New Jersey bicycle brand Van Dessel has announced a new addition to their sales and development team. Industry vet Robert Vander Veur joins the brand who has made a name for itself on the road and in cyclcocross with multiple teams and sponsored riders, including Laura Van Gilder (Mellow Mushroom), Cassie Maximenko, and Jared Nieters (Van Dessel Factory Team) riding their typically stealthy black/gray bikes.
Last fall, we had a chance to review the Van Dessel Motivus Maximus disc road bike, and are looking forward to what the brand has to offer in the future.
See the below press release for more details on Vander Veur’s addition to the brand.
Van Dessel Cycles has announced the hiring of Robert Vander Veur as their Vice President of Sales and Development as of February 8th, 2016.
Vander Veur has a long and proven pedigree in the cycling industry, including his most recent position – a 13 year stint with the Joannou Cycle Company and Jamis – and brings with him considerable sales and management experience. Prior to Jamis, he spent 11 years as the General Manager of Mainly Bikes in Narbeth, PA.
Edwin Bull, founder and President of Van Dessel, was enthusiastic about Vander Veur joining the team, “We are extremely excited to bring somebody with Robert’s knowledge, experience and reputation on board to champion our sales efforts. One of his primary and most immediate focuses will be expanding our dealer and sales force network. His solid market and product knowledge combined with his close connections to dealers will be invaluable to our continued growth.”
“I’m incredibly happy to have come on board with Van Dessel. I’ve long admired their bikes and the company’s commitment to Ride Inspired. Edwin’s uncompromising attention to detail and passion is evident in every bike he produces and the opportunity join the brand at this point in their history is, frankly, very exciting.”
Based in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, Scott joined Bike World News as the Cyclocross Editor in 2012 before taking over as Tech Editor in 2016. He has also worked as a photographer for various pro teams and shoot races along the east coast of the US, including the 2012 US MTB National Championships, 2013 UCI Cyclocross World Championships, and 2016 UCI Road World Championships. Scott has a passion for performance and technology, with 35 years of riding and mechanic experience. He also enjoys soccer, running, teaching group fitness classes, and is the founder of Lancaster Beard Company.
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