Life long gearhead that made my hobby my career and have not looked back. I have always been goal driven, from my career in collegiate and freestyle wrestling, to sales goals and Ultra 4 racing. If I can measure it, I will create a goal for it. I spent 17 years in book manufacturing directly out of high school. Rising from a press assistant on midnight shift to become the International Sales manager. Seeking a new challenge, I teamed up with a businessman in Ann Arbor, and together we took a local sign shop to regional success in 3 short years. Making the decision to jump in to the automotive aftermarket was a tough one, as drag racing, off road and fabrication have always been hobbies of mine. I worried that turning them into work would dampen the passion. In almost 10 years, it has not at all, if anything, it has been like throwing gas on a fire. I have used my people skills and gift of gab to win over both retail and B2B customers towards our products. I have discovered that I am very comfortable speaking in public to large groups, and have no problem being the face of a brand when the camera is on. Always looking for the next step in my career, or next opportunity to put my skills to use to continue to grow our brands. I have enjoyed working with engineers on new products, developing marketing plans to highlight them, and then created a sales goal to move them.