Mindy Layton, General Manager of Tom Wood Powersports South, has been nationally recognized as a Powersports Business ‘40 Under 40’ as part of the publication’s Powersports Business Honors Awards. The recognition highlights 40 outstanding professionals under the age of 40 who are making an impact across the powersports industry.
Honorees are nominated by peers and selected by the publication’s staff, recognizing professionals who drive improvements across areas such as sales, service, customer relations, marketing, technology, and engineering.
Layton was recognized during the Powersports Business Accelerate Conference awards celebration held in Lake Buena Vista/Orlando, Florida, on January 20, 2026.
“Big thanks to Powersports Business for the recognition,” Layton says. “I’m lucky to work with a team that cares so much and for customers who keep us busy. We’re excited for what’s next.”
Layton joined what was then Dreyer Powersports in 2004, just after graduating from CGHS. It was intended to be a summer job before embarking on a nursing degree, but her enthusiasm for powersports and loyal customers, as well as her appreciation of the staff’s camaraderie, has kept her there ever since.
“Our store feels like a family. Most of us have been here for many years and we treat each other like an extension of our own families,” she says.
Through the years, Layton has held almost every position in the company – sales, finance, service manager – before being promoted to General Manager.
Dreyer Powersports was purchased by the Tom Wood Group in 2024, committed to continuing the knowledgeable and outstanding customer service that has long been the legacy.
“I’m excited about what we’re building at Tom Wood Powersports South,” says Jeff Wood, President of Tom Wood Group. “Mindy’s leadership has set the tone for this dealership’s success, and this ’40 Under 40’ recognition is a well-deserved spotlight on the impact she’s making.”
Mindy’s achievement is especially noteworthy as she is the only female GM across the group, setting a powerful example of excellence and leadership.
Customers have noticed, as well.
“I have customers that bought their first bike from me almost 20 years ago. Now those customers are bringing in their children and grandchildren for their first bike or ATV off-road vehicle. It means so much to me that they trust me not only with their purchase but also that of their loved ones,” Layton says. “I love what I do for a living. I get to eat, sleep and breath powersports. How many people can honestly say they love their job and have fun every day at work? I am definitely very lucky!”
Visit Tom Wood Powersports South at 595 E. Tracy Rd., in Whiteland and at tomwoodpowersportssouth.com.
