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Dile Brown Sr.: A life and career devoted to two wheels

September 27, 2019 by Michael E. Gouge

He arrives in the sparkling motorcycle showroom like a beloved elder statesman, greeted warmly by employees who emerge from all corners of the Harley-Davidson dealership to welcome their founder, Dile Brown Sr. The 81-year-old returns their admiration, knowing success in the business takes more than just making sales, but building a community. With a full mane of silver hair, … [Read more...] about Dile Brown Sr.: A life and career devoted to two wheels

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