By SEMA Editors

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

The SEMA Board of Directors is a group of individuals who volunteer their time to provide leadership and guidance for the association. The members of the board provide a critical leadership role by serving the industry and all of the businesses within it.

Here are the candidates for this year’s election:

Manufacturers Category (two open seats)

• Chris Douglas – vice president of marketing, COMP Performance Group
• Dave Edmondson – senior vice president, Roadwire
• Kyle Fickler – director of business development, Aeromotive Inc.
• Rick Love – executive vice president, Vintage Air

Manufacturer’s Representative Category (one open seat)

• Les Rudd – president, Bob Cook Sales
• Rich Butler – CEO, R&R Marketing

SEMA’s Board consists of 10 directors, the chairman, the chairman-elect, immediate-past chairman and secretary/treasurer. While the number of seats on the Board are limited, the election provides all SEMA-member companies with the opportunity to influence the specialty-equipment industry’s future.

Voting will take place online May 11–24, 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 between May 9–10.

Winners will be announced by May 27 and formally welcomed to the SEMA Board of Directors during the SEMA Installation Gala, July 29.

For more information about the 2016 SEMA Board of Directors election, contact Susan Alfonso at 909-978-6671 or susana@sema.org.

By SEMA Editors

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

The SEMA Board of Directors is a group of individuals who volunteer their time to provide leadership and guidance for the association. The members of the board provide a critical leadership role by serving the industry and all of the businesses within it.

Here are the candidates for this year’s election:

Manufacturers Category (two open seats)

• Chris Douglas – vice president of marketing, COMP Performance Group
• Dave Edmondson – senior vice president, Roadwire
• Kyle Fickler – director of business development, Aeromotive Inc.
• Rick Love – executive vice president, Vintage Air

Manufacturer’s Representative Category (one open seat)

• Les Rudd – president, Bob Cook Sales
• Rich Butler – CEO, R&R Marketing

SEMA’s Board consists of 10 directors, the chairman, the chairman-elect, immediate-past chairman and secretary/treasurer. While the number of seats on the Board are limited, the election provides all SEMA-member companies with the opportunity to influence the specialty-equipment industry’s future.

Voting will take place online May 11–24, 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 between May 9–10.

Winners will be announced by May 27 and formally welcomed to the SEMA Board of Directors during the SEMA Installation Gala, July 29.

For more information about the 2016 SEMA Board of Directors election, contact Susan Alfonso at 909-978-6671 or susana@sema.org.

By SEMA Editors

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

The SEMA Board of Directors is a group of individuals who volunteer their time to provide leadership and guidance for the association. The members of the board provide a critical leadership role by serving the industry and all of the businesses within it.

Here are the candidates for this year’s election:

Manufacturers Category (two open seats)

• Chris Douglas – vice president of marketing, COMP Performance Group
• Dave Edmondson – senior vice president, Roadwire
• Kyle Fickler – director of business development, Aeromotive Inc.
• Rick Love – executive vice president, Vintage Air

Manufacturer’s Representative Category (one open seat)

• Les Rudd – president, Bob Cook Sales
• Rich Butler – CEO, R&R Marketing

SEMA’s Board consists of 10 directors, the chairman, the chairman-elect, immediate-past chairman and secretary/treasurer. While the number of seats on the Board are limited, the election provides all SEMA-member companies with the opportunity to influence the specialty-equipment industry’s future.

Voting will take place online May 11–24, 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 between May 9–10.

Winners will be announced by May 27 and formally welcomed to the SEMA Board of Directors during the SEMA Installation Gala, July 29.

For more information about the 2016 SEMA Board of Directors election, contact Susan Alfonso at 909-978-6671 or susana@sema.org.

The 2016 SEMA Show is scheduled for Tuesday–Friday, November 1–4, in Las Vegas. Online registration for the Show, available now through October 14, is $40.

The 2015 SEMA Show gathered more than 170,000 individuals together to do business. The annual Show features manufacturers representing all segments of the industry highlighting their latest product innovations—from wheels, tires, mobile electronics, restyling kits and paint, to exhaust kits, engine upgrades, suspension components, interior products and much more.

