Christopher Slater of San Jose, California is a lifetime member of The Packard Club where he serves as Vice President of Marketing and as a Trustee on the Board of Directors. He is fascinated by all aspects of Packard Motor Car Company, including the history, design, manufacture, sales, and advertising employed by this luxury car company. He considers the Packard Proving Grounds to be the single most significant historical site extant that is related to the Packard Motor Car Company.