Your MMA Board & Officers
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Chairman
Rocco Libertine
Rocco became a member of the MMA in order to help promote our mission, increase rider visibility, and ride with folks who care about our biking community.
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Director At Large
Past Chairman
Ex-Officio
Kevin Griffin
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Treasurer
Elaine Griffin
Despite the fact that Elaine Griffin is a new board member, she has been a very active MMA member since the late 1990’s. Elaine was the co-publisher/editor of the MMA’s former publication, The Update. She was also a contributing columnist. Some of you may remember Ms. G’s Spot. Ms. Griffin was also the treasurer of the MMA’s PAC for several years during the late ‘90’s and early 2000’s. She was a participant in the design and marketing of MMA “merch” during this same timeline. And many of you may have met Elaine Griffin at events where she was selling raffle tickets and signing up new members, or perhaps know her from the Beast of the East as an attendee and a presenter.
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Recording Secretary
Dan Stoodley
Dan's Story Comming Soon!
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Area Representative
Lionel Souza
Lionel has been riding motorcycles since 1965, both on and off-road. Many years ago, he joined the MMA to participate in protecting the rights of all motorcycle riders in Massachusetts; his main concern at the time was Freedom of Choice.
Over the years, Lionel has become more involved at the County level, and interested in the broader MMA mission. Lionel believes that everyone who rides in Massachusetts should be a MMA member - if you're in Barnstable County, contact him to find out how!
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Area Representative
Robbyn Kibler
Robbyn began riding only a few years ago despite having the urge for many years. She went from never riding to taking a class through the Massachusetts Rider Education Program and strongly encourages others to do so, even if they already ride!
Starting out on a Kawasaki 550, Robbyn says, "I then went to a Dyna Low Rider and loved getting lost on it - it's the ultimate bike!" But several years ago, she walked into Southampton Harley-Davidson to pick up a part for a friend and walked out with her own 2007 FXDC Street Bob and loves it!
Learning of the MMA, Robbyn became very active since joining - whether selling Raffle Tickets or delivering "LOOK! For Motorcycles" signs around Western Massachusetts. "My passion for motorcycling and a belief in our MMA mission interested me in taking on more responsibility," says Robbyn, "every rider should be a MMA member!"
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Area Representative
Wild Bill Mannell
Born andraised in Lynn, MA, Bill started riding motorcycles in 1969. His first motorcycle was a panhead.Retired fromgeneral electricafter 37 years of working on Apache helipcopter engines, being retiredhas given him more time to be on the road. BIll rides a 2000 FLHTC. You can tell his bike by the bullhorns on the front fairing. He has been a 25 year life member of the MMA. Bill is looking forward to being the Essex County Rep and working for biker rights.
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Area Representative
Michael Pierce (Wanderer)
Michael has been riding motorcycles for 35 years. In those years, he has owned many of the brands and models on the market and really enjoys the wind in his face no matter what he is riding. Michael and his wife normally put on about 17,000 miles per year covering a lot of the East Coast and Canada. Ten years ago, a friend talked them into going to DC for a Rolling Thunder event on Memorial Day Weekend. Michael was so moved by the event and the organization that he had to be part of it. Michael and 3 friends formed the Vermont 1 Chapter. After about 5 years and many events and benefit rides, the Membership had grown. Michael says, "my wife and I had decided to take a break and enjoy being spectators again. I have been a member of the MMA for a number of years. Jay Kapsinow became a member in 1989 and the Franklin County Rep in 1990; last year he came to me and asked me if I would take over for him. I am looking forward to being the Franklin County Rep and all the challenges that come with the position.
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Area Representative
Ray Pike III
Ray first began motorcycling in the late 80s with his first bike, a 500cc Yamaha. He currently rides a '93 FLT Ultra Classic. About ten years later he joined the MMA because "it seemed like the right thing to do if (we) don't want to lose the rights (we) still have" in the State. As the Norfolk County Rep he works to promote safe and responsible legislation, retain current freedoms, and regain a few lost. "The MMA is not a *me* thing, it's a *we* thing...don't ever catch yourself asking another motorcyclists 'what are you guys doing about (motorcyclist rights)?" Even a simple action -- like calling the Statehouse instead of thinking the next guy will take care of that -- is greater than a pile of inactions and excuses!" Its a fact: more members = more voices (and votes) at the State House. Ride Safe and God Bless.
