Sumitomo Rubber North America names Jeff Botsford Dunlop Motorcycle Tires regional sales manager

RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA – Sumitomo Rubber North America, a subsidiary of Sumitomo Rubber Industries, Ltd., is pleased to welcome Jeff Botsford as Regional Sales Manager for Dunlop Motorcycle Tires.

The announcement was made by Dunlop Motorcycle Tires’ National Retail Development Manager, Phil Waters. “We are thrilled for Jeff to join the Dunlop Motorcycle Tires team,” said Waters. “He has extensive experience in the segment and fits the Top Talent profile here at SRNA.”

Jeff began his career in the motorcycle industry in 1991. As an industry veteran, Jeff owned an aftermarket store and has extensive experience in parts, service, and sales at a multi-line store in Delaware. He recently spent 15 years at Western Powersport as a Sales and Marketing advisor in the mid-Atlantic region.

Jeff will be responsible for the Northeast Region, covering the states of Virginia, Delaware, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, New Jersey, New York, Connecticut, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Vermont, and Maine.

“We are excited to have Jeff join our team,” said Darren Thomas, SRNA’s Chief Executive Officer and President. “We believe his enthusiasm and expertise in the motorcycle industry will help elevate the Dunlop brand and support SRNA’s objectives.”

An avid adventure rider and E-bike enthusiast, Jeff has participated in over 400 enduro and hare scrambles throughout his career. He currently rides a Tenere 700 and in his spare time, Jeff enjoys the great outdoors, pulling his toys in his RV and camping.