American Honda Motor Co., Inc. is pleased to announce that effective May 1, 2007, Tim Patnode has been appointed ATV and PWC media coordinator for American Honda’s motorcycle division. Patnode joins Honda’s press department after eight years as a district sales manager in Honda’s motorcycle field sales department. Prior to his tenure with the American Honda, Patnode spent six years in dealer sales in Washington state. “Tim’s 14 years of Powersports industry experience will be a great asset in helping provide optimum communications and product information to our dealers, customers and media partners,” said Jon Row, American Honda Press Department Manager.