Yamaha U.S. Marine Business Unit appointed Ted Riley marine training manager, Yamaha Training Department.

Riley will lead the creation and implementation of a global training standard for Yamaha Marine distributors. He will work with the training curriculum team and instructors to create and deliver instructor-led and digital training.

“Riley brings more than 16 years of experience and knowledge to the marine training team,” Gregg Snyder, Yamaha marine training department manager, said in a statement. “His proficiency and leadership qualities will be instrumental in crafting and delivering instructor-led and digital programs for Yamaha Marine distributors across the globe.”

Riley has previous experience with the Motorcycle Mechanics Institute, where he was chief instructor for the Suzuki F.A.S.T. program; the Kawasaki Green Team Program; and the YamaPro Program. He joined Yamaha in 2016 as a course instructor for YTA Motorsports Silver, YTA Motorsports Gold and WaveRunner.