Story By: ALICIA BUSA / WEATHERTECH RACEWAY LAGUNA SECA – MONTEREY, CA – Three experienced professionals are joining the WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca management team as the 2023 season drives into high gear.
This comes mid-season as the track continues to break attendance records from previous years. The track welcomes Kevin Allen as Director of Finance, April Morris as Director of Operations, and Danny Borum as Volunteer Coordinator.
“We’re grateful we’ve been able to attract such high caliber individuals to join our already dedicated but team,” says President and General Manager John Narigi, “The depth of professional experience among them can only translate into strengthening the foundation with new ideas and inspiration for the future of our entire organization which continues to improve.”
Kevin Allen was previously vice president of corporate finance managing teams in the U.S. and in India, as well as supporting functions in the Philippines, Australia, and Canada. Additionally, he brings more than 30 years of experience and skills in management, corporate finance, operations, controls, reporting, and forecasting. He is also a big race fan and has been on track with Hooked on Driving as a club participant.
April Morris was recently at Kahn Media and brings a wealth of experience in compliance, operations, sales, logistics, marketing, sponsorships, and communications. Prior to that, Morris was Senior Marketing & Sponsorship Manager at the Quail Lodge & Golf Club where she was intimately involved with The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering and The Quail Motorcycle Gathering. She has twice been nominated for the Excellence in Hospitality Award by the Monterey County Hospitality Association.
Danny Borum brings a strong background in project and program management, financial management, organization, leadership, training and mentorship, quality assurance and risk assessment. He is currently employed at the Monterey Bay Aquarium. Borum spent 20-plus years in the Navy and was part of the leadership that supported multi-billion-dollar enterprises with critical goals and objectives. In addition, he has been a member of the Laguna Seca Volunteer Association.
WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca welcomes Kevin, April and Danny and looks forward to their contribution as event season is in full swing wrapping up back to back Motorcycle racing weekends, while the Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion is straight ahead August 16 – 19. Tickets are still available for the esteemed Legends Club which provides expansive views from the hospitality pavilion, features a catered breakfast and lunch from local favorites Baja Cantina and Turn 12, and the opportunity to meet racing legends who are in town for the event each day.