Wed, 08/01/2012 - 11:42

SEMA News—August 2012

LEGISLATIVE AND TECHNICAL AFFAIRS

Government Affairs Resources

SEMA places a wealth of legislative/regulatory information at members’ fingertips to help their businesses succeed. All of the material can be accessed through the “government affairs” page on the SEMA website at www.SEMA.org. The legislative and regulatory materials are also posted on the SEMA Action Network (SAN) website (www.SEMAsan.com) as a way to involve member-company customers, the enthusiast community. Here are highlights:

Member Resources

  • Federal Regulation of Aftermarket Parts: A comprehensive guide to how motor-vehicle parts are regulated by the federal government. It is a must-read document for every SEMA member. The guide is generally presented in a Q&A format, with links to online resources for more information. Topics include an overview of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards, emissions standards (EPA and California) and special sections on lighting equipment, wheels and tires and fuel economy.

  • SEMA Black Book: A step-by-step guide for obtaining an Executive Order (E.O.) from the California Air Resources Board (CARB). A CARB E.O. is required for the sale of applicable emissions-related parts and systems within the state of California. It is also recognized by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency as a reasonable basis for demonstrating compliance with the Clean Air Act in all 50 states.

  • Small-Business Issues: Provides links to federal and state government resources that deal with legislative/regulatory issues of daily relevance, such as taxes, antitrust enforcement, warranties, employment issues, government procurement, environment and small-business financing mechanisms.

  • Intellectual Property Rights Guide: Details ways to protect the ideas, names, logos and inventions of member companies, which are valuable property and may be legally protected for each company’s exclusive use. The guide provides a basic overview so that members may take advantage of the law on patents, trademarks and copyrights.

  • Guide to Land-Use Policies and Off-Road Recreation: Contains information on major federal laws and regulations that affect land use by off-road vehicles, a list of government agencies managing federal lands, a list of major interest groups involved in land-use issues, and SEMA’s position on regulating motorized recreation on federal lands.

Enthusiast Resources

Aftermarket Parts Laws, Aftermarket Parts Regulation, Auto Legislation, Federal Regulation Aftermarket PartsThe SEMA Action Network (SAN) is the industry’s outreach to the hobbyist community (the member companies’ customers). It is a nationwide partnership of car clubs, individuals and SEMA members who work together to promote industry-friendly laws and regulations.

The SAN website contains legislative information on issues that impact enthusiasts and solutions to keep SEMA-member products in the marketplace. Updated frequently, the website has legislative news from all 50 states and Canada. In addition, the website provides access to SAN legislative action alerts along with SAN’s monthly newsletter, Driving Force. Once on www.SEMAsan.com, enthusiasts can easily join the SAN and begin to collectively help protect the hobby. Here are a few SAN website highlights:

  • Action Alerts: Legislative issues requiring immediate action.

  • State Legislative Tracking: Pending issues and a legislative roundup.

  • Federal Legislation and Regulations: Pending and red-hot issues.

  • Driving Force: SAN’s monthly newsletter.

  • Federal Caucus: Identifies federal legislators who support the hobby.

  • State Caucus: Identifies state lawmakers who support the hobby.

  • A Guide to Lobbying Your Elected Officials: How to reach and communicate with your legislators.

  • SEMA-Model Legislation: Covers street rods and custom vehicles as well as inoperable vehicles, exhaust noise and nitrous-oxide systems.

  • Tag & Title Toolbox: Comprehensive overview on the process of titling and registering a vehicle in each state, including definitions for all vehicle classes and links to applicable forms.

  • Vehicle Emissions Inspections Laws: Compilation of state smog-check laws and regulations, from new vehicles to infrequently driven collector cars.

  • Collector Car Appreciation Day: Information about the yearly event to raise awareness of the vital role automotive restoration and collection plays in American society.

  • Save the Salt: Information about the effort by SEMA and the Save the Salt coalition to protect the Bonneville Salt Flats following decades of government neglect.

Wed, 08/01/2012 - 11:42

SEMA News—August 2012

LEGISLATIVE AND TECHNICAL AFFAIRS

Government Affairs Resources

SEMA places a wealth of legislative/regulatory information at members’ fingertips to help their businesses succeed. All of the material can be accessed through the “government affairs” page on the SEMA website at www.SEMA.org. The legislative and regulatory materials are also posted on the SEMA Action Network (SAN) website (www.SEMAsan.com) as a way to involve member-company customers, the enthusiast community. Here are highlights:

Member Resources

  • Federal Regulation of Aftermarket Parts: A comprehensive guide to how motor-vehicle parts are regulated by the federal government. It is a must-read document for every SEMA member. The guide is generally presented in a Q&A format, with links to online resources for more information. Topics include an overview of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards, emissions standards (EPA and California) and special sections on lighting equipment, wheels and tires and fuel economy.

  • SEMA Black Book: A step-by-step guide for obtaining an Executive Order (E.O.) from the California Air Resources Board (CARB). A CARB E.O. is required for the sale of applicable emissions-related parts and systems within the state of California. It is also recognized by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency as a reasonable basis for demonstrating compliance with the Clean Air Act in all 50 states.

  • Small-Business Issues: Provides links to federal and state government resources that deal with legislative/regulatory issues of daily relevance, such as taxes, antitrust enforcement, warranties, employment issues, government procurement, environment and small-business financing mechanisms.

