V20 Recruiting + Consulting, a leading recruitment firm specializing in talent search for companies in the powersports, marine, RV, outdoor power equipment and firearms industries, announced Chris Hayes has joined its team.
Hayes will be utilizing his vast experience in the powersports industry to match the best talent with V20 clients’ operations.
“Chris joins V20 at a time of unprecedented growth and opportunity. The powersports Industry has proven recently that the need for V20 to continue to grow and expand exists,” said Doug Sexton, V20 recruiting president. “There is and will continue to be a formidable “war for talent.” Those organizations that want to continue to win or start to win are focusing on their No. 1 asset — people.”
Starting his career at a Yamaha dealership and then moving to Yamaha Motor USA in the ’80s was just the beginning of what has been a great career in powersports for Hayes. Over the years, he has had an incredible impact on the industry as an entrepreneur and brand creator with Specialty Sports Limited, which helped create the apparel segment as we know it today in the powersports industry. Additionally, he served in leadership roles at Wolverine Worldwide with Harley Davidson Footwear and at Motorsports Aftermarket Group leading the Accessories Group sales and customer service teams. More recently, Hayes has been involved in several consulting roles for V20 clients and others.
In addition to be an industry stalwart, Hayes is an avid motorcyclist. “Immediately following his recent participation in the Colorado 500, Chris started his work with V20 Recruiting,” added Sexton. “I am incredibly excited to have Chris join our team. His wealth of knowledge about and passion for the industry is fantastic. It’s a great fit, and I look forward to many years of working along with Chris.”
Hayes commented, “It’s a privilege to join Doug and the team at V20. Participating in the industry from a service perspective is certainly a new challenge for me but a welcomed one. I’m excited about what I will learn and to leverage my experience to deliver for our clients.”
Sexton went on to say, “The V20 firm has been focused on the marine, powersports and RV industries for 16 years now. The addition of outdoor power equipment and firearms are great additions to the industries we serve. Whether it’s companies that are involved in the woods, the water or our roadway/trail systems, V20 can cover their needs.”