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Area Representative
Bruce Arsenault
Bruce has been an active member dating back to the days of the Modified Motorcycle Association of Massachusetts, and serving in numerous roles since the merger into the Massachusetts Motorcycle Association including Board Member roles as District IV Representative and most recently Vice Chairman until 2009.
Although leaving the Board in 2009, Bruce remained quite active in the field and has stepped up into the role as Hampden County Representative. Very excited to re-connect with old friends (who are thrilled to have him back in an official capacity!), Bruce is also looking forward to meeting new ones through the MMA!
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Area Representative
Sandra Crossman
Sandra is a single mother of 3 adult and teenage kids and 1 grandson. Her oldest son, his fiancé, and their friends share her love of riding, so she rides with them as often as possible.
Sandra has been riding for about 20 years, starting out on the back of a bike and decided she wanted to ride her own. Taking the Motorcycle Riders Course, she purchased a Yamaha Virago 250 before upgrading to a Harley-Davidson 1200 Sportster Custom. Wanting something larger, she enjoys riding with family and friends every chance she has including benefit rides for Veterans, Special Olympics, delivering gifts to children around the holidays and Cruise for Cancer, as well as organizing several fundraisers for different causes.
Sandra says, "I became aware of the MMA about 15 years ago and slowly have learned more about them. I like what we stand for and support the MMA whenever I can. I'd like to educate more people in the good that they do for the biker community because I feel that not enough people know about the organization and what they have to offer us as bikers."
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Roy Lapan
District 4 Area Representative
Roy joined the MMA around 1982-83. After being a member for a few years, he became an area representative and when the position of Hamden County Rep opened up, Roy decided he wanted to get even more involved. As a County Rep, Roy said that he met and worked with a lot of great people!
Somewhere in 1987 the District 4 Manager position opened up, and Roy was encouraged to take it up. Dedicated District 4 members made Western Massachusetts stand out in those years with helmet protest runs, fund raising for various charities, voter registration drives and the MMA Fall Roundup!
In about 1989-90, work and family life didn't allow Roy to devote the time he thought was needed and he decided to retire. But Roy continued supporting the MMA by paying his dues and attending as many events as possible, until a fateful meeting with Brian Clark who cajoled him into going to meetings and getting more involved.
Roy said, "it seems I'm back at it again, full circle as an area representative and I'm happy to do it again!"
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Other Statewide Officers
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Laurie Horn
Merchandise Manager
Laurie began adventures in1993 with the purchase of her first Harley "Hugger" 883. An activerider, Laurie now has "2!" bikes in her garage including her treasured suede blue & black Deluxe. Laurie has been a HOG Chapter Officer in several roles and also a HOG Rally Coordinator who is excited about bringing her passion to the MMA!
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Deb Stoodley
Newsletter Editor
Deb grew up in Natick, MA but never really had anyone in her family who shared her passion for the wind. She didn’t learn to ride her own bike until well into adulthood in 2017 at a Riders Education Course in Fitchburg. Riding did not come naturally to her. The first few months with her bike she spent maneuvering around a makeshift obstacle course in her own front yard in Royalston so she could avoid being a hazard on the roads. It is that commitment to motorcycle safety that inspired her to join the MMA in 2022.
Since she got comfortable in the seat, Deb has taken up group riding with the Worcester Litas where one of Deb’s three daughters is a Founder. Deb also enjoys riding in the company of her husband or just being alone on any given winding road. She has recently graduated from her Custom 1200 Sportster to a Road King and would love to expand her motorcycle collection to include a new Indian because “You can never have too many motorcycles.”
Deb currently serves as the Royalston Area Representative for the MMA, The Newsletter Editor as well as Admin for the various Social Media Sites. She will continue to help raise her grandchildren with a love and respect for motorcycles and the rider community and hopes that the MMA will continue to secure the future for them as riders as they grow up on two wheels.
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Ex-Officio - Past Chairman
Kevin Griffin
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Ex Officio
John Pecora
John began riding in the '60s, during a time when motorcyclists were free to ride without helmets. For many years, he only dreamed of riding while he served in the military, married and raised his children and established his business. During those years, the passion for riding remained strong, and in 1993, he purchased a used '88 Soft Tail. This time he never looked back! In 2000, he joined the MMA to get involved with protecting biker's rights and all rider freedoms. John has previously served at Middlesex County Representative and District 1 Manager. John says, "get involved or don't complain!"
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