Motorcycle Times Inc. Recognized for Outstanding Performance

Motorcycle Times Inc., the parent company for the Anchorage House of Harley-Davidson, Denali Harley-Davidson and Kenai Peninsula Harley-Davidson, has earned the prestigious Gold Bar & Shield Circle of Excellence Award for 2019, from Harley-Davidson Motor Company, an award given to the top performing dealerships in the U.S.

Motorcycle Times, Inc. earned the award based on its delivery of premium customer experiences and for demonstrating operational excellence across a range of categories.

“We’re proud to present this high honor to Dia Matteson in recognition of the many ways MTI delivers personal freedom to Harley-Davidson riders day in and day out,” said Dave Cotteleer, vice president and managing director for U.S., Harley-Davidson Motor Company. “Strong, passionate dealers like Dia Matteson, who inspire new people to take their first steps toward riding and offer long-time riders the quality service they expect and deserve, are big reasons why Harley-Davidson has been a respected, recognized brand for over 116 years.”

Gold Bar & Shield award recipients consistently elevate the brand by providing their customers with exceptional and authentic Harley-Davidson experiences. The Bar & Shield Circle of Excellence Award is an annual recognition and is Harley-Davidson’s premier dealer award program.

Motorcycle Times, Inc., 4334 Spenard Road, has been in business in the Southcentral Alaska area since 1975. MTI-owned Harley-Davidson motorcycle dealerships have earned Bar & Shield Awards for the last six years in a row.

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The Sturgis Motorcycle Museum and Hall of Fame recently named Marilyn Stemp and Steve Piehl to its board of directors.

Stemp is a pioneering figure in the motorcycle industry, founding IronWorks Magazine with her late husband, Dennis, and becoming the first female editor of a nationally circulated, mainstream motorcycle magazine. She also revived their trade magazine, Iron Trader News; edits the monthly Kiwi Indian News; contributes to several powersports media outlets; and is the founding editor of Sturgis Rider Daily. Stemp is a noted editor and writer of several motorcycle-focused books. Her consistent support for charitable efforts in the industry include the annual Biker Belles Celebration, Las Vegas BikeFest and as campaign chair for the Sturgis Motorcycle Museum’s development plan in 2014. She co-founded the Flying Piston charity events taking place in Daytona and Sturgis each year and is a National Ambassador for All Kids Bike. Stemp was inducted into both the Las Vegas Motorcycle Hall of Fame and the Sturgis Museum's Hall of Fame in 2018, and in 2022 she was recognized as one of the Top 100 Women in Powersports by DealerNews.