2017 SEMA Board Candidates, Election Details Announced
Thu, 03/30/2017 - 13:25

By SEMA Editors

SEMA BOD
The current SEMA Board of Directors led by Chairman Doug Evans (front center).

The following is the slate of candidates vying for a seat on the SEMA Board of Directors:

Chair-elect Category (one open seat)

  • Mitch Fogle, president and CEO, Lund International
  • Tim Martin, vice president, K&N Engineering

Distributor/Retailer Category (one open seat)

  • Greg Adler, CEO, Transamerican Auto Parts
  • Brian Lounsberry, CEO, Motovicity Distribution

Manufacturers Category (one open seat)

  • James Lawrence, CEO, Power Automedia
  • Shahriar “Nick” Niakan, president and CEO, Advanced Flow Engineering Inc. (aFe Power)
  • Dennis Weese, president, LINE-X

Voting will take place online May 10–24, 2017, and is open to current SEMA-member companies. Votes must be cast by each company’s primary contact. Details with ballots and links will be sent to the member company’s designated primary contact beginning April 28. Winners will be announced by May 30 and formally introduced at the SEMA Installation Gala July 28.

For more information about the 2017 SEMA Board of Directors election, contact Susan Alfonso at 909-978-6671 or susana@sema.org.

2017 SEMA Board Candidates, Election Details Announced
Thu, 03/30/2017 - 13:25

By SEMA Editors

SEMA BOD
The current SEMA Board of Directors led by Chairman Doug Evans (front center).

The following is the slate of candidates vying for a seat on the SEMA Board of Directors:

Chair-elect Category (one open seat)

  • Mitch Fogle, president and CEO, Lund International
  • Tim Martin, vice president, K&N Engineering

Distributor/Retailer Category (one open seat)

  • Greg Adler, CEO, Transamerican Auto Parts
  • Brian Lounsberry, CEO, Motovicity Distribution

Manufacturers Category (one open seat)

  • James Lawrence, CEO, Power Automedia
  • Shahriar “Nick” Niakan, president and CEO, Advanced Flow Engineering Inc. (aFe Power)
  • Dennis Weese, president, LINE-X

Voting will take place online May 10–24, 2017, and is open to current SEMA-member companies. Votes must be cast by each company’s primary contact. Details with ballots and links will be sent to the member company’s designated primary contact beginning April 28. Winners will be announced by May 30 and formally introduced at the SEMA Installation Gala July 28.

For more information about the 2017 SEMA Board of Directors election, contact Susan Alfonso at 909-978-6671 or susana@sema.org.

Mark Your Calendars
Thu, 03/30/2017 - 13:21

By SEMA Editors

Following are dates and locations for several upcoming SEMA-sponsored shows, measuring sessions and activities.

For association-related travel, contact Manya Petropaki (manya.p@travelstore.com) at Travel Store USA, 949-930-9268.

Reserve Your Booth for the 2017 SEMA Show
Thu, 03/30/2017 - 13:15

March 31 is the deadline to submit the Exhibit Space Rental Application and deposit to participate in the 2017 SEMA Show Priority Space Selection, taking place May 1–19.

Reserve Your Booth for the 2017 SEMA Show
Thu, 03/30/2017 - 13:15

March 31 is the deadline to submit the Exhibit Space Rental Application and deposit to participate in the 2017 SEMA Show Priority Space Selection, taking place May 1–19.

Industry Jobs
Thu, 03/30/2017 - 13:13

SEMA-member companies have posted several new listings for job opportunities (view all here) in the Classifieds page of SEMA.org. Working for a SEMA-member company has many advantages. In addition to working for a company that supports and contributes to the success of the overall industry, being employed by a SEMA-member company enables employees to participate in webinars, access free market research, join SEMA committees and more.

Industry Jobs
Thu, 03/30/2017 - 13:13

SEMA-member companies have posted several new listings for job opportunities (view all here) in the Classifieds page of SEMA.org. Working for a SEMA-member company has many advantages. In addition to working for a company that supports and contributes to the success of the overall industry, being employed by a SEMA-member company enables employees to participate in webinars, access free market research, join SEMA committees and more.

Up-and-Coming Builders Craft Trucks for SEMA Show Display
Thu, 03/30/2017 - 11:49

Members of the Truck and Off-Road Alliance (TORA) showcase their vehicles throughout the SEMA Show each year to promote their products and expertise. TORA recognizes a handful of amazing vehicles from member companies that have supported SEMA Cares Charities during the year by featuring them either in the TORA booth on the Show floor or on the outdoor promenade between the South Hall and the Performance Pavilion. Here is an inside look at some of the TORA feature vehicles that were at the 2016 SEMA Show.

https://www.sema.org/news/2017/03/01/TORA-featured-vehicles-highlight-up-and-coming-builders

Up-and-Coming Builders Craft Trucks for SEMA Show Display
Thu, 03/30/2017 - 11:49

Members of the Truck and Off-Road Alliance (TORA) showcase their vehicles throughout the SEMA Show each year to promote their products and expertise. TORA recognizes a handful of amazing vehicles from member companies that have supported SEMA Cares Charities during the year by featuring them either in the TORA booth on the Show floor or on the outdoor promenade between the South Hall and the Performance Pavilion. Here is an inside look at some of the TORA feature vehicles that were at the 2016 SEMA Show.

https://www.sema.org/news/2017/03/01/TORA-featured-vehicles-highlight-up-and-coming-builders

Up-and-Coming Builders Craft Trucks for SEMA Show Display
Thu, 03/30/2017 - 11:49

Members of the Truck and Off-Road Alliance (TORA) showcase their vehicles throughout the SEMA Show each year to promote their products and expertise. TORA recognizes a handful of amazing vehicles from member companies that have supported SEMA Cares Charities during the year by featuring them either in the TORA booth on the Show floor or on the outdoor promenade between the South Hall and the Performance Pavilion. Here is an inside look at some of the TORA feature vehicles that were at the 2016 SEMA Show.

https://www.sema.org/news/2017/03/01/TORA-featured-vehicles-highlight-up-and-coming-builders