By SEMA Editors

SEMA News will highlight 35 of the industry’s top young trendsetters in its September 2019 issue.

September’s issue of SEMA News will highlight up-and-coming superstars in the automotive aftermarket industry who are age 35 and younger. If you know a leader in that age range as of September 1, 2019—whether they are in manufacturing and design, marketing, retail, events and media, or distribution—we would like to hear from you.

Many SEMA members are currently working with creative young professionals who are already industry trailblazers. They may have played key roles in leveraging new and emerging technologies with a traditional automotive aftermarket business to expand company reach, improve product development, energize marketing efforts or upgrade customer interaction.

They could be budding talents at an established company, entrepreneurs building their own brands or innovators who have launched companies that might become big names in the future. What they all will have in common are fresh ideas, enthusiasm, charisma and the drive to succeed.

SEMA News looks for candidates drawn from diverse industry segments who are already making a significant impact through their leadership within their organizations or businesses. Entrepreneurship, commitment, insight, innovation, integrity, responsibility, demonstrated skill, involvement and success within the marketplace weigh heavily in the decision-making process. We’ll honor the winners in the September issue of SEMA News and on www.sema.org.

Nominate a candidate now for the 2019 SEMA News 35 Under 35. Nominations are due May 31.

Voting will take place online between May 14–28 and is open to current SEMA-member companies. Votes must be cast by each company’s primary contact. Details on the upcoming election will be sent to the member company’s designated primary contact beginning May 2. Winners will be announced by May 30 and formally inducted into the SEMA Board of Directors at the SEMA Installation & Gala, July 26.

Voting will take place online between May 14–28 and is open to current SEMA-member companies. Votes must be cast by each company’s primary contact. Details on the upcoming election will be sent to the member company’s designated primary contact beginning May 2. Winners will be announced by May 30 and formally inducted into the SEMA Board of Directors at the SEMA Installation & Gala, July 26.

By SEMA Editors

Latest Jobs Added to SEMA Career Center

Are you hunting for a new job? The SEMA Career Center has a comprehensive listing of automotive-related job openings around the country. Here are some of the latest jobs posted to the website.

Automotive Technician
RENNTech Inc. is hiring an automotive technician responsible for preventive maintenance, including engine tuneups, oil changes, tire rotation and changes, wheel balancing and replacing filters, and identifying problems with modern diagnostic equipment. The ideal candidate will have automotive experience, particularly with Mercedes-Benz and other European cars.

Technical and Warranty Support Expert
Bilstein of America is hiring a technical and warranty support expert to provide sales, technical and warranty support for Bilstein products in the automotive aftermarket; assist different customers with application questions, installation issues, troubleshooting and warranty requests; research and provide data to customers to ensure customer satisfaction; and assist Bilstein technical center customers, automotive workshops and consumers with proper product information and availability updates to maximize sales potential and maintain positive customer relationships. Three to five years of automotive experience, preferably of a technical nature with heavy customer interaction, is required. 

Director, Export Sales
Redhorse Performance (RHP) is hiring a director of export sales, to drive sales, profitability and awareness outside of RHP’s main market in North America. It is expected that the candidate will work remotely. The position will report directly to the president of the company. Candidates should have five years of sales experience in the performance automotive aftermarket within the region. Experience selling a performance fitting line within the region and passion for the performance racing industry are pluses.

Attendee registration is for distributors, retailers, installers, PR/marketing staff and buyers who will meet with exhibitors. Applicants may be required to submit proof of industry employment. Approved domestic attendees registered prior to October 11 will receive their badges in the mail.

Attendee registration is for distributors, retailers, installers, PR/marketing staff and buyers who will meet with exhibitors. Applicants may be required to submit proof of industry employment. Approved domestic attendees registered prior to October 11 will receive their badges in the mail.

SEMA-member companies have posted several new listings for job opportunities in the Classifieds page of SEMA.org.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

The public is invited to participate in an April 30 webinar hosted by the California Air Resources Board to discuss CARB fees to be charged for mobile source certification and compliance. The CARB workshop will initiate the regulatory process to develop the fee structure.

Date: Tuesday, April 30
Time: 9:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m. (PDT)
Place: Webinar only (GoToMeeting)

Register now!

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

Background

Historically, only about one-third of the products certified by CARB have been assessed a certification fee. On July 1, 2018, new legislation passed by the California legislature and signed by the Governor allows CARB to adopt a schedule of fees for additional mobile source categories and activities, such as:

• Covering all or part of CARB’s reasonable costs associated with certification, audit and compliance of off-road or non-vehicular engines and equipment, aftermarket parts and emissions-control components sold in the state (as authorized pursuant to Sections 43013 and 43018 of the Health and Safety Code and subdivision (h) of Section 27156 of the Vehicle Code).  
• Recovering CARB’s reasonable costs to enhance its certification, audit and compliance activities for new motor vehicles to detect defeat devices or other software used to evade emissions testing, including the increased utilization of in-use and real-world conditions emissions testing. 

Questions?  Contact SEMA Garage Compliance Center Manager Peter Treydte at petert@sema.org.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

The public is invited to participate in an April 30 webinar hosted by the California Air Resources Board to discuss CARB fees to be charged for mobile source certification and compliance. The CARB workshop will initiate the regulatory process to develop the fee structure.

Date: Tuesday, April 30
Time: 9:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m. (PDT)
Place: Webinar only (GoToMeeting)

Register now!

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

Background

Historically, only about one-third of the products certified by CARB have been assessed a certification fee. On July 1, 2018, new legislation passed by the California legislature and signed by the Governor allows CARB to adopt a schedule of fees for additional mobile source categories and activities, such as:

• Covering all or part of CARB’s reasonable costs associated with certification, audit and compliance of off-road or non-vehicular engines and equipment, aftermarket parts and emissions-control components sold in the state (as authorized pursuant to Sections 43013 and 43018 of the Health and Safety Code and subdivision (h) of Section 27156 of the Vehicle Code).  
• Recovering CARB’s reasonable costs to enhance its certification, audit and compliance activities for new motor vehicles to detect defeat devices or other software used to evade emissions testing, including the increased utilization of in-use and real-world conditions emissions testing. 

Questions?  Contact SEMA Garage Compliance Center Manager Peter Treydte at petert@sema.org.