By Carr Winn

SEMA News is looking to highlight top-tier talent in the automotive aftermarket industry who are under the age of 35 through its 35 Under 35 program. We need your input. If you know of a leader who is under 35—whether they are in manufacturing and design, marketing, retail, events and media or distribution—we would like to hear from you.

The following is a short profile on one of last year's 35 Under 35 winners—Chris Morris. At 34, Morris is already a regional sales manager at Undercover.

Chris Morris, 34

Regional Sales Manager—Undercover Inc.

Chris Morris developed his interest in the automotive world from watching car shows and races on TV with his father, and that interest was further developed under the tutelage of Dave Wells, president of Undercover, as well as the company’s national sales manager, Sally Goldberg. “Dave took a chance on me years ago and has always believed in me and given me the tools to succeed, and Sally taught me so much along the way that I wouldn’t be where I am today without her,” Morris said. “Since I started working at Undercover a little over eight years ago, we have added many products to our line, and we are proud of the fact that all of them are made right here in the U.S.A. I believe that not being complacent and staying on top of the trends in the market are very important. Undercover has released a hard-folding cover called the Flex, and its sleek, low-profile design has become a huge success for us.” In his briefcase: “I can’t live without my iPhone, iPad, laptop, Map Point software, GPS, and pen and paper. The most important tool of all is my relationships with my customers. They are the ones who drive our business, and if I don’t take care of them, someone else will.”

	Companies interested in building a Hyundai-based project vehicle for the 2014 SEMA Show are required to submit proposals by April 25.

Hyundai is currently accepting project-vehicle proposals for companies planning to build a Hyundai-based project vehicle for the 2014 SEMA Show, November 4–7, in Las Vegas.

Hyundai’s SEMA Show Program will focus on tuners and suppliers dedicated to creating exciting, aspirational vehicle modifications for the performance market. Last year, Hyundai's booth displayed two tuner-modified vehicles that earned spots in Edmund’s Top Ten Cars of the 2013 SEMA Show.

The Hyundai booth will focus on three models for 2014:

• Genesis Sedan
• Sonata Sedan
• Genesis Coupe

Hyundai encourages the modification and display of any of its vehicles in other booths and approved vehicle locations throughout the Show. Both production and pre-production vehicles are available for modification. Support for the builds is included in the RFP as are other program details. Photography of the all-new Sonata will be released after the New York Auto Show reveal on April 16.

Deadline for 2014 proposals is April 25, with winning bids announced on May 17. SEMA exhibitors who have worked with OEMs in the past and are interested in working with Hyundai are encouraged to contact Mike Nino (MNino@hmausa.com) to discuss potential proposals.

	Companies interested in building a Hyundai-based project vehicle for the 2014 SEMA Show are required to submit proposals by April 25.

Hyundai is currently accepting project-vehicle proposals for companies planning to build a Hyundai-based project vehicle for the 2014 SEMA Show, November 4–7, in Las Vegas.

Hyundai’s SEMA Show Program will focus on tuners and suppliers dedicated to creating exciting, aspirational vehicle modifications for the performance market. Last year, Hyundai's booth displayed two tuner-modified vehicles that earned spots in Edmund’s Top Ten Cars of the 2013 SEMA Show.

The Hyundai booth will focus on three models for 2014:

• Genesis Sedan
• Sonata Sedan
• Genesis Coupe

Hyundai encourages the modification and display of any of its vehicles in other booths and approved vehicle locations throughout the Show. Both production and pre-production vehicles are available for modification. Support for the builds is included in the RFP as are other program details. Photography of the all-new Sonata will be released after the New York Auto Show reveal on April 16.

Deadline for 2014 proposals is April 25, with winning bids announced on May 17. SEMA exhibitors who have worked with OEMs in the past and are interested in working with Hyundai are encouraged to contact Mike Nino (MNino@hmausa.com) to discuss potential proposals.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

The Johnson Valley OHV Recreation Area hosts the famous “King of the Hammers” Race, which drew more than 50,000 people to the 2014 event.

