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Last Chance! Honor Your Company’s Young Leaders Through SEMA News 35 Under 35

Thu, 05/28/2020 - 09:50

By SEMA Editors

Nominations for the 2020 SEMA News 35 Under 35 are due May 31.

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, 2020—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 2020 SEMA News 35 Under 35. Nominations are due May 31.

SEMA Announces Board Election Results

Thu, 05/28/2020 - 09:36

By SEMA Editors

Ted Wentz III

Ted Wentz III, CEO of Quadratec Inc., has been elected to the 2020–2021 SEMA Board of Directors in the Distributor/Retailer category. He will replace outgoing Board member Greg Adler of Greg Adler Motorsports, effective in July.

SEMA Board members are industry representatives who volunteer their time to lead and guide the association. They are elected by SEMA-member companies and represent the key membership categories: manufacturers, distributors/retailers, manufacturers’ rep and services.

Board Officers

Chairman – Tim Martin, CEO, Aftermarket Advisors
Chairman-elect – James Lawrence, CEO Power Automedia
Immediate Past-Chair/Secretary – Wade Kawasaki, President, Coker Group
Treasurer -– Kyle Fickler, Owner, Fickler Enterprises LLC

Board Members

Chris Douglas – COO, COMP Performance Group
Donnie Eatherly - President, P&E Distributors Inc.
Dan Kahn - President, Kahn Media Inc.
Brian Lounsberry - CEO, Motovicity Distribution
Kim Pendergast – CEO, Magnuson Superchargers
Kathryn Reinhardt – Senior Marketing Manager, 4WP/ Pro Comp
Bunyan L. (Les) Rudd, CPMR - President, Bob Cook Sales
Ted Wentz III – CEO, Quadratec Inc.
Steve Whipple – Vice President of Sales and Marketing, Edelbrock LLC
Melanie White – President, Hellwig Products

Outgoing Board Member

Greg Adler – CEO, Greg Adler Motorsports

SEMA Announces Board Election Results

Thu, 05/28/2020 - 09:36

By SEMA Editors

Ted Wentz III

Ted Wentz III, CEO of Quadratec Inc., has been elected to the 2020–2021 SEMA Board of Directors in the Distributor/Retailer category. He will replace outgoing Board member Greg Adler of Greg Adler Motorsports, effective in July.

SEMA Board members are industry representatives who volunteer their time to lead and guide the association. They are elected by SEMA-member companies and represent the key membership categories: manufacturers, distributors/retailers, manufacturers’ rep and services.

Board Officers

Chairman – Tim Martin, CEO, Aftermarket Advisors
Chairman-elect – James Lawrence, CEO Power Automedia
Immediate Past-Chair/Secretary – Wade Kawasaki, President, Coker Group
Treasurer -– Kyle Fickler, Owner, Fickler Enterprises LLC

Board Members

Chris Douglas – COO, COMP Performance Group
Donnie Eatherly - President, P&E Distributors Inc.
Dan Kahn - President, Kahn Media Inc.
Brian Lounsberry - CEO, Motovicity Distribution
Kim Pendergast – CEO, Magnuson Superchargers
Kathryn Reinhardt – Senior Marketing Manager, 4WP/ Pro Comp
Bunyan L. (Les) Rudd, CPMR - President, Bob Cook Sales
Ted Wentz III – CEO, Quadratec Inc.
Steve Whipple – Vice President of Sales and Marketing, Edelbrock LLC
Melanie White – President, Hellwig Products

Outgoing Board Member

Greg Adler – CEO, Greg Adler Motorsports

Reserve SEMA Show Booth Space Here

Thu, 05/28/2020 - 09:33

It’s not too late to exhibit at the 2020 SEMA Show, November 3-6, in Las Vegas. The online Exhibitor Services Manual contains all of the resources pertinent to a successful exhibit in November.

http://www.semashow.com/buyabooth

Reserve SEMA Show Booth Space Here

Thu, 05/28/2020 - 09:33

It’s not too late to exhibit at the 2020 SEMA Show, November 3-6, in Las Vegas. The online Exhibitor Services Manual contains all of the resources pertinent to a successful exhibit in November.

http://www.semashow.com/buyabooth

Industry Jobs

Thu, 05/28/2020 - 09:30

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

Movers & Shakers: Gateway Bronco Crafts Electric First-Gen Ford Bronco to Help Charity

Thu, 05/28/2020 - 08:27

Compiled by SEMA Editors

St. Louis–based Gateway Bronco has teamed up with online fundraising platform Omaze to offer auto enthusiasts an electric classic Ford Bronco to benefit Big League Impact.

