After 20 years as President of Magura USA, Jeff Enlow has retired as of Jan 1st, 2020. During Enlow's time with Magura he guided the German brands U.S. operations to grow OEM and aftermarket business in both the bike and motorcycle categories. Jeff began his career in the cycling industry with Marwi in 1989 before joining Magura USA in 1999.
Enlow says, "I am very proud and honored to have held this position for so long! I've accomplished many of my life goals during my tenor and I'm very thankful to Magura for this time together!". Enlow will continue to support the Magura USA team on overall strategies as an independent consultant.
"Twenty years! It was a long ride and I ended up with mud on my face, crash and burns and many scars, but it was all worth it." said Jeff.
Julia Michels has assumed the role of President & CEO of Magura USA from Enlow on January 1, 2020. Jeff Enlow said of Michels, "Julia has all the leadership qualities needed to be successful in her new role. I feel most confident passing the torch to Julia!"
Michels originally joined the Magura USA team in 2006 as an accountant but grew to fulfill numerous roles within the company including human resources, inventory control & purchasing, supply chain management, logistics, and information technology. In 2018 she was promoted to the Magura USA management team as CFO/Treasurer. Now, as President/CEO Julia hopes to lead the Magura USA team in providing safety for the mobility of tomorrow.
Julia graduated Master of Business Administration from Maryville University of Saint Louis in 2000, and also earned a Bachelor of Science in Accountancy with Honors from University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana in 1997. Michels loves to venture out with her husband of 25 years, Kenny, riding their Harley Davidson and rooting for the St. Louis Cardinals. She can be reached at julia@magurausa.com
