yamahas gentz retires

After 37 years with Yamaha Motor Corp., Jim Gentz, president of Yamaha Motorsports Group retired July 1. No replacement was immediately announced.

In his position, Gentz oversaw nearly a decade of sales increases and steady market share growth in Yamaha motorcycle, ATV, snowmobile, generator and accessories business. He said he believes Yamaha, based in Cypress Calif., has a qualified and enthusiastic team in place.

Now, Gentz said, he plans to "become an active 'Yamaha test rider' using all the exciting products we have had so much fun developing