The USMCA Announces Wells Fargo’s Paul Puma as President
Temecula, California – The United States Motorcycle Coaching Association (USMCA) is excited to announce Paul Puma, Relationship Manager for Wells Fargo Inventory Finance’s Motorsports Division, as the new USMCA president, succeeding Christy LaCurelle. This transition marks a new chapter for the USMCA as it continues to champion excellence in motorcycle coaching and promote safety and skill development across the nation.
Puma, who has been an integral part of USMCA for two years, will bring a fresh vision to the role. Under Paul’s leadership, the USMCA aims to enhance its programs, expand coach outreach and strengthen its commitment to advancing the sport.
“It’s a tremendous honor that the USMCA board has selected me for this position,” said Puma. “I have been a motorcycle enthusiast since I was three years old, and my passion is to grow the motorsports industry. The USMCA is an amazing organization to facilitate this effort. I am so excited to work with the fantastic USMCA team and others in this sport to train enthusiasts of all ages. Our goal is to make better riders through our network of over 400 committed and certified coaches.”
Puma, an industry veteran with 25 years’ experience in finance, has worked in various leadership roles for outdoor products and motorsports division for Wells Fargo. Prior to joining Wells Fargo, Puma held leadership positions for General Electric working with companies’ needing floorplanning financing, which included motorsports and marine.
Christy LaCurelle, who has led the USMCA for the past four years, will continue to be a valued member of the USMCA board of directors and provide support during the transition period.
“The USMCA was born out of a need to have a trusted and consistent process that riders and parents of riders could rely on when selecting a coach. In the past seven years, we have brought the coaching number to over 400 coaches and created a great platform with the Motorcycle Coaching App to make it easier than ever to connect riders to coaches. Paul and the Wells Fargo team have been along for this ride and he knows how to continue this great work. I know the organization is in good hands with Paul and our amazing network of coaches. I’m excited for this next chapter and to continue to be part of the process that is growing our sport,” stated Christy LaCurelle, USMCA board member.
For more information about the USMCA and becoming a certified coach, please visit USMCA.org. If you are looking to get connected to a certified USMCA coach, download the MotorcycleCoaching.org mobile app.
About Wells Fargo
Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE: WFC) is a leading financial services company that has approximately $1.9 trillion in assets. We provide a diversified set of banking, investment and mortgage products and services, as well as consumer and commercial finance, through our four reportable operating segments: Consumer Banking and Lending, Commercial Banking, Corporate and Investment Banking, and Wealth & Investment Management. Wells Fargo ranked No. 34 on Fortune’s 2024 rankings of America’s largest corporations. In the communities we serve, the company focuses its social impact on building a sustainable, inclusive future for all by supporting housing affordability, small business growth, financial health, and a low-carbon economy. News, insights, and perspectives from Wells Fargo are also available at Wells Fargo Stories.
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About the U.S. Motorcycle Coaching Association (USMCA)
USMCA is an association where riders and parents can connect to motorcycle coaches they can trust through the network, www.MotorcycleCoaching.org.
All USMCA Certified Coaches are required to adhere to a code of conduct, pass a background check and hold certifications in abuse prevention, CPR/First Aid, concussion protocol, heat illness & cardiac arrest training.
For more information on the USMCA or become a USMCA Certified Coach, visit www.USMCA.org.
