2026 NY CHAPTER III OFFICERS

PRESIDENT
Larry "Bull" Gates
Rexford Fire Department
ACTIVE MEMBER
2022 Harley Davidson RoadGlide Ltd
VP/INFO OFFICER
Matt "Spid3r" Mickle
South Schenectady Fire Dept
ACTIVE MEMBER
2023 Harley Davidson StreetGlide
SECRETARY
CHAPLAIN
"Queen" Deb Landy
SOCIAL MEMBER
2021 Can-Am Spyder F3​
TREASURER
"King" Kevin Keller
Bloomington Fire Dept
ACTIVE MEMBER
2014 Victory Cross Country Tour
ROAD CAPTAIN
Pat "Husky" O'Connor
Shaker Road Loudonville Fire Dept
NY III LIFE MEMBER
2021 Indian Vintage Chief
ROAD CAPTAIN
Don "Digger" Gifford 
Pine Grove Fire Department
NY III LIFE MEMBER
​2025 Honda Gold Wing Touring
QUARTERMASTER 
"Capn'" Nate Goldman
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ASSOCIATE MEMBER
2014 Indian Vintage Chief
CO-SGT AT ARMS
Ray "Hap" Hazzard
Selkirk Fire Department
ACTIVE MEMBER
2009 Harley Davidson Nighttrain
CO-SGT AT ARMS
Mike "Cherry" Mannarino
Rotterdam District 2 FD
NY III LIFE MEMBER
2018 Harley Davidson Ultra Ltd Low

CHARTER MEMBERS

* Note - not all Charter Members may be pictured here as they may hold an Officer's position. 
​Charter Members will also continue to be displayed if deceased or inactive.
Dave Szary
Westmere Fire Department
Past NY III President
INACTIVE
Charlie Cahill
Westmere Fire Department
Past NY III President
NY III LIFE MEMBER
Steve Albert
Westmere Fire Department
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​INACTIVE
Anthony Piccione
North Bethlehem FD
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​INACTIVE
Tony "Joker" Vogt
Westmere Fire Department
​Past NY III Vice President
​2022 Harley Davidson TriGlide
​NY III LIFE MEMBER
Howard Mierek
Wilton Fire Department
Past NY III Treasurer/Secretary
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DECEASED​
Mike Barber
McKownville Fire Department
Past NY III President/Chaplain
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​DECEASED​
Picture
Sir K. Fu

NY III LIFE MEMBERS

NY III LIFE MEMBERSHIP shall be granted to any RKMC NY III Member active within the Chapter for fifteen (15) years.  NY III Life Membership may also be granted, at the discretion of the Executive Board, to a Member for outstanding service without fifteen (15) years of dues paying Membership or to a Member that, due to disability, declining health or age, termination of a valid motorcycle license, or has lost the ability to ride a motorcycle for any other reason.  This classification is not to be confused with RKMC International classification of Life Membership.  Life Members may hold any Office as determined by their prior classification.
Donna Novotny
Niskayuna FD #2
2006 Honda Shadow VLX
Brian Novotny
SPONSOR - Donna Novotny
2009 Yamaha V-Star 1100
Lori "Flash" Becker
McKownville FD Commissioner
2005 Harley Sportster Custom
John Barber
McKownville Fire Department
2010 Harley Davidson Fatboy
Don "DB" Buist
Elsmere Fire Department
2014 Harley Davidson StreetGlide
Elaine "Bling" Wright
Special Compassionate
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ACTIVE MEMBERS

