SUN PRAIRIE, WI (BRAIN) — Chris Clinton is joining Challenge North America as marketing and OE sales director, the company announced Tuesday. Stefano Lumbaca, who opened the brand's North American office in Ohio last June, has left the company.
Emily Zinn, who is a freelance editor at the CGI titles VeloNews.com and Singletrack.com, also is joining Challenge as communications editor.
Clinton is an industry veteran, with stints at Trek, Adidas, Kore and Sachs. He is a Category 1 race mechanic licensed by the UCI and USA Cycling. Clinton will represent Challenge at Frostbike, Sea Otter, the Tour of California, Interbike and other upcoming events.