President – Roger Ricks                                     Vice President – Chris Hunter

Treasurer – Kim Botkin                                      Secretary – Marian LaVelle

Director of Events – Val Black                       Webmaster – Vickie Botkin

Director of Events - Chanyn Robinson      Director of Membership – Diane Bishop

Director of Small Groups – Alissa Nead  Director of Volunteers - Judy Stafford   

Director of Communication - Suzanne Hollenbeck

President: 

Roger Ricks Email me

President.pdf

Roger was born and raised in Lafayette, Indiana. Purdue University is located just across the Wabash River in West Lafayette and Roger is a lifelong fan of Purdue sports. He worked part-time, while attending Purdue, for Eli Lilly's Tippecanoe Laboratories and eventually retired 34 years later. His entire career was involved in analytical services and quality control with roles ranging from technical support to team leadership.

Roger moved to the Village with his wife Lyn in May 2014. Both are involved in numerous activities, with Boomers Rock being closest to their hearts. They have one son and two grandchildren living in northern Illinois.

Vice-President: 

Chris Hunter Email me

Vice President.pdf

Chris grew up in Youngstown, Ohio. Graduated from Youngstown State Univ in 1974 with a BA and moved to the Tampa Bay area. He played in a touring band for 5 years then obtained a JD degree from Stetson Univ. College of Law. Chris and Maryann married in Florida and later moved on to Las Vegas where Chris continued his 31 years as an attorney with primary practice in financial institutions. 

They retired and moved to the Village in 2013 and joined Boomers Rock in 2014. Chris previously served on the Boomers Board from 2016 through 2018, 2 years as Treasurer and 1 year as President. Chris has been an employee of the Village POA since 2015, currently serving as Land Management Specialist. Chris also has played in local bands including The No Refund Band and more recently Eastbound & Down with Jackie B.

Secretary: 

Marian LaVelle Email me

Secretary.pdf

Marian is originally from Indiana but spent many years in Wisconsin where her 3 adult children (2 sons and 1 daughter) and 6 grandchildren (2 girls and 4 boys) still reside. She retired from Harbor Light Hospice after working as an office manager for 13 years.

Marian and her husband Don moved here in April of 2013. We had 5 wonderful years here before Don passed away in June of 2018. I absolutely love living here in the Village and have had a blast participating in the many Boomers Rock activities.

Treasurer: 

Kim Botkin Email me

Treasurer.pdf

Kim grew up in Kansas and moved to Houston at the age of 20 and spent the next 46 years there until moving to Hot Springs Village in December 2019 with his wife Vickie. They visited the Village in 2008 and decided this is where they wanted to retire. Kim worked in several fields including the grocery industry where he started as a sacker at 16 and over the years worked his way up to store manager then buyer before moving to Compaq/HP as a buyer then finally changing to the oil industry as a purchasing manager for Emerson until he retired. He has also volunteered his to the community as a member of the trails committee and on the ad-hoc rules committee. Kim and his wife enjoy traveling to National Parks and visiting their 5 grandkids in Wyoming.

Director of Events: 

Val Black Email me

Director of Events.pdf

In fall of 2022, Val and Walt Black came here on vacation to Hot Springs Village. They immediately fell in love with the rolling hills and trees compared to Georgetown, Texas that they called home for many years.

After 10 years in the Air Force as a medic and instructor, Val went to college and received her degree in Radiology, then continued studies in ultrasound. After 20 years in the field, she decided to retire from work and just have fun.

She has been the social chair at several places where they have lived to ensure that there is always fun times to be had. They enjoy the new folks you meet and the friends you make at these events.

Val and Walt live on Lake Maria and enjoy the peace and serenity. She loves golf, hiking, gardening, boating, games, painting artwork, and resin art. They have 17 grandkids and and enjoy having family and friends coming to visit. 

If you are new to Boomers Rock, get involved and volunteer. It is rewarding and a great way to make new friends!

Director of Events: 

Chanyn Robinson Email me

Director of Events.pdf

Raised in a military family, I moved often before settling in Texas, where I lived for nearly 40 years. I spent many years working in corporate real estate and facilities management before retiring early in 2015 to focus on family. With my parents living in Hot Springs Village, frequent visits drew us in—and in 2025, we made it our home.

Director of Small Groups: 

Alissa Nead Email me

Director of Small Groups.pdf

Alissa was raised in northern Arkansas but spent the last 40 years in Michigan after 6 years in southern California.  She loves living in the village.  Finding Boomers has enabled her to meet so many great people.  She currently lives on the 5th hole of Nina and you are invited to stop in anytime. You will recognize the house...It has a U of M flag!

 

Director of Communication: 

Suzanne Hollenbeck Email me

Director of Communications.pdf 

Suzanne was born in Lexington, KY but lived all over the United States while growing up.  After attending TCU, Suzanne married her husband of 37 years, Todd, and began working in the publishing industry and eventually the printing industry.  Suzanne quit work to raise their two sons.  Suzanne and her family began coming to Hot Springs Village 12 years ago when her parents (Arkansas natives) moved here from the Texas Hill Country.  In 2021, Suzanne and Todd purchased a vacation home here to have an escape from the Memphis, TN suburbs.  With Todd working from home, they made the decision in 2023 to move to HSV permanently and now live on the Magellan Golf Course.  You will usually find Suzanne on the tennis courts, walking her 90-pound fur baby aptly named Bear, or playing piano.  With Todd retiring in early 2026 you will also find her on the golf course more often with the hopes of one day finally being able to play 18 holes without quitting!

Director of Membership: 

Diane Bishop Email me

Director of Membership.pdf

Diane grew up in northern Illinois. After marrying her husband Steve, in 1977, they moved around a lot on the east coast for 8 years while Steve was in the Navy then ended up back in Illinois. She started working in the real estate field in 1980 as a realtor for a few years, changing to the mortgage industry for over 20 years. In 2005 she became a certified residential appraiser for 20 years, retiring in 2025.

Diane and her husband Steve moved to the Village in 2020. Both are involved in various activities. They both love it here. They have 3 grown children and 4 grandchildren.

Director of Volunteers: 

Judy Stafford Email me

Director of Volunteers.pdf