Job History:
1986:
Became a vice president of Auto Sports Associated, LTD., a motorsports event producing organization with a yearly event: “ Pocono Sports Car Grand Prix “, which is a Sports Car Club of America Double National; and was the second largest SCCA event in the east. First largest: SCCA “end of year” Runoffs. Work in press / media relations, as well as event preparation and organization.
History of Auto Sports Associates, LTD. (ASA,LTD.)
President A.M. "Oscar" Koveleski: accredited with the media relations / and public relations of actors Paul Newman and Tom Cruise during several races in the SCCA.
Secured site of Wilkes Barre, PA. and Scranton, PA. for “Great American Race” , a tour across America with antique automobiles.
Promotions and media relations for several motorsport race teams in various venues of racing, including: Worlds-First Plastic engine "Polymotor" racing team,
1986-1988:
Remained on as a vice-president of Auto Sports Associates, LTD. with several promotions in motorsports and automobiles
1989:
As V.P. of ASA,LTD., assisted in the organization and promotion of an alternative vehicle tour across America; “AUTOMORROW ‘89”, which involved 12 creations from world renown Swiss designer Luigi Colani in his first public appearance in the USA. Peak media event; the Bonnieville Salt flats, which invoked 8 page color spread in Road & Track magazine’s premiere issue of “Exotic Cars”. Also 6 pages in Popular Mechanics, several articles in Autoweek, and numerous newspaper clips across the country.
1990:
As V.P. of ASA.LTD., assisted Steve Stolman in event placement for the first alternative vehicle display “LightWheels”, at the New York Auto Show. On display: Solar Electric Sinclair HPV, a vintage Triumph TR-3 kit electric conversion, Swiss Tour de Sol / American Tour de Sol solar racer, electric bikes, and three podiums of alternative energy vehicles from around the world. Event duration: 10 days. Estimated crowd: over 300,000 people. Plus pre-event promotion for American Tour de Sol.
1990:
Attended American Tour de Sol, discussed the possibilities of west coast event, and Pennsylvania event with event director Nancy Hazard.
1990:
Provided motorsport event experience and assistance for Ernie Holden of Solar Electric Racing Association, ASA,LTD., and the first Solar & Electric 500, dated for April of 1991. Pre-event PR for event occurring on a weekly basis.
1990:
Promoted another “LightWheels” event exhibiting outside at the World Trade Center in New York City.
1990:
Attended invitation only event courtesy of Dan Desmond from the Pennsylvania Energy Office. Attended debut of Energy Innovations LazerCel installed in a Ford Fiesta postal vehicle, invented by Dr. Roger Billings. Interviewed Dr. Billings, and received investment proposal for development of his long awaited fuel-cell.
1990:
Assisted with production of the “Pocono Sports Car Grand Prix” at Pocono International Raceway, Long Pond, PA.
1991:
Attended Solar & Electric 500. Sponsored first “Solar Cars for Kids” event involving eight electric solar cars in a weekend promotion. Cars were cosponsored by every major alternative energy event in the USA for 1991. Finale race was at noon on Sunday. Several articles, and videos documented this ‘fun’ event for kids. ( even in Japan )
1991:
Attended American Tour de Sol, discussed event organization with teams looking for new opportunity in alternative energy competitions. Volunteered assistance with event coordination.
1991:
Discussed American Tour de Sol event possibility for Pennsylvania with the Pennsylvania Energy Office (DOE).
1991:
Produced another “Pocono Sports Car Grand Prix”
1991:
Attended Solar Energy Expo & Rally in Willits, CA. Directors of event requested for assistance in SEER ‘92.
1991:
Relocated from Clarks Summit, PA to Willits, CA to become vehicle coordinator for SEER ‘92.
1992:
Attended Second Solar & Electric 500 in Phoenix, AZ. Team organizer for “Volt Racer” hybrid electric truck built by Arizona high school students.
1992:
Attended American Tour de Sol. Photgraphed event.
1992:
Produced vehicle competition for SEER ‘92.
1992:
Attended first Solar Electric Pikes Peak Hillclimb in Colorado. Photographed event.
1992:
Attended first Electric Grand Prix in Los Angeles. Photographed event.
1992:
Assisted with the 1st electric vehicle exhibition at Pocono Sports Car Grand Prix. On display: Solectria’s force and Pennsylvania Power & Light utility vehicle.
1993:
Assisted with the production of the Pocono Sports Car Grand Prix. Assisted with the production of the 2nd electric vehicle exhibition. On display: Solectria’s force and Pennsylvania Power & Light utility vehicle, EVA group attendees, special interests, and garage / home conversions.
1993:
Attended the first REDI event ( Renewable Energy Development Invitational ) directed by SEER members. Organized proposal for SEER’94 as a bi-annual event.
1994:
Organized vehicle competition for SEER ‘94 .
1994:
Assisted with the production of the 3rd Electric Vehicle Exhibition at Pocono International Raceway, Long Pond, PA. ( in conjunction with the Pocono Sports Car Grand Prix.) Auto Sports Accociates, LTD. Photos: Pennsylvania University's " Liberty Belle"
1995:
Attended the New York Auto Show. Photographed event.
1995: Attended and assisted the second Renewable Energy Development Institute conference in Willits, CA August 8-9. Photographed event.1996:
Attended the EcoFarm conference at Asilomar - Pebble Beach, CA. Attended several seminars. Represented Frey Vineyards during wine tasting event.1996:
Attended the American Tour de Sol with a vehicle courtesy of Toyota America. Photographed, videotaped, and collected vehicle and event information,1997:
Attended the EcoFarm conference at Asilomar - Pebble Beach, CA. Attended several seminars. Represented Frey Vineyards during wine tasting event.1997:
Attended Real Goods SolFest '97 - Assissted with Quikstix modular building systems and the Renewable Energy Development Institute. Passenger in Electric Vehicle Parade to event site. Keynote speaker Ralph Nader, " Let us turn this hydrocarbon economy into a carbohydrate economy. "1998:
Attended the Whole Earth Festival at UC Davis. Represented Quikstix modular building systems.1998:
Assisted with associates for the planning of the Tehachapi Wind Fair for July 18 & 19, 1998. Did not personally attend.
1999:
Attended Real Goods SolFest '99 - Assisted Quixstix modular building systems - Attended workshops including EV infrastructure seminar by co-worker Janet Orth of REDI.
2000:
Attended New York Auto Show. Photographed event.2000:
Attended American Tour de Sol. Photographed event.2001:
Attended American Tour de Sol. Photographed event.
2002:
Attended American Tour de Sol. Photographed event.