Meet Our Staff

Mike grew up in Olathe, KS. He has been in the Harley business since March, 2012!  He was brought to the dealership by the friendly atmosphere and his love of motorcycles.

V is a local to the Kansas City area. Some of the nicknames include ‘V’, ‘V8’, ‘Val’, and ‘Popi’. V has been in the Harley business for 6 years now. He was drawn to the dealership after he bought his 2012 CVO RoadGlide. He now currently rides a 2013 RoadGlide. V really enjoys money, rock’n’roll, and his family. “Love the Life I Live, Live the Life I Love, Ride ’til I Die”.

Bobby is originally from Wilmington, NC. He has been in the Harley business for four years. Bobby rides a FLHX Street Glide. Most people would not guess it, but before coming to Rawhide Bobby was a brickmason for twenty-three years!

Michael comes to us from Tempe, Arizona and just started working in the Harley business.  He came to the dealership to take advantage of the opportunity and learn more about the Harley-Davidson Culture.

Justin is from Lamonte, Missouri and has been in the Harley business for one year now. When asked why he wanted to work at Rawhide because he “wanted to work for the Walt Disney of Harley-Davidson”.

Suzi was raised in Tanzania, Africa. Around the shop she is also known as Suzi-Q. She has been in the Harley business since March, 2011. She joined after the  Verackas finally convinced her to work with a winning team! Some of her favorite things are bows, hunting, and shoes! Suzi was born in Canada, raised in Africa, and eventually resided in America.

Nick comes to us from Arvada, Colorado and he is just getting started in the Harley business! He loves hot wings and has always wanted to work at a Harley dealership!

Tom is from Milwaukee, Wisconsin and has been in the Harley business for six years. He rides an FXR and goes by “Old Guy’ as a nickname.

Jerry, prefers to go my Mr. Miller, but we call him Sling Blade anyways. He is a former marine and retired iron worker. In his free time he likes to spend time in his stained glass workshop at home. He’s been in the Harley Business since 2010!

Mike is from Shawnee, KS. He has been in the Harley business for over eight years now. He’s been here so long he came with the building! His nick name is “Silver Fox” He was drawn to the dealership by the new philosophy of sales. Mike enjoys riding all the new bikes at the dealership.

Jerry comes West from Independence, MO and likes to be called Jerry because what nickname is better? He is a seasoned Harley rider and Rawhide Fit Specialist having been in the business well over 17 years. Whatever you need HARLEY-DAVIDSON if you are looking for a Harley, he’s here to get you on the perfect bike for you.  Jerry was drawn this job for the fun, rebellious and fulfilling lifestyle and work environment and is riding a 92’ FLHS Electric Glide Sport.  Jerry loves Hockey and is a big fan of the St. Louis Blues and in his free time he enjoys riding,  live music and enjoying life more than anything else.

‘Bandit’ comes to us from Leavenworth, Kansas and has been in the Harley business for four and a half years. He came to bike night and never left! He rides a ‘14 Street Glide, ‘04 Ultra Classic, ‘74 Shovelhead, and a ‘76 Ironhead. He also volunteered as a firefighter for three years!

Geoff is sometimes referred to as ‘Santa Cruz’. He has been in the Harley business for two years. His passion for bikes is what brought him to the dealership. Geff rides a number of bikes, including; a ’79 LTD 1000, an FXR and a ’82 KZ1000. Geff thought the world should know that he’s covered in tattoos

Julian comes from Kansas City, Missouri and just started in the Harley business. ‘Ace’ says he always wants to be the best at whatever he does, even if it’s giving concert level singing and dancing by himself.

Anthony A.K.A. “Ant” hails from Kansas City, Missouri and has been in the Harley business for almost 4 years. His bike is a FXDB and he loves to ride as much as he can.  Something cool about Anthony is that he loves his job at Rawhide Harley-Davidson and he can wiggle his ears.

Vanessa also known as “V” or “Vavavoom” hails from Olathe, KS.  She is brand new to the Harley business but loves the feeling of family and fun that she gets from being here.  She rides a FXDB and something cool about her is that she loves to give and receive high fives.

Robert is from Sugar Creek, MO and was attracted to the cool work atmosphere that we have here at the dealership.  He also goes by Lil Irish and rides a sweet 2007 883.  Something cool about Robbie is that he is a Martial Artist and a very hard worker.  

Cliff is from Topeka, KS and is brand new to the Harley Business.  He was drawn to the dealership by his great buying experience with the purchase of his new 2017 Street Glide.  He loves the fun atmosphere here so far and is happy that he made the decision to do something fun with his life.  Fun Fact about Cliff is that he is a Board Game Designer and Enthusiast.

Austi Matthews is from the town of Paola, KS and is also referred to as “The Bubbly Red Head” She has been in the Harley business for about 4 years now and loves the attitude and feeling of home you get when you enter the dealership.  She doesn’t ride at the moment but thinks she may like to have a Harley of her own in the near future and she knows her bikes!

Kim is originally from Wichita, KS. She has been in the Harley business since March, 2011! She was attracted to the dealership by its’ fun environment – and also because she gets to wear jeans. Kim really appreciates a good plot line to any story.

Makenzie comes from right here in Olathe and has been in the Harley business for 6 months now. ‘Kenzie’ absolutely hates going shopping and would rather stay in and watch Netflix, but she loves her job here at Rawhide!