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James R. Steger Honored by Cambridge Who's Who

For Immediate release

PRESS RELEASE

Pittsboro, NC, February 16, 2010, James R. Steger, Chief Executive Officer for Great America Electric Bicycle Company LLC, has been recognized by Cambridge Who's Who

for demonstrating dedication, leadership and excellence in business management.

Inspired to enter  his profession after observing the prevalence of everyday commuting of electric bicycle usage while working in Asia, Mr. Steger has been employed by the Great America Electric Bicycle Company LLC  since its founding three year ago.   As CEO, Mr. Steger is responsible for the manufacture, import and export of electric bicycles, folding bicycles, scooters, mountain bicycles and three wheeled tricycles to the consumer.  Mr. Steger attributes his success to understanding the dynamics of   Asian manufacturing after spending 20 years of executive management for Fortune 500 companies in Singapore, Malaysia, South Korea and China.

Mr. Steger sells his product in the United States, Mexico and the Caribbean Islands.

 

ABOUT GREAT AMERICA ELECTRIC BICYCLE COMPANY LLC

Great America Electric Bicycle Company LLC offers 64 models of electric bicycles in 11 color combinations.  The product line uses the latest  maintenance free lead acid battery technology and Lithium Ion battery technology to power the product line.  A main feature of our bicycle line is the remote start and  motor lock function on many of the models. All models are covered under a one year warranty and spare parts are house in its company warehouses both in California and North Carolina.  Great America Electric Bicycle Company is registered with Dun and Bradstreet and is an Energy Star partner. Manufacturing facilities are ISO9001:2000 and ISO 14001: 2000 certified. All electrical components meet UL standards.

For more information please contact:

Jim@Greatamericae-bicycles.com , CEO and Founder

David@Greatamericae-bicycles.com, VP US Sales

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