A bill has been introduced in the U.S. Congress to include “National” within the title “Johnson Valley Off-Highway Vehicle Recreation Area.” Last year, congress passed the National Defense Authorization Act, which designated nearly 100,000 acres of Johnson Valley, California, as a federal OHV recreation area. Under the new law, about 79,000 acres of the same area was transferred to the U.S. Marine Corps for military training needs. Although the State of California had set aside most of Johnson Valley in 1980 for OHV recreation, last year was the first time the federal government had specifically dedicated land for this type of motorized activity.

“This might seem like a small change, but it’s important,” said the bill sponsor, Rep. Paul Cook (R-CA). “It will show that Johnson Valley is of national significance, raising its profile for economic purposes and within the federal government, which owns the land.”

The Johnson Valley OHV Recreation Area contains a unique mix of open desert, dry lake beds and formidable rock-crawling formations that attracts four-wheeler enthusiasts from around the world. The area hosts the famous “King of the Hammers” Race, which drew more than 50,000 people to the 2014 event.

Rep. Cook led last year’s effort in congress to designate the OHV area. SEMA worked collaboratively with the Off-Road Business Association (ORBA) and a number of other organizations to support that pursuit.

For more information, contact Stuart Gosswein at stuartg@sema.org.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

The Johnson Valley OHV Recreation Area hosts the famous “King of the Hammers” Race, which drew more than 50,000 people to the 2014 event.

A bill has been introduced in the U.S. Congress to include “National” within the title “Johnson Valley Off-Highway Vehicle Recreation Area.” Last year, congress passed the National Defense Authorization Act, which designated nearly 100,000 acres of Johnson Valley, California, as a federal OHV recreation area. Under the new law, about 79,000 acres of the same area was transferred to the U.S. Marine Corps for military training needs. Although the State of California had set aside most of Johnson Valley in 1980 for OHV recreation, last year was the first time the federal government had specifically dedicated land for this type of motorized activity.

“This might seem like a small change, but it’s important,” said the bill sponsor, Rep. Paul Cook (R-CA). “It will show that Johnson Valley is of national significance, raising its profile for economic purposes and within the federal government, which owns the land.”

The Johnson Valley OHV Recreation Area contains a unique mix of open desert, dry lake beds and formidable rock-crawling formations that attracts four-wheeler enthusiasts from around the world. The area hosts the famous “King of the Hammers” Race, which drew more than 50,000 people to the 2014 event.

Rep. Cook led last year’s effort in congress to designate the OHV area. SEMA worked collaboratively with the Off-Road Business Association (ORBA) and a number of other organizations to support that pursuit.

For more information, contact Stuart Gosswein at stuartg@sema.org.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

The Johnson Valley OHV Recreation Area hosts the famous “King of the Hammers” Race, which drew more than 50,000 people to the 2014 event.

A bill has been introduced in the U.S. Congress to include “National” within the title “Johnson Valley Off-Highway Vehicle Recreation Area.” Last year, congress passed the National Defense Authorization Act, which designated nearly 100,000 acres of Johnson Valley, California, as a federal OHV recreation area. Under the new law, about 79,000 acres of the same area was transferred to the U.S. Marine Corps for military training needs. Although the State of California had set aside most of Johnson Valley in 1980 for OHV recreation, last year was the first time the federal government had specifically dedicated land for this type of motorized activity.

“This might seem like a small change, but it’s important,” said the bill sponsor, Rep. Paul Cook (R-CA). “It will show that Johnson Valley is of national significance, raising its profile for economic purposes and within the federal government, which owns the land.”

The Johnson Valley OHV Recreation Area contains a unique mix of open desert, dry lake beds and formidable rock-crawling formations that attracts four-wheeler enthusiasts from around the world. The area hosts the famous “King of the Hammers” Race, which drew more than 50,000 people to the 2014 event.

Rep. Cook led last year’s effort in congress to designate the OHV area. SEMA worked collaboratively with the Off-Road Business Association (ORBA) and a number of other organizations to support that pursuit.

For more information, contact Stuart Gosswein at stuartg@sema.org.

By SEMA Editors

	The SEMA Show typically attracts more than 130,000 individuals from more than 125 countries, making the annual show the world's premier automotive trade event where buyers and sellers meet to do business.

