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Powersports Business • February 2025 • 7
NPDA elects Bob Kee as chairman of the board
The National Powersports Dealer Association ( NPDA ) board of directors has elected Bob Kee as chairman during its officer elections to start the year .
Former Vice Chairman Bob Kee is a co-founder of the NPDA and begins his new role while fellow co-founder and chairman Bob Althoff takes his seat as interim past chairman . Althoff guided the NPDA to momentous steps during his tenure as the inaugural chairman since its 2021 founding .
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“ It has been an honor to serve my brother and sister dealers , and I look forward to continuing that work in my new position ,” Althoff states . “ Bob Kee will do a phenomenal job leading the NPDA . Please join me in congratulating BK . And please join the NPDA !”
Kee and his partner , Jason Herod , are the owners of Destination Cycle in Kerrville , Texas . Kee also sits on the board of directors of the Texas Motorcycle Dealers Association . His role as vice chairman since the NPDA ’ s founding has prepared him well for his new duties at the helm of the NPDA .
“ Bob has been a tremendous mentor to me over the last several years ,” Kee comments . “ With his continued counsel and our incredibly strong Board of Directors , I look forward to being able to move NPDA forward in 2025 .”
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BOB KEE
Jayson Davis , owner of Powersports of Greenville in South Carolina , was elected vice chairman , while NPDA Co-Founder Kim Harrison , owner of Coleman Powersports in
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BOB ALTHOFF
Virginia , was re-elected to her position of secretary / treasurer . All four positions comprise the NPDA executive committee and include a one-year term .
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Chris Peterman has a wealth of knowledge and nearly 30 years of leadership experience in the motorcycle industry . Photo courtesy of Moto Morini Motorcycles
Moto Morini names new VP of sales and dealer development
Moto Morini recently announced the appointment of Chris Peterman as vice president of sales and dealer development for the historic Italian motorcycle brand .
Peterman comes to Moto Morini with a wealth of knowledge and nearly 30 years of leadership experience in the motorcycle industry . His extensive background includes management experience with Yamaha and CF Moto and being a dealership general manager . According to the company , Peterman ’ s dealer development insight and industry knowledge make him the ideal leader to accelerate the brand ’ s growth nationwide .
“ I believe Moto Morini is well positioned for major expansion in the U . S . market ,” says Chris Peterman . “ Moto Morini is an iconic Italian brand that offers a tremendous line of high-quality motorcycles and accessories . The brand ’ s heritage , combined with Italian design , performance and quality , makes Moto Morini a stand-out brand . I look forward to growing the family of Moto Morini dealers .”
Chris McGee , COO of Moto Morini , says he is excited to have Peterman join the Moto Morini team . “ Chris has a great deal of experience connecting with dealers to help strengthen their businesses . Chris will continue the Moto Morini mission of industry-leading dealer support and cultivating long-lasting partnerships .”
Chris Peterman can be contacted at chrisp @ motomorini . com . Moto Morini Motorcycles was a silver-level sponsor of PSB ’ s Accelerate Conference in Charlotte , North Carolina .
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