Board of Directors


CHAIRPERSON

Melissa Truxillo

Communications Committee Chairperson

Big Boys Toys and Hobbies
2930 Johnston St.
Lafayette, LA 70503
337-269-5800

melissa.truxillo@gmail.com
www.bigboytoyslaf.com


PRESIDENT
Chris Conrad

Show Committee
Chairperson

Small Addictions RC
1250 Upper Front Street
Binghamton, NY 13901
607-296-4600

chrisconrad@smalladdictionsrc.com
www.smalladdictionsrc.com


VICE PRESIDENT 
Patti Riordan

The Smoke Stack Hobby Shop
342 Lincoln Avenue
Lancaster, OH 43130
740-653-0404

patti.riordan@priordan.net
www.smokestackhobby.com


SECRETARY
Lindsay Captanis

Pacific Coast Hobbies
1747 Pacific Coast Highway
Lomita, CA 90717
310-530-7127

lindsay@pchobbies.com
www.pchobbies.com



TREASURER
Rodney Etheridge

Etheridge Race Parts Inc.
6310 University Blvd.
Cottondale, AL 35453
205-366-9099

rletheridge104@hotmail.com
www.etheridgeraceparts.com


DIRECTOR
Troy Phagan

Education Committee
Chairperson

Jackwagon R/C & Hobbies
2102 9th Street
Greeley, CO 80631
970-400-7760

troy@jackwagonrc.com
www.jackwagonrc.com


DIRECTOR
Fred Kandah

Excel RC and Excel Drones
1858 Middlebelt Road
Garden City, MI 48135
734-956-5223

fredk@excelrc.com
www.excelrc.com


DIRECTOR
Ryan Thoman

Industry Relations Committee
Chairperson

White Rose Hobbies
4401 W. Market St.
York, PA 17408
717-505-8676

ryan.thoman@whiterosehobbies.com
 www.whiterosehobbies.com


DIRECTOR
Debbie Pepperdine

PM Hobby Craft Ltd.
2020J-32 Ave NE
Calgary, AB T2E 6T4
403-291-2733

vp@pmhobbycraft.ca
www.pmhobbycraft.ca



DIRECTOR
Kirk Wiggs

Membership Committee
Chairperson

Bad Fast Hobbies
3500 Southern Hills Drive
Sioux City, IA 51106
712-253-0087

BFH@badfasthobbies.com
www.badfasthobbies.com



DIRECTOR
Tony Waterman

Hobbytown-West Allis
1708 S. 108th Street
West Allis, WI 53214
414-771-5215

htuwestallis@sbcglobal.net
https://www.hobbytown.com/west-allis-wi/l68


HMA REP TO
NRHSA BOARD
Peter Vetri

Atlantis Toy & Hobby Inc.
435 Brook Ave., Unit 16
Deer Park, NY 11729
631-486-9533

pvetri@atlantis-models.com
www.atlantis-models.com



EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
SHOW DIRECTOR
Josh Gherman

2134 Avalon Haven Dr
North Haven, CT 06473

joshgherman123@gmail.com


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NRHSA 2024 COMMITTEES

 MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE:

CHAIRPERSON
 Kirk Wiggs
Bad Fast Hobbies, Sioux City, IA

Debbie Pepperdine
PM Hobby Craft Ltd., Calgary, AB

Ryan Thoman
White Rose Hobbies, York, PA

Tony Waterman
Hobbytown, West Allis, WI

SHOW COMMITTEE:

Chris Conrad
Small Addictions RC, Binghamton, NY

Casey Brake II
KC Hobbies & Toys, Saint Ignace, MI

Debbie Pepperdine
PM Hobby Craft Ltd., Calgary, AB

Lindsay Captanis
Pacific Coast Hobbies, Lomita, CA

Melissa Truxillo
Big Boys Toys & Hobbies, Lafayette, LA

Ryan Thoman
White Rose Hobbies, York, PA

Tom Macomber
Pegasus Hobbies, Upland, CA


COMMUNICATIONS / EDUCATION COMMITTEE:

COMMUNICATIONS CHAIR
Melissa Truxillo
Big Boys Toys & Hobbies, Lafayette, LA

EDUCATION CHAIR
Troy Phagan
Jack Wagon RC, Greeley, CO

Kirk Wiggs
Bad Fast Hobbies, Sioux City, IA

Patti Riordan
The Smoke Stack Hobby Shop, Lancaster, OH

Rodney Etheridge
Etheridge Race Parts, Inc., Cottondale, AL

Ryan Thoman
White Rose Hobbies, York, PA

Steven Elliott
Fundemonium, Rohnert Park, CA

INDUSTRY RELATIONS COMMITTEE:

CHAIRPERSON
Ryan Thoman
White Rose Hobbies, York, PA

Kirk Wiggs
Bad Fast Hobbies, Sioux City, IA

Lindsay Captanis
Pacific Coast Hobbies, Lomita, CA

Melissa Truxillo
Big Boys Toys & Hobbies, Lafayette, LA

Patti Riordan
The Smoke Stack Hobby Shop, Lancaster, OH

Steven Elliott
Fundemonium, Rohnert Park, CA

WEBSITE COMMITTEE:

CHAIR
Troy Phagan
Jack Wagon RC, Greeley, CO

Alan Pegler
Jay Gee Marketing & Services, LLC, Jackson, NJ

Josh Gherman
Jay Gee Marketing & Services, LLC, Jackson, NJ


VOLUNTEER

If you're passionate about our industry and would like to make a difference, contribute your time and skills to our cause!  We invite you to become a volunteer with NRHSA.  With a serving heart and a desire to make a positive impact, volunteers play a crucial role in achieving our mission of uniting hobby dealers and promoting the hobby industry.

If you're interested in volunteering, please reach out to the chairperson of the area which piques your interest. In your email, share with us why you're passionate about volunteering with NRHSA and how you believe your strengths, skills, and experiences can contribute to our initiatives.

Whether you're eager to share your expertise, learn new skills, or simply lend a helping hand, we welcome volunteers of all backgrounds and abilities to join us in our mission.



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