Medina, MN (5/11/2009) -Polaris
Industries Inc. (NYSE: PII) today recognized
17 dealers from across the United States and
Canada for their invaluable contributions
as members of the Polaris Dealer Advisory
Council. The Advisory Council aids Polaris
management in development of effective support
and training programs to continuously improve
the collective business of Polaris and the
broader North American Polaris dealer network.
The Advisory Council work is focused upon
OEM and dealership process improvements for
service, warranty, orders, and retail selling
practices - and upon advising management with
our various Polaris product lines (Off-Road
Vehicles, Snowmobiles, Parts, Garments, and
Accessories).
"I am very thankful for the significant
impact the Polaris Dealer Advisory Council
has had in helping Polaris improve our systems
and processes," said Mike Jonikas, Vice
President, Sales and Marketing, Polaris Industries.
"It is important for Polaris and our
dealer partners to work together, and in this
challenging economic environment working together
is more important than ever. We rely on the
leadership of the Advisory Council and as
a result, we want to publicly recognize these
dealer leaders for their tireless advocacy."
The dealer leaders serving on the Polaris
Dealer Advisory Council are:
* Bill Abshier, Bakersfield, CA
* Amanda Blackstone, Lawrenceville, GA
* Greg Booth, Usbridge, ON
* David Burgess, Lansing, MI
* Irv Fosaaen, Waukon, IA
* Don Galloway, Edmonton, AB
* Mike Getz, Pennsdale, PA
* Rob Gregory, Jacksonville, AZ
* Leon "Butch" Greenwood, East Randolph,
VT
* Bob Jones, Washington, MO
* Jeff Lampe, Kissimmee, FL
* Michel Lemieux, St. Jerome, PQ
* Jeff Mies, Watkins, MN
* Dixie Miller, Mechanicsburg, PA
* Gary Neely, Pinedale, WY
* Reggie Sellers, Boise, ID
* Robert Sistrunk, San Antonio, TX