Since 2013, we have sponsored fundraising campaigns, organized charity motorcycle rides, and created impactful content that has benefited causes that improve the lives of those in need.
Our Story became Our Mission
Our founders were the producers and director of Why We Ride — an award winning and critically acclaimed documentary about the passion of life, told by the many riders, racers and enthusiasts who love motorcycling. The film’s promotion of all that is good with motorcycling quickly evolved into one of the most significant movements among the motorcycle community within in the past 40 years.
We knew that the dedication and generosity of the motorcycle community was (and still is), an incredible resource, and we set out to harness that with a simple mission statement: Inspire – Educate – Celebrate.
When our film crew member Joseph Northrup passed away from a brain tumor he had been battling since childhood, we decided that our efforts to promote the good of motorcycling would now be guided by a mission to raise funds and awareness for those facing life’s challenges and hardships.
“MOTOvational continues to bring out the best among the motorcycling community and others. We are honored to join their efforts to make our world a better place!”
— Matt Swetlund, Harley-Davidson Motor Company
Meet Our Team
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Bryan H. Carroll
FOUNDER / CEO / BOARD MEMBER
Director & Producer of Why We Ride
2014 AMA Motorcyclist of the Year award recipient.
Critically acclaimed and award winning filmmaker. Known for major Hollywood blockbusters and iconic documentaries. Founder and president of Gnarlynow Entertainment.
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James C. Walker
CO-FOUNDER / CFO / BOARD MEMBER
Producer of Why We Ride
2014 AMA Motorcyclist of the Year award recipient.
Award winning producer and studio executive, known for creating purpose driven documentaries, break-out feature films and TV series. Founder and president of Velocity Studios.
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Ava Carroll-Brown
SECRETARY / EVENTS PRODUCER / BOARD MEMBER
For over thirty years, Ava Carroll-Brown has planned and produced events at all levels, types, and sizes, many of which were elegant events for the Hollywood elite. She remains, as always, a strong advocate of proper etiquette and grace.
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Chad Martin
RIDE LEADER / BOARD MEMBER
Chad has been overseeing and managing MOTOvational’s marque charity ride, Why We Ride To The Quail Motorcycle Gathering for over 5 years. Chad also also a seasoned ride leader with his local Harley-Davidson Owner’s Group chapter and has achieved endurance and long-distance riding commendations from the Iron Butt Association.
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Brian klock
BOARD MEMBER
Bio coming soon!
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Kenneth Rudisill
BOARD MEMBER
Bio coming soon!
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Marc Savas
BOARD MEMBER
Currently President of Vector97. Mr. Savas is an accomplished entrepreneur and business leader. He brings his business expertise to helping managing and grow MOTOvational’s operations.