PICKERINGTON, OHIO The Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum has announced that Stan Simpson of Cibolo, Texas, has been named Chairman of the Museum’s Board of Directors. Simpson, who also serves on the American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) Board of Directors, was named to the Museum’s Board earlier this year. He replaces Mark Mendell, who stepped down from the Chairman’s position to devote more time to his business. Mendell will continue to serve as a member of the Board. An avid off-road and street motorcyclist and a Life Member of the AMA, Simpson serves as a volunteer with the U.S. Forest Service. He devotes much of his time to preserving enthusiasts’ access to trails while reducing the impact of off-highway vehicles. Simpson also serves on the staff of the Colorado 500 charity ride and as president of the Sidewinders Motorcycle Club, and is a past president of the Texas State Championship Enduro Circuit. “It’s a privilege to serve the American motorcycling community as a member of the Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum’s Board of Directors,” said Simpson. “Educating today’s and tomorrow’s generation of riders about the pioneers, innovators and legends who shaped our industry and sport benefits everyone involved in motorcycling. I look forward to continuing the Museum’s mission of education and preservation, as well as its expansion.” “We’re grateful to Mark Mendell for leading the Museum during a time of great accomplishment and growth,” Simpson continued. “His leadership and vision raised annual events like the Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction to new levels and resulted in unprecedented industry and media awareness of the Museum’s world-class exhibits and programs. Thanks to Mark, I have the pleasure of starting my tenure on a very strong foundation one I’m personally excited to build on,” Simpson said. In his professional life, Simpson is president and chief operating officer of San Antonio-based Kalmar RT Center, which provides new-product technology for off-road construction and industrial equipment; and vice president of Kalmar Industries’ KRTC Group, which builds, sells and supports special products to defense departments around the world. He also contributes his professional expertise as a volunteer in the area of domestic and international safety standards. About the Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum The goal of the Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum, located on the campus of the American Motorcyclist Association in Pickerington, Ohio, is to tell the stories and preserve the history of motorcycling. The Motorcycle Hall of Fame honors those who have contributed notably to the sport, and three major exhibition halls showcase the machines and memorabilia that have shaped motorcycling. Museum hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily; closed on New Year’s, Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas. Adult admission is $10 per person; $5 for AMA members; $9 for members of other national motorcycling organizations; $8 for seniors; $3 for students age 12 to 17; children age 11 and under are admitted free. A special family rate of $25 admits parents and all single children under age 18. For more information, call (614) 856-2222, or visit www.motorcyclemuseum.org.