United States Motorcycle Coaching Association names president

The United States Motorcycle Coaching Association (USMCA) has named Paul Puma as president, succeeding Christy LaCurelle. Puma is the relationship manager for Wells Fargo Inventory Finance’s Motorsports Division. The USMCA says this transition marks a new chapter for the organization as it continues to champion excellence in motorcycle coaching and promote safety and skill development across the nation.

Puma, who has been an integral part of USMCA for two years, will bring a fresh vision to the role. Under his leadership, the USMCA aims to enhance its programs, expand coach outreach, and strengthen its commitment to advancing the sport.

“It’s a tremendous honor that the USMCA board has selected me for this position,” Puma says. “I have been a motorcycle enthusiast since I was three years old, and my passion is to grow the motorsports industry. The USMCA is an amazing organization to facilitate this effort. I am so excited to work with the fantastic USMCA team and others in this sport to train enthusiasts of all ages. Our goal is to make better riders through our network of over 400 committed and certified coaches.”

Puma, an industry veteran with 25 years of experience in finance, has worked in various leadership roles for outdoor products and motorsports division for Wells Fargo. Before joining Wells Fargo, Puma held leadership positions for General Electric working with companies needing floorplanning financing, which included motorsports and marine.

LaCurelle, who has led the USMCA for the past four years, will continue to be a valued member of the USMCA board of directors and provide support during the transition period.

“The USMCA was born out of a need to have a trusted and consistent process that riders and parents of riders could rely on when selecting a coach,” she says. “In the past seven years, we have brought the coaching number to over 400 coaches and created a great platform with the Motorcycle Coaching App to make it easier than ever to connect riders to coaches. Paul and the Wells Fargo team have been along for this ride and he knows how to continue this great work. I know the organization is in good hands with Paul and our amazing network of coaches. I’m excited for this next chapter and to continue to be part of the process that is growing our sport.”