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Team

The Richardson's Harley-Davidson team are the heart and soul of our business. With far-reaching knowledge, a passion for the lifestyle and years of experience, the Richardson's team are ready to help with all of your motorbiking enquiries.

Simon Hrycyszyn - Owner and Director

Living life at full throttle, Simon bought the property in 1975 and opened the dealership in 1978.

A trained motor mechanic, he started the business by himself with a determination and vision that you can see in the Dealership today.

Simon still owns the motor from his first Harley-Davidson Sportster and a 1977 Super Glide which he purchased new.

The love of his life is his 1980 Super Glide Trike, which has a hand built rear end and Springer front end. Simon's next purchase is a 100th Anniversary Springer, fully customised with genuine Harley-Davidson accessories and Australian-made Drag Way Wheels. Simon's next purchase was a 2008 FXSTSSE Screamin Eagle Softail Springer .

Whilst at a Harley Davidson dealership meeting, Simon first saw the Screaming Eagle Softail Springer with a 457.2mm front wheel topped by a Springer front end with a mighty 1803cc twin cam motor .

A dazzling mix of chrome and custom metal grind paint, Screaming Eagle race tuner, big guns exhaust system. One of only a 2,500 limited run, he thought this one-of-a-kind would be a great way to celebrate the 30th Anniversary of Richardson's Harley Davidson.

Merilyn Hrycyszyn - Marketing Manager

Merilyn has a wide variety of skills, leaving college in Year 11 for a nursing career, then working in Hospitality, at Silver Service Restaurants running bars and later part-owner of a hotel (the California Hotel).

Merilyn has been employed full time at Richardson's Harley Davidson since 1996 and part-time prior to this, as well as nursing for Family Based Care.

She has completed over 50 P.A.C.E. courses, been to Harley-Davidson University in Sydney, and attended the Harley-Davidson Worldwide Model Release in America each year for 10 years. This enables Merilyn to keep up to date with all areas of the Dealership, as Harley host seminars for Service Department, Sales, Parts & Accessories, Chrome Consulting, and Motor Clothes, as well as a three day Harley-Davidson Show, which includes all licensed products and Genuine Harley-Davidson stock.

You get a first hand view of all new products, which we order direct from the show. This allows us to always have updated stock in Tasmania, as soon as it is released.

Mark Proietti - Chrome Consultant /Parts Specialist / H.O.G Representative - Hobart

Mark has been a member of the team since 1998. He has a background in sales and service of industrial packaging machinery. He started in the Parts department taking care of inventory control and counter sales. After a brief stint of going to part time status for personal reasons, Mark returned to full time status taking on the role of Service & Parts Manager. Mark has completed his P.A.C.E (Parts, Accessories, Clothing Expert) training, some Pro-Sell online courses, some MBA online courses and most PHD online courses. He has also attended instructor led courses covering:

• 2008 Product Training
• Warranty procedures
• PAM Inventory Control
• Chrome Consultant
• Service Management
• H.O.G. Primary officer Training

Mark attended the 2009 Summer Dealer meeting in Denver, Colorado where he learned much from the many seminars and new product releases he attended. While in the USA he was lucky enough to visit and tour the Capitol Drive engine facility in Milwaukee seeing Sportster and Buell engines being built and assembled first hand. He also had the rare opportunity to experience a full tour of Harley-Davidson head office at Juneau Avenue which included a visit to the Harley-Davidson University labs where all training courses are developed. While in the USA, Mark also had a great time attending the 69^th Sturgis Rally.

Mark's first Harley-Davidson was a 1971 Rigid Ironhead Sportster, followed by a 1996 Sportster 1200 Custom he won in a raffle. His next Harley-Davidson was a new 1998 FatBoy - 95^thAnniversary model - which was heavily accessorized with genuine accessories. A 2004 model 1200 Sportster Custom followed being the first new rubber mounted Sportster in Tasmania allowing us to showcase and demonstrate an exciting new model. A 2005 Softail Deluxe was next - again modified with genuine accessories, performance enhancements along with suspension & brake upgrades. His current bike is a 2008 Screamin' Eagle Softail Springer in Sunset Orange. Mark says this one is a keeper.

Mark also holds the position of Dealer Representative to the local H.O.G. chapter.

Matthew Curtis - Workshop manager/Lead technician - Launceston

Matt has been a member of the RHD service team for 10 years.

Matt has two trades.He is a qualified engine reconditioner and a qualified motorcycle mechanic with certificate 2 in auto electrics. Matt has completed all PHD training courses and has attended and completed the following HDU instructor led courses:

• 2008 Product training
• Buell 1125 Service & Setup
• Service procedures
• Electrical diagnostics
• Electrical control systems

Matt currently holds Expert Technician status and is working towards Master Technician status which will occur when the appropriate training is available in Australia.

Even after 10 years Matt still enjoys coming to work for the challenge of learning something new and helping customers to achieve the most out of their bikes in both looks & performance. Matt also takes pride in training apprentices and watching them progress into professional technicians.

Interests:

• Riding
• Drag racing
• High performance cars & bikes
• Spending time with his two boys aged 5 and 7
• Home improvements

Matt's current bike is a 2004 VRSCB V-rod.

Chris Travers - Bike Sale/General Manager - Launceston

Chris joined the team at RHD in 2007 riding from Western Australia. With a background in mechanical fitting his first role was as the Service Manager. In October 2008 he was appointed to the position of Bike Sales Manager. With a great understanding of the Harley-Davidson range of motorcycles and attention to providing great customer service, Chris has a proven track record. In 2010 Chris was appointed General Manager of RHD.

