By SEMA Editors

This year, the SEMA Board of Directors has openings for two seats in the Manufacturers category, two seats in the Distributors/Retailers category and one seat in the Services category.

The following candidates are vying for a seat on the SEMA Board of Directors:

Manufacturers Category (two open seats)

• Steve Whipple, vice president, sales and marketing, Edelbrock LLC
• Dr. Jamie Meyer, performance parts program manager, General Motors
• Kim Pendergast, CEO, Magnuson Products LLC

Distributors/Retailers Category (two open seats)

• Donnie Eatherly, president, P&E Distributors Inc.
• Jon Pulli, CEO, Turn 14 Distribution
• Brian Lounsberry, CEO, Motovicity Distribution

Services Category (one open seat)

• Dan Kahn, president and CEO, Kahn Media Inc.
• Tom Deery, COO and president, World Racing Group

Voting will take place online May 8–22, 2018, 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 April 24. Winners will be announced by May 25 and formally inducted at the SEMA Installation Gala July 20.

For more information about the 2018 SEMA Board of Directors election, contact Susan Alfonso at 909-978-6671 or susana@sema.org.

By SEMA Editors

This year, the SEMA Board of Directors has openings for two seats in the Manufacturers category, two seats in the Distributors/Retailers category and one seat in the Services category.

The following candidates are vying for a seat on the SEMA Board of Directors:

Manufacturers Category (two open seats)

• Steve Whipple, vice president, sales and marketing, Edelbrock LLC
• Dr. Jamie Meyer, performance parts program manager, General Motors
• Kim Pendergast, CEO, Magnuson Products LLC

Distributors/Retailers Category (two open seats)

• Donnie Eatherly, president, P&E Distributors Inc.
• Jon Pulli, CEO, Turn 14 Distribution
• Brian Lounsberry, CEO, Motovicity Distribution

Services Category (one open seat)

• Dan Kahn, president and CEO, Kahn Media Inc.
• Tom Deery, COO and president, World Racing Group

Voting will take place online May 8–22, 2018, 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 April 24. Winners will be announced by May 25 and formally inducted at the SEMA Installation Gala July 20.

For more information about the 2018 SEMA Board of Directors election, contact Susan Alfonso at 909-978-6671 or susana@sema.org.

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, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. (EDT), and the California sessions take place Tuesday–Wednesday, April 10–11.

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, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. (EDT), and the California sessions take place Tuesday–Wednesday, April 10–11.

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, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. (EDT), and the California sessions take place Tuesday–Wednesday, April 10–11.

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

The Priority Space Selection process provides exhibitors with the opportunity to choose the best locations for their Show displays.

Companies that submit booth space applications for the 2018 SEMA Show by Friday, March 30, are eligible to participate in the Priority Space Selection process. The space selection process, beginning April 30, is based on exhibitor seniority, and provides companies with the opportunity to choose the best locations for their Show displays.

Leading up to the selection process, each company will be contacted via email with their booth selection date and time range. The email will be sent to the person listed as the exhibitor’s primary SEMA Show contact.

About an hour prior to the time to select, exhibitors are encouraged to be prepared by viewing the 2018 Show’s online floorplan. Updated every 30 minutes, exhibitors can see as the Show begins to take shape and monitor their desired section to gain a general idea of where they want to display.

Between April 24–27, each primary contact should take time to check their email, including their “junk” folders. Companies that have not received a correspondence by April 27 or that want to change the primary Show contact listed on the application should email sales@sema.org or call 909-396-0289.

During the exhibitor’s time to pick, a SEMA Show account representative will call the primary SEMA Show contact and help locate and assign the exhibit space that best suits the company’s needs.

The 2018 SEMA Show is scheduled for Tuesday–Friday, October 30–November 2, in Las Vegas. There’s still time to participate in the Priority Space Selection Process. Reserve a booth space for 2018 now by visiting www.SEMAShow.com/buyabooth.

By SEMA Editors

The Priority Space Selection process provides exhibitors with the opportunity to choose the best locations for their Show displays.

Companies that submit booth space applications for the 2018 SEMA Show by Friday, March 30, are eligible to participate in the Priority Space Selection process. The space selection process, beginning April 30, is based on exhibitor seniority, and provides companies with the opportunity to choose the best locations for their Show displays.

Leading up to the selection process, each company will be contacted via email with their booth selection date and time range. The email will be sent to the person listed as the exhibitor’s primary SEMA Show contact.

