The Motorcycle Safety Programs Committee oversees projects and activities related to state motorcycle safety programs, rider education and training, lifelong learning, research, and data collection.
Chairperson
Jay Jackson – Gold Member, ABATE – Indiana
Vice Chairperson
John Sears – Gold Member, Massachusetts
Supporting Members
| Supporting Members | Total Control Training, Inc. | Lee Parks |
| Riders First | James Cooper Brandon Pate |
State Members
| State Members | Idaho | Shaun Free |
| Michigan | Brandon Cannon Quinn Passmore | |
| Minnesota | Steve Haataja | |
| Montana | Casey Redder | |
| Utah | Tawney Massey |
Individual Members
| Individual Members | Forrest Appleton | Chris Horton |
| Kathleen Baker | Johanna Noble | |
| Mel Boldt | John Sears | |
| Ron Braaksma | Bob Simpson | |
| Cathy Brooks | DeAnna Ward | |
| Hal Deily | Hank Waters | |
| Catten Ely | Alan Wood | |
| Paul Graves | Lenny 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.
