Thu, 04/18/2019 - 13:51

By SEMA Editors

35 Under 35
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.

Thu, 04/18/2019 - 13:51

By SEMA Editors

35 Under 35
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.

Thu, 04/18/2019 - 13:45

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.

Thu, 04/18/2019 - 13:37

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.

Thu, 04/18/2019 - 13:33

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

Thu, 04/18/2019 - 13:11

By Kristopher Porter

Over the past several weeks, SEMA network leadership has combed through select committee nominations. Here’s a look at who is new and returning to each network:

YEN LogoYoung Executives Network (YEN)

YEN welcomes three new industry professionals to its select committee: Abigail Beckert from Kahn Media, Jonathan Barber from Bob Cook Sales, and Zach Denney from Wholesale Horsepower. YEN welcomes back Daryl Hutson from JcrOffroad and Jeremy Headlee from ICON Vehicle Dynamics as incumbents.

ETTN LogoEmerging Trends & Technology Network (ETTN)

ETTN welcomes three new industry professionals to its select committee: Jonathan Mill from Wheel Well, Robert Morreale from The Tuning School, and Robert Prucka from Clemson University. Kelleigh Ash from Rolling Big Power, Nick DiBlasi from Race Winning Brands, and Gabe Hall from MagnaFlow are returning as incumbents.

SBN LogoSEMA Businesswomen’s Network (SBN)

SBN welcomes three new industry professionals to its select committee: Sarah Morosan from LGE-CTS Motorsports, Charlene Bower from Bower Media and the Ladies Offroad Network, and Kendra Sommer from Cruisin’ With Kendra. Cathy Clark from Bob Cook Sales and Tiffany Dorin from Battery-Biz are returning as incumbents for the new term.

All new select committee members will take their positions July 1, and attend the annual SEMA Installation & Gala, to be held July 26, in Anaheim, California.

Join the networks on social media for more updates on your new select committee members!

Thu, 04/18/2019 - 13:11

By Kristopher Porter

Over the past several weeks, SEMA network leadership has combed through select committee nominations. Here’s a look at who is new and returning to each network:

YEN LogoYoung Executives Network (YEN)

YEN welcomes three new industry professionals to its select committee: Abigail Beckert from Kahn Media, Jonathan Barber from Bob Cook Sales, and Zach Denney from Wholesale Horsepower. YEN welcomes back Daryl Hutson from JcrOffroad and Jeremy Headlee from ICON Vehicle Dynamics as incumbents.

ETTN LogoEmerging Trends & Technology Network (ETTN)

ETTN welcomes three new industry professionals to its select committee: Jonathan Mill from Wheel Well, Robert Morreale from The Tuning School, and Robert Prucka from Clemson University. Kelleigh Ash from Rolling Big Power, Nick DiBlasi from Race Winning Brands, and Gabe Hall from MagnaFlow are returning as incumbents.

SBN LogoSEMA Businesswomen’s Network (SBN)

SBN welcomes three new industry professionals to its select committee: Sarah Morosan from LGE-CTS Motorsports, Charlene Bower from Bower Media and the Ladies Offroad Network, and Kendra Sommer from Cruisin’ With Kendra. Cathy Clark from Bob Cook Sales and Tiffany Dorin from Battery-Biz are returning as incumbents for the new term.

All new select committee members will take their positions July 1, and attend the annual SEMA Installation & Gala, to be held July 26, in Anaheim, California.

Join the networks on social media for more updates on your new select committee members!

Thu, 04/18/2019 - 13:11

By Kristopher Porter

Over the past several weeks, SEMA network leadership has combed through select committee nominations. Here’s a look at who is new and returning to each network:

YEN LogoYoung Executives Network (YEN)

YEN welcomes three new industry professionals to its select committee: Abigail Beckert from Kahn Media, Jonathan Barber from Bob Cook Sales, and Zach Denney from Wholesale Horsepower. YEN welcomes back Daryl Hutson from JcrOffroad and Jeremy Headlee from ICON Vehicle Dynamics as incumbents.

ETTN LogoEmerging Trends & Technology Network (ETTN)

ETTN welcomes three new industry professionals to its select committee: Jonathan Mill from Wheel Well, Robert Morreale from The Tuning School, and Robert Prucka from Clemson University. Kelleigh Ash from Rolling Big Power, Nick DiBlasi from Race Winning Brands, and Gabe Hall from MagnaFlow are returning as incumbents.

SBN LogoSEMA Businesswomen’s Network (SBN)

SBN welcomes three new industry professionals to its select committee: Sarah Morosan from LGE-CTS Motorsports, Charlene Bower from Bower Media and the Ladies Offroad Network, and Kendra Sommer from Cruisin’ With Kendra. Cathy Clark from Bob Cook Sales and Tiffany Dorin from Battery-Biz are returning as incumbents for the new term.

All new select committee members will take their positions July 1, and attend the annual SEMA Installation & Gala, to be held July 26, in Anaheim, California.

Join the networks on social media for more updates on your new select committee members!

Thu, 04/18/2019 - 13:11

By Kristopher Porter

Over the past several weeks, SEMA network leadership has combed through select committee nominations. Here’s a look at who is new and returning to each network:

YEN LogoYoung Executives Network (YEN)

YEN welcomes three new industry professionals to its select committee: Abigail Beckert from Kahn Media, Jonathan Barber from Bob Cook Sales, and Zach Denney from Wholesale Horsepower. YEN welcomes back Daryl Hutson from JcrOffroad and Jeremy Headlee from ICON Vehicle Dynamics as incumbents.

ETTN LogoEmerging Trends & Technology Network (ETTN)

ETTN welcomes three new industry professionals to its select committee: Jonathan Mill from Wheel Well, Robert Morreale from The Tuning School, and Robert Prucka from Clemson University. Kelleigh Ash from Rolling Big Power, Nick DiBlasi from Race Winning Brands, and Gabe Hall from MagnaFlow are returning as incumbents.

SBN LogoSEMA Businesswomen’s Network (SBN)

SBN welcomes three new industry professionals to its select committee: Sarah Morosan from LGE-CTS Motorsports, Charlene Bower from Bower Media and the Ladies Offroad Network, and Kendra Sommer from Cruisin’ With Kendra. Cathy Clark from Bob Cook Sales and Tiffany Dorin from Battery-Biz are returning as incumbents for the new term.

All new select committee members will take their positions July 1, and attend the annual SEMA Installation & Gala, to be held July 26, in Anaheim, California.

Join the networks on social media for more updates on your new select committee members!

Thu, 04/18/2019 - 11:36

By SEMA Editors

Business Resource GuideThe SEMA 2019 Business Resource Guide features contact information and descriptions of SEMA member-companies offering services specific to the automotive aftermarket industry.

SEMA recently announced the availablity of its newest member-benefit: The 2019 Business Resource Guide.

The guide, which is available electronically at www.SEMA.org/BRG and included in print version through the May issue of the SEMA News magazine, features contact information and descriptions of SEMA member-companies offering services specific to the automotive aftermarket industry.

The guide includes listings for advertising agencies, consultants, export management companies, importers, internet-related services, manufacturers' reps firms, promoters, publishers and media companies, and trade schools, universities and colleges.

The guide also highlights a sample of the cost-saving benefits offered to all SEMA members. The benefits available include unlimited access to the world’s most complete data repository, improved flat-rate pricing through UPS, access insurance with lower costs and better coverage, member exclusives at the annual SEMA Show and more.

To learn more about SEMA membership, visit www.sema.org/membership.