By SEMA Editors

Alex Carmona has been named the artist of the 2018 SEMA Show.

The 2018 SEMA Show, taking place October 30–November 2 in Las Vegas, will have a new look this year featuring the artwork of Alex Carmona, who will become part of a tradition that was established by celebrated automotive artists Max Grundy and Ed Tillrock. Carmona’s art will be woven into marketing material and signage onsite and online to help heighten the energy of the SEMA Show experience by striking a chord with Showgoers at the exclusive event.

“Being named the artist of the 2018 SEMA Show is overwhelming and exciting. After seeing last year the impact that art has at the SEMA Show, I’m excited to take on this challenge,” said Carmona. “I’m looking forward to showcasing my art to the thousands of buyers and exhibitors who will be in attendance.”

Show officials feature a new artist every two to three years at the SEMA Show to help mirror industry trends and innovation for attendees. The annual four-day trade-only event makes it possible for manufacturers of auto parts and accessories to connect and do business with buyers from all over the world.

“Alex Carmona’s art will help the 2018 SEMA Show experience strike a chord in the heart and soul of our industry,” said SEMA Vice President of Communications and Events Peter MacGillivray. “We work with elite artists from the industry to produce original and authentic artwork for the Show that will resonate with Showgoers.”

Carmona specializes in traditional printmaking and art, producing relief prints from wood or linoleum plates that he carves by hand. The 29-year-old has used this technique to produce many automotive prints during his career.

“I love to put action into my artwork and have it tell a story,” said Carmona. “I believe all good art will always be appreciated, but if I can tell a story with my art, rather than it just be a pretty car to look at, I will be able to attract more people and guide them to the different areas of the SEMA Show."

For more information about Carmona’s artwork, visit www.oldschoolalex.com or follow him on Instagram @TheRealOldSchoolAlex.

By SEMA Editors

If you know an industry leader under the age of 35 as of September 1, 2018, SEMA News would like to hear from you.

For the sixth consecutive year, SEMA News is looking to highlight top-tier talent in the automotive aftermarket industry who are age 35 and younger. We need your input. If you know a leader in that age range as of September 1, 2018—whether they are in manufacturing and design, marketing, retail, events and media, or distribution—we would like to hear from you.

It is very likely that SEMA members are currently working with creative and talented young professionals who are already moving the industry in new and different directions. They might be people who 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 superstars 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. These are people who know what’s going on at the ground level, who see opportunities that are now forming and who travel in circles that may be very different from those of our “old-school” industry leaders.

Winners will be chosen based on their business success, contribution to their organization, industry knowledge and community involvement. We’ll honor the winners in the September issue of SEMA News and on www.sema.org.

Nominate a candidate now for the 2018 SEMA News 35 Under 35. Nominations are due May 31, 2018.

By SEMA Editors

If you know an industry leader under the age of 35 as of September 1, 2018, SEMA News would like to hear from you.

For the sixth consecutive year, SEMA News is looking to highlight top-tier talent in the automotive aftermarket industry who are age 35 and younger. We need your input. If you know a leader in that age range as of September 1, 2018—whether they are in manufacturing and design, marketing, retail, events and media, or distribution—we would like to hear from you.

It is very likely that SEMA members are currently working with creative and talented young professionals who are already moving the industry in new and different directions. They might be people who 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 superstars 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. These are people who know what’s going on at the ground level, who see opportunities that are now forming and who travel in circles that may be very different from those of our “old-school” industry leaders.

Winners will be chosen based on their business success, contribution to their organization, industry knowledge and community involvement. We’ll honor the winners in the September issue of SEMA News and on www.sema.org.

Nominate a candidate now for the 2018 SEMA News 35 Under 35. Nominations are due May 31, 2018.

By SEMA Editors

In partnership with Chevrolet, the SEMA Garage will host Measuring Sessions for the ’19 Silverado LTZ and High Country.

The SEMA Garage has scheduled two Measuring Sessions—one in Michigan and one in California—for the ’19 Silverado LTZ and High Country.

The Detroit-area session takes place Tuesday, April 24, from 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. (EDT), and the California sessions take place Tuesday–Wednesday, April 10–11, from 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. (PDT).

To register, select a location:

• Register – California Session
• Register – Detroit Session

For additional information on the ’19 Chevrolet Silverado LTZ and High Country Measuring Sessions, contact Senior Director of OEM Relations Warren Kosikov.

For the ’19 model, the Silverado has a wheelbase that is 3.9 in. longer, has 43 in. of headroom, and is 450 lbs. lighter. New features on the Silverado include best-in-class cargo box volume, three fixed tie-downs welded into each corner of the bed, and a CornerStep bumper with larger footwells.

Measuring sessions provide SEMA-member manufacturers hands-on access to new vehicles to gather surface data for designing, developing and manufacturing specialty parts and accessories. Participating SEMA members are able to obtain detailed information on current and, in some cases, yet-to-be introduced cars and trucks.

Learn more about the SEMA Garage.

By SEMA Editors

In partnership with Chevrolet, the SEMA Garage will host Measuring Sessions for the ’19 Silverado LTZ and High Country.

The SEMA Garage has scheduled two Measuring Sessions—one in Michigan and one in California—for the ’19 Silverado LTZ and High Country.

The Detroit-area session takes place Tuesday, April 24, from 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. (EDT), and the California sessions take place Tuesday–Wednesday, April 10–11, from 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. (PDT).

To register, select a location:

• Register – California Session
• Register – Detroit Session

For additional information on the ’19 Chevrolet Silverado LTZ and High Country Measuring Sessions, contact Senior Director of OEM Relations Warren Kosikov.

