Matt Ware, a graduate of West Virginia University, joins the WPS and FLY Racing team after spending six years at Racer X Illustrated. He will work exclusively on action, lifestyle and product videos for the company's brands.
Hoppe will serve as the company's new public relations and marketing manager. Among his other duties, he will be in charge of planning, creating and implementing programs, as well as leading the organization in all social media efforts.
Thomas, who has been involved with FLY Racing since 2003, will serve as the brand's new international distributor sales manager. He has been racing on the supercross/motocross circuit since 1997 and has always enjoyed international travel.
Automotive aftermarket industry veteran died peacefully on Oct. 15, 2012, after long battle with Multiple System Atrophy.
Kulman will continue to serve as the brand's technical adviser, but his responsibilities have now expanded to oversee all processes and communication between the design, manufacturing, sales and marketing teams. His role is to ensure the seamless release of new products as well as monitor all existing products.
Former Kawasaki PR Manager Jan Plessner has joined the Lonski and Associates team. A 23-year powersports executive, Plessner's experience includes key marketing, public relations and communications positions with Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A., the Motorcycle Industry Council, Freeman/McCue Public Relations and JVH Media Group (AllAboutBikes.com and LadyMoto.com).
MotorcycleIndustryJobs.com has announced the launch of a new resume writing service for all job seekers. "This is the next step in the evolution of MIJ, for years we have been asked for help in writing resumes and now we are finally able to help," says MIJ founder, Alex Baylon.
Harmon brings a wealth of experience to the company, and his primary focus will be working on retained and contingency searches for industry clients in the marine, powersports, automotive and outdoor recreation industries, including supply chain and logistics support, OEM sales and operations management, and retail dealer operations support.
The Midwest-based artist will annually generate VP-branded paintings in support of the company's retail branding program and other product lines. The paintings will be reproduced as "VP Pit Crew Pin-Up" posters to complement VP's traditional calendar posters, with the first poster in the pin-up series scheduled for release in the...
Andrew Rovito has maintained perfect attendance and an overall GPA of 99. 2 percent through three quarters of his education. He has also showcased characteristics that will make him a valuable asset to the industry in the future.
James Rugg, who most recently served as national sales manager for Royal Purple Lubricants, will serve as business development manager - automotive, consumer products to support the company's growing consumer market.
Larrabee has served as the company's design director for the past two years and brings more than 13 years of marketing, production and graphic design experience to the position.
Tritt brings 30-plus years in the oil business and will serve as regional manager - branded wholesale business development for the company.
Terry Vance, having served as the company’s president since its founding more than 30 years ago, will move to the role of chairman.
Ray Blank, who has worked nearly 30 years with the motorcycle division, will retire Oct. 1. Robert Gurga, who previously served as assistant vice president of marketing, has been promoted to vice president, motorcycle division.
With six-plus years in the recreational products industry, Wilke will be working on retained and contingency searches for industry clients in the marine, powersports, automotive and outdoor recreation industries.
