By Katie Carson

The election results are in for the SEMA councils and networks select committees, with several new individuals to welcome. Each of the newly elected and re-elected members will serve a two-year term (2018–2020). These volunteer leaders assist in guiding the direction and key initiatives of each group, while giving voice to their niche segment of the industry.

The leadership extends congratulations to the following winners:

Automotive Restoration Market Organization (ARMO)

• Joanna Agosta Shere, Steele Rubber Products (Incumbent)
• Amy Fitzgerald, Cool Hand Customs (Incumbent)
• David Alkire, RPUI
• Lenny Schaeffer, Redemption Rod and Custom
• Justin Whitten, Eckler Industries
• Randall Bates, Auto Custom Carpet (Incumbent)
• Larry Brogdin, DYNACORN (Incumbent)

Joanna Agosta Shere	Amy Fitzgerald	David Alkire
Lenny Schaeffer	Justin Whitten	Randall Bates

Larry Brogdin

Emerging Trends & Technology Network (ETTN)

• Ben Knaus, Hellwig Products
• Robert Simons, Edelbrock (Incumbent)

Ben Knaus

Robert Simons

Hot Rod Industry Alliance (HRIA)

• Danny Agosta, Steele Rubber Products
• Jeff Grantmeyer, Borgeson Universal Co. Inc.
• Josh Henning, Roadster Shop (Incumbent)
• Ed Capen, Goodguys Rod & Custom Association (Incumbent)
• Kevin Ford, Lokar
• Joel Kokoska, Johnson’s Hot Rod Shop

Danny Agosta	Jeff Grantmeyer	Josh Henning
Ed Capen	Kevin Ford	Joel Kokoska

Truck and Off-Road Alliance (TORA)

• Charles Morrison IV, Truck’n America (Incumbent)
• Wendy Miles, National Business Media/THE SHOP Magazine
• Cody Ziegler, Meyer Distributing
• Brian Godfrey, Method Race Wheels (Custom Wheel House)
• Matt Reasoner, Retrax (Incumbent)

Charles Morrison IV

Wendy Miles

Cody Ziegler

Brian Godfrey

Matt Reasoner

Motorsports Parts Manufacturers Council (MPMC)

• Rob Fisher, E3 Spark Plugs (Incumbent)
• Jeff Jenkins, Fidanza Performance (Incumbent)
• Melissa Scoles, QA1 Precision Products Inc.
• Ed Monte, Driven Racing Oil (Incumbent)

Rob Fisher	Jeff Jenkins
Melissa Scoles	Ed Monte

Manufacturers’ Rep Network (MRN)

• Ken Schuck, KAM Marketing (Incumbent)
• Jim Link, Airheart Sales
• Aaron Henager, PSKB
• Mike Maul, Considine Sales & Marketing (not pictured)
• Mike Katz, Bob Cook Sales (Incumbent)

Ken Schuck

Jim Link

Aaron Henager

Mike Katz

Professional Restylers Organization (PRO)

• Regan Dickinson, National Business Media
• Jared Cohen, Auto Action Group Inc.
• Tony Hinton, AutoPlex Restyling
• Bill North, Katzkin Leather (Incumbent)
• BJ Leanse, Go Rhino/Big Country (Incumbent)

Regan Dickinson

Jared Cohen

Tony Hinton

Bill North

BJ Leanse

SEMA Businesswomen’s Network (SBN)

• Tara Hitzig, Automobile Driving Museum
• Jenna Jefferies, Pilot Automotive (Incumbent)
• Denise Waddingham, Dee Zee Inc. (Incumbent)
• Rebeca Olavarrieta, Roco4x4
• Jane Donnelly, Keystone Automotive Operations Inc.
• Angie Hubbard, Katzkin Leather

Tara Hitzig	Jenna Jefferies	Denise Waddingham
Rebeca Olavarrieta	Jane Donnelly	Angie Hubbard

Wheel & Tire Council (WTC)

• Vic Wood, Weld Racing
• George Finch, The Carlstar Group (Incumbent)
• Gavin Horlick, Voxx Wheel (Incumbent)
• Scott Musser, Ultra Wheel Co. (Incumbent, not pictured)

Vic Wood

Gavin Horlick

Young Executives Network (YEN)

• Jim Mascola, Barrett-Jackson Auction Co.
• Timothy Kawasaki, Wheel Vintiques (Incumbent)
• Stephanie Ortega, SNUGTOP

Jim Mascola

Timothy Kawasaki

Stephanie Ortega

By Jason Catullo

Exhibitors can take steps now to prepare for the Show by following some early planning tips from SEMA Show Management.

With the SEMA Show floorplan continuing to fill and registration open, Show Management has provided several tips to help exhibitors get the most value from their experience. Whether introducing a new product line or showcasing installation techniques, conducting a tool demonstration or featuring a project build, there are key steps to take now to help all Showgoers save money, attract more business and be prepared when the Show opens October 30.   

Next Steps for Exhibitors

1. Registration for exhibitors is available at www.semashow.com/register. The primary contact may register the entire staff at one time quickly and easily. Domestic exhibitors (United States/Canada) who register before the early October deadline will receive their badges in the mail.
   
