A 45-year industry veteran, Lathouris is well known for his personal and professional success that has been built on customer relationships and partnerships. From his first job at American Speed Equipment in the late 1970s to his last vice president position at The Warn Group, Lathouris is recognized by peers for always putting the customer first and exceeding expectations both with the customer and his fellow employees. 

Lathouris was named the 2013 SEMA Person of the Year, served as SEMA Light Truck Accessories Alliance (LTAA) (now the SEMA Truck & Off-Road Industry Alliance) chair from 2009-2013, and is credited with driving considerable growth of the SEMA Pinewood Derby benefiting SEMA Cares charities. 

“I was stunned. Time seemed to pause, and I thought in that instant that I was able to stand alongside of all of the great men and women who've made our industry such a powerhouse throughout the years,” said Lathouris on receiving the news he’d been inducted into the SEMA Hall of Fame.