Biography
THE MAN BEHIND THE MACHINE
55
YEARS
1969 – Present
The Journey
CAREER MILESTONES
1966-1969
Technical Training
- Technical Industrial ITI Training
- Grow up with motorcycle enthusiasts ​
- Developed a passion for motorcycles
1969-1972
Maico Germany
- Technical Trainee at 20 years old
- Motocross World Championship Team
- Traveled 12 countries across Europe
1972
KTM Journey Begins
- Hired by Erich Trunkenpolz ( founder of KTM)​
- Innovating Supercross Team​
- 50+ year partnership started
1987
Technical Leadership
- Director of Technical Operations
- Led R&D for off-road platforms
- Pioneered trellis frame designs
1987-2001
Global Expansion
- General manager Vice President KTM​
- Racing Team Director​
- Leadership​
2010-Present
Executive Leadership
- Executive Director
- KTM North America
- 15+ years of leadership