MIC’s Christy LaCurelle Elected Board Vice Chair of Outdoor Recreation Roundtable

IRVINE, CA – October 16, 2025 – (Motor Sports NewsWire) – The Outdoor Recreation Roundtable has elected Christy LaCurelle, President and CEO of the Motorcycle Industry Council, as Vice Chair of its Board of Directors, reinforcing the powersports industry’s role in shaping the future of outdoor recreation. ORR is a coalition representing the $1.2 trillion outdoor recreation economy, uniting dozens of national associations working to expand access to public lands and waters and to grow outdoor participation.

LaCurelle joins newly elected Chair Glenn Hughes, President and CEO of the American Sportfishing Association, and new Board Member Fred Ferguson, President and CEO of the American Bus Association.

“It’s a privilege to serve as Vice Chair of the Outdoor Recreation Roundtable Board of Directors, and I am grateful to be elected to the role,” LaCurelle said. “The outdoor recreation industry has shown that it can achieve great things when we work together, and I’m excited to work with Glenn, the board, ORR President Jessica Turner, and the ORR staff to strengthen our coalition, help grow the outdoor recreation industry, and make public lands and waters more accessible and more enjoyable for all Americans.”

“Christy’s expertise will strengthen our impact in advancing outdoor access and growing the outdoor recreation economy for the benefit of all Americans – especially in rural communities,” Turner said.

LaCurelle also leads the Motorcycle Safety Foundation, Recreational Off-Highway Vehicle Association, and Specialty Vehicle Institute of America. The associations represent the $51 billion powersports industry and its enthusiasts through advocacy work, research, education and safety programs, and public outreach.

About the Motorcycle Industry Council

The Motorcycle Industry Council, under its marquee market expansion brand, Ride With Us, is working to introduce everyone to the incomparable thrill of riding a motorcycle. MIC is a not-for-profit trade association representing motorcycle manufacturers, distributors, aftermarket companies, dealers, retailers, and a variety of related organizations providing vital support to the powersports industry. MIC advocates for fair policy and regulatory environments, works to deliver valuable data to the industry, and strives to bring the joy of riding to everyone, everywhere.

Established in 1914, MIC is headquartered in Irvine, Calif., with a government relations office in metropolitan Washington, D.C. Keep up with the industry association on Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube, online at MIC.org, and through the weekly MIC RideReport.

Source: Motorcycle Industry Council

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