Jim Hansen Memorial Announced

A memorial for long-time and respected industry executive Jim Hansen will be held on May 13th, from 6:00 p.m to 9:00 p.m. at the Bonnier Motorcycle Group offices in Irvine, CA.

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Published: May 6, 2014

A memorial for long-time and respected industry executive Jim Hansen will be held on May 13th, from 6:00 p.m to 9:00 p.m. at the Bonnier Motorcycle Group offices in Irvine, CA.

Jim, who passed away April 11th, was publisher of Cycle World and Rider magazines, and owner of American Roadracing. All who had the pleasure of knowing and interacting with Jim are welcomed and encouraged to attend. Jim was much beloved for his great wit, and it is anticipated there will be many stories shared to celebrate his time on this Earth.

May 13, 2014, 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Bonnier Motorcycle Group,15255 Alton Pkwy, Ste 300, Irvine CA 92618

Casual dress, dinner/drinks.

MIC, MSF, SVIA, ROHVA Appoint Interim Leadership

Scott Schloegel has been named acting president and CEO.

By Meagan Kusek

Meagan Kusek is the editor of Motorcycle & Powersports News. Since 2016, she has been covering various aspects of the B2B automotive markets, including professional carwashes, auto dealerships, motorcycle/powersport dealerships and collision repair shops.

Published: Mar 18, 2024

The boards of the Motorcycle Industry Council (MIC), Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF), Specialty Vehicle Institute of America (SVIA), and the Recreational Off-Highway Vehicle Association (ROHVA) voted unanimously to appoint Scott Schloegel as acting president and CEO of the associations. Diana Sanchez was appointed acting chief operating officer.

Schloegel and Sanchez, whose appointments are effective immediately, will also continue to serve in their current roles as senior vice president of government relations and vice president of operations respectively. The interim leadership was selected to ensure a seamless transition as the associations’ search committee continues to conduct a comprehensive review of the position of president and CEO, and a subsequent search to replace outgoing President and CEO Erik Pritchard.