About an hour prior to the time to select, exhibitors are encouraged to be prepared by viewing the 2018 Show’s online floorplan. Updated every 30 minutes, exhibitors can see as the Show begins to take shape and monitor their desired section to gain a general idea of where they want to display.

Between April 24–27, each primary contact should take time to check their email, including their “junk” folders. Companies that have not received a correspondence by April 27 or that want to change the primary Show contact listed on the application should email sales@sema.org or call 909-396-0289.

During the exhibitor’s time to pick, a SEMA Show account representative will call the primary SEMA Show contact and help locate and assign the exhibit space that best suits the company’s needs.

The 2018 SEMA Show is scheduled for Tuesday–Friday, October 30–November 2, in Las Vegas. There’s still time to participate in the Priority Space Selection Process. Reserve a booth space for 2018 now by visiting www.SEMAShow.com/buyabooth.

By SEMA Editors

The Priority Space Selection process provides exhibitors with the opportunity to choose the best locations for their Show displays.

Companies that submit booth space applications for the 2018 SEMA Show by Friday, March 30, are eligible to participate in the Priority Space Selection process. The space selection process, beginning April 30, is based on exhibitor seniority, and provides companies with the opportunity to choose the best locations for their Show displays.

Leading up to the selection process, each company will be contacted via email with their booth selection date and time range. The email will be sent to the person listed as the exhibitor’s primary SEMA Show contact.

About an hour prior to the time to select, exhibitors are encouraged to be prepared by viewing the 2018 Show’s online floorplan. Updated every 30 minutes, exhibitors can see as the Show begins to take shape and monitor their desired section to gain a general idea of where they want to display.

Between April 24–27, each primary contact should take time to check their email, including their “junk” folders. Companies that have not received a correspondence by April 27 or that want to change the primary Show contact listed on the application should email sales@sema.org or call 909-396-0289.

During the exhibitor’s time to pick, a SEMA Show account representative will call the primary SEMA Show contact and help locate and assign the exhibit space that best suits the company’s needs.

The 2018 SEMA Show is scheduled for Tuesday–Friday, October 30–November 2, in Las Vegas. There’s still time to participate in the Priority Space Selection Process. Reserve a booth space for 2018 now by visiting www.SEMAShow.com/buyabooth.

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.

Inside Sales Representative: Atlantic British Ltd. is hiring an inside sales representative responsible for handling inbound sales calls on toll-free customer phone orders in a professional, courteous and efficient manner; advising customers on best product recommendations to meet their needs and upselling appropriate additional products; and providing customers with product price quotes, availability, warranty information and additional details. Candidates are required to have at least three years’ sales experience, preferably in automotive parts.

Restoration Mechanic: Redline Automotive is hiring a restoration mechanic responsible for the timely repair and maintenance of vehicles. Experience with car restoration is preferred. Additional responsibilities include 99% accurate diagnosis, flushing all fluids, removing and replacing engine components, transmissions, differentials, transfer cases, steering and suspension systems, brake systems, electrical systems, and heating and air conditioning. Real shop experience, your own tools and cart, and a good attitude are all required.

Technical Support Specialist: Retro Manufacturing is hiring a technical support specialist to provide phone and email support to customers, process warranties and returns, assist in the research and development of new products and/or product modifications, and support product installation, including configuration, testing and training. The ideal candidate will have more than two years’ experience in a related field with car audio installation experience in modern and/or classic vehicles, strong technical understanding and trouble-shooting skills, and excellent customer service and communication skills.

Design Engineer: Advanced Flow Engineering Inc. is hiring a design engineer to design performance automotive aftermarket parts, including air filters, intake systems, exhaust systems, intercoolers, manifolds, turbochargers, throttle body spacers, differential/transmission covers, suspensions, etc. Advanced knowledge of automotive mechanics and design elements are highly preferred. Candidates must have the ability to draft and present high-level automotive component designs, read and interpret drawings, and communicate design requirements. A B.S. in mechanical engineering with more than five years’ experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.

Mechanic/Fabricator: Cinema Vehicle Services LLC is hiring a mechanic/fabricator with great mechanical skills and a history of automotive experience. Duties include but are not limited to performing custom fabrication utilizing the latest in machinery and technology; MIG, TIG and ARC welding; tube bending and custom tubular frame fabrication; custom suspension fabrication and installation. A comfort level with various types of material (steel, aluminum, plastic, fiberglass) and full restoration experience are pluses. Candidates must have a valid driver’s license with a clean record and be able to drive stick shift as well as automatic.

By SEMA Editors

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

• SEMA Middle East Business Development Program, April 3–8, 2018, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
• 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

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