Tom went to work for Triumph Motorcycles in 1994 and was the first Sales Manager for the Western United States setting up Triumph's dealer network in the Western nine states. He was also very involved with Triumph's marketing and Press Relations. He even had the privilege of teaching Pamela Anderson how to ride the Triumph Thunderbird for the movie Barb Wire. Tom has developed a deep knowledge of Triumph, having been to the new factory many times, having worked for Triumph and having owned a Speed Triple, a Trophy 900, a Trophy 1200, a Sprint RS, a Thunderbird Sport and an America. He has also put countless miles on all of the models.

Still working toward his dream he took the position of General Manager of Race Tech in 1997. Tom led Race Tech into the Street Market and especially offering components for Triumphs. An avid enthusiast, Tom has
Toured, Road Raced, Drag Raced, compet
-ed in Trials and most forms of Motorcycle competition both on and off road. Tom
attends Bike runs, Track days, Tours
and Sport rides.

Tom had developed a sense of how a dealership should operate and has been appointed to the Advisory Board of Dealernews Magazine. Tom put his experience, enthusiasm, commitment and theories to work on April 4th, 2000 when Southern California Triumph opened for business. Within 16 months Southern California Triumph became the number one Triumph dealer in the nation.

In April 2003, Southern California Triumph expanded and opened Southern California Ducati. The concept to have each Brand separated and right next to each other. Each offering total commitment to the brand! Ducati North America presented the award for "Top new Ducati dealer in the U.S." in 2003 and we were the number 5 selling Ducati dealer in the U.S. in 2004, 2005 and 2006! In 2003 Tom was appointed Press Fleet Manager, by Ducati North America, and we are the Press Fleet Center for servicing and maintaining the Ducati Press Fleet.

August 2005 saw the addition of Victory Motorcycles! Southern California Victory offers total commitment to the brand in the same fashion that has made Southern California Triumph and Southern California Ducati the premiere dealerships of their kind.

Southern California Triumph, Southern California Ducati and Southern California Victory will maintain being the Premier Triumph, Ducati and Victory Dealerships offering everything the Triumph, Ducati and Victory owner and enthusiast could want.

Southern California Motorcycles Mission Statement epitomizes our attitude towards the dealership and our customers.

Our Mission Statement

"A Celebration of Motorcycling" is what we truly believe. We are committed to providing you with quality product, education and customer service beyond your expectations. We will strive to help you enjoy the wonderful sport of Motorcycling.

Our philosophies, staff and commitment to customer service insure you receive the same level of support that won us the coveted "Top 100 dealer award" from Dealernews Magazine for the last seven years in a row, 2007 Ducati Dealer of the Year for North America and Triumph's Number One Dealer in the U.S.

Signed, Tom & the Staff of Southern California Motorcycles.