ACTIVE MEMBERSHIP shall be available to any active, retired, or disabled firefighter owning or having access to a motorcycle and holding a valid motorcycle endorsement license.  Paid or volunteer firefighters, Brigade and military firefighters are all eligible to be active members and shall be treated equally.  They may hold any Office in the Chapter's Executive Board.
Calvin Clark
Tupper Lake Fire Department
​​2017 Harley Ultra Glide Limited
Bill Benosky
Glenville Hills Fire Department
2023 Harley Davidson StreetGlide
Brian Pugsley
Coeymans Fire Department
2004 Harley Electra Glide Classic
Bill "Yapper" Asprion
Selkirk Fire Department
2017 Harley Davidson CVO Limited
Bob "Duster" Dennett
South Schenectady Fire Dept
2008 Harley SuperGlide Custom
Marc Scholer
McKownville Fire Department
2006 Suzuki Boulevard M50 
Terry Ritz "Crackers"
Selkirk Fire Department
2013 Ural Gear-up 750
Dave Bulnes
Selkirk Fire Department
2005 Harley Davidson Sportster
Craig "Doughboy" Myers
Glenville Hills Fire Department
2014 Harley Davidson StreetGlide
Casey "Sheldon" Clemens
Maplewood Fire Department
2022 Harley Davidson Tri-Glide
​Tim "Tiny" Tordoff
East Greenbush Fire Department
2017 Harley Davidson Tri-Glide
Eric "Snake" Gardner
Fort Hunter Engine & Hose Co.
2016 Polaris Slingshot SL
Don Cesare
Boght Community Fire District
2008 Harley Davidson Sportster
Jeff Manor
North Bethlehem Fire Department
2005 Yamaha V-Star 1100
Rob "Tito" Wrenn
West Babylon Fire Department
​2018 Yamaha Venture Transcont
Joe Angermeier
Elsmere Fire Department
2017 Suzuki DR 200S Dual Sport​
Charlie Beers
West Glenville Fire Department
2005 Harley Davidson Softtail
Ernie "GE" Navarra
Bloomington Fire Department
2019 Harley Davidson Ultra Ltd
Barry Morehouse
Selkirk Fire Department
1985 Harley FXR Low Glide
Liz "Spitfire" Miele
Elsmere Fire Department
2002 Suzuki Savage
Sean Crowley
Greenfield Center Co #1
2017 Harley Davidson Fat Bob
Justin Higgins
Mechanicville Fire Department
2013 Honda Fury
Jim Alexander
Round Lake Fire Department
2017 Indian Scout
Jim Trotta
Elsmere Fire Department
2009 Harley Davidson RoadGlide
Andrew "Doc" Berry
Niskayuna FD #2
​2008 Harley Ultra Glide
Justin "Mullet" Sargalis
Mohawk Fire Department
2007 Harley Davidson StreetGlide
Mick DellaValle
Shaker Road Loudenville FD
2017 HD Ultra Classic ElectraGlide
Glenn Anderson
Elsmere Fire Department
2007 Honda Goldwing
Patrick "Packy" Root
Tsatsawassa Protective Fire Co
2013 Harley Davidson Tri-Glide
Matt Landy
Mechanicville Fire Department
2008 Suzuki Marauder
Frank Palmeri
Guilderland Fire Department
2013 HD Electra Glide Ultra Limited
Ismay "Issy" Ashley
Clifton Park Vol Fire Department
2006 Honda Shadow
Paul Keehner Jr.
Clifton Park Vol Fire Department
2012 Victory Cross Country Tour
Aaron Jennes
Clinton Heights Fire Department
2013 Yamaha Super Tenere
Steve Kuczynski
Westmere Fire Department
2006 Honda VTXC
Chris Lichvar
Bennington Fire Department
2022 Harley Davidson TriGlide
Rick "Pro" Swinney
Midway Fire Department
1999 Kawasaki VN Drifter 1500
"GDC" Carl Smith
Sutton Fire Department
2016 Harley Davidson Tri-Glide
Ken "Turtle" Croyle
Tsatsawassa Protective Fire Co
2018 Harley Davidson Tri-Glide
Garrett Decker
Delhi Fire Department
2009 Harley ElectraGlide
Mark Stark
Jamesport Fire Department
2022 ​Harley Davidson RoadGlide
John Rucinski Jr.
Wilton Fire Department
2003 Harley Davidson FF Special
Derek "Eclipse" Swartz
Charlton Fire Department (RET)
2015 CanAm Spyder RTS Limited
Barb O'Kosky
Stillwater Fire Department
2021 CanAm Spyder RT Limited
Paul O'Kosky
Stillwater Fire Department
2008 Harley Heritage Classic​
Mike Lang
Shaker Road Loudenville Fire Dept
2025 Indian Challenger Elite 112
Ed "Santa" Landy
Mechanicville Fire Department
2022 Harley Davidson Heritage
Marty "Jewels" Finkle
New Salem Fire Department
1984 BMW R100RS

