Marilyn Stemp
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| Marilyn Stemp | |
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| Born | Marilyn Weisser December 16, 1954 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
| 🏳️ Nationality | American |
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| 📆 Years active | 1989- present |
| Known for | Founding Editor IronWorks Magazine |
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| 🏡 Home town | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
| 👶 Children | Vincent C. Stemp, Kenzi M. Stemp |
| 👴 👵 Parent(s) | Frank J. Weisser, Stella Marie Weisser (Kirchner) |
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| 🌐 Website | www |
Marilyn Stemp (born December 16, 1954) is an American writer, editor, and publisher of topical motorcycle publications including IronWorks Magazine,[1] IronTrader News and Sturgis Rider Daily.[2][3][4] Inducted into the Sturgis Motorcycle Museum & Hall of Fame and the Las Vegas Motorcycle Hall of Fame in 2018,[5][6] she freelances for both consumer and industry publications, consults with the Sturgis Buffalo Chip Campground and is a partner in the Evel Knievel Museum adjacent to Historic Harley-Davidson in Topeka, Kansas.[7][8]
Biography And Career
Writer, photographer, publisher and motorcyclist Marilyn Weisser Stemp was born in Pittsburgh, PA and graduated with a B.A. in Journalism from The Pennsylvania State University in 1976.[9] She spent the next 14 years in the commercial printing industry in both Syracuse, NY, and Pittsburgh, PA, during which time she moved through the ranks of the Craftsman’s Club to become the first female president of that chapter.
She married Dennis Stemp in 1986 and together they co-founded Dennis Stemp Publishing, Inc. and Iron Trader News, renamed IronWorks Magazine, in March of 1989. IronWorks focused on the machines and people of V-Twin custom motorcycling and the industrial art of customizing, not the lifestyle. The magazine provided a showcase for little known but talented garage builders, featuring their work based on inherent value not commercial prowess, while also making space for women and minority motorcyclists long before it was popular. An "IronWorks bike" became a designated style recognized among motorcycle industry professionals.
As single title publishers Marilyn and Dennis struggled to keep IronWorks afloat, turning to their own garage for funding by selling their motorcycles to pay printing bills. In 1992 the Stemp’s developed an innovative funding program for Stemp Publishing through a Pittsburgh-based enterprise incubator. The deal they struck with investors featured cash infusions and pay backs at designated times. This created cash flow but did not diminish company ownership when repaid on schedule. The deal was featured in Inc. Magazine.[10]
Dennis died in 2000, and Marilyn became the first female editor of a nationally-circulated, mainstream motorcycle magazine, staying at the helm for the next 14 years and bringing her son, Vincent Stemp, on staff. Then as now, Marilyn traveled extensively covering motorcycle rallies, events and industry expositions, building the magazine’s respect and her own solid network.[11] Increasing overhead costs led to the title ending in 2014. Marilyn re-established Iron Trader News online that January.[12] The title continues today as a grassroots resource for motorcyclists.
In 2015 she restarted her freelance career, contributing to both motorcycling industry and consumer titles as well as consulting with the Sturgis Buffalo Chip in Sturgis, SD on projects related to the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. Stemp is the founding editor of the Sturgis Rider Daily,[13] a newspaper published during the Sturgis Rally for the Buffalo Chip Campground.[14] She also edited the monthly Kiwi Indian E-news from 2016 to 2020 and produced event programs for the annual Donnie Smith bike and car show.[15][16]
Stemp authored the Harley-Davidson sanctioned history of their Custom Vehicle Operations titled “Harley-Davidson CVO” for Motorbooks International/Quatro Publishing,[17] and edited “Gloria, A Lifetime Motorcyclist” by Gloria Struck for Wolfgang Publishing.[18] She contributes freelance work to Motorcycle & Powersports News, Parts Magazine, Drag Specialties Magazine and the Sturgis Motorcycle Museum Rally Annual.
