Meet Brett Tekavec, who has spent the last 33 successful years in Harley-Davidson retail and Corporate environment. He is currently the Dealer Principal for both Queen City H-D and H-D of Washington, D.C., dealerships.

The Harley-Davidson story begins when he started washing motorcycles during summer breaks from college where he developed a love for the brand and a passion for the industry. The first 12 years of his career was at that same Cleveland dealership where he learned all about the process from sales, fixed operations and management of the dealership. He then began his eight years of working for the Motor Company during which he earned his MBA. In 2011, he decided to alter his career again when he purchased the first of three dealerships. Brett now feels it is time to give back to the industry that provided him the opportunity to become who he is today.

His Ohio dealership has earned Gold Bar and Shield and Maryland has earned Silver Bar & Shield awards. Each dealership has participated in performance groups for the last 13 years. Our industry is ever changing, his experience gained in all aspects of a dealership and corporate perspective gives him unique insight into our industry for his leadership to the NPDA Board. Brett also serves on the Harley-Davidson Council for the NPDA.

When asked to participate in the NPDA, I first wanted to know what it truly stood for and the vision moving forward. Knowing that we can unite as powersports dealers, share knowledge, create awareness, and grow the sport is everything I believe in. This has engulfed my entire career, I know there is plenty more to do, so let’s do it together!