  • Intellectual Property Rights Guide: Details ways to protect the ideas, names, logos and inventions of member companies, which are valuable property and may be legally protected for each company’s exclusive use. The guide provides a basic overview so that members may take advantage of the law on patents, trademarks and copyrights.

  • Guide to Land-Use Policies and Off-Road Recreation: Contains information on major federal laws and regulations that affect land use by off-road vehicles, a list of government agencies managing federal lands, a list of major interest groups involved in land-use issues, and SEMA’s position on regulating motorized recreation on federal lands.

Enthusiast Resources

Aftermarket Parts Laws, Aftermarket Parts Regulation, Auto Legislation, Federal Regulation Aftermarket PartsThe SEMA Action Network (SAN) is the industry’s outreach to the hobbyist community (the member companies’ customers). It is a nationwide partnership of car clubs, individuals and SEMA members who work together to promote industry-friendly laws and regulations.

The SAN website contains legislative information on issues that impact enthusiasts and solutions to keep SEMA-member products in the marketplace. Updated frequently, the website has legislative news from all 50 states and Canada. In addition, the website provides access to SAN legislative action alerts along with SAN’s monthly newsletter, Driving Force. Once on www.SEMAsan.com, enthusiasts can easily join the SAN and begin to collectively help protect the hobby. Here are a few SAN website highlights:

  • Action Alerts: Legislative issues requiring immediate action.

  • State Legislative Tracking: Pending issues and a legislative roundup.

  • Federal Legislation and Regulations: Pending and red-hot issues.

  • Driving Force: SAN’s monthly newsletter.

  • Federal Caucus: Identifies federal legislators who support the hobby.

  • State Caucus: Identifies state lawmakers who support the hobby.

  • A Guide to Lobbying Your Elected Officials: How to reach and communicate with your legislators.

  • SEMA-Model Legislation: Covers street rods and custom vehicles as well as inoperable vehicles, exhaust noise and nitrous-oxide systems.

  • Tag & Title Toolbox: Comprehensive overview on the process of titling and registering a vehicle in each state, including definitions for all vehicle classes and links to applicable forms.

  • Vehicle Emissions Inspections Laws: Compilation of state smog-check laws and regulations, from new vehicles to infrequently driven collector cars.

  • Collector Car Appreciation Day: Information about the yearly event to raise awareness of the vital role automotive restoration and collection plays in American society.

  • Save the Salt: Information about the effort by SEMA and the Save the Salt coalition to protect the Bonneville Salt Flats following decades of government neglect.

Wed, 08/01/2012 - 11:42

SEMA News—August 2012

LEGISLATIVE AND TECHNICAL AFFAIRS

Government Affairs Resources

SEMA places a wealth of legislative/regulatory information at members’ fingertips to help their businesses succeed. All of the material can be accessed through the “government affairs” page on the SEMA website at www.SEMA.org. The legislative and regulatory materials are also posted on the SEMA Action Network (SAN) website (www.SEMAsan.com) as a way to involve member-company customers, the enthusiast community. Here are highlights:

Member Resources

  • Federal Regulation of Aftermarket Parts: A comprehensive guide to how motor-vehicle parts are regulated by the federal government. It is a must-read document for every SEMA member. The guide is generally presented in a Q&A format, with links to online resources for more information. Topics include an overview of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards, emissions standards (EPA and California) and special sections on lighting equipment, wheels and tires and fuel economy.

  • SEMA Black Book: A step-by-step guide for obtaining an Executive Order (E.O.) from the California Air Resources Board (CARB). A CARB E.O. is required for the sale of applicable emissions-related parts and systems within the state of California. It is also recognized by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency as a reasonable basis for demonstrating compliance with the Clean Air Act in all 50 states.

  • Small-Business Issues: Provides links to federal and state government resources that deal with legislative/regulatory issues of daily relevance, such as taxes, antitrust enforcement, warranties, employment issues, government procurement, environment and small-business financing mechanisms.

  • Intellectual Property Rights Guide: Details ways to protect the ideas, names, logos and inventions of member companies, which are valuable property and may be legally protected for each company’s exclusive use. The guide provides a basic overview so that members may take advantage of the law on patents, trademarks and copyrights.

  • Guide to Land-Use Policies and Off-Road Recreation: Contains information on major federal laws and regulations that affect land use by off-road vehicles, a list of government agencies managing federal lands, a list of major interest groups involved in land-use issues, and SEMA’s position on regulating motorized recreation on federal lands.

Enthusiast Resources

Aftermarket Parts Laws, Aftermarket Parts Regulation, Auto Legislation, Federal Regulation Aftermarket PartsThe SEMA Action Network (SAN) is the industry’s outreach to the hobbyist community (the member companies’ customers). It is a nationwide partnership of car clubs, individuals and SEMA members who work together to promote industry-friendly laws and regulations.

The SAN website contains legislative information on issues that impact enthusiasts and solutions to keep SEMA-member products in the marketplace. Updated frequently, the website has legislative news from all 50 states and Canada. In addition, the website provides access to SAN legislative action alerts along with SAN’s monthly newsletter, Driving Force. Once on www.SEMAsan.com, enthusiasts can easily join the SAN and begin to collectively help protect the hobby. Here are a few SAN website highlights:

  • Action Alerts: Legislative issues requiring immediate action.

