Leadership
Paul Langley - President
Out of the box thinking and a keen understanding of technology coupled with the instincts to leverage it, give Paul the upper hand in a largely traditional market.
Paul leads with a transparent and highly strategic style. A “Plan your work and work your plan” approach to everyday as well as long range goals keeps both he and his Sr Management team focused and effective.
Outside of S&S Cycle, Paul can be found enjoying the twisty local roads on two wheels as well as keeping up on International Road Racing, Flat Track and MotoGP racing efforts.
George Sinn - VP of Finance/CFO
George holds a BS in Business Administration and CPA Certification. He is well versed in acquisitions, budgeting and forecasting and utilizes internal and external data, including industry knowledge, market activity, competition and economic circumstances.
George is an enthusiast of the motorsports industry but prefers 4 wheels and enjoys camping and time with family and friends.
Peter D. Winnie - VP of Engineering and Development
Peter brings strong technical leadership to the team with 30 years of experience in the portable power industry. He has been involved in engine and powertrain design and modification the majority his career in both consumer and industrial products. Peter holds a Degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Wisconsin and is experienced in Team Leadership, Product development, Engine design, Emissions compliance, and Vehicle dynamics, as well as materials science and manufacturing processes.
Leading a team of talented and creative Engineers, he is able to drive innovation in all designs. Utilizing state of the art Engineering tools and manufacturing equipment, the team is able to quickly provide high quality products to the customer.
Peter’s passion for performance spills over into his personal life. His current obsession is building high horsepower street rods, but he also enjoys high performance boats and is an avid motorcycle rider.
Karl Osterberg - VP of Operations
Karl brings several decades of boots on the ground style of leadership to the manufacturing floor and a level headed approach to his work. His methodical and detail oriented methodology provides the perfect balance to the complex world of manufacturing.
Having held several roles within S&S Cycle, including leading the QA and Contract Manufacturing teams, Karl leverages his experience and in depth knowledge of the organization to effectively manage the fast paced shop floor.
Karl's education includes a BS degree in mechanical engineering and hobbies include hunting, fishing, boating and snowmobiling.
Paul Devine - VP Sales
He leads a team of highly experienced sales and tech personnel as well as managing our OEM and contract business.
Paul holds B.A. degrees from Ottawa University, in Business Management & in Business Administration; he also holds a minor in Marketing. Outside of work Paul enjoys travel, hunting, fishing, golf and bicycling. Paul is also an avid motorcyclist and can often be found wrist down on the back roads of Southern Wisconsin.
Laura Bodenbender - Director of Human Resources & Safety
Laura holds a BS in Finance with an emphasis in Human Resources from Upper Iowa University. She has recruited some of the “best” in the powersports business to advance our company and understands the delicate balance between human and resource.
Her knowledge and thorough approach to managing human capital have proven an asset each time S&S has faced challenging growth cycles.
Laura enjoys spending time with her family as well as camping and fishing.
David Zemla - VP Marketing
David is a motorcycle industry veteran with an impressive track record of marketing successes. Before coming to S&S, he served in marketing leadership positions in several well-known, and successful companies such as Performance Machine, Burly Brand, and Progressive Suspension.
Zemla brings a comprehensive marketing skill set to S&S. In addition to extensive experience with traditional marketing channels, he has expertise in contemporary marketing techniques including content creation, website design and management, social media marketing, and marketing analytics. He also has an in-depth understanding of the technology and best practices to leverage these powerful tools.
David is an avid rider, builds at least one custom bike each year and is a passionate enthusiast of all things two wheeled.