Motorcycle Industry Council's 2017 Board of Directors Announced

Early this month, the Motorcycle Industry Council published a press release presenting the results of their BOD elections for 2017.

Newly elected Paul Puma will be joining Arnold W. Ackerman and Andy Leisner, both of whom were recently reelected. "Our 2017 Board of Directors is solid," said President and CEO of MIC, Tim Buche. "[It's] made up of individuals who aer fully committed to the success of our industry and ready to tackle the key opportunities facing all of us in the years to come."

A few things to note about these pretigious members include:

Arnold Ackerman 
Current Chair of the MIC Aftermarket/Allied Trades Committee
-Chariman Emeritus/Founder, Motorsport Aftermarket Group (MAG)
-Background of top positions in manufacturing, powersports, and even aerospace industries
-Described as an "experienced businessman, professional investor, and lifelong motorcyclist"

Andy Leisner
-VP/Group Publisher, Bonnier Motorcycle Group
-Previously managing partner of Hardcard Holdings LLC
-Garnered top positions with Cycle World, AMA Pro Racing, and Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca.
-Began riding at the age of 6
-Rode motocross even into the AMA 250 Grand Prix Nationals and 250 World Championship

Paul Puma
-Executive VP, Wells Fargo Commercial Distribution
-Worked for ITT Commercial Finance as Motorsport Unit manager
-Accumulated numerous acquisitions, including that of Wells Fargo in early 2016
-Motorcycle enthusiast for 50+ years, working in industry for over 3 decades

You can read the entirety of the press release here, on the Motorcycle Industry Council's blog.