  • State Legislative Tracking: Pending issues and a legislative roundup.

  • Federal Legislation and Regulations: Pending and red-hot issues.

  • Driving Force: SAN’s monthly newsletter.

  • Federal Caucus: Identifies federal legislators who support the hobby.

  • State Caucus: Identifies state lawmakers who support the hobby.

  • A Guide to Lobbying Your Elected Officials: How to reach and communicate with your legislators.

  • SEMA-Model Legislation: Covers street rods and custom vehicles as well as inoperable vehicles, exhaust noise and nitrous-oxide systems.

  • Tag & Title Toolbox: Comprehensive overview on the process of titling and registering a vehicle in each state, including definitions for all vehicle classes and links to applicable forms.

  • Vehicle Emissions Inspections Laws: Compilation of state smog-check laws and regulations, from new vehicles to infrequently driven collector cars.

  • Collector Car Appreciation Day: Information about the yearly event to raise awareness of the vital role automotive restoration and collection plays in American society.

  • Save the Salt: Information about the effort by SEMA and the Save the Salt coalition to protect the Bonneville Salt Flats following decades of government neglect.

Wed, 08/01/2012 - 11:42

SEMA News—August 2012

LEGISLATIVE AND TECHNICAL AFFAIRS

Government Affairs Resources

SEMA places a wealth of legislative/regulatory information at members’ fingertips to help their businesses succeed. All of the material can be accessed through the “government affairs” page on the SEMA website at www.SEMA.org. The legislative and regulatory materials are also posted on the SEMA Action Network (SAN) website (www.SEMAsan.com) as a way to involve member-company customers, the enthusiast community. Here are highlights:

Member Resources

  • Federal Regulation of Aftermarket Parts: A comprehensive guide to how motor-vehicle parts are regulated by the federal government. It is a must-read document for every SEMA member. The guide is generally presented in a Q&A format, with links to online resources for more information. Topics include an overview of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards, emissions standards (EPA and California) and special sections on lighting equipment, wheels and tires and fuel economy.

  • SEMA Black Book: A step-by-step guide for obtaining an Executive Order (E.O.) from the California Air Resources Board (CARB). A CARB E.O. is required for the sale of applicable emissions-related parts and systems within the state of California. It is also recognized by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency as a reasonable basis for demonstrating compliance with the Clean Air Act in all 50 states.

  • Small-Business Issues: Provides links to federal and state government resources that deal with legislative/regulatory issues of daily relevance, such as taxes, antitrust enforcement, warranties, employment issues, government procurement, environment and small-business financing mechanisms.

  • Intellectual Property Rights Guide: Details ways to protect the ideas, names, logos and inventions of member companies, which are valuable property and may be legally protected for each company’s exclusive use. The guide provides a basic overview so that members may take advantage of the law on patents, trademarks and copyrights.

  • Guide to Land-Use Policies and Off-Road Recreation: Contains information on major federal laws and regulations that affect land use by off-road vehicles, a list of government agencies managing federal lands, a list of major interest groups involved in land-use issues, and SEMA’s position on regulating motorized recreation on federal lands.

Enthusiast Resources

Aftermarket Parts Laws, Aftermarket Parts Regulation, Auto Legislation, Federal Regulation Aftermarket PartsThe SEMA Action Network (SAN) is the industry’s outreach to the hobbyist community (the member companies’ customers). It is a nationwide partnership of car clubs, individuals and SEMA members who work together to promote industry-friendly laws and regulations.

The SAN website contains legislative information on issues that impact enthusiasts and solutions to keep SEMA-member products in the marketplace. Updated frequently, the website has legislative news from all 50 states and Canada. In addition, the website provides access to SAN legislative action alerts along with SAN’s monthly newsletter, Driving Force. Once on www.SEMAsan.com, enthusiasts can easily join the SAN and begin to collectively help protect the hobby. Here are a few SAN website highlights:

  • Action Alerts: Legislative issues requiring immediate action.

  • State Legislative Tracking: Pending issues and a legislative roundup.

  • Federal Legislation and Regulations: Pending and red-hot issues.

  • Driving Force: SAN’s monthly newsletter.

  • Federal Caucus: Identifies federal legislators who support the hobby.

  • State Caucus: Identifies state lawmakers who support the hobby.

  • A Guide to Lobbying Your Elected Officials: How to reach and communicate with your legislators.

  • SEMA-Model Legislation: Covers street rods and custom vehicles as well as inoperable vehicles, exhaust noise and nitrous-oxide systems.

  • Tag & Title Toolbox: Comprehensive overview on the process of titling and registering a vehicle in each state, including definitions for all vehicle classes and links to applicable forms.

  • Vehicle Emissions Inspections Laws: Compilation of state smog-check laws and regulations, from new vehicles to infrequently driven collector cars.

  • Collector Car Appreciation Day: Information about the yearly event to raise awareness of the vital role automotive restoration and collection plays in American society.

  • Save the Salt: Information about the effort by SEMA and the Save the Salt coalition to protect the Bonneville Salt Flats following decades of government neglect.

