Parts Unlimited Names Griffin Central West Regional Sales Manager
Parts Unlimited recently announced the promotion of Paul Griffin to the position of Central West regional sales manager.
Jim Williams Joins AMA as VP of Industry Relations and Corporate Member Programs
Williams will be responsible for directing the AMA’s outreach to the motorcycle industry as well as creating related membership programs for manufacturers, distributors and aftermarket companies.
Helmet House Hires Ron Wallace as National Sales Manager
Helmet House, Inc., recently announced Ron Wallace has been hired as its national sales manager. Wallace joins Helmet House from Relume Technologies, a manufacturer of LED based lighting systems. Wallace brings more than 27 years of sales, product and marketing management to Helmet House in a broad set of industries from high-end bicycle manufacturing and sales to commercial lighting.
Auctions America Acquires Bator Vintage Motorcycle Auctions
Less than one year after its formation, Auctions America by RM, a subsidiary of collector car auction house – RM Auctions, is expanding to include a vintage motorcycle division with the acquisition of Bator Vintage Motorcycle Auctions. Classic and antique motorcycle expert, Glenn Bator, will lead the new division.
Kawasaki Announces Promotions in National Sales Department
Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. recently promoted six members of its national sales staff, including one elevated to regional sales director and four new senior district managers. One existing senior district manager was also given responsibilities in a newly created position.
Motul USA Hires Steve Hutchinson as VP of Sales and Marketing
Motul USA, Inc. has named Steve Hutchinson as vice president of sales and marketing. Hutchinson is an aftermarket industry veteran with over 25 years of experience. His background includes both lubricants and tire products.
MAG Appoints Creative Director
Motorsport Aftermarket Group (MAG), a family of leading brands and businesses in the motorsport industry has appointed Ross Berlanga as creative director in this newly created role.
Former PowerSports Business Editor Neil Pascale Joins Dominion Powersports Solutions
Dominion Powersports Solutions has hired Neil Pascale as its new business development manager. In this role, Pascale will build strategic relationships between Dominion Powersports Solutions and OEMs, distributors and other industry-leading service providers.
Zero Founder Leaves Company To Enter Skiosky Competition
Zero Motorcycles has announced that its founder, Neal Saiki, is leaving his daily operational responsibilities for the company. He will be re-entering the Igor I. Sikorski Human Powered Helicopter Competition, which Neal first pursued at Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo as an aeronautical engineering student in 1989. Neal and his wife, Lisa, founded Zero Motorcycles Inc. (then called Electricross) in their garage in Scotts Valley, Calif., in January of 2006.
Timoni Steps Down as President/CEO of Piaggio Group Americas
Piaggio Group Americas (PGA) has announced a change in executive leadership with the departure of Paolo Timoni as president and CEO. After six years in this role, Timoni has stepped down to pursue other professional interests. The corporate responsibility of PGA has been appointed to Miguel Martinez, former general manager of Piaggio Spain, effective immediately.
Industry Veteran Jamie Chisholm Joins MTA Distributing
Chisholm’s primary responsibility will be to work closely with the company’s major accounts in the U.S. and Canada.
Mecum Auctions Launches New Gavin Trippe-Led Motorcycle Division
Mecum Auctions has expanded into another market niche as it launches its new motorcycle division to offer significant consignments for the collector motorcycle industry.