The 2016 SEMA Show is scheduled for Tuesday–Friday, November 1–4, in Las Vegas. Online registration for the Show, available now through October 14, is $40.

The 2015 SEMA Show gathered more than 170,000 individuals together to do business. The annual Show features manufacturers representing all segments of the industry highlighting their latest product innovations—from wheels, tires, mobile electronics, restyling kits and paint, to exhaust kits, engine upgrades, suspension components, interior products and much more.

The 2016 SEMA Show is scheduled for Tuesday–Friday, November 1–4, in Las Vegas. Online registration for the Show, available now through October 14, is $40.

The 2015 SEMA Show gathered more than 170,000 individuals together to do business. The annual Show features manufacturers representing all segments of the industry highlighting their latest product innovations—from wheels, tires, mobile electronics, restyling kits and paint, to exhaust kits, engine upgrades, suspension components, interior products and much more.

By SEMA Editors

Enjoy music, custom cars, food and drinks at the SEMA Garage Open House this summer.

SEMA’s summer just got even hotter with four events that will create new business opportunities and industry connections:

SEMA Export Fair

At the first SEMA Export Fair, co-sponsored by the U.S. Department of Commerce, attendees will learn best practices to start or grow their overseas exporting businesses and be able to schedule a private, confidential meeting with an IPR attorney. The event will be held at the SEMA Garage (1577 Valley Vista Dr., Diamond Bar, CA 91765), Wednesday, July 27, from 8:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m., followed by happy hour from 4:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. Register now!

Council Summit (Closed Event)

SEMA’s councils and networks help positively shape the industry through the exchange of ideas to address opportunities, problems and solutions. The Council Summit—open only to the 20 SEMA council and network leadership members—will be held Thursday, July 28, at the SEMA Garage, and Friday, July 29, at the Sheraton Fairplex Conference Center in Pomona, California. Join a SEMA council or network.

SEMA Garage Open House

See the new emissions center, updated conference center and the latest product-development tools and solutions while enjoying music, custom cars, food and drinks. The event will be held at the SEMA Garage, Thursday, July 28, from 5:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m. Save the date; registration opens soon.

SEMA Installation Gala

Join friends and colleagues to help honor the industry’s leaders and legends at the SEMA Installation Gala, featuring 2016 SEMA Hall of Fame inductees Matt Agosta, Chip Foose and Gary Hooker, and the incoming and outgoing SEMA Board members. The event will be held Friday, July 29, at the Sheraton Fairplex Conference Center in Pomona, California, with a 6:00 p.m. reception and 7:00 p.m. dinner. For more information and to buy tickets, visit www.sema.org/gala.

By SEMA Editors

Enjoy music, custom cars, food and drinks at the SEMA Garage Open House this summer.

SEMA’s summer just got even hotter with four events that will create new business opportunities and industry connections:

SEMA Export Fair

At the first SEMA Export Fair, co-sponsored by the U.S. Department of Commerce, attendees will learn best practices to start or grow their overseas exporting businesses and be able to schedule a private, confidential meeting with an IPR attorney. The event will be held at the SEMA Garage (1577 Valley Vista Dr., Diamond Bar, CA 91765), Wednesday, July 27, from 8:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m., followed by happy hour from 4:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. Register now!

Council Summit (Closed Event)

SEMA’s councils and networks help positively shape the industry through the exchange of ideas to address opportunities, problems and solutions. The Council Summit—open only to the 20 SEMA council and network leadership members—will be held Thursday, July 28, at the SEMA Garage, and Friday, July 29, at the Sheraton Fairplex Conference Center in Pomona, California. Join a SEMA council or network.

SEMA Garage Open House

See the new emissions center, updated conference center and the latest product-development tools and solutions while enjoying music, custom cars, food and drinks. The event will be held at the SEMA Garage, Thursday, July 28, from 5:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m. Save the date; registration opens soon.

