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Heads up! Former Quin Helmets sales head Tim Calhoun is now heading up Parts & Accessories for HISUN Motors Corp. U.S.A. Calhoun comes to HISUN with more than 35 years of industry experience and former executive roles at Indian Motorcycle, Western Power Sports, LeoVince USA, SpeedMob Inc. and Helmet House. “It is an exciting time at HISUN and we are thrilled to add Tim to our growing team,” says Jamie Cheek, VP of Operations. “He will be instrumental in refining the aftermarket experience for HISUN customers, a key sector that will propel the HISUN brand further along in our journey. The industry knowledge Tim brings to the table is unrivaled.” As Director of Parts & Accessories for HISUN Motors Corp., Calhoun’s goals include improving dealer accessibility to parts and accessories, simplifying ordering and delivery operations, and creating an extensive catalog of parts and accessories, both performance and utility, for the HISUN family of vehicles. Creating this role is just one more step on the HISUN roadmap to improve the end users experience and allow customers to expand the various uses of HISUN products. A peer-elected board member on the Motorcycle Industry Council, and current Chairman of the Aftermarket Committee, Calhoun is a lifelong rider with more than 50 years in the saddle.
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Motojournalist Kevin Duke admits he is back in the saddle again! “Hi, my name is Kevin Duke and I’m a motorcycle addict. If you count HarleyDavidson’s new Pan America that I rode April 19, it’ll add up to about 950 different motorcycles I’ve ridden in my lifetime. I’ve commuted and toured, bashed trails and bar-hopped, been to Sturgis and Daytona several times, and gone full throttle on roadrace circuits and at the dragstrip. All of which brings me here to you at Thunder Press as the new Editor in Chief. It’s a small bit of irony that I’m following TP’s former Editor, Mitch Boehm, as he was the guy that gave me the opportunity to become a full-fledged motojournalist as a staffer at Motorcyclist nearly 25 years ago. Now he’s moved on to helm American Motorcyclist, the AMA’s magazine, and he’s already doing terrific work there. Now, if you excuse me, I must begin packing for my test on Harley’s most adventurous new model since I began riding motorcycles nearly a half century ago.”
JC Maldonado has joined Royal Enfield North America to support its dealer marketing efforts and national campaigns in his role as marketing manager. Previously, JC had worked in the advertising and PR industry and specialized in enthusiast
brands in the powersports industry. He kicked off his career at CramerKrasselt, the agency of record for BRP at the time, and worked as a content writer, community manager and social strategist for Can-Am Off-Road and the Spyder brands. He also served as a media relations liaison for Evinrude. After a fouryear tenure at C-K, he then spent four and half years at a start-up agency, working with brands such as Mercury Marine and performance battery brand OPTIMA, marine electronics brands, as well as being a GoPro content strategist.
Dunlop Motorcycle Tires rounds out its team with former AMA roadracer Chris Siebenhaar rolling in as a new Product Manager. “We are excited to welcome Chris to the Dunlop team,” says Senior VP of Dunlop Motorcycle Tires Sales & Marketing, Mike Buckley. “His background in product development, testing & marketing will add value to our process of bringing world class products to our customers. Of course, his racing experience will allow him to bring perspective that we are eager to benefit from.” Siebenhaar joins the team at the Rancho Cucamonga, CA HQ, joining current Product Manager Chad Geer. A life-long enthusiast, Siebenhaar began riding at 4 years old and competed in motocross, flat track and roadracing before working in a variety of roles in the industry. “I am very excited about this opportunity to work for Dunlop and stay Continued on page 18
