibu to Ojai to Azusa, including different sections of Angeles Crest Highway & often concluding with a destination breakfast. These outings have grown in both popularity & regional presence, reinforcing PCA-LA’s visibility while strengthening connection between members on the road. They also invite members to experience Los Angeles more deeply—through its coastlines, mountain passes & backroads—turning familiar stretches into shared discoveries.

Looking ahead, his direction is defined by More Fun for Everyone. While signature driving tours remain central, the calendar continues to diversify through technical garage sessions, family-oriented social mixers, shorter coffee runs & new event formats designed to create more frequent entry points for engagement.

Growth is pursued with intention. Increased activity is supported by structured planning, clear communication & operational discipline, ensuring participation expands in a way that remains organized, scalable & sustainable.

The focus is on building an active, visible community—one that is consistently on the road, present across Los Angeles & continuously creating opportunities for members to connect. With more events, more variety & more reasons to get involved, the road ahead is one to be excited about.

EXPANSION · Visibility · Momentum