SEMA Installation Gala

Join friends and colleagues to help honor the industry’s leaders and legends at the SEMA Installation Gala, featuring 2016 SEMA Hall of Fame inductees Matt Agosta, Chip Foose and Gary Hooker, and the incoming and outgoing SEMA Board members. The event will be held Friday, July 29, at the Sheraton Fairplex Conference Center in Pomona, California, with a 6:00 p.m. reception and 7:00 p.m. dinner. For more information and to buy tickets, visit www.sema.org/gala.

By SEMA Editors

Enjoy music, custom cars, food and drinks at the SEMA Garage Open House this summer.

SEMA’s summer just got even hotter with four events that will create new business opportunities and industry connections:

SEMA Export Fair

At the first SEMA Export Fair, co-sponsored by the U.S. Department of Commerce, attendees will learn best practices to start or grow their overseas exporting businesses and be able to schedule a private, confidential meeting with an IPR attorney. The event will be held at the SEMA Garage (1577 Valley Vista Dr., Diamond Bar, CA 91765), Wednesday, July 27, from 8:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m., followed by happy hour from 4:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. Register now!

Council Summit (Closed Event)

SEMA’s councils and networks help positively shape the industry through the exchange of ideas to address opportunities, problems and solutions. The Council Summit—open only to the 20 SEMA council and network leadership members—will be held Thursday, July 28, at the SEMA Garage, and Friday, July 29, at the Sheraton Fairplex Conference Center in Pomona, California. Join a SEMA council or network.

SEMA Garage Open House

See the new emissions center, updated conference center and the latest product-development tools and solutions while enjoying music, custom cars, food and drinks. The event will be held at the SEMA Garage, Thursday, July 28, from 5:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m. Save the date; registration opens soon.

SEMA Installation Gala

Join friends and colleagues to help honor the industry’s leaders and legends at the SEMA Installation Gala, featuring 2016 SEMA Hall of Fame inductees Matt Agosta, Chip Foose and Gary Hooker, and the incoming and outgoing SEMA Board members. The event will be held Friday, July 29, at the Sheraton Fairplex Conference Center in Pomona, California, with a 6:00 p.m. reception and 7:00 p.m. dinner. For more information and to buy tickets, visit www.sema.org/gala.

By SEMA Editors

Enjoy music, custom cars, food and drinks at the SEMA Garage Open House this summer.

SEMA’s summer just got even hotter with four events that will create new business opportunities and industry connections:

SEMA Export Fair

At the first SEMA Export Fair, co-sponsored by the U.S. Department of Commerce, attendees will learn best practices to start or grow their overseas exporting businesses and be able to schedule a private, confidential meeting with an IPR attorney. The event will be held at the SEMA Garage (1577 Valley Vista Dr., Diamond Bar, CA 91765), Wednesday, July 27, from 8:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m., followed by happy hour from 4:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. Register now!

Council Summit (Closed Event)

SEMA’s councils and networks help positively shape the industry through the exchange of ideas to address opportunities, problems and solutions. The Council Summit—open only to the 20 SEMA council and network leadership members—will be held Thursday, July 28, at the SEMA Garage, and Friday, July 29, at the Sheraton Fairplex Conference Center in Pomona, California. Join a SEMA council or network.

SEMA Garage Open House

See the new emissions center, updated conference center and the latest product-development tools and solutions while enjoying music, custom cars, food and drinks. The event will be held at the SEMA Garage, Thursday, July 28, from 5:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m. Save the date; registration opens soon.

SEMA Installation Gala

Join friends and colleagues to help honor the industry’s leaders and legends at the SEMA Installation Gala, featuring 2016 SEMA Hall of Fame inductees Matt Agosta, Chip Foose and Gary Hooker, and the incoming and outgoing SEMA Board members. The event will be held Friday, July 29, at the Sheraton Fairplex Conference Center in Pomona, California, with a 6:00 p.m. reception and 7:00 p.m. dinner. For more information and to buy tickets, visit www.sema.org/gala.