Wed, 08/01/2012 - 11:42

SEMA News—August 2012

LEGISLATIVE AND TECHNICAL AFFAIRS

Government Affairs Resources

SEMA places a wealth of legislative/regulatory information at members’ fingertips to help their businesses succeed. All of the material can be accessed through the “government affairs” page on the SEMA website at www.SEMA.org. The legislative and regulatory materials are also posted on the SEMA Action Network (SAN) website (www.SEMAsan.com) as a way to involve member-company customers, the enthusiast community. Here are highlights:

Member Resources

  • Federal Regulation of Aftermarket Parts: A comprehensive guide to how motor-vehicle parts are regulated by the federal government. It is a must-read document for every SEMA member. The guide is generally presented in a Q&A format, with links to online resources for more information. Topics include an overview of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards, emissions standards (EPA and California) and special sections on lighting equipment, wheels and tires and fuel economy.

  • SEMA Black Book: A step-by-step guide for obtaining an Executive Order (E.O.) from the California Air Resources Board (CARB). A CARB E.O. is required for the sale of applicable emissions-related parts and systems within the state of California. It is also recognized by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency as a reasonable basis for demonstrating compliance with the Clean Air Act in all 50 states.

  • Small-Business Issues: Provides links to federal and state government resources that deal with legislative/regulatory issues of daily relevance, such as taxes, antitrust enforcement, warranties, employment issues, government procurement, environment and small-business financing mechanisms.

  • Intellectual Property Rights Guide: Details ways to protect the ideas, names, logos and inventions of member companies, which are valuable property and may be legally protected for each company’s exclusive use. The guide provides a basic overview so that members may take advantage of the law on patents, trademarks and copyrights.

  • Guide to Land-Use Policies and Off-Road Recreation: Contains information on major federal laws and regulations that affect land use by off-road vehicles, a list of government agencies managing federal lands, a list of major interest groups involved in land-use issues, and SEMA’s position on regulating motorized recreation on federal lands.

Enthusiast Resources

Aftermarket Parts Laws, Aftermarket Parts Regulation, Auto Legislation, Federal Regulation Aftermarket PartsThe SEMA Action Network (SAN) is the industry’s outreach to the hobbyist community (the member companies’ customers). It is a nationwide partnership of car clubs, individuals and SEMA members who work together to promote industry-friendly laws and regulations.

The SAN website contains legislative information on issues that impact enthusiasts and solutions to keep SEMA-member products in the marketplace. Updated frequently, the website has legislative news from all 50 states and Canada. In addition, the website provides access to SAN legislative action alerts along with SAN’s monthly newsletter, Driving Force. Once on www.SEMAsan.com, enthusiasts can easily join the SAN and begin to collectively help protect the hobby. Here are a few SAN website highlights:

  • Action Alerts: Legislative issues requiring immediate action.

  • State Legislative Tracking: Pending issues and a legislative roundup.

  • Federal Legislation and Regulations: Pending and red-hot issues.

  • Driving Force: SAN’s monthly newsletter.

  • Federal Caucus: Identifies federal legislators who support the hobby.

  • State Caucus: Identifies state lawmakers who support the hobby.

  • A Guide to Lobbying Your Elected Officials: How to reach and communicate with your legislators.

  • SEMA-Model Legislation: Covers street rods and custom vehicles as well as inoperable vehicles, exhaust noise and nitrous-oxide systems.

  • Tag & Title Toolbox: Comprehensive overview on the process of titling and registering a vehicle in each state, including definitions for all vehicle classes and links to applicable forms.

  • Vehicle Emissions Inspections Laws: Compilation of state smog-check laws and regulations, from new vehicles to infrequently driven collector cars.

  • Collector Car Appreciation Day: Information about the yearly event to raise awareness of the vital role automotive restoration and collection plays in American society.

  • Save the Salt: Information about the effort by SEMA and the Save the Salt coalition to protect the Bonneville Salt Flats following decades of government neglect.

Wed, 08/01/2012 - 11:26

SEMA News—August 2012

INDUSTRY NEWS

Council Select Committee Election Results Announced

The following individuals were elected to seats on council Select Committees in the recent SEMA council elections.

The new and re-elected incumbent Select Committee members will contribute significant time and effort during the next two years on projects and events to provide a benefit to SEMA-member companies.

 

 

 

Automotive Restoration Market Organization (ARMO) - SEMA Council

 


Automotive Restoration Market Organization (ARMO)

  • Jim Pennekamp, Trim Parts Inc.

  • Erika Woody, Hydro-E-Lectric

  • Tray Smith, H&H Classic Parts

  • Matt Agosta, Steele Rubber Products (Incumbent)

  • Lenny Schaeffer, Chop Shop Customs (Incumbent)

Hot Rod Industry Alliance (HRIA) - SEMA Council

 


Hot Rod Industry Alliance (HRIA)

  • Joe Pettlick, Motor State Distributing

  • Bob Millard, Championship Auto Shows

  • Todd Ryden, MSD Performance

  • Brian Downard, Lokar (Incumbent)

  • Kerry Hopperstad, Hopperstad Customs (Incumbent)

  • Janeen Webb, Source Interlink Media (Incumbent)

Truck and Off-Road Alliance (TORA) - SEMA Council

 


Light-Truck Accessory Alliance (TORA)

  • Todd Hoffman, A.R.E. Accessories

  • Kathryn Reinhardt, Go Rhino!