For the ’19 model, the Silverado has a wheelbase that is 3.9 in. longer, has 43 in. of headroom, and is 450 lbs. lighter. New features on the Silverado include best-in-class cargo box volume, three fixed tie-downs welded into each corner of the bed, and a CornerStep bumper with larger footwells.

Measuring sessions provide SEMA-member manufacturers hands-on access to new vehicles to gather surface data for designing, developing and manufacturing specialty parts and accessories. Participating SEMA members are able to obtain detailed information on current and, in some cases, yet-to-be introduced cars and trucks.

Learn more about the SEMA Garage.

By SEMA Editors

In partnership with Chevrolet, the SEMA Garage will host Measuring Sessions for the ’19 Silverado LTZ and High Country.

The SEMA Garage has scheduled two Measuring Sessions—one in Michigan and one in California—for the ’19 Silverado LTZ and High Country.

The Detroit-area session takes place Tuesday, April 24, from 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. (EDT), and the California sessions take place Tuesday–Wednesday, April 10–11, from 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. (PDT).

To register, select a location:

• Register – California Session
• Register – Detroit Session

For additional information on the ’19 Chevrolet Silverado LTZ and High Country Measuring Sessions, contact Senior Director of OEM Relations Warren Kosikov.

For the ’19 model, the Silverado has a wheelbase that is 3.9 in. longer, has 43 in. of headroom, and is 450 lbs. lighter. New features on the Silverado include best-in-class cargo box volume, three fixed tie-downs welded into each corner of the bed, and a CornerStep bumper with larger footwells.

Measuring sessions provide SEMA-member manufacturers hands-on access to new vehicles to gather surface data for designing, developing and manufacturing specialty parts and accessories. Participating SEMA members are able to obtain detailed information on current and, in some cases, yet-to-be introduced cars and trucks.

Learn more about the SEMA Garage.

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.

e-commerce Marketplace Specialist: Speedway Motors Inc. is hiring an e-commerce marketplace specialist with strong independent decision-making, organizational, planning and problem-solving skills. The ideal candidate will have an associate’s degree and more than one year of experience selling in at least one marketplace.

Territory Salesperson: Snap-On Equipment is hiring an experienced territory salesperson to manage sales in San Jose, Monterey, Salinas, California, and surrounding areas. Responsibilities include selling quality, name-brand products to service centers, dealerships and body shops. The ideal candidate will have a professional sales background, proven sales track record and automotive service experience.

Director of Distribution: Lane Automotive is hiring a director of distribution. This position reports to the chief operating officer and oversees all aspects of the distribution center’s operations. This position manages all the handling and processing of receiving, material handling, inventory control, outbound, returns, traffic, packaging operations and facilities. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in supply-chain management or a related field, more than seven years of experience running a large-scale distribution center and a minimum of five years of previous management experience.

Customer Service Representative: Paramount Automotive is hiring a customer service representative to resolve customer complaints; reach out to customers to verify account information; assist with the placement of orders, refunds or exchanges; place or cancel orders; and answer questions about warranties or terms of sales. The ideal candidate will have two years prior experience in customer service. Automotive aftermarket experience is heavily preferred.

Graphic Designer: Moss Motors Ltd. is hiring a graphic designer responsible for catalog production and layout, print and digital advertising materials, photo editing for print and digital and technical illustrations and schematics. A degree in graphic design is helpful, but real work experience is more important. Candidates should have strong graphic, layout and typographic skills, and advanced skills with Adobe Creative Cloud, InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator.

By SEMA Editors

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

• SEMA Measuring Session: ’19 Chevrolet Silverado LTZ and High Country, April 10–11, 2018, SEMA Garage, Diamond Bar, California
• YEN Meetup at SEMA Town Hall, April 12, 2018, COMP Performance Group, Olive Branch, Mississippi
• SEMA Town Hall Meeting, April 12, 2018, COMP Performance Group, Olive Branch, Mississippi
• ARMO Hot Products Showcase at Spring Carlisle, April 14–21, 2018, Carlisle, Pennsylvania
• ARMO Mixer, April 19, 2018, Carlisle Fairgrounds, Carlisle, Pennsylvania
• SEMA Measuring Session: ’19 Chevrolet Silverado LTZ and High Country, April 24, 2018, Detroit
• YEN Meetup Formula DRIFT Atlanta, May 11, 2018, Road Atlanta, Braselton, Georgia
• SEMA Washington Rally, May 16, 2018, Washington, D.C.
• SEMA Australia Business Development Program, May 24–28, 2018, Melbourne, Australia
• SEMA Town Hall Meeting, June 7, 2018, Flaming River Industries, Berea, Ohio
• SEMA Show Exhibitor Summit, June 25–26, 2018, Las Vegas
• Collector Car Appreciation Day (CCAD), July 13, 2018
• SEMA Installation & Gala, July 20, 2018, Hilton Los Angeles/Universal City, Universal City, California
• SEMA China Business Development Conference, August 15–19, 2018, Shanghai, China
• SEMA Show, October 30–November 2, 2018, Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas
• PRI Trade Show, December 6–8, 2018, Indiana Convention Center, Indianapolis

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

The RPM Act needs your support. SEMA urges all race fans and businesses to continue to take action. Go to www.sema.org/RPM to support the RPM Act and secure the future of racing today!

The RPM Act needs your support. SEMA urges all race fans and businesses to continue to take action. Go to www.sema.org/RPM to support the RPM Act and secure the future of racing today!