Officers Biography

I was born in Youngstown, Ohio, moved to Ellwood City, PA when I was 6 years old. After high school, I went to Columbia Hospital in Pittsburgh, graduating I became an RN after passing Pennsylvania State Boards.

Former career: We moved to Latrobe PA in 1972, I worked at Latrobe Area Hospital for approximately 17 years primarily in ICU/CCU, I was on the Speakers Bureau for the Hospital, involved in Cardiology classes for the nurses, did pacemaker clinic, read Holter Monitors, involved in Mended Hearts program. While working at the Hospital I attended night school at The University of Pittsburgh in Greensburg, graduating in 1989 with a BS in Business. I left the Hospital and became Director of Nursing in long term care, at Greenburg Nursing and Convalesant Center, and then I became the Nursing Home Administrator at GNCC, after passing a state board and Federal testing.

	Larry Lasky -- President Born in Pittsburgh; raised in the lower part of Bloomfield known as "Arsenal" until age 14 when I moved to Main Street, across from the Bloomfield Bridge. After graduating from Washington Vocational High School I moved to Crafton while attending California State University of Pennsylvania. After marriage we lived in Frank & Seder's old home in East Liberty until moving to Penn Hills where we remained for 32 years. Former career: I was a factory worker, truck driver, gas station attendant, teacher, faculty manager of athletics and science department head. I took an early retirement from the Pittsburgh Public Schools at age 53. When did you come to The Villages: November of 2001. What Village do you live in: Polo Ridge Hobbies: Golf, photography, kite flying, cart cruising, computer, travel, cards and board games, and the Pittsburgh Club. Marital Status: After dating her for five years, I married Joan on June 17, 1967. We have no children.
	Joan Lasky -- President Born and raised on Polish Hill (a small community located between Lawrenceville and Bigelow Blvd. below the Hill District); lived in East Liberty for 2 years and then in Penn Hills for 32 years. Former career: I spent my entire career at the Pittsburgh Board of Public Education, the last 25 years in the Law Department as a legal assistant. Before that, I sold hot dogs at Tom and Jerry's Refreshment Stand outside Forbes Field. When did you come to the Villages: November of 2001 What Village do you live in: Polo Ridge Hobbies: Golf, yoga, water aerobics, travel, Mah Jongg, entertaining, cards and board games, and the Pittsburgh Club
	Pat Keeney -- Vice President I was born in Youngstown, Ohio, moved to Ellwood City, PA when I was 6 years old. After high school, I went to Columbia Hospital in Pittsburgh, graduating I became an RN after passing Pennsylvania State Boards. Former career: We moved to Latrobe PA in 1972, I worked at Latrobe Area Hospital for approximately 17 years primarily in ICU/CCU, I was on the Speakers Bureau for the Hospital, involved in Cardiology classes for the nurses, did pacemaker clinic, read Holter Monitors, involved in Mended Hearts program. While working at the Hospital I attended night school at The University of Pittsburgh in Greensburg, graduating in 1989 with a BS in Business. I left the Hospital and became Director of Nursing in long term care, at Greenburg Nursing and Convalesant Center, and then I became the Nursing Home Administrator at GNCC, after passing a state board and Federal testing. When did you come to the Villages: July 2003 What Village do you live in: We built our first home in Glenbrook. In 2005 we moved to Tall Trees. Hobbies: Golf, biking, reading, Sudoku, Vice-President of the Villages Nurses Club. Marital status: Married for 44 years to Bob , married in November 1963, we have a daughter & son, and have 4 grandchildren.
	Ron Svoboda -- Vice President Born in Pittsburgh and lived on Mt. Troy Rd. in Ross Twp. Attended North Catholic High School and Point Park Jr. College while in the air force reserve. Former career: After working several jobs, I hired on with 3m Co. in Pittsburgh and started moving my furniture to Louisville, Atlanta, Memphis, Cincinnati, Pittsburgh, South Jersey, North Jersey, then St Paul. Guess I could be a member of 8 or 9 different state or city clubs but chose our Pittsburgh club. When did you come to the Villages: Retired to calumet grove in 2002 with Margaret (one of our food ladies) Hobbies: Took up golf upon retirement and find it harder than working. Also enjoy water volleyball and going to shows at the Savannah Center. Marital status: Married to Margaret in 1992 and find it hard to believe how quickly time passes when you're having fun.
	Janet LoBianco -- Secretary Born in Bethel Park. Lived in Mercer, Washington, Monroeville, and Plum. Graduated from Waynesburg and Duquesne. Former Career: Student Assessment Coordinator at Forbes Road Vo Tech. When did you come to the Villages Bought here in 2003, moved full-time in 2006. What Village do you live in: Chatham Hobbies: Golf, line dancing, biking, billiards Marital Status: Jim and I were married in 2003. We are the proud parents & grandparents to my 2 daughters & 2 grandsons & 2 on the way
	Warren Cromer -- Treasurer Born in Cleveland, OH. Moved to Allison Park, PA, when I was 38; lived there for 20 years until I retired in 2001. Former career: My career was in the Management Information Systems Department of Alcoa where I spent 12 years at their Cleveland plant as a Systems Analyst. I was transferred to the corporate office in Pittsburgh in 1980 where I was the Storage Administrator. Later I became Asset Manager. I took early retirement at age 58 after working 32 years for Alcoa. When did you come to The Villages: May of 2001 What Village do you live in: Glenbrook Hobbies: Travel, Billiards, Bike Riding, Golf, Playing Card Games and keeping up with computer activities such as maintaining the club Web site. Marital status: I married my current wife, Nancy, in 1993. Married 25 years on my first marriage; 4 children; 5 grandchildren.