Gateway Bronco Crafts Electric First-Gen Ford Bronco to Help Charity

St. Louis–based Gateway Bronco has teamed up with online fundraising platform Omaze to offer auto enthusiasts an electric classic Ford Bronco (plus $20,000 in cash) to benefit Big League Impact—a nonprofit started by St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Adam Wainwright. Founded by St. Louis entrepreneur Seth Burgett, Gateway Bronco modernizes classic Ford Broncos. The money donated will help Big League Impact continue its mission of fighting poverty in the United States and in countries including Haiti, the Dominican Republic and Uganda. The custom heritage Gateway e-Bronco can deliver 200 miles of range, cranks out more than 400 hp and can go from 0–60 mph in less than six seconds. In light of COVID-19, the vehicle will be delivered to the winner when it is safe to do so.

Dani Boudreau

Martin & Company Announces the Hire of Dani Boudreau as Traffic and Communications Manager

Martin & Company has announced the addition of Dani Boudreau as traffic and communications manager. Boudreau previously served in numerous communication management roles in the wedding industry, logistics and the Tennessee state park system. With a B.A. degree in public relations from Austin Peay University, Boudreau is highly skilled in the areas of event planning, social media strategy, campaign planning, written and verbal communication, crisis management and creative production. As traffic and communications manager she will be responsible for ensuring all projects are completed according to budget and the client’s timetable and will assist in internal and external communications.

Have some company news you would like to share? Let us know and the news may appear in an upcoming issue of SEMA eNews. Send your items for consideration to editors@sema.org.

The Latest State-by-State Race Track Reopening Plans

Thu, 05/28/2020 - 08:12

The Performance Racing Industry (PRI) has compiled a web page that documents each state's race track reopening plans.

Illinois Motorsports Coalition Unveils Plan to Resume Racing

Thu, 05/28/2020 - 07:23

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

Under Governor Pritzker’s current Restore Illinois plan, motorsports may not return to action until late 2020.

The Illinois Motorsports Coalition (IMC), a group comprised of racing facilities across Illinois, has submitted a SEMA-supported eight-step plan to Governor J.B. Pritzker that would allow motorsports to safely resume statewide.

Under Governor Pritzker’s current Restore Illinois plan, motorsports may not return to action until late 2020. As it stands, Illinois residents must travel to neighboring states in order to enjoy racing.

For more information and to contact Illinois’ leaders in support of IMC’s proposal, visit the SEMA Action Network (SAN) website.

The Performance Racing Industry has compiled an up-to-date listing of motorsports’ status in each state. Click here to discover whether racing venues in your area are ready to drop the green flag.

For details, contact Christian Robinson at stateleg@sema.org.

Illinois Motorsports Coalition Unveils Plan to Resume Racing

Thu, 05/28/2020 - 07:23

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

Under Governor Pritzker’s current Restore Illinois plan, motorsports may not return to action until late 2020.

The Illinois Motorsports Coalition (IMC), a group comprised of racing facilities across Illinois, has submitted a SEMA-supported eight-step plan to Governor J.B. Pritzker that would allow motorsports to safely resume statewide.

Under Governor Pritzker’s current Restore Illinois plan, motorsports may not return to action until late 2020. As it stands, Illinois residents must travel to neighboring states in order to enjoy racing.

For more information and to contact Illinois’ leaders in support of IMC’s proposal, visit the SEMA Action Network (SAN) website.

The Performance Racing Industry has compiled an up-to-date listing of motorsports’ status in each state. Click here to discover whether racing venues in your area are ready to drop the green flag.

For details, contact Christian Robinson at stateleg@sema.org.