By Ashley Reyes
The SEMA Professional Restylers Organization (PRO) has named Bill Barranco, president of AutoVIA Inc., as the council's newest spotlight volunteer. Get to know Barranco in his interview with SEMA News below.
SEMA News: What inspired you to pursue a career in restyling?
Bill Barranco: I've been in the automotive design industry since 1978.
SN: Why did you decide to volunteer for PRO?
BB: I would like to meet like-minded creative design people.
SN: What advice do you have for someone pursuing a career in the automotive aftermarket?
BB: Get a degree in automotive design.
SN: What is your dream vehicle?
BB: The next one that I see that really has a presence and tasteful statement.
SN: What is the best advice you have ever received?
BB: You don't have to work hard if you work smart.
SN: What keeps you in the industry?
BB: My passion for design and cars.
SN: Where can you be found on a Saturday?
BB: At a car show.
Fill out a PRO member spotlight form to highlight how you or your company are contributing to the automotive restyling industry. Selected candidates are eligible to be featured on PRO's social media, SEMA News and future PRO-member updates.