Established in 1991 and incorporated in the state of Illinois in 1994, the Northern Illinois Fiero Enthusiasts have grown to about 350 members in 35 states, and 3 countries. We meet monthly either in activities or meetings to exchange information and ideas to preserve the excitement of the Pontiac Fiero. Club activities include car cruises, car shows, parades, regional and national Fiero events, picnics and fall color tours throughout Illinois and the Midwest.
 
To provide an exchange forum dedicated to the care, preservation, and positive publication of the Pontiac Fiero.
 
What are the benefits of membership in NIFE? Your annual membership of $30.00 helps
to maintain and further expand these benefit resources for the Fiero Community

Click here to read about all the benefits
 
NIFE Board Member Group E-mail: NIFEboard@fierofocus.com
 
 
Jim Hallman
President/Founder
Naperville, IL
jhallman@fierofocus.com
Car(s): '88 White GT

Bio: I am founder of our club which originated back in October of 1991 with eleven people. After so many years, I have yet to loose enthusiasm in maintaining our club because of the over 350 members we have. I have met so many club members that are now personal friends; the Fiero brought us together, but the relationships keep us together. 
Mark Soeldner
Membership Director
Wheaton, IL
msoeldner@fierofocus.com
Car(s): '85 White SE

Bio: I joined NIFE in April of 2010 shortly after inheriting my mother's white '85 Sport Coupe which she had purchased new. It was her daily driver. I find it to be a very fun car to drive and understand why she kept it all those years. I use it for pleasure drives, car shows, and club events, storing it in the winter.
Nilmar Mendoza
Club Secretary
Wheeling, IL
nmendoza@fierofocus.com
Car(s): '85 Red Coupe

Bio: I fell in love with the Fiero on a trip to Disney World back in December of 1983. There was an attraction called “World of Motion” by GM, at the end of the ride they featured the latest models of cars arriving to the dealerships the following year. I was a teenager back then and thought one day I would have a Fiero of my own. It wasn’t until May of 2007 when I was able to fulfill my dream. I bought a 1985 Coupe from the original owner. Joined NIFE the same year and have been a member since. By being a member of NIFE, I have been able to gain many friendships, who have provided me with their advice and expertise to keep my car running. It is an honor for me to be part of the NIFE board and hope to do the same for everyone belonging to this club.
Scott Campbell
Activity Director
Round Lake, IL
scampbell@fierofocus.com
Car(s): '88 Formula, '88 GT


Bio:
First memories of NIFE are from attending some of the early Fierorama's with my dad, taking his Fieros (3) to the shows. In 2005 my parents moved and sold one of them to a cousin. When my dad passed away in 2010 I was able to aquire the 88GT back from my mom and 7 years later bought the Formula back from my cousin with 3800s/c swapped in it. The cars are rolling memories of my dad. I am not afraid of driving Fieros long distance and have been known to drive one 3000+ miles in a week on trips like Hot Rod Power Tour and to distant shows like the Tyler Shipman show. I have many old friends in the club, that knew my dad, and have met new ones since getting involved in 2010 while attending as many events as possible! 
Mike Schmidt
Activity Director
Woodstock, IL
mschmidt@fierofocus.com
Car(s): '87 GT Custom

Bio: I have always had a passion for sports cars and have enjoyed driving them. Primarily a Pontiac fan, I have had various years and models, but there was one that always stuck in my mind.  Back in the ‘80's I learned first-hand that there really is nothing like running through the gears and hugging some corners in a Fiero. Thirty two years later, I finally bought my own Fiero, a white 5-speed ‘87 GT.  That's when I found NIFE and a whole new group of friends. Whether it's car shows or just a drive for date night, or a coffee run, our cars become part of our families. These cars all have their own unique personality.
Bill Klicker
IT Director
Poplar Grove, IL
bklicker@fierofocus.com
Car(s): '86 White GT

Bio: I remember being aware of the Fiero buzz back in high school in the mid-eighties.  In high school and through college, I drove a 1969 Cadillac.  I loved that car, but the body & drive train were starting to show their age.  I always wanted a Corvette, but wasn't in the budget for a recent college graduate.  I started looking at Fiero's & eventually stumbled across a white '86 GT for sale by owner, which I purchased.  In November of 2000, I took on the role of NIFE Webmaster, after our previous webmaster, Byron Daugherty moved out of state and have enjoyed working on our website along with Mike Kroyer ever since..
Mike Kroyer
Creative/Social Media Director
Crystal Lake, IL
mkroyer@fierofocus.com
Car(s): '87 Coupe Custom

Bio: I joined NIFE in July of 1997 after I purchased my '87 Med Red Metallic Coupe from a Saturn dealership in Elgin, IL. I am now in my 26th year with the club, and I have enjoyed working with the club and it's members in producing our award winning Fiero Focus Magazine. I have meet so many club members/Fiero owners that are now friends. You can see my now custom Fiero around local and national shows. Be sure to stop and say hi.
   
 
 
NIFE Fiero Focus Magazine Team Group E-mail: magteam@fierofocus.com
Jim Hallman
Editor
Naperville, IL
jhallman@fierofocus.com
Car(s): '88 White GT
Mike Kroyer
Layout Design
Crystal Lake, IL
mkroyer@fierofocus.com
Car(s): '87 Med. Red Metallic Coupe
Christopher Sass
Editorial Staff
Highland, MI
ChristopheSass@fierofocus.com
Car(s): '85 White SC
Ken Brown
Image Direction
Aurora, IL
kbrown@fierofocus.com
Car(s): '88 White Formula
Mark Soeldner
Meet-A-Member Coordinator
Wheaton, IL
msoeldner@fierofocus.com
Car(s): '85 White SE
Christian Sass
Art Direction
Elgin, IL
csass@fierofocus.com
Car(s): '88 Red T-Top Formula
Sadie Kaminski
Editorial Staff
Stevens Point, WI
skaminski@fierofocus.com
Car(s): '88 yellow coupe

   
 
Rich Benanti
Sun City, AZ
rbenant@fierofocus.com
Car(s): '87 Blue GT

Bio: I am one of the eleven original charter members from 1991.  I designed the club logo and helped name the club along with Jim.  I've been a long time board member and have enjoyed serving as your Vice President and President while Jim took a rest from the duties.  I also enjoyed working on the display for the 2003 World of Wheels.  You may also remember the many fall color tours Carol & I scouted out and put together.  We now live in Arizona and miss all our friends and NIFE activities.
Paul Vargyas
Lisle, IL
pvargyas@fierofocus.com
Car(s): '88 Red T-Top GT V8

Bio: I joined NIFE in 1993 after reading an article about the collectability of the 88GT, and then purchasing a 88GT identified as one of the top 10 on the list. A couple of months later I found a 86SE that needed work, and the rest is history. I have owned multiple Fiero's over the years, and continue to enjoy Fiero's along with the many enthusiasts I have met in the Fiero community. I continue to function as NIFE's membership director, club treasurer and merchandise fulfillment center.
       
Welcome to the Member Of The Year page. In this section we honor fellow NIFE members who have
gone above and beyond in their role as a club member to help our club continue to be a viable,
vibrant organization. We thank each one for their support in the success of our club.

Click here to see the tribute page
Welcome to the Memorial page of our website. Here we honor fellow club members who have passed
away. These members were active participants in club events and many were former board members of
our club. For the important role they played in our club's history, we honor these members who made
a significant contribution to the Northern Illinois Fiero Enthusiasts which in turn helped our club become
what it is today.
Click here to see the tribute page
 

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