SEMA's Public and Government Affairs Office also works to develop and maintain a strong, positive relationship with representatives in the state legislatures and on Capitol Hill. The Association has helped establish state and federal automotive caucuses consisting of elected officials who are committed to supporting our industry and automotive hobbyists. Congressional visits are often arranged so that SEMA members can meet with their representatives and voice their concerns first-hand.
Our Team
Senior Vice President, Public and Government Affairs - (202) 796-0850
Karen Bailey-Chapman is SEMA's Senior Vice President of Public and Government Affairs, where she oversees all government affairs efforts for SEMA and the Performance Racing Industry (PRI) and leads programs related to legislation, regulations, and government policies on issues affecting emission regulations, consumer choice, business opportunities, and more. Karen is passionate about leading advocacy, public policy, and government affairs strategies across local, state, and federal jurisdictions. She has dedicated her career to creating and delivering unique and effective initiatives spanning multiple specializations and industries. Over the course of her career, she has worked for leading political advocacy organizations like Americans for Tax Reform and served as a public affairs executive with casino gaming company Penn National Gaming (now Penn Entertainment) and the American Beverage Association.
Senior Director, Federal Government Affairs - (202) 792-7793
Eric Snyder is SEMA's Senior Director of Federal Government Affairs, where he oversees the association's Congressional and Executive Branch advocacy. Previously, Eric Snyder served in the administrations of New Jersey Governor Chris Christie and President George W. Bush and worked statewide and presidential campaigns.
Senior Director, State Government Affairs & SEMA PAC - (202) 794-8279
Christian Robinson is SEMA's Senior Director of State Government Affairs and Grassroots and has two decades of political campaign and advocacy experience. In his current role, he oversees SEMA's state government affairs program, grassroots advocacy, and political action committee.
Director of Communications, SEMA Government Affairs - (202) 792-4446
Matt Daigle is Director of Communications for SEMA’s Government Affairs office in Washington, D.C., bringing more than 20 years of experience and leadership in advocacy and member communications on Capitol Hill and for multiple professional associations. He supports the development and execution of strategic communications that help shape the views of voters and opinion leaders about the automotive aftermarket industry.
Director of PAC Development
Eleanor Rollings is Director of PAC Development, based in SEMA’s Washington, D.C., office, where she leads efforts by SEMA & PRI PAC and Driving Force Action SuperPAC to support and amplify advocacy on behalf of the automotive aftermarket and motorsports industries. She is a long-time fixture in the political fundraising scene, with deep experience in high-impact giving campaigns and the cultivation of relationships with major donors, advocacy networks, and institutional partners.
Senior Manager for State Government Affairs
Victor Muñoz is SEMA's Senior Manager for State Government Affairs for the western half of the U.S., including California, bringing over a decade of experience in government affairs and community engagement. He advocates for the specialty automotive aftermarket industry on key legislative and regulatory issues impacting the aftermarket industry and automotive enthusiasts. Before joining SEMA, Victor managed government stakeholder relations at Southern California Edison and led legislative efforts for a state assemblymember in California.
Director of Government Affairs, Racing
Tierra Hubbard is Director of Government Affairs for Racing, leading SEMA and PRI’s advocacy on racing-specific issues at local, state, and federal levels, including developing and executing proactive legislative strategies to advance positive, racing-friendly policies at all levels of government. Tierra previously served as SEMA’s Senior Manager for State Government Affairs, where she supported SEMA’s state-based advocacy for the eastern half of the U.S.
Senior Manager for Federal Government Affairs
Juan Mejia is SEMA’s Senior Manager for Federal Government Affairs, supporting SEMA’s advocacy efforts before Congress and executive branch agencies. Mejia has built an impressive public affairs portfolio in Washington, D.C., both as a registered lobbyist and political campaign staffer, most recently as an in-house lobbyist for the University of Arizona.
Political Director, SEMA - (202) 498-3152
Lauren Wilbor is SEMA’s Political Director, leading the organization’s grassroots and grasstops efforts to support SEMA’s advocacy and communications efforts in Washington, D.C., and throughout the country. Lauren previously served as Manager for Digital Communications and Partnerships, helping establish SEMA's acclaimed initiative to enlist online content creators and the broader automotive enthusiast community in advocacy.
Executive Assistant
Hadar Pridan reports directly to the Senior Vice President of Public Affairs as Executive Assistant for the Washington, D.C., office, where she provides administrative support. Previously, Hadar worked in human resources for a chain of hardware stores. Hadar reports directly to the Senior Vice President of Public and Government Affairs, Karen Bailey-Chapman.
Political Coordinator
Sarah Lynch is a Political Coordinator in SEMA’s Washington, D.C., Government Affairs office, where she supports the organization’s efforts in political organizing, constituent engagement, project administration and communications. Sarah previously served as field organizer for the United Democracy Project, mobilizing community outreach in support of candidates for the U.S. Congress.
Grassroots Manager, Racing
Coby Lobaugh is Grassroots Manager for Racing for SEMA and PRI, supporting efforts to activate and educate track owners, drivers, fans, and local communities on key legislative priorities. Coby has extensive experience managing digital advocacy campaigns for political candidates, not-for-profit organizations, and members of the U.S. Congress.
Interim Executive Director, ORBA
Sean P. Holman is Interim Executive Director for the Off-Road Business Association (ORBA), a wholly owned subsidiary of SEMA. Sean, a longtime automotive enthusiast, veteran off-road journalist, and advocate, oversees the day-to-day strategy of SEMA and ORBA’s off-road advocacy and partnerships.
Legislative Director, ORBA
Laura Butcher is Legislative Director for the Off-Road Business Association (ORBA), a wholly owned subsidiary of SEMA. Laura, a 2024 inductee in the Off-road Motorsports Hall of Fame, helps identify legislative threats and opportunities and then mobilize advocates in support or opposition of these bills.