  • David Crockett, Rolling Big Power (Incumbent)

  • Bill Cole, Yankee Custom Caps (Incumbent)

  • Trace Walls, Jim Wrobleski & Associates (Incumbent)

Truck and Off-Road Alliance (TORA) - SEMA Council

 


Motorsports Parts Manufacturers Council (MPMC)

  • Chris Fairless, MagnaFlow

  • Chris Douglas, COMP Performance Group

  • Mike Crutchfield, Phoenix Race Tires/A Coker Tire Co.

  • Scott Hall, Moroso Performance (Incumbent)

  • John Spar, RePlay XD (Incumbent)

Truck and Off-Road Alliance (TORA) - SEMA Council

 


Manufacturers’ Rep Council (MRC)

  • Vic Bennett, Gantt-Thomas & Associates (Incumbent)

  • Derrick Johnstone, Alliance Sales Ltd. (Incumbent)

  • Jerry Nuñez, Innovative Marketing Services LLC (Incumbent)

  • Les Rudd, Bob Cook Sales (Incumbent)

Truck and Off-Road Alliance (TORA) - SEMA Council

 


Professional Restylers Organization (PRO)

  • Wayne Casimir, Eagle Enterprises Inc.

  • Dave Edmondson, Roadwire Leather Interiors

  • Ginger Glover, Trucker’s Toy Store

  • Donna Green, Retro USA

  • Jerry Redding, Echomaster

  • Bob Carnahan, Restyling Magazine (Incumbent)

  • Ellen McKoy, EMK Marketing (Incumbent)

  • Brian Champa, Check Corporation (Incumbent)

  • Stefan Majlinger, Katzkin Leather Interiors (Incumbent)

Truck and Off-Road Alliance (TORA) - SEMA Council

 


SEMA Businesswomen’s Network (SBN)

  • Julie Johnson, Skyline College

  • Kristy Neukam, Meyer Distributing

  • Sherry Price-McCall, Masters Entertainment (Incumbent)

  • Camee Edelbrock, Schiefer Media (Incumbent)

  • JoAnn Bortles, Crazy Horse Custom Paint (Incumbent)

  • Erin Gilhuly, Toyota Motor Sales (Incumbent)

  • Gigi Ho, Digital Performance (Incumbent)

Truck and Off-Road Alliance (TORA) - SEMA Council

 


Street Performance Council (SPC)

  • Gigi Ho, Digital Performance (Incumbent)

  • Chris Vopat, ProMedia LLC (Incumbent)

Truck and Off-Road Alliance (TORA) - SEMA Council

 


Wheel & Tire Council (WTC)

  • George Finch, Carlisle Transportation Products (Incumbent)

  • Greg Senser, Nitto Tire USA Inc. (Incumbent)

  • Chris Webster, Design I.N.F.I.N.I. Inc. (Incumbent)

  • Shelly Urwiler, Vision Wheel (Incumbent)

 


Young Executives Network (YEN)

  • Jenna Jefferies, K&N Engineering

  • Matt Cartwright, Meyer Distributing

  • Jim Liaw, Formula Drift

  • Gonzalo Manotas, Omix-ADA Inc.

Wed, 08/01/2012 - 11:26

SEMA News—August 2012

INDUSTRY NEWS

Council Select Committee Election Results Announced

The following individuals were elected to seats on council Select Committees in the recent SEMA council elections.

The new and re-elected incumbent Select Committee members will contribute significant time and effort during the next two years on projects and events to provide a benefit to SEMA-member companies.

 

 

 

Automotive Restoration Market Organization (ARMO) - SEMA Council

 


Automotive Restoration Market Organization (ARMO)

  • Jim Pennekamp, Trim Parts Inc.

  • Erika Woody, Hydro-E-Lectric

  • Tray Smith, H&H Classic Parts

  • Matt Agosta, Steele Rubber Products (Incumbent)

  • Lenny Schaeffer, Chop Shop Customs (Incumbent)

Hot Rod Industry Alliance (HRIA) - SEMA Council

 


Hot Rod Industry Alliance (HRIA)

  • Joe Pettlick, Motor State Distributing

  • Bob Millard, Championship Auto Shows

  • Todd Ryden, MSD Performance

  • Brian Downard, Lokar (Incumbent)

  • Kerry Hopperstad, Hopperstad Customs (Incumbent)

  • Janeen Webb, Source Interlink Media (Incumbent)

Truck and Off-Road Alliance (TORA) - SEMA Council

 


Light-Truck Accessory Alliance (TORA)

  • Todd Hoffman, A.R.E. Accessories

  • Kathryn Reinhardt, Go Rhino!

  • David Crockett, Rolling Big Power (Incumbent)

  • Bill Cole, Yankee Custom Caps (Incumbent)

  • Trace Walls, Jim Wrobleski & Associates (Incumbent)

Truck and Off-Road Alliance (TORA) - SEMA Council

 


Motorsports Parts Manufacturers Council (MPMC)

  • Chris Fairless, MagnaFlow

  • Chris Douglas, COMP Performance Group

  • Mike Crutchfield, Phoenix Race Tires/A Coker Tire Co.

  • Scott Hall, Moroso Performance (Incumbent)

  • John Spar, RePlay XD (Incumbent)

Truck and Off-Road Alliance (TORA) - SEMA Council

 


Manufacturers’ Rep Council (MRC)

  • Vic Bennett, Gantt-Thomas & Associates (Incumbent)

  • Derrick Johnstone, Alliance Sales Ltd. (Incumbent)

  • Jerry Nuñez, Innovative Marketing Services LLC (Incumbent)

  • Les Rudd, Bob Cook Sales (Incumbent)

Truck and Off-Road Alliance (TORA) - SEMA Council

 


Professional Restylers Organization (PRO)

  • Wayne Casimir, Eagle Enterprises Inc.

