The name may have changed over the years from Chattahoochee Harley-Davidson to Fort Benning Harley-Davidson to the version we know today as Rally Point. Somehow, that moniker seems to resonate most with bike enthusiasts. Their location at 3230 Williams Road is truly a rallying point for fellow bikers to meet and offer support for each other and the community, not just theirs but communities across the valley.
Three years after the name changed to Rally Point Harley-Davidson, a familiar face for the dealership took over as the new General Manager. Sean Gleason learned the business from the inside out.
“I started working on Harleys in 2006 as a Service Technician. Later, I served as a Service Manager and then as the Parts and Service Director,” Gleason explained.
Those 20 years of service led him to be tapped as the General Manager for Rally Point in March 2025. Earlier this year, he hosted a luncheon for what’s ahead in 2026 and a Q&A session at the dealership for loyal customers and those who might be interested in buying a Harley.
Lessons learned
If you own a small business, whether you sell motorcycles, motorboats, or model trains, Gleason offers some valuable information for success. Continuous training for staff is one of the keys to good business, but attitude reflects leadership, and Gleason puts that into action.
“My door is always open. I will go to bat for customers. The consistency of our team and offering the best customer experience is vital for success.”
Those commitments from Gleason and his team must be working and are great advice for any business. Rally Point had a great December with sales up more than 1300% over 2024. January 2026 was also a successful month for sales.
Motorcycle popularity has been significantly driven by movies and legendary rock anthems that defined “biker culture”, including Steppenwolf’s Born to Be Wild featured in Easy Rider, specifically the Harley Davidson. Rally Point and Gleason are doing everything they can to keep Harley a go-to brand.
Making memories at Rally Point
“This is more than a job, it’s a passion. This is like a second home.”
That statement rings true for Sean in many ways. His wife Misty is the Experiential Marketing and Riding Academy Manager. Together they make sure Rally Point is not a cookie cutter dealership.
“I noticed that many customers were walking in with Starbucks in their hands, so we put in a coffee bar. During Sean’s Q&A session in January, we served homemade Buffalo chicken wraps and Nacho chips. That’s what customer experience is all about,” said Misty.
Besides a love of tasty food and creating an unforgettable experience at Rally Point, the Gleason’s also share a love for giving back. The dealership hosts many cookouts and events throughout the year.
On Saturday, February 7 from Noon until 4:00 pm, the dealership will host their annual Soup’er Bowl Heroes Chili Cook-off. Sean is an Army veteran, so this one has a special place in his heart.
Competition is limited to Law Enforcement Agencies, First Responders, Military, and affiliated organizations, but tasting and voting are open to everyone! $10 gets you samples of every team’s chili, two voting tickets, a drink, and dessert! All the money raised goes to the charity of the team with the most support.
The following Saturday, February 14, (yes, it’s Valentine’s Day) but you can come show some love for Rally Point’s popular Mardi Gras event. It will feature Jambalaya and King Cake. The event is a customer and community favorite.
Small business is the backbone of this country and community. Sean Gleason’s grandfather taught him, “Be better today than yesterday.” If teamwork makes the dream work, Rally Point Harley Davidson has accomplished its mission.
The year promises to be eventful, plus the Riding Academy course will begin soon. For more information, follow Rally Point Harley Davidson here or online.