   
2. The Online Media Center is available for exhibitors to announce product and SEMA Show announcements, such as guest and celebrity appearances, descriptions of the new products planned for display, special booth vehicles, product giveaways and more. Note: Many of the press releases and announcements submitted to the Online Media Center are used in SEMA’s Show publications, including the SEMA Show Daily and the September, October and November issues of SEMA News magazine.
   
   
3. Staying on track with planning will help companies take advantage of special opportunities and Show programs that are designed to help them save money. The SEMA Show Exhibitor Services Manual includes the information and forms needed to prepare now for the Show. In fact, many of the booth services (electrical, furnishings, etc.) have discount rates available for placing orders by the early-bird deadlines. Two of the forms suggested by Show management to help track and monitor Show expenses and planning are the Budget Checklist and the Deadline Checklist. The Budget Checklist helps exhibitors track their Show budget based on booth needs. The Deadline Checklist is where exhibitors will find all of the due dates for booth services and rentals, along with the deadlines and advance rates for ordering early.
   
   
4. Those taking part in the SEMA Show Exhibitor Summit will work with Show experts, including SEMA Trade Shows Director Tom Gattuso, to enhance their Show investment through effective planning, marketing and budgeting. Attendees will learn how to minimize costs on services such as material handling and electrical, explore promotional opportunities through sponsorships, and learn proven strategies to drive buyer traffic to their booths.

By Jason Catullo

Exhibitors can take steps now to prepare for the Show by following some early planning tips from SEMA Show Management.

With the SEMA Show floorplan continuing to fill and registration open, Show Management has provided several tips to help exhibitors get the most value from their experience. Whether introducing a new product line or showcasing installation techniques, conducting a tool demonstration or featuring a project build, there are key steps to take now to help all Showgoers save money, attract more business and be prepared when the Show opens October 30.   

Next Steps for Exhibitors

1. Registration for exhibitors is available at www.semashow.com/register. The primary contact may register the entire staff at one time quickly and easily. Domestic exhibitors (United States/Canada) who register before the early October deadline will receive their badges in the mail.
   
   
2. The Online Media Center is available for exhibitors to announce product and SEMA Show announcements, such as guest and celebrity appearances, descriptions of the new products planned for display, special booth vehicles, product giveaways and more. Note: Many of the press releases and announcements submitted to the Online Media Center are used in SEMA’s Show publications, including the SEMA Show Daily and the September, October and November issues of SEMA News magazine.
   
   
3. Staying on track with planning will help companies take advantage of special opportunities and Show programs that are designed to help them save money. The SEMA Show Exhibitor Services Manual includes the information and forms needed to prepare now for the Show. In fact, many of the booth services (electrical, furnishings, etc.) have discount rates available for placing orders by the early-bird deadlines. Two of the forms suggested by Show management to help track and monitor Show expenses and planning are the Budget Checklist and the Deadline Checklist. The Budget Checklist helps exhibitors track their Show budget based on booth needs. The Deadline Checklist is where exhibitors will find all of the due dates for booth services and rentals, along with the deadlines and advance rates for ordering early.
   
   
4. Those taking part in the SEMA Show Exhibitor Summit will work with Show experts, including SEMA Trade Shows Director Tom Gattuso, to enhance their Show investment through effective planning, marketing and budgeting. Attendees will learn how to minimize costs on services such as material handling and electrical, explore promotional opportunities through sponsorships, and learn proven strategies to drive buyer traffic to their booths.

By SEMA Editors

Go behind the scenes of the 2017 SEMA Show with industry hosts Tanner Foust and Adrienne “AJ” Janic as they navigate viewers through the 2017 SEMA Battle of the Builders competition.

Mark your calendars. Set your DVRs. The “SEMA Battle of the Builders” TV special re-airs Monday, June 4, on the Velocity Channel.

The one-hour program takes viewers behind the scenes of the 2017 SEMA Show, with industry hosts Tanner Foust and Adrienne “AJ” Janic as they follow the 2017 SEMA Battle of the Builders competition.

The competition, which features some of the best vehicle builders in the world, honors and recognizes the talent and craftsmanship of those with vehicles displayed at the 2017 SEMA Show. To tune in, check your local cable or satellite providers for times and details, or visit the Velocity Channel website.

To learn more about the SEMA Battle of the Builders competition, including how to enter the 2018 competition, visit www.semashow.com/botb.

By SEMA Editors

Go behind the scenes of the 2017 SEMA Show with industry hosts Tanner Foust and Adrienne “AJ” Janic as they navigate viewers through the 2017 SEMA Battle of the Builders competition.

Mark your calendars. Set your DVRs. The “SEMA Battle of the Builders” TV special re-airs Monday, June 4, on the Velocity Channel.

The one-hour program takes viewers behind the scenes of the 2017 SEMA Show, with industry hosts Tanner Foust and Adrienne “AJ” Janic as they follow the 2017 SEMA Battle of the Builders competition.