SOCIAL MEMBERS

SOCIAL MEMBERSHIP shall be available to the spouse, partner, boyfriend, girlfriend, son, daughter, grandchild, brother, or sister of an Active Member or Associate Member (16 years or older).
Jeannine Mannarino
SPONSOR - Mike Mannarino
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Jodi "Lil Bit" Davis
SPONSOR - Pat O'Connor
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Linder "Curlah" Dennett
SPONSOR - Bob Dennett
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Terry Tornquist
SPONSOR - Ray Hazzard
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Kathy Smith
SPONSOR - Carl Smith
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Linda "Candy" Navarra
SPONSOR - Ernie Navarra
2012 Aprilia Mania 850
Andrea "Amy" Clemens
SPONSOR - Casey Clemens
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Nancy Wickham
SPONSOR - Frank Wickham
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Barb "Mrs. C" Ritz
SPONSOR - Terry Ritz
2010 Yamaha V-Star 250
Michelle Pugsley
SPONSOR - Brian Pugsley
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Duane Pugsley
SPONSOR - Brian Pugsley
​2014 Harley Ultra Classic Limited
Teresa Benosky
SPONSOR - Bill Benosky
2017 Harley Heritage Classic
CarA "Glitter" Ryan
SPONSOR - Larry Gates
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Morgan Gates
SPONSOR - Larry Gates
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Kris "Krafty" Vogt
SPONSOR - Tony Vogt
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Amanda Landy
SPONSOR - Ed Landy
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Mary Croyle
SPONSOR - Ken Croyle
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Kylee Walton
SPONSOR - Ed Landy
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Cimber Root
SPONSOR - Packy Root
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Donna "Nana" Garmley
SPONSOR - Paul Keehner
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Kelly Lichvar
SPONSOR - Chris Lichvar
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Jasmyne Daury
SPONSOR - Packy Root
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Tina Keehner
SPONSOR - Paul Keehner
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Patrick Root
SPONSOR - Packy Root
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Pauletta Rucinski
SPONSOR - John Rucinski
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ASSOCIATE MEMBERS

ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP shall be offered to any person who has been proposed in writing for such membership, has contributed to the promotion of the Chapter for a minimum of six months, and wishes to participate in Chapter activities.  Final approval shall be by majority vote of the Chapter at the meeting held at the end of the six month period.  Associate members will not exceed 10% of the existing active members.
Frank "Wick" Wickham
Elsmere Fire Department​
Donna "Sweet Cheeks" Koch
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Meranda Kugler
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HONORARY MEMBERS

HONORARY MEMBERSHIP may be granted to a member of a recognized religion for the position of Chapter Chaplain.  Honorary Membership may also be granted to a civic or business leader who does volunteer work for the Chapter. An Honorary Member shall not hold an elected Chapter Office or vote in Chapter affairs.  The Special Compassionate Honorary Member title will be given to an existing member who is the surviving spouse, partner, or junior member of any member of a Chapter that was an Active Member, Associate Member or Honorary Member.  
Valarie Donahue
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Vader
​SERVICE DOG
Kermit T. Frog
MASCOT

JUNIOR MEMBERS

JUNIOR MEMBERSHIP may be granted to the children or grandchildren of Active and Associate Members, under the age of sixteen (16) years.
Brody Landy
 Leighton Landy