We reside in DeSoto, Illinois, a small community located in Southern Illinois. In May 1974, we were married in our hometown of St. Louis, Missouri. We have two children, four grandchildren and attend First Christian Church in Carbondale, IL.   I am a law enforcement officer serving as a patrol sergeant with the Jackson County Illinois Sheriff's Office. Nancy is an office manager at Southern Illinois University, Carbondale.

Nancy and I joined GWRRA in 1983, and we are Life Members. In 1984, we organized and chartered Illinois Chapter "Q". We have served the Chapter as: Senior Chapter Directors, Assistant Chapter Directors, Rider Educators, Motorist Awareness Coordinators, Public Relations Officers, Member Enhancement Coordinators, Phone Tree Coordinators and Chapter Historians. We were honored in 1996 as the Chapter's Couple of the Year. Nancy has been the Chapter Secretary and continues her active involvement as Newsletter Editor. I am a level IV in the Levels Program and a Certified Rider Ed Seminar Presenter. Nancy is a level III, pending approval of her level IV application.  I am a 2008 recipient of GWRRA's "Good Samaritan Award" due to my actions, which prevented a twelve year-old youth from choking (MFA training is definitely worth your time). Most recently, we have been serving on the Region "E" Staff as Motorist Awareness Coordinators. Our current ride is a 2004 pearl magenta metallic GL-1800. We have toured 48 States and 5 Canadian Provinces.

Outside of Association life, we enjoy family activities such as motorcycling and camping. I enjoy deer and turkey hunting both with bow and firearms. Nancy enjoys her involvement with church functions and when time permits, stitchery along with some photography.

We both share a deep passion for GWRRA and its Members. Through our involvement in this Association we have had meaningful life experiences, which otherwise we would not have enjoyed. We have developed many close relationships, and this is truly an extended family.  Nancy and I look forward to working for the Members. We hope our involvement will help Make-A-Difference and help to make a safer riding environment for all.

If ever we may be of service to you, feel free to contact us either by phone or email. Our address is:

502 Sir Galahad St.
DeSoto, IL 62924
Home: 618-867-2920
Email:  RideAware@yahoo.com

Charles & Nancy Mallett
Gold Wing Road Riders Association
Motorist Awareness Division Directors