IRVINE, Calif. – Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. (KMC) is pleased to announce that the company has hired Michael Jacobs to fill the newly created position of Manager, Government and Fleet Sales.

In this new position, Jacobs will be responsible for the strategic development of Kawasaki’s government and fleet sales initiatives with the primary purpose of growing brand awareness for Kawasaki side x side vehicles, while increasing side x side business for KMC and its independent dealer network.

“With increasing demand in the sectors of government and commercial fleet sales as well as Kawasaki’s increasing growth in the marketplace with products like the MULE PRO-FXT™, the time was right for Kawasaki to hire a strong manager with deep roots in the fleet sales industry for this important position,” says Bill Jenkins, Senior V.P., Sales Operations.  “Michael has the background and knowledge to take our government and fleet business to the next level.”

Jacobs’ recent experience includes several Regional Sales Manager positions with Fortune 500 companies as well as owning and operating a small start up company.  He will be based out of the Central Region Office in the Dallas, TX area.  In addition to his business experience, Jacobs was brought up in a Military household, living on Army bases around the world.  Today, Jacobs lives in the Fort Worth/Dallas area with his two daughters and his wife, who is a school teacher.  To reach Michael Jacobs to discuss government and fleet business opportunities with Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A., he can be contacted at Michael.Jacobs@kmc-usa.com or 817-589-1180.