AIMExpo Heading to Orlando

Little joined the motorcycle industry in 1978 in a sales position at Cycle News, and soon thereafter began his 25-plus year tenure at Cycle World. Establishing himself as a key member of Cycle World’s sales and marketing team, Little became Vice President & Publisher of the world’s largest motorcycle publication in 1990.

For the past 15 years, Little has been elected to the board of directors of the Motorcycle Industry Council (MIC), and currently serves as its chairman. In addition, he serves on the board of the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation, producer of the highly respected Ride For Kids fundraisers. He also holds a Charter Life Membership with the American Motorcyclist Association (AMA). Most recently Little provided key industry insights as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of The Little Group. After considerable research on the motorcycle marketplace and its trade and consumer show landscape through his own company, Little joined Marketplace Events as Vice President & General Manager of the new Motorcycle Group, leading the company’s foray into the two-wheel arena.

Webster established himself as a prominent figure in the motorcycle industry during a 26- year tenure at Advanstar Communications. While there, Webster managed many of the company’s product groups, including the International Motorcycle Shows (IMS), Dealer Expo, and Dealernews Magazine.

Also an AMA Charter Life Member, Webster has played a vital role in establishing the company’s leadership and continued growth in its core Home and Garden segment.

Webster’s longtime friendship with Little, their familiarity garnered through Cycle World’s longtime sponsorship of the IMS, and the duo’s combined vast experience in the motorcycle industry will prove invaluable in the development of the American International Motorcycle Expo (AIME). Mike was recently named President of Marketplace Events’ newly formed Trade Show Division.

Cinnamon Kernes has worked in the motorcycle industry for 10 years as the Operations Manager of the International Motorcycle Shows produced by Advanstar Communications - a national consumer show with stops across the country. Prior to her time with Advanstar, Cinnamon managed the logistics and exhibitor relations of several major medical associations.

Riding for more than 15 years, Cinnamon traded the Chicago winters for year-round California riding in 1999. She joined Marketplace Events in October 2011 and is also heading up the operations for WIRED Live, a new consumer technology event being held in Washington, DC in 2012.