Chris Wheeler — Owner at MX Development Labs, LLC
Chris Wheeler
Owner
San Marcos | United States
Skills
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Industries
Creative Agencies
Moto & Powersports
Outdoor
Work experience
MX Development Labs, LLC
Owner | 01/2009 - Current
-Provides motocross rider training and development programs for individuals and groups.
-Reviews basic and advanced motocross skills including bike set-up, bike prep, starts, turns, jumps, line selection, and body positioning.
-Develops training products from concept to development.

SUZUKI MOTOR OF AMERICA, INC
SX/MX Sports Marketing Manager | 03/2016 - Current
• Provides direction and develops the strategy for Suzuki Racing Programs to ensure maximum exposure and brand awareness through racing, marketing, and advertising activities.
• Develops, forecasts, and manages Motocross/Supercross, Amateur, Off Road and Contingency Budgets.
• Works with teams, athletes, sponsors and events to maximize Suzuki exposure and to increase brand identity among enthusiast and fans through reporting race results, social media, event activation and athlete recruitment.
• Liaises with R&D by providing race team feedback and expert opinion to improve Suzuki products and enhance Suzuki customer experience and loyalty.
• Liaises with Communications and Sales by providing experience from events and product feedback to help tell the story of the Suzuki brand in marketing and advertising campaigns.
• Reviews and provides content for press releases and media events related to race teams, athletes, product, and race events.
• Develops and manages Dealer Race programs to expand dealer customer base.
• Responsible for Race Team identification, contract negotiation, & partner development between teams, sponsors, and race organizations.
• Maintains parts management (ordering, reconciliation, tracking) and Suspense Unit allocation management
American Suzuki Motor Corp.
Sr. Off Road Specialist | 11/2010 - Current
-Evaluates pre-production motocross and off-road motorcycles during development and product finalization.
-Analyzes current product gaps and provides concept ideas and input on strategy for future bike development
-Works with product engineers to improve bike performance by providing critical feedback on core bike components, including engine, chassis, suspension, and body design.
American Suzuki Motor Corp.
Off-Road Race Team Manager | 11/2010 - 12/2011
-Managed FMF/Makita Suzuki Offroad Race Team 2011 season (maintained team budget, negotiated rider contracts and team sponsorships, provided on-site race team support, and coordinated dealer demonstration events)
American Suzuki Motor Corp.
Consultant Test Rider | 05/1996 - 11/2010
-Evaluated and test rode pre-production motocross and off-road motorcycles during development and product finalization.
-Worked with in-house testing product engineers to improve bike performance by providing critical feedback on core bike components.
Nike
Moto Mentor | 06/2005 - 12/2008
-Provided industry expertise to Nike 6.0 motocross division for athlete scouting and recruitment, event promotions and sponsorship, and company transition into motocross industry..
- Assisted with team building athlete retreats located at Nike headquarters
Red Bull
Athlete Coach | 03/2005 - 12/2008
- Responsible for coaching Red Bull JAMS athletes, including pre-race debriefing and provided race strategy including walking the track, line selection, bike set-up, starting techniques, and overall race weekend planning.
- Assisted with Red Bull set-up and production activities at all Amateur National Championship events.
- Provided feedback to Red Bull management on team organization and needs during events.
Tag Metals
Race and Technical Manager | 10/2002 - 12/2008
-Managed racer sponsorship programs, including racer/team selection and recruitment, event promotion and
sponsorship.
-Worked closely with quality control and upcoming product releases.
-Assisted with marketing campaigns in order to associate the brand with top athletes.
-Gathered feedback from sponsored teams and riders to improve quality and design on company product.
-Represent company at media events and trade shows
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-Coordinated with company press releases and media opportunities.
Professional Motocross Rider
Rider | 07/1994 - 06/2003
-Blackfoot Honda Race Team, Canada – 2003
-FMF/Honda 4 stroke Nationals Team - 2003
-ECC Suzuki Race Team, CA. – 2002
-Hollinberger Yamaha, Germany – 2002
-Meyer Honda Race Team, Germany – 2001
-AM Leonard KTM Race Team, OH. –2000
-Red Bull Yamaha Race Team, Germany – 1999
-Pit Pro Suzuki Race Team, Ca. - 1997
-American Suzuki Sports Race Team, CA. -1995-1998
