personnel
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KTM
KTM continues turnaround effort with BMW veteran joining executive team
KTM AG announced that Christof Lischka, most recently vice president of development at BMW Motorrad, will join the company as…
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Distributors/Aftermarket
Red Dot names Doug Bobay vice president of global HR amid growth initiatives
Red Dot Corporation, a longtime manufacturer of mobile HVAC systems for heavy-duty vehicles and powersports applications, has appointed Doug Bobay…
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KYMCO
KYMCO USA expands sales team to strengthen dealer support
KYMCO USA announced an expansion of its sales team, adding a returning industry veteran and promoting an existing employee as…
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Hisun
HISUN promotes Jamie Cheek to senior vice president
In his new role, Cheek will focus on supporting strategic partner relationships, commercial initiatives, and business development efforts for key…
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Service Providers
National Powersport Auctions promotes Poston to lead Sacramento operations
National Powersport Auctions (NPA) announced the promotion of Tristen Poston to general operations manager of its Sacramento facility. In his…
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Service Providers
V20 Recruiting adds industry veteran Louis Dodaro
V20 Recruiting + Consulting has announced the addition of veteran recruiter Louis Dodaro as executive recruiter for the firm’s Powersports,…
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Motorcycle
MSF names LaCheryl E. Jones director of curriculum and training strategy
Jones joins MSF from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, where she served as a highway safety specialist overseeing motorcycle,…
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Hisun
HISUN promotes Talley to VP of operations
HISUN Motors USA has promoted Allen Talley to vice president of operations, a move the company says is aimed at…
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Distributors/Aftermarket
Drag Specialties hires new Southeast region sales rep
With several years of V-twin experience, Matthew Maldonado is joining Drag Specialties after serving as fixed operations manager at Harley-Davidson…
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Hisun
HISUN expands Charles Kim’s role to chief product and marketing officer
Kim will now oversee product architecture, pricing, positioning, and customer experience, while continuing to lead development of new vehicle platforms.
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Distributors/Aftermarket
Turn 14 Powersports names new Western regional sales manager
In his new role, Carson Smith will be tasked with driving sales growth and expanding dealer relationships with brands ProTaper,…
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Distributors/Aftermarket
Turn 14 names Caitlyn Williams Central regional sales manager for Owned Brands
In the role, Williams will oversee dealer development, regional growth initiatives and sales strategy across the company’s portfolio of house…
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Service Providers
NPA expands leadership team, appoints new Pacific Northwest sales manager
NPA strengthened its leadership and sales organization with two key moves aimed at better supporting dealers nationwide, including the appointment…
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Motorcycle
Cobra MOTO names Dave Drakes technical program manager
Drakes will lead the development of new gas-powered competition race bikes, overseeing programs from initial concept through production and launch.
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Distributors/Aftermarket
All Balls Racing Group names Kari Grogg general manager
All Balls Racing Group has appointed industry veteran Kari Grogg as general manager, placing a longtime distributor leader in charge…
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Yamaha
Yamaha promotes Burnett to lead motorsports division as Martinez announces retirement
Yamaha said Burnett and Martinez will work closely over the coming months to align strategy and operations, with a continued…
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BRP
BRP taps automotive veteran to succeed José Boisjoli as CEO
BRP has named Denis Le Vot as its next president and CEO, marking a major leadership transition as José Boisjoli…
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Harley-Davidson
Harley-Davidson elevates Bill and Karen Davidson in leadership shift aimed at re-energizing dealers
At the center of the leadership moves are expanded roles for Bill Davidson and Karen Davidson, two of the most…
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Aftermarket
Parts Unlimited names Brooks Laisi as new Northeast sales representative
In his new role as sales representative with Parts Unlimited, Laisi will represent central Connecticut, Rhode Island, and Massachusetts.
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KYMCO
‘KYMCO Joe’ returns as KYMCO USA resets leadership
KYMCO USA, Inc. has appointed Frank Yang as interim CEO, and brought back longtime executive Joe “KYMCO Joe” Wofford as…
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