From a press release issued by the Motorcycle Safety Foundation:

Robert Gladden Appointed Project Manager for California Motorcyclist Safety Program (CMSP)

Irvine, Calif. – The Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF) has announced the appointment of Robert Gladden as project manager for the California Motorcyclist Safety Program (CMSP). With over 60 authorized sites throughout California, CMSP is the largest motorcycle training program in the United States, and is expected to train an estimated 42,000 students in 2004. The California Highway Patrol (CHP) has contracted with the MSF to administer the CMSP for 2004/2005.

Gladden, a California native and lifelong motorcycling enthusiast, came to the MSF in 2001 to take the helm of the MSF DirtBike School, the MSF’s newest curriculum product at that time. His 14 years of industry experience includes sales, marketing, and management positions with Scotts Performance Products, Answer Products, and Acerbis USA.

As project manager for the California Motorcyclist Safety Program, Gladden’s responsibilities include fostering relationships with training sponsors; monitoring quality assurance and delivery systems; evaluating proposed site installations; directing program processes and administrative readiness; and managing general business aspects of the program.

The California Motorcyclist Safety Program is a hands-on, 15-hour training class for on-highway motorcycle riders offered by the Motorcycle Safety Foundation through a contract with the California Highway Patrol. Motorcycles are provided for the Basic RiderCourse. Training sites are located throughout the state.

For CMSP RiderCourse locations and information call (877) RIDE-411 or visit www.ca-msp.org

Since 1973, the Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF) has set internationally recognized standards that promote the safety of motorcyclists with rider education courses, operator licensing tests, and public information programs. MSF works with the federal government, state agencies, the military, and others to offer training for all skill levels so riders can enjoy a lifetime of safe, responsible motorcycling.

MSF is a not-for-profit organization sponsored by BMW, Ducati, Harley-Davidson, Honda, Kawasaki, KTM, Piaggio/Vespa, Suzuki, Vengeance, Victory, and Yamaha. For RiderCourse locations, call (800) 446-9227 or visit www.msf-usa.org

CALIFORNIA MOTORCYCLIST SAFETY PROGRAM
2 Jenner Street, Suite 150
Irvine, CA 92618-3806