RIGID Industries is pleased to welcome Brian Hosford as their new Director of Marketing, effective January 27, 2020.
Brian is an exceptional leader, with over 30 years’ experience in the motorsports and automotive industries, and 20 years of marketing experience. Prior to accepting his new role, Brian was a project manager with RIGID’s New Product Development Engineering Team where he led new product introductions working closely with the RIGID Marketing team. Brian has spent his life involved in the off-road industry and started racing go-carts competitively at just six years old. “RIGID is the industry leader in LED lighting technology and I’m extremely excited to continue to build on the momentum of the RIGID brand and help drive it to new heights” stated Hosford, “The opportunities that lie ahead for RIGID are massive, and the opportunity to be involved in this next chapter is deeply humbling and exciting.”
Before his RIGID career, Brian’s experience includes NASCAR where he coordinated media obligations for each race while working with team sponsors and worked as a spotter. He was also the Principal/Driver of the Go Motorsports Professional Sprint Car Team where he managed and created sponsorship programs. Brian has also been a professional driving instructor with Bondurant, a precision driver with Universal Pictures, and coordinated and participated in Ride and Drive events for Ford, Toyota, Hyundai, and Bridgestone/Firestone. He has also driven in the Baja 1000, Baja 500, San Felipe 250, Mint 400, and Vegas to Reno races. In addition, he had numerous years of Automotive Sales & Marketing successes prior to joining RIGID. Dave Dixon, RIGID Vice President of Sales & Marketing stated “Brian’s marketing experience and passion for the off-road industry make him a valuable asset as we continue to grow the RIGID brand worldwide. We are very pleased to welcome him to the Marketing team.”
About RIGID Industries
Since 2006, RIGID has been the world leader in forward-projecting LED lighting. They are known for their innovative products and industry-leading warranty program. Emphasizing design and engineering in their Gilbert, Arizona Headquarters, RIGID is committed to bringing innovative solutions to both the on-road and off-road lighting markets.
