Torrance, CA - American Honda announced that
effective Oct. 1, 2012, Senior Vice President of the Motorcycle Division Ray
Blank will retire. Robert Gurga has been promoted to the position of Vice
President, Motorcycle Division.
"After nearly 30
years with the Motorcycle Division, I have made the decision to step down,"
said Blank. "American Honda has been wonderful to me over all these years, and
I am very proud of what the people at American Honda have all achieved together
through both the good and bad times. I never thought I would have the good
fortune to be involved with so many great motorcycles and industry friends
during my time here. I want to thank everyone I've worked with for memories I
never dreamed possible."
Robert Gurga has
been with the Motorcycle Division for 34 years, and previously served as
Assistant Vice President of Marketing. "Ray Blank has been a great leader here
at American Honda and for the industry as well," said Gurga. "We look forward
to taking on new challenges as our business continues to evolve and our
industry experiences new growth in the years to come. These are very exciting
times for the powersports industry, and American Honda will continue to create
opportunities for our sport to grow through innovative products and programs."
