Michael J. Marchky

Director, Talent Search & Business Development

Mike’s career has taken him all over the USA and has spanned the Automotive, Powersports, Marine, and Motorcycle industries. Growing up outside of Motown and Buick City, fast cars, motorcycles, boats, snowmobiles, you name it; Mike had to be around it all. After graduating from college, he started at Chevrolet Motor Division as a Customer Relations Specialist, then grew to a Metro District Sales Manager and Brand Analyst at General Motors Corporation.

Mike holds a Bachelor of Science & Master of Science Degrees from Central Michigan University. Over the last 15+ years of Mike’s career, he’s held the positions of Dealer Operator Multi Store Auto and Powersports, General Manager, General Sales Manager, Sales Manager, and Finance positions. Selling Harley-Davidson, Honda, Yamaha, Kawasaki, Suzuki, Can-Am, Spyder, Ryker, KTM, Polaris, CF Moto, and many more.

“This business gets in your blood from an early age and sticks to your ribs for the rest of your life. Now, here I am, proudly working alongside my long-time friend Jan Plessner and the ACTION Recruiting team, finding career-based connections for our clients, and helping industry professionals achieve personal greatness.” 

Mike’s passion for motorcycles and all things fast and gas runs deep and wide. His first street bike was a 1971 Kawasaki 500 H1 Mach III, and now his beautifully restored 1984 BMW R80 is the apple of his eye. He also owns a 425-hour 1965 Chris Craft Super Sport Hull Number 1, “DUKE.” 

Select Career Achievements:

• Owned and Operated Rainbow Honda Auto-Dealership
• Opened Redline Honda Polaris, an all-new and purpose-built powersports dealership facility 
• Member of the Garage Composites Harley-Davidson Performance Group Leadership Team 
• Opened Bumpus’ South Main Harley-Davidson, their downtown Memphis-based ARO Location
• Trademarked and developed the “T-Daddy’s Speed Shop” Brand, which offers in-store performance parts and service consulting
• As an owner and General Manager, led the acquisition and retail development of brands such as Polaris, Spyder, Ryker, Royal Enfield, Fly, Oakley, and Ray-Ban
• Boston Metro District Sales Manager, Chevrolet Motor Division
• Brand Analyst on the Chevrolet Venture Brand team
    

Honors and Awards

• Achieved Honda Automotive & Honda Powersports Top 100 Dealership F&I Performance “Council of Excellence” Award 2006 – 2011
• 2016 Harley-Davidson “Silver Bar and Shield” Award
• 2016 – 2018 Harley-Davidson Financial Services F&I Elite Level “Chairman” Award for Overall F&I performance
• 2016 – 2018 Commercial Appeal – Memphis, TN Best Place to Buy a Motorcycle” Award at Bumpus Harley-Davidson
• 2019 – 2023 Tribune-Star Terre Haute, IN “Best Place to Buy a Motorcycle” Award