  • Dave Edmondson, Roadwire Leather Interiors

  • Ginger Glover, Trucker’s Toy Store

  • Donna Green, Retro USA

  • Jerry Redding, Echomaster

  • Bob Carnahan, Restyling Magazine (Incumbent)

  • Ellen McKoy, EMK Marketing (Incumbent)

  • Brian Champa, Check Corporation (Incumbent)

  • Stefan Majlinger, Katzkin Leather Interiors (Incumbent)

Truck and Off-Road Alliance (TORA) - SEMA Council

 


SEMA Businesswomen’s Network (SBN)

  • Julie Johnson, Skyline College

  • Kristy Neukam, Meyer Distributing

  • Sherry Price-McCall, Masters Entertainment (Incumbent)

  • Camee Edelbrock, Schiefer Media (Incumbent)

  • JoAnn Bortles, Crazy Horse Custom Paint (Incumbent)

  • Erin Gilhuly, Toyota Motor Sales (Incumbent)

  • Gigi Ho, Digital Performance (Incumbent)

Truck and Off-Road Alliance (TORA) - SEMA Council

 


Street Performance Council (SPC)

  • Gigi Ho, Digital Performance (Incumbent)

  • Chris Vopat, ProMedia LLC (Incumbent)

Truck and Off-Road Alliance (TORA) - SEMA Council

 


Wheel & Tire Council (WTC)

  • George Finch, Carlisle Transportation Products (Incumbent)

  • Greg Senser, Nitto Tire USA Inc. (Incumbent)

  • Chris Webster, Design I.N.F.I.N.I. Inc. (Incumbent)

  • Shelly Urwiler, Vision Wheel (Incumbent)

 


Young Executives Network (YEN)

  • Jenna Jefferies, K&N Engineering

  • Matt Cartwright, Meyer Distributing

  • Jim Liaw, Formula Drift

  • Gonzalo Manotas, Omix-ADA Inc.

Wed, 08/01/2012 - 11:26

SEMA News—August 2012

INDUSTRY NEWS

Council Select Committee Election Results Announced

The following individuals were elected to seats on council Select Committees in the recent SEMA council elections.

The new and re-elected incumbent Select Committee members will contribute significant time and effort during the next two years on projects and events to provide a benefit to SEMA-member companies.

 

 

 

Automotive Restoration Market Organization (ARMO) - SEMA Council

 


Automotive Restoration Market Organization (ARMO)

  • Jim Pennekamp, Trim Parts Inc.

  • Erika Woody, Hydro-E-Lectric

  • Tray Smith, H&H Classic Parts

  • Matt Agosta, Steele Rubber Products (Incumbent)

  • Lenny Schaeffer, Chop Shop Customs (Incumbent)

Hot Rod Industry Alliance (HRIA) - SEMA Council

 


Hot Rod Industry Alliance (HRIA)

  • Joe Pettlick, Motor State Distributing

  • Bob Millard, Championship Auto Shows

  • Todd Ryden, MSD Performance

  • Brian Downard, Lokar (Incumbent)

  • Kerry Hopperstad, Hopperstad Customs (Incumbent)

  • Janeen Webb, Source Interlink Media (Incumbent)

Truck and Off-Road Alliance (TORA) - SEMA Council

 


Light-Truck Accessory Alliance (TORA)

  • Todd Hoffman, A.R.E. Accessories

  • Kathryn Reinhardt, Go Rhino!

  • David Crockett, Rolling Big Power (Incumbent)

  • Bill Cole, Yankee Custom Caps (Incumbent)

  • Trace Walls, Jim Wrobleski & Associates (Incumbent)

Truck and Off-Road Alliance (TORA) - SEMA Council

 


Motorsports Parts Manufacturers Council (MPMC)

  • Chris Fairless, MagnaFlow

  • Chris Douglas, COMP Performance Group

  • Mike Crutchfield, Phoenix Race Tires/A Coker Tire Co.

  • Scott Hall, Moroso Performance (Incumbent)

  • John Spar, RePlay XD (Incumbent)

Truck and Off-Road Alliance (TORA) - SEMA Council

 


Manufacturers’ Rep Council (MRC)

  • Vic Bennett, Gantt-Thomas & Associates (Incumbent)

  • Derrick Johnstone, Alliance Sales Ltd. (Incumbent)

  • Jerry Nuñez, Innovative Marketing Services LLC (Incumbent)

  • Les Rudd, Bob Cook Sales (Incumbent)

Truck and Off-Road Alliance (TORA) - SEMA Council

 


Professional Restylers Organization (PRO)

  • Wayne Casimir, Eagle Enterprises Inc.

