Dave Campbell
CLASS GUY! Deserving appointment! A hard worker who deeply earned all his
many successes!
DC
> [Original Message]
> From: Murray, Candi P
> To:
> Date: 1/12/2007 1:55:45 PM
> Subject: [OBRA Chat] Kirk Willet appointed team manger
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> Press Release - Willett appointed Director of Toyota-United Pro
> By Press Release
> This report filed January 11, 2007
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> Los Angeles, CA., January 11, 2007...Kirk Willett, a former professional
cyclist and well-known team director, has been appointed Team Director of
the Toyota-United Pro Cycling Team. Willett will join Harm Jansen on the
frontlines, to handle team logistics, day-to-day operations, race strategy,
and overall management of team personnel.
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> A seasoned professional, Willett is recognized on the racing circuit for
his tactical skills, logistical expertise and his ability to quickly
discern the advantage in the field, helping lead his teams to prominent
wins.
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> "Kirk is a natural competitor," said Team Owner Sean Tucker. "He brings
global experience, managerial and tactical skill, plus a core competence in
sports science to our team. His in-depth knowledge of the sport, his
ability to motivate and direct comprehensive racing operations make him a
fantastic asset to Toyota-United. We are pleased to have him on board."
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> Prior to joining Toyota-United, Willett's experience included a
three-year stint, from 2000 to 2003 as Team Director for the Prime Alliance
Cycling Team. There he managed high profile athletes, leading the team to
over 100 wins and the number one position on the NRC calendar. In 1999, as
a leader of the Mercury Professional Cycling Team, Mr. Willett also served
as Development Cycling Team Director/Manager.
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> Willett began his cycling career in 1984 at age 14, gradually moving up
the ranks to compete in the U.S. Olympic Trials and joining the pro-cycling
elite as a member of the U. S. National team. His illustrious career
includes racing in the U.S. and in Europe as part of the Mercury Pro
Cycling Team, the Comptel/Colorado Cyclist Professional Cycling Team, and
other elite teams.
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> During his career, Willett achieved over 100 national and international
career victories, garnering top 5 finishes and stage wins in key NRC races
including the Tour de Toona, the Cascade Cycling Classic, and the Redlands
Classic. He also competed in UCI Pro Tour events such as the Tour of
Switzerland and garnered stage wins at the Tour of Venezuela and Tour of El
Salvador. He enjoyed yellow jersey wins at the Visalia/Exeter Road Race,
the Tour le Fleur Road Race, the Tour of Willamette and the B.C.
Commonwealth Invitational Road Race. Willett completed his professional
racing career in 2000.
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> Mr. Willett attended the University of Oregon from 2004-2006, graduating
summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Science degree in General Science, and a
minor in Chemistry. He plans to merge his passions for cycling and science
as a physician, and will graduate from medical school in 2011.
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