Tucker Powersports Adds Greg Blackwell in New Sales and Marketing Role

IRVING, Texas, Nov. 13, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Tucker Powersports announced the hiring of Greg Blackwell to the new position of Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing. Blackwell adds 30-years of powersports industry experience with KTM North America, Lemans Corporation, Metzeler Motorcycle Tire North America, and most recently as President of MTA Distributing. Tucker Powersports is a division of Motorsports Aftermarket Group (MAG).

Noting MAG's strategy of hiring candidates with aftermarket and powersports credentials, Mike Buettner, board member and Interim CEO said: "We are aggressively hiring the best industry talent and we're thrilled to add Greg to our team. With his experience, he'll hit the ground running and have an immediate impact. The velocity of change we are executing is necessary in this rapidly transforming industry. And we are not done yet."

Blackwell joins industry veterans John Potts and Greg Heichelbech, who were recently added to the leadership team at MAG. 

The new role will be focused on building relationships, achieving Tucker's sales and revenue goals, delivering an outstanding experience to dealers and growing market share through strategic partnerships. Kenan Ikles, current Vice President of Sales and Customer Support, will continue in his role and will report to Blackwell.

"I'm really impressed with the Tucker's desire to grow their business and support their dealers," said Blackwell. "My initial focus will be on meeting with key dealers, preparing for the January Dealer Show and planning programs that benefit Tucker dealers. The future is bright for Tucker and our partners."

Blackwell joined the company on November 12, 2018. The Tucker Show takes place from January 21 to January 25, 2019.

About Tucker Powersports
Featuring the most powerful portfolio of parts, accessories and apparel brands in the powersports industry, Tucker is the go-to supplier for retailers across the nation. Tucker has been earning the trust of the best dealers in the powersports industry for over 50 years.

About Motorsports Aftermarket Group
MAG inspires powersports riders by developing and delivering the most desired brands, including: Answer, BikeMaster, Burly, First Gear, Dragonfire, J&P Cycles, Kuryakyn, Motorcycle Superstore, Mustang, Performance Machine, Progressive Suspension, ProTaper, QuadBoss, Roland Sands Design, Speed and Strength, Tucker, Tucker V-Twin, Twin Power and Vance & Hines. MAG serves customers through a brands group, distribution group and retail group.

SOURCE Motorsport Aftermarket Group

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