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Blackwell to Resign From LeMans Corporation

Greg Blackwell, vice president of sales for Wisconsin-based LeMans Corporation, will resign on January 25th to take advantage of a new job offer on the West Coast. Blackwell has worked with LeMans for 14 years and will become president of a smaller bicycle company. The name of the company has not yet been released.

Greg Blackwell, vice president of sales for Wisconsin-based LeMans Corporation,  will resign on Jan. 25 to take advantage of a new job offer on the West Coast.

Blackwell has worked with LeMans for 14 years, but is ready for a change of pace. Wanting a chance to get back to his West Coast roots and grasp a new opportunity, Blackwell accepted the offer to become president of a smaller company in the bicycle industry. The name of the company has not yet been released.

In a recent interview with MPN, Blackwell made it clear that his decision to switch industries was a difficult one and has no reflection on LeMans.

"It’s hard to leave because it’s family here, but certainly a big draw is the West Coast," he said.

Blackwell added that he feels fortunate to work with two separate industries that he loves.

"It’s the best of both worlds," he said. "I get to go into another industry that I’m passionate about and I don’t have to compete with LeMans."
 
Looking back on his position at LeMans, Blackwell thinks that his experience will ultimately help expand the bicycle company’s growth.

“I believe LeMans does things in the distributing and branding business better than anyone else, and if I can model my career after LeMans, it should be successful,” he said.

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