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Marin Bikes names Chris Holmes brand director

Published September 3, 2014

NOVATO, Calif. (BRAIN) -- Marin Mountain Bikes has hired Chris Holmes as the company's new brand director. Holmes will be responsible for establishing and coordinating all of Marin's marketing activities. 

Matt VanEnkevort, Marin’s CEO, said, “Chris is someone I have known and respected for some time. I am really pleased to have him join our team, and have placed him squarely behind the wheel, ready to drive the Marin brand to new heights. Chris is a team player, and he will be directly engaged with our product, sales, and marketing teams.”

Holmes joined Marin on August 24. He has worked in the bike industry 18 years, including time at Schwinn Cycling & Fitness, Pacific Cycle, and, most recently, Electra Bicycle Company.

“I am thrilled about this new opportunity,” said Holmes. “I have long been a fan of Marin, and the growth and momentum that the brand has seen over the last couple of years makes this new role especially exciting.”