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Shifting Gears (June): Printing All The News That Fits

Former director of federal affairs in the MIC, SVIA and ROHVA Government Relations Office, Duane Taylor is now executive director of the National Off-Highway Vehicle Conservation Council (NOHVCC). “We are excited that Duane’s leadership at NOHVCC will help our joint goal of furthering a positive future for responsible OHV recreation,” says his former boss, MIC

Shifting Gears (Mar.): Printing All The News That Fits

Gimme a brake… Beringer Brakes’ U.S, agent Frog Specialties LLC has new digs. Consolidating all operations in Gardena, California, in the former Agajanian Enterprises building that once housed ASCOT raceway’s offices, Beringer Brakes U.S. facility boasts 3,700 sq./ft. of office, warehousing, R&D and warranty work space. Beringer Brakes are distributed through dealers, race teams and

Motorcyclist Magazine Relaunches with Expanded Format

Bonnier Motorcycle Group has announced a newly redesigned Motorcyclist magazine with the launch of the publication’s March/April issue, scheduled to hit newsstands February 28. In order to support its readers, Motorcyclist will move to a thicker paper stock and enlarged size.

QuickShift Marketing Hires Mike Keller

Powersports industry veteran Mike Keller has been hired by Bonnier Motorcycle Group’s in-house marketing agency QuickShift as Strategic Account Manager. His appointment is effective immediately. Prior to joining QuickShift, Keller served as Associate Publisher at Transworld Media.

Motorcycle Industry Council Announces 2017 Board of Director Election Results

The members of the Motorcycle Industry Council have elected Paul Puma to the 2017 MIC Board of Directors. In addition, Arnold W. Ackerman and Andy Leisner have each been reelected to the MIC board. All three will serve two-year terms.

Shifting Gears (November): Printing All The News That Fits

New head wrangler in Texas as Tucker Rocky/Biker’s Choice names Eric Cagle President of the Fort Worth-based distribution giant. Cagle comes from Caterpillar Inc. and Neovia Logistics where he spent 25+ years. “The opportunity to join a recognized leader in such an exciting industry was very appealing to me,” Cagle says. “The relationship this company

Suzuki’s Kerry Graeber Joins MIC Board of Directors

Kerry Graeber, vice president of MC/ATV sales and marketing at Suzuki Motor of America, Inc., will be representing Suzuki as a new member on the Motorcycle Industry Council Board of Directors.

Danny Gray Motorcycle Seats: Design Your Own

For the last decade and until recently, Danny Gray has built Harley-Davidson’s custom seat program while manufacturing and distributing its Danny Gray core brand of V-Twin seats. Danny Gray is now launching a dealer direct Danny Gray custom seat program for Harley-Davidson motorcycles called Design Your Own.

Eric Anderson, Kris Odwarka and Jim Woodruff Elected to 2016/2017 MIC Board of Directors 

Eric Anderson, Kris Odwarka and Jim Woodruff have been elected by the members of the Motorcycle Industry Council to serve on the 2016/2017 MIC Board of Directors. Paul Vitrano has been selected by Polaris Industries Inc. to be their representative on the MIC Board of Directors. This will be VROOM Network Founder & President Eric

Motorcycle Industry Council Launches ‘Gear Up Every Ride’ Initiative

Gear Up Every Ride, a new initiative built around innovative ways of encouraging riders to use proper motorcycling apparel, is launching during May’s Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month. The program was designed by the Motorcycle Industry Council’s Rider Safety Committee.

MIC Board of Directors Seat Opens as Sarah Schilke Rolls to BMW

Industry veteran Sarah Schilke has announced she has accepted the position of National Marketing Manager with BMW Motorrad USA, a move that opens up her previously held seat on the MIC Board of Directors. Schilke was serving her third term on the MIC board.

Shifting Gears: Printing All The News That Fits

Between the 2nd Annual AIMExpo in Orlando and Biketoberfest in Daytona, Florida was the epicenter of the powersports industry for a week, which made it the perfect time and place to announce that V-Twin industry leader Bob Kay joined the team at Marketplace Events  Motorcycle Group, producers of theAmerican International Motorcycle Expoas V-Twin Director. Long-time

MIC Announces 2015 Board of Director Election Results

The Motorcycle Industry Council members have elected Arnold W. Ackerman and Andy Leisner to each serve two-year terms on the 2015 MIC Board of Directors. In addition, Don Emde has been reelected to the MIC board to serve a two-year term and will be returning for his 14th year of service to the board. “I

MIC Announces 2015 Board of Director Election Results

The Motorcycle Industry Council members have elected Arnold W. Ackerman and Andy Leisner to each serve two-year terms on the 2015 MIC Board of Directors. In addition, Don Emde has been reelected to the MIC board to serve a two-year term and will be returning for his 14th year of service.

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Jim Hansen Memorial Announced

A memorial for long-time and respected industry executive Jim Hansen will be held on May 13th, from 6:00 p.m to 9:00 p.m. at the Bonnier Motorcycle Group offices in Irvine, CA.