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Anie Piliguian, SBN Member of the Month, August 2014

Name: Anie Piliguian
Company: JoolTool
Address: 516 W. Lincoln, Montebello, CA 90640

What does your company do?
We manufacture tools for the restoration, repair and collision industries.

What is the most satisfying aspect of your job?
Meeting the many people whom my products helped.

How long have you been involved with the aftermarket industry?
Three years.

What brought you to the industry?
I was born and raised in Detroit and my mother was a Cadillac quality supervisor.

What are some of your major professional accomplishments?
Patent holder for JoolTool, business partnership with 3M.

SEMA Businesswomen’s Network Introduces 2014 SEMA Show Calendar of Events and the New/Re-Elected Select Committee Members

After celebrating its 20th anniversary milestone last year, the SEMA Businesswomen’s Network (SBN) continues its momentum by powering numerous 2014 SEMA Show events. With an emphasis on networking and fostering the growth of the next generation of women leaders in the aftermarket industry, the SBN introduces four events that are open for registration.

Sue Wilkerson, SBN Member of the Month, June 2014

Name: Sue Wilkerson
Company: Champion Cooling Systems
Address: 32373 Corydon St., Lake Elsinore, CA 92530

What does your company do?
We manufacture all-aluminum radiators for classic cars, hot rods and trucks, as well as plastic-aluminum replacement radiators for newer model cars and trucks.

What is your position?
I oversee all sales and marketing activity for the company.

What is the most satisfying aspect of your job?
Meeting owners of lovingly restored classic cars, interviewing them and photographing their prize possessions.

How long have you been involved with the aftermarket industry?
One year.

Becoming an Effective Leader

By Gigi Ho

Whether it’s leading a small group, a department or an entire company, effective leaders draw upon their own unique journeys for developing keys to success. While there is no single formula, some of the most successful women in leadership positions today share some core values that can be applied to any company atmosphere. Here’s a look at two rising leaders in the industry and their takes on leading effectively.

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