Board of Directors and executive committee

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Joel is PRESIDENT, a member of the Executive Committee and was elected Board Member of the Year for 2022. He's been passionate about solar and EVs for five years, educating individuals on the benefits of EV ownership and green energy, addressing misconceptions and advocating for a level playing field regarding green energy and EVs. He owns a Model 3 and has installed solar paneling at home. Joel is employed with the Little Rock School District as their Magnet and Innovation Specialist. In his free time he enjoys working out and playing disc golf.  Joel has been married for over 15 years and has two boys, 13 and 8. His youngest shares his same passion for Tesla and EVs.  

Simon is the VICE PRESDENT of TOCA abd a member of the Executive Committee. His  family has owned a Standard Range Plus Model 3 since mid-2019, and more recently, a Model Y. They reside in Little Rock. Simon brings experience from his time on the Board of the Tesla Owners Club of Texas Chapter.

Gary is the TOCA Founder, Secretary, Treasurer, Membership Administrator and member of the Executive Committee. He drives a 2020 Tesla Model 3 Stealth. Retired from decades of various IT positions, he's  also been an autonomous vehicle safety driver for Gatik, a reserve police officer, an official in the Shelby, Pantera and NSX clubs and a Juror for the Fayetteville Film Fest for many years. Besides running TOCA, he's an avid photographer and vintage mini-bike collector.

Tim is a Tesla Model S Long Range owner. He has closely followed Tesla from the start and in 2022 made his first electric vehicle purchase. He's looking forward to home charging from solar panels and the Tesla will fit right in with a robotic (self driving) electric lawn mower. Tim works in the IT industry in software data analytics. In his spare time he enjoys landscape and commercial photography along with aerial drone photography as a licensed FAA operator. 

Following a fifty-six year career in transportation, John and his wife, Patti, settled in downtown Little Rock. Having been involved with alternative fuels and transportation sustainability, John always felt that EVs were the future! He has a Tesla Long Range Dual Motor Model 3. The Hedricks and their dog, Ridge, have close to 50,000 miles on their Tesla, across at least 26 states. They're proof it's possible to travel off the interstates over the back roads in an EV, as they enjoy visiting the small towns, parks, river ferries, bridges, and other points of interest that are not accessible on the interstates.  John is a board member of the LR Firehouse Hostel and Museum, VP of the LR Downtown Neighborhood Association and a regular participant in the Mac Park Group, arts, history, and transportation groups. He grew up in Pennsylvania, holds a BS from NYU and MS from the U of Georgia. Although retired, John still does some transportation consulting work.

Jeff is the TOCA Events Coordinator, bringing a passion for Tesla, SpaceX, and the broader EV industry. A day-one Cybertruck reservation holder, Jeff now proudly drives a CyberBeast, embodying his enthusiasm for cutting-edge automotive technology. With an extensive background in advertising and video production, Jeff has worked on high-profile promotions for American Honda at MotoGP, Superbike, and Supercross events. His expertise extends to owning and operating a successful video production company, and he currently serves as the Director of Marketing for Pinnacle Legacy Law in Little Rock. As TOCA’s Event Coordinator, Jeff is committed to fostering a vibrant and welcoming club culture—one that creates engaging events, strengthens connections among Tesla owners, and invites the public to experience the excitement of EVs firsthand. He is also a strong advocate for policy changes that would allow Tesla, Rivian, Lucid, and other manufacturers to operate freely in Arkansas. If you’re interested in helping plan TOCA events or have ideas to contribute, feel free to reach out to Jeff!

Shawn is a TOCA board member.

Brian is a TOCA board member.

Richard is a TOCA board member.