Chris's current rides are a 2008 ‘Screamin Eagle' Softail Springer and a 2010 Buell Ulysses. Having these two totally different models allows him to cruise the streets or take off for a road trip anywhere across the country.

Chris is also the lead singer & harmonica player in CT & the Nighthawks.

Give him a call when you require any information or advice on any new or used bikes and he would be more than happy to assist you in making your dreams of owning a Harley-Davidson motorcycle come true.

Dave Weeks - Senior Technician and Tas Global Supervisor - Launceston

Dave has been with the company for 18 years, and has a solid background in the Harley–Davidsons from 1930's through to current models.

Dave owned a 1984 Shovel which he has since sold. He has a gift for diagnosing older model Harleys.

Ben Grunfeld- Parts Manager/Finance & Insurance Manager - Launceston

Ben and wife Carol come to us from Sydney where Ben owned and operated his own Auto parts recyclers specialising in European cars.

Ben bought his first Harley-Davidson when he was 19 years old - it was an Iron Head Sportster. He has owned a few different Shovels and Evo’s since then, constantly working on them himself doing all sorts of modifications. He currently rides a customised 1999 Road King with a HRD side car and is restoring a 1959 Pan Head.

Ben is more than qualified to assist you with any online sales, finance and insurance enquiries. Ben has a master’s degree in Business and has owned and operated a number of businesses so he is happy to help with any questions you may have. He was awarded the Harley Davidson Regional Dealer of the year and in a recent national campaign for Finance ran third place out of 48 Dealers in Australia and New Zealand.

Ben’s knowledge in insurance is unsurpassed as he is the third largest seller of motorcycle insurance in Tasmania and we don’t just insure motorcycles we can insure just about anything. Just send Ben an e-mail or give him a call for all your insurance needs.

You wont find anybody more helpful or as passionate as getting you over the line with your finance and insurance.

Marnie Hocking-Accountant

Marnie has been with the RHD team for 18 months after a sea change bought her across from the mainland in Sept 2008.

She bought with her fresh ideas from her 15+ years in finance / administration in the accounting / sports / engineering / manufacturing sectors and her valuable experience have helped the team at RHD improve their internal procedures / processing / analysis and reporting.

Returning to school in her early 20's to complete Yr 12 she went on to do an Advanced Certificate in Accounting. In her mid to late 20's she was mentored by a private practicing accountant and in her mid 30's she part completed a Bachelor of Commerce whilst working full time as an undergraduate for an accounting firm and raising teenage - girls grrr......

The guys are slowly wearing her down about getting her bike license as her limited riding experience is a 50cc which she crashed into a shed on a very large open paddock and then an exciting upgrade to a 250cc on a farm back in her late 20's. But she's still not convinced - her childhood fantasies were about adventures (touring around on the back of a HD of course) not white weddings and picket fences.

Having always had a keen ear (the thunder roars) for what she thinks is the best motor cycle in the world she has enjoyed her time and feels privileged to be a part of one of the most unique dealerships in the world.

For any enquiries please feel free to contact Marnie on admin@rhd.com.au

Lindelle Curran-Clothing and Merchandise Sales - Launceston

Lindelle looks after the sales of clothing and merchandise, the website & social media site and helps with the promotions here at Richardson's Harley-Davidson and is happy to help you with the purchase of your Harley-Davidson merchandise.

Lindelle has completed a Bachelor of Business (Hons) majoring in marketing and has a Certificate 3 in retail. Lindelle also helps out with the advertising, promotions of the store and the website.

Lindelle now has her learner bike licence, and would one day like to get a Sportster Forty Eight.

Bonnie Travers- Admin Assistant and Ebay Sales - Launceston

Bonnie Travers has been working at Richardson’s for just under two years now, joining the team for the 2009 National HOG Rally. Moving over from Western Australia, she has almost finished her certificate 3 in business. Her training consists of parts & accessories, eBay sales and administration. Bonnie is very passionate about the Harley- Davidson lifestyle and although she does not currently own a motorcycle she is in the process of achieving her motorcycle license. One day Bonnie would like to own a Nightster. Feel free to call Bonnie up or check the Richardson’s Harley-Davidson eBay store and see what specials she can do for you.

Kane Johnstone-3rd Year Apprentice Technician - Launceston

Kane has just commenced his 4th year as a motorcycle technician and has completed several training courses at the Harley-Davidson University in Sydney. He is working towards becoming a Master Technician, and loves the hands on work here at Richardson's and the great learning environment. Kane recently purchased his first Harley-Davidson, a 2010 FXD Superglide which he has begun customising. It has a 110 CI engine, a chopped rear fender and a thunder header exhaust. Kane has become integral part of the team here at RHD.

Brett Davie – Head Technician - Launceston

I have been a qualified technician for 30 years, starting as an apprentice in country Victoria when I was 16 years old. The last 7 years I have spent in New Zealand as the head technician in Christchurch at rolling thunder motor company (Harley-Davidson). Previous to that at Eric wood motorcycles, Yamaha, Moto Guzzi & Apprilla. I have enjoyed racing dirt bikes and road bikes, plus a brief stint racing snow mobiles. I currently own and ride a 2005 limited edition Anniversary Fatboy which was the first factory 1550 & I have taken it to stage 2. Though riding and working on many brands my passion lies with Harley-Davidson and I look forward to see you and helping you with anything you may wish with you motorcycle here at Richardson’s Harley-Davidson.