In 2013 Stemp partnered with Lathan Mckay’s Evel Knievel Enterprises project which led to the restoration of Evel’s iconic Mack truck and the world’s largest Knievel collection.[19] The truck and collection are now housed at the official Evel Knievel Museum in Topeka, Kansas, adjacent to Historic Harley-Davidson.[20]
Recognition
In 2014, she was selected to serve as campaign chair for the Sturgis Motorcycle Museum & Hall of Fame’s development plan.[21]
Stemp maintains memberships in the American Motorcyclist Association, Harley Owners Group (HOG), Motorcycle Riders Foundation and has consistently supported charitable efforts in the motorcycle industry. She is acting moderator for the annual Biker Belles Celebration symposium since 2015 and serves on the advisory board of Las Vegas BikeFest since 2013.[22][23]
In August of 2018, Stemp was inducted into the Sturgis Motorcycle Museum & Hall of Fame.[24] Later that year she was inducted into the Las Vegas Motorcycle Hall of Fame during Las Vegas BikeFest and in early 2019 she accepted an honorary position as a National Ambassador for All Kids Bike with Strider Sports Int’l.[25]
References
- ↑ "Women's Legend in Motorcycling Marilyn Stemp of IronWorks Magazine".
- ↑ "Garage Girls talks to Marilyn Stemp of Iron Works Magazine". April 9, 2010.
- ↑ "All Kids Bike National Ambassador; Marilyn Stemp, A Life Dedicated to All Things Two-Wheels". April 30, 2019.
- ↑ "Rapid City Journal Partners with Sturgis Buffalo Chip® to Produce Daily Rally Newspaper > the Legendary Buffalo Chip > Sturgis Buffalo Chip Announcements".
- ↑ "Sturgis Motorcycle Museum & Hall of Fame Induction Breakfast". September 28, 2018.
- ↑ "The Las Vegas Bikefest 2018 is in the Books, Great Event, Great New Location |".
- ↑ "Sturgis Rider Daily Brings Sturgis News and Information to Rally Goers".
- ↑ "The Power of Evel – Mountain Outlaw".
- ↑ "Alumni Notes / Bellisario College of Communications".
- ↑ https://www.inc.com/magazine/19920601/4134.html
- ↑ "Iron Works magazine No more!".
- ↑ "IronWorks Magazine Archives".
- ↑ Submitted. "Rapid City Journal partners Buffalo Chip to produce daily rally newspaper". Rapid City Journal Media Group. Retrieved 2020-04-23.
- ↑ "Sturgis Buffalo Chip® Introduces Sturgis Rider Daily".
- ↑ https://www.buffalochip.com/portals/0/2016/Chip_DSSTab2016_LoRes.pdf
- ↑ https://cyclesource.com/by-bikers-for-bikers/
- ↑ Rich. "Latest Motorcycle Book Rides Through Harley's CVO Program". www.clutchandchrome.com. Retrieved 2020-04-23.
- ↑ "Marilyn Stemp a National Ambassador for All Kids Bike". All Kids Bike. Retrieved 2020-04-23.
- ↑ staff, Tom Griffith Journal. "'Big Red' revives legacy of America's premier motorcycle daredevil". Rapid City Journal Media Group. Retrieved 2020-04-23.
- ↑ "EvelKnievelThrillShow › The Collector". EvelKnievelThrillShow. Archived from the original on December 2, 2019. Retrieved 2020-04-23.
- ↑ "Las Vegas BikeFest Is Almost Here". Retrieved 2020-04-23.
- ↑ Staff 2017-05-03T00:39:07-04:00. "2017 Biker Belles Sturgis Schedule". Hot Bike. Retrieved 2020-04-23.
- ↑ Asia. "Biker Belles Expand Sturgis Event Into An All Day Affair". www.clutchandchrome.com. Retrieved 2020-04-23.
- ↑ Kleiman, Marjorie (2018-03-28). "Sturgis Motorcycle Hall Of Fame Class of 2018". Thunderpress. Retrieved 2020-04-23.
- ↑ "@michaellichterphotography Instagram post - Gramho.com". gramho.com. Retrieved 2020-04-23.
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