Billy Ocker ,President
Billy has been capturing the wonders of life through the lens for more than 30 years. Many of his photographs have been shown in state and local media as well as being seen around world wide. He has a mature sense of humor and loves to enjoy life to the fullest. These attributes are visible in his photographic technique. He is well like by the members of the club and the Treasure Coast community as a whole. Truly he is real Treasure Coast Jewel and his enthusiasm for the art, during his tenure and the future, will continue to be contagious for sure.
Tom Doyle, Vice President
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United States Marine Corps, 1954 to 1962, four years active duty, Honorable Discharge 1962 Sergeant Rifle Squad Leader
Police Department, City of New York, 1960 to 1993, retired as a Lieutenant
On leave from NYPD 1987 to 1989 served as Assistant Commissioner for Traffic Enforcement, NYCDOT
On Leave from NYPD 1989 t0 1991 served as Executive Director NYC Medical Emergency Services
1993 to 2000 worked as an emergency services consultant for various companies that built computer aided dispatch systems for Police, Fire and Emergency Medical Service agencies including a two year job in London, U.K. from 1998 to 2000
2000 to present learning photography and won some awards along the way including 2015 Court of Honor Professional Photographers Society of New York State
B.A. Fordham University 1976, History Major
M.S. Columbia University Graduate School of Business 1980, Operations Research
Kathie Phillips, Treasurer
Photography has been practically a lifelong passion of mine. I received my first camera when I was about 10 years old. Since then I’ve never been without one and I've owned several at one time. I love all forms of photography, but I especially enjoy macro, animals, landscapes and special effects. I joined the IRPC in June 2017. I’ve enjoyed our club meetings, contests and getting to know other photographers. I am honored to serve as your club’s treasurer.
Barbara (Bobbi) Whitlam, Director
I moved to Vero Beach in 2011 after living in Ohio for 50 years.
Retired from a Communications Company and currently work part time.
I’ve been a hiker for 20 years hiking through England, New Zealand, Hawaiian Islands, and many places in the US.
I got interested in photography when I got my 1st job as a photographer’ helper at a Kresge’s photo booth. I got to push the button and develop passport and fun pictures; enlarging and tinting pictures was also my responsibility.
I bought my first 35mm camera at a pawn shop and renewed my interest in personal photography.
After joining the IRPC it opened my eyes to many opportunities and levels of creativity and expression. I see things so differently now.
I enjoy the challenges the club offers and have entered many contests outside of the club venue.
I volunteer at the Hospice Visiting Nurse Association thrift shop 1 day a week as well as manage the position of Treasurer for the Indian River Photo Club.
