SEAN FINLEY

PLANNING MASTER

Sean was previously Group Publisher of the Source Interlink Motorcycle Group, which includes leading magazines and websites such as Dirt Rider, Motorcyclist, Hot Bike and ATV Rider. Prior to Source Interlink, Sean was Director of Marketing for Shoei Safety Helmets where he played a major role in product planning, advertising, communications, distribution and sales.

Sean earned a B.S. in Business Management from the Graziadio School of Business and Management at Pepperdine University.

BRYAN ROBB

TECH / REPORTING GEEK

Bryan is the founder of Digital Throttle, a focused digital advertising agency. Prior to launching Digital Throttle in 2009, he managed aftermarket online sales for Source Interlink Media, the parent company of over 60 iconic brands such as Hot Rod, Motor Trend, and Motorcyclist.

An industry veteran with over 30 years of experience, Bryan started in the business at the Edelbrock Corporation where he rose to VP of Sales. 

Bryan earned both his B.S. and MBA from the Marshall School of Business at the University of Southern California.

SEAN FINLEY

BUSINESS MANAGER

Previously, Jesse held marketing positions at KTM North America and KLIM Technical Riding Gear as Brand Manager and Communications Coordinator, respectfully. Prior to focusing on marketing full-time, Jesse was a member of the Dirt Rider magazine editorial staff, rising to Executive Editor there. Jesse started his professional career copywriting for brands—such as iconic motocross marquee Fox Racing—while enrolled in college and held his first editorial position as an intern at MX Racer magazine. 

Jesse earned his B.A. in Print Journalism with a minor emphasis in Media Arts from The University of Montana

KIT PALMER

MANAGING CONTENT EDITOR

Kit started working for Cycle News basically right out of high school, first as a freelancer then as a staff member in 1983. He’s been with the company ever since, approaching 40 years. He has spent most of that time as the Off-Road Editor before moving into the Managing Editor’s chair in 2015.

Kit has been riding motorcycle since he was 10 years old and competed in his first race (motocross) at Saddleback Park at age 13.

Kit was born and raised in Southern California, living most of his life in Redlands, where he also went to school. Besides having a passion for all things motorcycles, Kit is also an active licensed pilot and recently completed his first full Ironman triathlon at the age of 60.

Rennie Scaysbrook

CHIEF CONTENT EDITOR

Hailing from Sydney, Australia, Rennie is a qualified automotive technician, having completed his studies in 2004 before returning to college in 2007 to study journalism. He moved up the ranks quickly, attaining the title of Road Test Editor in 2009 for leading Australian magazine, Australian Motorcycle News, and starting his own magazine that focused on adventure and travel riding, Free Wheeling, in 2013.

A move to the United States in 2015 followed and Rennie has been an integral part of the Powersport Media testing and editorial team ever since. He’s also an accomplished racer and holds the all-time course record for the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, set in 2019 when racing for the factory Aprilia team. In 2022, he fulfilled a lifetime ambition by racing the Isle of Man TT on a Suzuki.

RYAN NITZEN

SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER

Ryan joined the Powersport Media team in 2021 after freelancing his way to a full-time position. Prior to his official start day, he worked at a marketing agency for seven years, specializing in social media, email marketing, and more. During that time, Ryan also started his own business in the motorcycle accessories space. 

Ryan earned his B.S. in Business Marketing from California State University, Fullerton.

MARK MASKER

EDITORIAL CONTENT

Mark started his powersports career on the editorial side in 2000 at Source Interlink’s Hot Rod Bikes magazine. After working at Hot Bike and Street Chopper magazines, both on staff and later freelance, he made the transition to digital content creation in 2013.

Mark has also created editorial content on the automotive and truck sides of the industry as well, writing custom car and truck features for drivingline.com. His stories have run the gamut from interviews, product reviews, and buyers’ guides to event coverage and custom features. 

Mark earned his B.A. from the School of Fine Arts at the University of Southern California.