YEAR-ROUND VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE FOR ANY COUNCIL OR NETWORK

Understanding your business objectives allows you to better align SEMA resources that can help you achieve your goals.

No matter what niche you're in - rods, restoration, racing, restyling, reps, trucks or wheel and Tires - there's a SEMA council or professional network that's right for your company. SEMA councils and networks offer members a variety of niche-specific programs and activities designed to provide educational and networking opportunities while promoting their particular market segment.

Click on a council or network logo to find out more information.

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Award winner posing with two PRO Select Committee members
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WHO IS ARMO?

SEMA Automotive Restoration Market Organization (ARMO) member companies help ensure the viability of the automotive restoration industry. ARMO's primary goals look to solidify the longevity and prosperity of the automotive restoration industry and to represent a unified voice on behalf of its members.

At the SEMA Show, the ARMO Reception is the ultimate networking event for restoration professionals and builders in the automotive aftermarket. Meet and connect with leaders and businesses who are at the forefront of shaping, advancing and preserving the automotive restoration industry, and celebrate the successes of the industry as a whole.

It is the perfect event for restoration professionals to make new business connections, mingle in a relaxed atmosphere and learn about the latest resources and programs that ARMO has to offer to its member companies.

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WHO IS ETTN?

The Emerging Trends and Technology Network (ETTN) is designed to identify, communicate and provide automotive aftermarket engineers, programmers and product developers with the knowledge of emerging vehicle trends and new technology to ensure continued success. Their mission is to "identify and communicate emerging vehicle trends and technology relevant to aftermarket professionals and provide the resources and solutions to ensure their continued success."

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WHO IS FLN?

The SEMA Future Leaders Network (FLN) members are young future leaders who are actively pursuing a higher level of professionalism in the specialty equipment market. FLN provides an opportunity to network with other SEMA members in various market segments and influential industry leaders. The current membership roster represents some of the top technology, marketing and sales, operations and executive minds in the automotive industry.

At the SEMA Show, the reception is the ultimate networking event to meet and connect with up-and-coming likeminded individuals in the industry. It is the perfect event for young professionals looking to make new business connections and learn about the latest resources and programs that FLN has to offer.

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WHO IS HRIA?

SEMA Hot Rod Industry Alliance (HRIA) member companies help ensure the prosperity and longevity of the hot rod industry. Being a member is crucial to solidifying the future prosperity of the hot rod industry, while advancing and promoting awareness of the hobby.

At the SEMA Show, the HRIA Reception is the ultimate event that brings together industry leaders, friends and enthusiasts to celebrate a common passion for the hot rod market. Attend this event to connect with influential individuals and companies from all professions in the hot rod space, and join in the recognition of the hot rod industry's most notable industry heroes.

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WHO IS MPMC?

The Motorsports Parts Manufacturers Council (MPMC) was established specifically for companies involved in manufacturing functional performance parts used in sanctioned racing applications, the MPMC is dedicated to addressing industry-specific issues and to preserving and promoting the motorsports parts industry. MPMC's mission is to provide meaningful solutions to industry-specific issues and challenges, thereby perpetuating the growth and prosperity of motorsports parts manufacturers. MPMC directs its efforts toward industry-related issues, develop programs designed to meet the special needs of performance-parts manufacturers and offer new business and networking opportunities. MPMC also works with SEMA's legislative and technical staff to address those matters which may affect motorsports parts manufacturers.

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WHO IS PRO?

The Professional Restylers Organization (PRO) invites all companies active in vehicle accessorization to join the cause. PRO is dedicated exclusively to addressing your needs and building awareness of the benefits of vehicle accessorization. In today's ever-changing market, it is critical that companies involved in vehicle accessorization have a means to address and speak out through a unified voice in issues that influence and impact the restyling industry. PRO is that influential voice. Their mission statement is dedicated to addressing the challenges facing the restyling segment of the automotive aftermarket and to developing effective strategies for dealing with industry-specific issues.

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WHO IS SBN?

The SEMA Businesswomen's Network (SBN) is a dynamic group of professionals representing the women of SEMA. They oversee the continued development and management of new opportunities for networking, SBN Communications, SBN Projects, Women's Leadership Forum and much more!

At the SEMA Show, the SBN Reception and Gear Up Girl events offer networking opportunities unlike any other for women in the specialty-equipment market. The SBN Reception is a celebratory event where members connect and build new collaborations, and the SBN Gear Up Girl event serves as a networking opportunity for professional women to give back and share advice with today's female youth.

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WHO IS TORA?

The Truck and Off-Road Alliance (TORA) represents the collective interest of all its members through a single, powerful voice to help guide and shape the future of the off-road and truck accessory industry. Members companies consist of a variety of groups who distribute, sell and/or install accessories for off-road vehicles, light-duty pickup trucks, ATVs, or provide services to the off-road and truck accessory industry.

At the SEMA Show, the TORA Reception is the perfect event for truck and off-road professionals to make new business connections, mingle in a relaxed atmosphere and learn about the latest resources and programs that TORA has to offer to its member companies.

They also offer a Happy Hour while at the SEMA Show! Grow and expand your network and connect through open conversation while winding down from a busy day on the floor.

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WHO IS WTSBC?

The Wheel, Tire, Suspension, and Brake Council (WTSBC) is dedicated to industry growth, advocacy, and connecting aftermarket under chassis individuals and companies. WTSBC provides representatives of its member companies with a forum in which to address undercarriage aftermarket-related issues; offering networking and educational opportunities and creating resources designed to aid member companies in servicing the industry. Comprised of volunteer experts from the industry, the WTSBC also works with SEMA's legislative and technical staff to address those matters which may affect the undercarriage aftermarket. Within this context, WTSBC directs its efforts toward providing its members with a forum in which to address industry-related issues; offer networking and educational opportunities; and create a database of technical information designed to aid member companies in creating new product designs and preparing application guides. WTSBC also works with SEMA's legislative and technical staff to address those matters which may affect the aftermarket undercarriage industry. WTSBC likewise keeps members informed of industry and council activities through dedicated communications.

At the SEMA Show, the WTSBC Reception is the ultimate networking event for wheel and tire professionals in the automotive aftermarket. Meet and connect with leaders and businesses who are at the forefront of shaping and advancing the wheel, tire, suspension, and brake industries, and celebrate the successes of the industry as a whole.

It is the perfect event for wheel, tire, suspension, and brake professionals to make new business connections, mingle in a relaxed atmosphere and learn about the latest resources and programs that WTSBC has to offer to its member companies.

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Why do you volunteer?

Council & Network Directors

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Marcy
Yanus

ARMO, HRIA, MPMC

marcyy@sema.org
909-978-6690

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Nicole
Bradle

WTSBC, ETTN, SBN

nicoleb@sema.org
909-323-2149

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Denise
Waddingham

FLN, TORA, PRO

deniselw@sema.org
909-978-6691