The competition, which features some of the best vehicle builders in the world, honors and recognizes the talent and craftsmanship of those with vehicles displayed at the 2017 SEMA Show. To tune in, check your local cable or satellite providers for times and details, or visit the Velocity Channel website.

To learn more about the SEMA Battle of the Builders competition, including how to enter the 2018 competition, visit www.semashow.com/botb.

By SEMA Editors

Go behind the scenes of the 2017 SEMA Show with industry hosts Tanner Foust and Adrienne “AJ” Janic as they navigate viewers through the 2017 SEMA Battle of the Builders competition.

Mark your calendars. Set your DVRs. The “SEMA Battle of the Builders” TV special re-airs Monday, June 4, on the Velocity Channel.

The one-hour program takes viewers behind the scenes of the 2017 SEMA Show, with industry hosts Tanner Foust and Adrienne “AJ” Janic as they follow the 2017 SEMA Battle of the Builders competition.

The competition, which features some of the best vehicle builders in the world, honors and recognizes the talent and craftsmanship of those with vehicles displayed at the 2017 SEMA Show. To tune in, check your local cable or satellite providers for times and details, or visit the Velocity Channel website.

To learn more about the SEMA Battle of the Builders competition, including how to enter the 2018 competition, visit www.semashow.com/botb.

By SEMA Editors

Go behind the scenes of the 2017 SEMA Show with industry hosts Tanner Foust and Adrienne “AJ” Janic as they navigate viewers through the 2017 SEMA Battle of the Builders competition.

Mark your calendars. Set your DVRs. The “SEMA Battle of the Builders” TV special re-airs Monday, June 4, on the Velocity Channel.

The one-hour program takes viewers behind the scenes of the 2017 SEMA Show, with industry hosts Tanner Foust and Adrienne “AJ” Janic as they follow the 2017 SEMA Battle of the Builders competition.

The competition, which features some of the best vehicle builders in the world, honors and recognizes the talent and craftsmanship of those with vehicles displayed at the 2017 SEMA Show. To tune in, check your local cable or satellite providers for times and details, or visit the Velocity Channel website.

To learn more about the SEMA Battle of the Builders competition, including how to enter the 2018 competition, visit www.semashow.com/botb.

By SEMA Editors

Four Las Vegas hotels, including Circus Circus, are offering rooms for $115 per night or less for the 2018 SEMA Show.

Exhibitors and attendees heading to Las Vegas can start making travel plans by reserving a hotel through the Travel and Lodging page on www.SEMAShow.com. The page contains a real-time listing of Las Vegas hotels and rates. Visitors can search hotels based on price, location and amenities.

Regardless of the hotel, Showgoers who make reservations through the Travel and Lodging page will enjoy the benefits of booking through the SEMA Show’s official housing provider—guaranteed low rates, no booking, change or cancellation fees, and the ability to make adjustments to the reservations without penalties.

There are currently four hotels available for the 2018 SEMA Show for $115 per night or less.    

• Circus Circus: $97 per night
• Excalibur: $102 per night
• Luxor Las Vegas: $115 per night
• Plaza Hotel and Casino: $114 per night

Read more about the benefits of booking through the Show’s official housing provider. 

Note: Attendees and exhibitors should be vigilant if approached by companies or services other than OnPeak that imply or claim to be official housing providers of the SEMA Show. Management is aware of other housing companies and travel agencies that may be aggressively pursuing you or your company to book your guest rooms through their company at supposedly significant discounts.

Reservations made through an agency other than OnPeak are at your own risk. Exhibitors and attendees contacted by another housing company trying to sell hotel rooms should notify SEMA Show Management at 909-396-0289.

By SEMA Editors

Four Las Vegas hotels, including Circus Circus, are offering rooms for $115 per night or less for the 2018 SEMA Show.

Exhibitors and attendees heading to Las Vegas can start making travel plans by reserving a hotel through the Travel and Lodging page on www.SEMAShow.com. The page contains a real-time listing of Las Vegas hotels and rates. Visitors can search hotels based on price, location and amenities.

Regardless of the hotel, Showgoers who make reservations through the Travel and Lodging page will enjoy the benefits of booking through the SEMA Show’s official housing provider—guaranteed low rates, no booking, change or cancellation fees, and the ability to make adjustments to the reservations without penalties.

There are currently four hotels available for the 2018 SEMA Show for $115 per night or less.    

• Circus Circus: $97 per night
• Excalibur: $102 per night
• Luxor Las Vegas: $115 per night
• Plaza Hotel and Casino: $114 per night

Read more about the benefits of booking through the Show’s official housing provider. 

Note: Attendees and exhibitors should be vigilant if approached by companies or services other than OnPeak that imply or claim to be official housing providers of the SEMA Show. Management is aware of other housing companies and travel agencies that may be aggressively pursuing you or your company to book your guest rooms through their company at supposedly significant discounts.

Reservations made through an agency other than OnPeak are at your own risk. Exhibitors and attendees contacted by another housing company trying to sell hotel rooms should notify SEMA Show Management at 909-396-0289.

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