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American Suzuki Hires
National Sales Manager
BREA, Calif. (Feb. 19, 2009) – American
Suzuki Motor Corporation (ASMC) announced today
that it has hired Rod Lopusnak as its new
National Sales Manager. Lopusnak will manage all
sales functions, including the company’s four
sales regions as well as dealer development and
dealer relations. He begins his new role with
ASMC immediately.
“Rod’s return to American Suzuki’s motorcycle
and ATV division will certainly deliver rewards
through his vast experience in the industry,”
said Mac Kato, vice president of American
Suzuki’s motorcycle/ATV division. “Rod brings a
thorough understanding of the motorcycle
industry and of our need to serve both Suzuki
dealers and customers.”
With experience working in motorcycle
dealers, as a Suzuki District Sales Manager, and
at the ASMC headquarters in Brea, Calif., as ATV
Operations Manager, Lopusnak brings valuable
experience to his new role. “I am thrilled and
honored to be on the American Suzuki team,” said
Lopusnak. “This is a dream position for me, I
can remember being a dealer and dreaming about
this. I consider Suzuki, each employee and the
dealers as part of my family! I’m just excited
to get started and to speak with the best
dealers in the industry every day. This is a
special day for me and my family.”
His duties as National Sales Manager will
include management of all sales functions,
including ASMC’s four sales regions as well as
dealer development and dealer relations.
Lopusnak spent the last 14 months as Vice
President of Business Development with Tucker
Rocky Distributing, a national distributor of
parts and accessories to the motorcycle and ATV
industry.
About American Suzuki
The Motorcycle/ATV Division of American Suzuki
Motor Corporation (ASMC), Brea, Calif., was
founded in 1963 by Suzuki Motor Corporation
(SMC). ASMC markets motorcycles and ATVs
via an extensive dealer network throughout 49
states. ASMC’s parent company, Suzuki
Motor Corporation, based in Hamamatsu, Japan, is
a diversified worldwide manufacturer of
motorcycles, ATVs, scooters, automobiles and
marine engines. Founded in 1909 and
incorporated in 1920, it has 120 distributors in
191 countries.
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