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Mark knows that all mechanical and performance work is critical, from a basic 600 mile service through to full engine blueprinting, which is why he not only puts equal effort into every job, he charges equal rates for them too. So you can be sure you are getting Mark's best work every time your Ducati is in his hands, no matter what the model or the task.
His thorough approach to his work, and his deep knowledge of Ducati's extraordinary machines, come from 13 years of hands-on experience at all levels. He has raced Ducatis, built AMA Superbike race-winning Ducatis, and was trained in Bologna on the Superbike engine. His abilities go beyond engines to cover chassis, suspension and every other aspect of any Ducati model.
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Lorin Tinkle - Technician
Lorin was hired by Performance Powersports in 1998 to work exclusively on Ducatis, where he was considered the best Ducati mechanic in the Atlanta area. He was also a certified Aprilia and Triumph technician. His meticulous nature makes him an ideal tuner for the Italian marque, and his fabrication skills and attention to detail show through on all his jobs – big or small.
Fabrication and machining are Lorin's forte. He often fabricates the hard-to-get Ducati parts that can hold up a job for weeks, which has helped dramatically with Ducshop's efficiency. His skills have also been valuable for the design and production of the Ducshop product line.
Previously Lorin freelanced as a car mechanic, opting for the more obscure cars like the original mini, Porsches, BMW 2002s and some artistic fabrication like the Austin Healy Sprite he hand carved aluminum parts for.
Zack Southard
Zach has worked exclusively on BMW motorcycles in the Atlanta area for ten years. A graduate of American Motorcycle Institute in 1996, he began his career at Blue Moon Cycles where he spent five years as head technician then service manager. Along with general maintenance on new BMWs Zach also worked on vintage bikes, and did some restoration work.
The five years to follow he spent at BMW Motorcycles of Atlanta as head technician. During this time he became master certified with BMWNA. Zach specializes in engine and transmission repair as well as electrical diagnosis and repair, but is equally at home building performance engines.
Wendy Hogg - General Manager
Running the day-to-day activities of Ducshop is Wendy's main role but event planning is her true love. She has conceived and worked on such events as Ducati Revs America, Pit Daddy , Ducati Women's Race School and Ducati Turismo. She has some wild ideas for Ducshop events, so stay posted to the website to see any up-coming activities that are sure to be fun. Click to read more.
In 2001 Wendy worked with Ducati North America to help them put together DRA in Las Vegas. She managed the press, worked with the international and local riders (yes, that is Troy Bayliss acting as her umbrella boy) and established two schools - a VIP school and the Women's Race School.
She spent two seasons as press officer to the HMC Ducati team and one season covering the racing for Ducati North America. Prior to that she spent a season in Europe with Yamaha's GP factory effort.
In Australia Wendy conceived and coordinated Women and Wheels, a full industry backed event that encouraged hundreds of women to take up motorcycling and further their riding skills. She ran loyalty tours for both Ducati and BMW, catering to hundreds of motorcycle enthusiasts and covering as many kilometers. And in 1999 she established and managed an all-women's road-racing team that finished third in its class in the nation's blue-ribbon endurance race.
Nathan Raptis - Parts & Accessories Manager
 More than just a Parts and Accessories manager, Nathan brings with him a wealth of racing and machining experience. He has spent the last two seasons as fly in mechanic for the AMA Supersport / Superstock M4 Emgo Suzuki race team. Prior to that Nathan was the crew chief on his father’s sprint car race team that finished second in the 2003 USCS National Championship.
When his father retired from racing Nathan stayed on as Machinist apprentice, doing machining and welding in his father’s race shop, until coming to work for Ducshop.
Quiet and humble, we are often surprised by his all-round ability. And his passion for high performance motorcycles makes him a perfect addition to the Ducshop team.
Kai Higdon
A lifelong motorcycle and racing enthusiast, Kai brings 10+ years of Ducati ownership, racing and industry experience to Ducshop. Racing and riding Ducatis exclusively while living in Detroit he was accruing valuable knowledge and experience with the support of one of the top Ducati tuners, located in the Midwest.
Kai relocated from Detroit to New Orleans in 2003 to take helm and establish Ducati New Orleans and serve as Operations Manager and Race Team Coordinator for the dealership. Roadracing a bevy of Ducati superbikes and Husqvarna supermoto machines, he cemented his reputation as a true aficionado of the Italian marques amongst his customers, friends and competitors.
Post Ducati New Orleans, Kai played a vital role in the official re-introduction of the Benelli brand to the US market. Until recently, he continued to service the Greater New Orleans and Gulf Coast European motorcycling community by providing a source for high-end products, services and performance modifications from his shop in the Big Easy. Kai’s specialty has always been procuring unique and exclusive high end products for his clients and to continually surpass their expectations. He pledges to do the same here at Ducshop!
Chris Casillo
Currently attending DeKalb Tech’s Motorcycle Service Technology Program, Chris is our fix everything, find anything guy and helps every department with whatever he can. A car nut from way back, Chris tinkers on his own VW and hopes to be tinkering on bikes in the near future.
Tenzin
Guard dog she’s not, but no canine could give you a sweeter greeting than Tenzin.
A friend of Mark & Wendy’s found the two year old Siberian Husky roaming the streets of Atlanta and what began as a foster quickly turned into adoption when the entire staff fell in love with her.
Gizmo
Gizmo came to live with us after Ducshop partner, Brad Haynes, passed away. Gizzy was Brad’s source of joy so has she become ours. Everyone at Ducshop has fallen in love with this loud, boisterous goofball.
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