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John Marshall, YEN Member Insights, February 2012

moniqued@sema.org — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 10:57:23 -0800

John Marshall On Building & Maintaining Contacts In The Automotive Aftermarket

Name: John Marshall
Company: Power Slot (Performance Brakes Business)
Title: National Sales Manager

About: John Marshall, the National Sales Manager for Power Slot, is a graduate of Northern Illinois University in Dekalb, IL. He is a first time father with a daughter born early last year. John has worked at several well known manufacturers within our industry over a period of 17 years and has great insight into a subject that is critical for young automotive aftermarket executives - building industry contacts throughout the various transitions in your career.

Tell us a little about yourself and what you do. How long have you worked in the industry and what other companies have you worked for or positions have you held as you progressed to your current position?
I am the National Sales Manager for Power Slot. I started in the industry in 1995 with Auto Meter Products. In 2000, I accepted a position with K&N Engineering as the Eastern Regional Sales Manager. In 2007, I accepted the position of Director of Sales with Power Slot. That same year Centric Parts acquired Power Slot and my title changed to National Sales Manager.

SEMA Show Photo Gallery—Tacoma, Tundra, FJ and More From Toyota

jasonc@sema.org — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 17:02:44 -0800

Looking for pictures of custom Toyotas? Check out these Toyota display vehicles from the 2011 SEMA Show. The pictures are part of a larger photo collection located online at www.semaphotos.com.

NHRA: Rookies Prepared for O'Reilly Auto Parts Winternationals

jasonc@sema.org — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 16:04:18 -0800

NEWS NUGGETS

ROOKIES PREPARED FOR O’REILLY AUTO PARTS NHRA WINTERNATIONALS AND START OF 2012 NHRA FULL THROTTLE SEASON: Just one week remains before the beginning of the 2012 NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series season at the 52nd annual O’Reilly Auto Parts NHRA Winternationals presented by Super Start Batteries, February 9–12, at historic Auto Club Raceway at Pomona. For three drivers, the season-opening race will mark their first full-season debuts as competitors in the NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series.

Mopar Celebrates 75 Years With Four Modified Rides

jasonc@sema.org — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 14:23:36 -0800

To celebrate its 75th anniversary, Mopar recently revealed four custom vehicles that will be on display at the upcoming 2012 Chicago Auto Show, February 10–19. The customized models that will carry what Mopar refers to as its best-in-class parts and accessories include the Mopar '12 300, ’13 Dodge Dart 'GTS 210 Tribute,' the ’12 Fiat 500 'Stinger' and the ’12 Mopar Jeep Compass 'True North.'

MPMC Media Trade Conference Marks 15th Anniversary

chads@sema.org — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 14:15:26 -0800

The 15th annual MPMC Media Trade Conference was held January 24–26, 2012, at the Embassy Suites LAX South in El Segundo, California. By all accounts, it was a milestone in the event’s long history.

2012 Honda CR-V Measuring Session Draws 27 Aftermarket Suppliers

jasonc@sema.org — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 11:47:03 -0800

The ’12 Honda CR-V Measuring Session drew 27 specialty-parts suppliers, all of whom were provided hands-on access to the new CR-V in order to gather surface data in preparation for designing, developing and manufacturing aftermarket parts and accessories.

Movers & Shakers: Hawk Performance Names Hisley Director of Marketing; DuPont Opens Entries for Calendar Competition

jasonc@sema.org — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 11:21:37 -0800

Hawk Performance Hires Andrew Hisley as Director of Marketing
Hawk Performance Products Group, a division of Carlisle Brake and Friction, hired Andrew Hisley as director of marketing. Hisley will coordinate global activities in the performance market segment for aftermarket and OE customers. His responsibilities include coordinating prices, analysis, product rationalization, short- and long-term planning and strategic brand management.

Spy Shots—2013 Acura RDX Ready for Production

jasonc@sema.org — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 11:16:00 -0800

The recently introduced RDX Concept is nearing completion and, according to the shooters at Brenda Priddy & Co., looking pretty close to the actual production model.

How Is Your Cloud Computing Security?

jasonc@sema.org — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 11:05:50 -0800

As significant numbers of businesses migrate to outside-the-enterprise services, such as cloud computing and social media, legal experts say they should consult with their attorneys to ensure that far-flung data is protected, trackable and accessible.

Hot Rodder Highlight: Melanie Rushforth of Rushforth Wheels

jasonc@sema.org — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 10:45:47 -0800

Melanie Rushforth started her business—Rushforth Wheels—approximately five years ago in Tacoma, Washington, and, like many others within the automotive aftermarket industry, she enjoys the people she meets at shows and other venues. With the help of the Internet, she has also built many relationships through Rushforth Wheels’ online forums.