Doug Needles

With a background in business administration and automotive engineering, this Western Michigan University grad also brings more than 15 years of practical experience to his role at Motor State Distributing. His years of kart building and racing and working as crew chief on his son’s circle track race team help him see things from his customers’ perspective and solve problems when they arise. Doug is passionate about motorsports of all kinds, ranging from race cars to hot rods and muscle cars. When he’s not at work, he enjoys time with his family and new grandson, racing, and playing electric guitar, whether it’s in his church band or jamming out to classic rock.