  • Dave Edmondson, Roadwire Leather Interiors

  • Ginger Glover, Trucker’s Toy Store

  • Donna Green, Retro USA

  • Jerry Redding, Echomaster

  • Bob Carnahan, Restyling Magazine (Incumbent)

  • Ellen McKoy, EMK Marketing (Incumbent)

  • Brian Champa, Check Corporation (Incumbent)

  • Stefan Majlinger, Katzkin Leather Interiors (Incumbent)

Truck and Off-Road Alliance (TORA) - SEMA Council

 


SEMA Businesswomen’s Network (SBN)

  • Julie Johnson, Skyline College

  • Kristy Neukam, Meyer Distributing

  • Sherry Price-McCall, Masters Entertainment (Incumbent)

  • Camee Edelbrock, Schiefer Media (Incumbent)

  • JoAnn Bortles, Crazy Horse Custom Paint (Incumbent)

  • Erin Gilhuly, Toyota Motor Sales (Incumbent)

  • Gigi Ho, Digital Performance (Incumbent)

Truck and Off-Road Alliance (TORA) - SEMA Council

 


Street Performance Council (SPC)

  • Gigi Ho, Digital Performance (Incumbent)

  • Chris Vopat, ProMedia LLC (Incumbent)

Truck and Off-Road Alliance (TORA) - SEMA Council

 


Wheel & Tire Council (WTC)

  • George Finch, Carlisle Transportation Products (Incumbent)

  • Greg Senser, Nitto Tire USA Inc. (Incumbent)

  • Chris Webster, Design I.N.F.I.N.I. Inc. (Incumbent)

  • Shelly Urwiler, Vision Wheel (Incumbent)

 


Young Executives Network (YEN)

  • Jenna Jefferies, K&N Engineering

  • Matt Cartwright, Meyer Distributing

  • Jim Liaw, Formula Drift

  • Gonzalo Manotas, Omix-ADA Inc.

Wed, 08/01/2012 - 11:26

SEMA News—August 2012

INDUSTRY NEWS

Council Select Committee Election Results Announced

The following individuals were elected to seats on council Select Committees in the recent SEMA council elections.

The new and re-elected incumbent Select Committee members will contribute significant time and effort during the next two years on projects and events to provide a benefit to SEMA-member companies.

 

 

 

Automotive Restoration Market Organization (ARMO) - SEMA Council

 


Automotive Restoration Market Organization (ARMO)

  • Jim Pennekamp, Trim Parts Inc.

  • Erika Woody, Hydro-E-Lectric

  • Tray Smith, H&H Classic Parts

  • Matt Agosta, Steele Rubber Products (Incumbent)

  • Lenny Schaeffer, Chop Shop Customs (Incumbent)

Hot Rod Industry Alliance (HRIA) - SEMA Council

 


Hot Rod Industry Alliance (HRIA)

  • Joe Pettlick, Motor State Distributing

  • Bob Millard, Championship Auto Shows

  • Todd Ryden, MSD Performance

  • Brian Downard, Lokar (Incumbent)

  • Kerry Hopperstad, Hopperstad Customs (Incumbent)

  • Janeen Webb, Source Interlink Media (Incumbent)

Truck and Off-Road Alliance (TORA) - SEMA Council

 


Light-Truck Accessory Alliance (TORA)

  • Todd Hoffman, A.R.E. Accessories

  • Kathryn Reinhardt, Go Rhino!

  • David Crockett, Rolling Big Power (Incumbent)

  • Bill Cole, Yankee Custom Caps (Incumbent)

  • Trace Walls, Jim Wrobleski & Associates (Incumbent)

Truck and Off-Road Alliance (TORA) - SEMA Council

 


Motorsports Parts Manufacturers Council (MPMC)

  • Chris Fairless, MagnaFlow

  • Chris Douglas, COMP Performance Group

  • Mike Crutchfield, Phoenix Race Tires/A Coker Tire Co.

  • Scott Hall, Moroso Performance (Incumbent)

  • John Spar, RePlay XD (Incumbent)

Truck and Off-Road Alliance (TORA) - SEMA Council

 


Manufacturers’ Rep Council (MRC)

  • Vic Bennett, Gantt-Thomas & Associates (Incumbent)

  • Derrick Johnstone, Alliance Sales Ltd. (Incumbent)

  • Jerry Nuñez, Innovative Marketing Services LLC (Incumbent)

  • Les Rudd, Bob Cook Sales (Incumbent)

Truck and Off-Road Alliance (TORA) - SEMA Council

 


Professional Restylers Organization (PRO)

  • Wayne Casimir, Eagle Enterprises Inc.

  • Dave Edmondson, Roadwire Leather Interiors

  • Ginger Glover, Trucker’s Toy Store

  • Donna Green, Retro USA

  • Jerry Redding, Echomaster

  • Bob Carnahan, Restyling Magazine (Incumbent)

  • Ellen McKoy, EMK Marketing (Incumbent)

  • Brian Champa, Check Corporation (Incumbent)

  • Stefan Majlinger, Katzkin Leather Interiors (Incumbent)

Truck and Off-Road Alliance (TORA) - SEMA Council

 


SEMA Businesswomen’s Network (SBN)

  • Julie Johnson, Skyline College

  • Kristy Neukam, Meyer Distributing

  • Sherry Price-McCall, Masters Entertainment (Incumbent)

  • Camee Edelbrock, Schiefer Media (Incumbent)

  • JoAnn Bortles, Crazy Horse Custom Paint (Incumbent)

  • Erin Gilhuly, Toyota Motor Sales (Incumbent)

  • Gigi Ho, Digital Performance (Incumbent)

Truck and Off-Road Alliance (TORA) - SEMA Council

 


Street Performance Council (SPC)

  • Gigi Ho, Digital Performance (Incumbent)

  • Chris Vopat, ProMedia LLC (Incumbent)

Truck and Off-Road Alliance (TORA) - SEMA Council

 


Wheel & Tire Council (WTC)

  • George Finch, Carlisle Transportation Products (Incumbent)

  • Greg Senser, Nitto Tire USA Inc. (Incumbent)

  • Chris Webster, Design I.N.F.I.N.I. Inc. (Incumbent)

  • Shelly Urwiler, Vision Wheel (Incumbent)

 


Young Executives Network (YEN)

  • Jenna Jefferies, K&N Engineering

  • Matt Cartwright, Meyer Distributing

  • Jim Liaw, Formula Drift

  • Gonzalo Manotas, Omix-ADA Inc.

