Motorcycle Safety Programs Committee

Chairperson

Jay Jackson – Gold Member, ABATE – Indiana

Vice Chairperson

John Sears – Gold Member, Massachusetts


Supporting Members

Supporting MembersTotal Control Training, Inc.Lee Parks
Riders FirstJames Cooper
Brandon Pate

State Members

State MembersIdahoShaun Free
MichiganBrandon Cannon Quinn Passmore
MinnesotaSteve Haataja
MontanaCasey Redder
UtahTawney Massey

Individual Members

Individual MembersForrest AppletonChris Horton
Kathleen BakerJohanna Noble
Mel BoldtJohn Sears
Ron BraaksmaBob Simpson
Cathy BrooksDeAnna Ward
Hal DeilyHank Waters
Catten ElyAlan Wood
Paul GravesLenny Young
Jose Griggs 

SMSA Staff

SMSA Staff
Brett Robinson, Executive Director
Tracy Lee, Program Manager
Leslie Robinson, Office Manager

Committee Goals and Objectives:

The committee shall focus on:

  • Developing and maintaining SMSA resources related to enhancing state motorcycle safety programs and rider education and training.
  • Maintaining and updating the SMSA Entry-Level Rider Training Standards (SERTS).
  • Reviewing and/or compiling information to support committee projects and activities.

Committee Member Responsibilities:

Responsibilities include:

  • Representing the interests of SMSA members.
  • Representing the interest of the membership category represented.
  • Assisting in overseeing project and activity expectations by:
    • Participating in meetings of the committee.
    • Compiling research, as needed. 
    • Developing sections of documents, as needed.
    • Reviewing and commenting on project documents and activities.
    • Contacting members represented to solicit input, feedback, and guidance on projects and activities.
  • Identifying possible SMSA projects and activities.
  • Providing suggestions for SMSA Spotlight Magazine articles and annual conference/summit presentations.