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Kuryakyn Expands Leadership Team with Veterans from Harley-Davidson, Buell

Kuryakyn announced the hiring of two executives, both with significant experience in the motorcycle industry.

Kuryakyn announced the hiring of two executives, both with significant experience in the motorcycle industry. Anthony Stefanelli is now Kuryakyn’s vice president of product development and engineering. Lars LaVine has joined the company as vice president of global sourcing and supply chain operations.

Stefanelli’s career started with space shuttles, fighter jets and stealth bombers and evolved to leadership roles in engineering at both Buell Motorcycle Company (a subsidiary of Harley-Davidson at the time) and EBR (Eric Buell Racing). His responsibilities at Buell had him leading the development of singles, street fighters, cafĂ© racers and ADV tourers (the Buell Ulysses). In his role at EBR, he was responsible for the development of the EBR 1190RS Superbike and also a hybrid scooter for Hero Motors. Stefanelli is an accomplished open-wheel race driver and at one time was designated for a spot in the Indy Car CART Series.

West Point graduate and eleven-year Army veteran LaVine spent 16 years at Harley-Davidson and Buell Motorcycle in sourcing, purchasing and manufacturing operations roles. These positions leveraged his acumen for developing high-level global sources for all types of motorcycle components and systems. LaVine developed partnerships with leading suppliers to deliver new technology to Buell motorcycles, such as ZTL (Zero Torsional Load) brakes and the industry’s first ever motorcycle which used the frame as a fuel cell (Firebolt XB9R).  LaVine is a self-professed “motorsports nut,” who’s real passion started with road racing and has evolved from there.  At this point, he is into everything with “wheels, a track, or a propeller.”

“Kuryakyn’s continued success will be based on innovation, quality and connection with our customers. All three of us have worked side-by-side with some of this industry’s icons and we are ready to make our mark at Kuryakyn,” said Greg Heichelbech, president of the Accessories Group of Motorsports Aftermarket Group (MAG).  “Tony and Lars are leading teams that will create and manufacture the newest, coolest and most exciting products in power sports.”

Stefanelli and LaVine joined the company in March 2019.

Since 1989, Kuryakyn has been a leader in designing and producing high-demand, highly-styled accessories for the powersports industry. The company’s product line features thousands of accessories that fit virtually every kind of motorcycle.

Link: Kuryakyn

Kuryakyn Holdings Inc.
Phone: (715) 247-5008Phone: (800) 843-7896Fax: (715) 247-5007Contact: Undria Davis

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