Wed, 08/01/2012 - 11:26

SEMA News—August 2012

INDUSTRY NEWS

Council Select Committee Election Results Announced

The following individuals were elected to seats on council Select Committees in the recent SEMA council elections.

The new and re-elected incumbent Select Committee members will contribute significant time and effort during the next two years on projects and events to provide a benefit to SEMA-member companies.

 

 

 

Automotive Restoration Market Organization (ARMO) - SEMA Council

 


Automotive Restoration Market Organization (ARMO)

  • Jim Pennekamp, Trim Parts Inc.

  • Erika Woody, Hydro-E-Lectric

  • Tray Smith, H&H Classic Parts

  • Matt Agosta, Steele Rubber Products (Incumbent)

  • Lenny Schaeffer, Chop Shop Customs (Incumbent)

Hot Rod Industry Alliance (HRIA) - SEMA Council

 


Hot Rod Industry Alliance (HRIA)

  • Joe Pettlick, Motor State Distributing

  • Bob Millard, Championship Auto Shows

  • Todd Ryden, MSD Performance

  • Brian Downard, Lokar (Incumbent)

  • Kerry Hopperstad, Hopperstad Customs (Incumbent)

  • Janeen Webb, Source Interlink Media (Incumbent)

Truck and Off-Road Alliance (TORA) - SEMA Council

 


Light-Truck Accessory Alliance (TORA)

  • Todd Hoffman, A.R.E. Accessories

  • Kathryn Reinhardt, Go Rhino!

  • David Crockett, Rolling Big Power (Incumbent)

  • Bill Cole, Yankee Custom Caps (Incumbent)

  • Trace Walls, Jim Wrobleski & Associates (Incumbent)

Truck and Off-Road Alliance (TORA) - SEMA Council

 


Motorsports Parts Manufacturers Council (MPMC)

  • Chris Fairless, MagnaFlow

  • Chris Douglas, COMP Performance Group

  • Mike Crutchfield, Phoenix Race Tires/A Coker Tire Co.

  • Scott Hall, Moroso Performance (Incumbent)

  • John Spar, RePlay XD (Incumbent)

Truck and Off-Road Alliance (TORA) - SEMA Council

 


Manufacturers’ Rep Council (MRC)

  • Vic Bennett, Gantt-Thomas & Associates (Incumbent)

  • Derrick Johnstone, Alliance Sales Ltd. (Incumbent)

  • Jerry Nuñez, Innovative Marketing Services LLC (Incumbent)

  • Les Rudd, Bob Cook Sales (Incumbent)

Truck and Off-Road Alliance (TORA) - SEMA Council

 


Professional Restylers Organization (PRO)

  • Wayne Casimir, Eagle Enterprises Inc.

  • Dave Edmondson, Roadwire Leather Interiors

  • Ginger Glover, Trucker’s Toy Store

  • Donna Green, Retro USA

  • Jerry Redding, Echomaster

  • Bob Carnahan, Restyling Magazine (Incumbent)

  • Ellen McKoy, EMK Marketing (Incumbent)

  • Brian Champa, Check Corporation (Incumbent)

  • Stefan Majlinger, Katzkin Leather Interiors (Incumbent)

Truck and Off-Road Alliance (TORA) - SEMA Council

 


SEMA Businesswomen’s Network (SBN)

  • Julie Johnson, Skyline College

  • Kristy Neukam, Meyer Distributing

  • Sherry Price-McCall, Masters Entertainment (Incumbent)

  • Camee Edelbrock, Schiefer Media (Incumbent)

  • JoAnn Bortles, Crazy Horse Custom Paint (Incumbent)

  • Erin Gilhuly, Toyota Motor Sales (Incumbent)

  • Gigi Ho, Digital Performance (Incumbent)

Truck and Off-Road Alliance (TORA) - SEMA Council

 


Street Performance Council (SPC)

  • Gigi Ho, Digital Performance (Incumbent)

  • Chris Vopat, ProMedia LLC (Incumbent)

Truck and Off-Road Alliance (TORA) - SEMA Council

 


Wheel & Tire Council (WTC)

  • George Finch, Carlisle Transportation Products (Incumbent)

  • Greg Senser, Nitto Tire USA Inc. (Incumbent)

  • Chris Webster, Design I.N.F.I.N.I. Inc. (Incumbent)

  • Shelly Urwiler, Vision Wheel (Incumbent)

 


Young Executives Network (YEN)

  • Jenna Jefferies, K&N Engineering

  • Matt Cartwright, Meyer Distributing

  • Jim Liaw, Formula Drift

  • Gonzalo Manotas, Omix-ADA Inc.