Young Executives Network

We’ve all heard the saying, “Do what you love and never work another day in your life.” Not only has Eric Schumacher heard that timeless piece of advice, but he's also acted upon it and today has built a successful career in the automotive aftermarket. For the past six years, Schumacher has lived his dream as executive producer and founding member of Power AutoMedia—a young, but successful, digital media and video production company. In this “dream” position, Schumacher has been able to successfully combine his love for all things automotive and creative design.

If you have spent any significant time at a SEMA event or media gathering, chances are you have either met Matt D’Andria or seen his work. The 36-year-old Corral Springs, Florida, native moved to Southern California years ago to be closer to the automotive aftermarket and has been involved in dozens of digital media projects, from helping top automakers develop a digital footprint, to co-hosting Adam Carolla’s popular “CarCast” podcast and launching his latest venture as CEO of a unique online automotive community called Motorator.com.

Having worked his way up from taking customer service calls to director of sales at MSD Ignition, Ed Monte firmly believes in the value of hard work, maintaining a positive attitude and building relationships. Read more about Monte and his business philosophy through this month's Young Executive Insight.

At age 35, Mark Stek, an Oskaloosa, Iowa, native, and Iowa State graduate, currently holds the position of marketing director for Kelderman Manufacturing. Also known to SEMA members as Kelderman Air Suspension Systems, Kelderman is a diverse and unique SEMA-member company that manufactures and fabricates everything from agricultural parts to air suspension systems for a customer base that is as diverse as their products.

This month’s interview is with John Marshall, national sales manager for Power Slot, a performance brakes company.