Companies interested in participating in the Priority Booth Selection process for the 2014 SEMA Show need to submit booth-space applications by the Friday, April 11, deadline.

Although booth space applications are accepted any time before the Show in November, manufacturers that apply before the deadline benefit by being eligible for the Priority Booth Selection process, where exhibitors are assigned their locations in the Las Vegas Convention Center.

After the selection process, remaining space is assigned to companies whose applications came in after the priority deadline.

The SEMA Show, set for November 4–7, 2014, in Las Vegas, typically attracts more than 130,000 individuals from more than 125 countries, making the annual Show the world's premier automotive trade event where buyers and sellers meet to do business.

"Buyers from all over the world come to the SEMA Show to find automotive accessories that they can sell at their businesses," said Peter MacGillivray, SEMA vice president of communications and events. "As a trade-only event, these buyers represent businesses that are looking to purchase large supplies of products that their customers will demand."

In addition to the Priority Booth Selection process in April, exhibitors may want check out the hotels deal that have been recently made available. Visit the SEMA's Show Travel and Lodging page online. 

Secure a space at the 2014 SEMA Show, or call 909-396-0289 or e-mail sales@sema.org.

By SEMA Editors

	The SEMA Show typically attracts more than 130,000 individuals from more than 125 countries, making the annual show the world's premier automotive trade event where buyers and sellers meet to do business.

Companies interested in participating in the Priority Booth Selection process for the 2014 SEMA Show need to submit booth-space applications by the Friday, April 11, deadline.

Although booth space applications are accepted any time before the Show in November, manufacturers that apply before the deadline benefit by being eligible for the Priority Booth Selection process, where exhibitors are assigned their locations in the Las Vegas Convention Center.

After the selection process, remaining space is assigned to companies whose applications came in after the priority deadline.

The SEMA Show, set for November 4–7, 2014, in Las Vegas, typically attracts more than 130,000 individuals from more than 125 countries, making the annual Show the world's premier automotive trade event where buyers and sellers meet to do business.

"Buyers from all over the world come to the SEMA Show to find automotive accessories that they can sell at their businesses," said Peter MacGillivray, SEMA vice president of communications and events. "As a trade-only event, these buyers represent businesses that are looking to purchase large supplies of products that their customers will demand."

In addition to the Priority Booth Selection process in April, exhibitors may want check out the hotels deal that have been recently made available. Visit the SEMA's Show Travel and Lodging page online. 

Secure a space at the 2014 SEMA Show, or call 909-396-0289 or e-mail sales@sema.org.

By SEMA Editors

	The SEMA Show typically attracts more than 130,000 individuals from more than 125 countries, making the annual show the world's premier automotive trade event where buyers and sellers meet to do business.

Companies interested in participating in the Priority Booth Selection process for the 2014 SEMA Show need to submit booth-space applications by the Friday, April 11, deadline.

Although booth space applications are accepted any time before the Show in November, manufacturers that apply before the deadline benefit by being eligible for the Priority Booth Selection process, where exhibitors are assigned their locations in the Las Vegas Convention Center.

After the selection process, remaining space is assigned to companies whose applications came in after the priority deadline.

The SEMA Show, set for November 4–7, 2014, in Las Vegas, typically attracts more than 130,000 individuals from more than 125 countries, making the annual Show the world's premier automotive trade event where buyers and sellers meet to do business.

"Buyers from all over the world come to the SEMA Show to find automotive accessories that they can sell at their businesses," said Peter MacGillivray, SEMA vice president of communications and events. "As a trade-only event, these buyers represent businesses that are looking to purchase large supplies of products that their customers will demand."

In addition to the Priority Booth Selection process in April, exhibitors may want check out the hotels deal that have been recently made available. Visit the SEMA's Show Travel and Lodging page online. 

Secure a space at the 2014 SEMA Show, or call 909-396-0289 or e-mail sales@sema.org.

Are you hunting for a new job? The “Positions Available” section in the SEMA Member Classifieds lists more than 50 job openings around the country. Here are some of the latest classifieds posted to the website.

• Holley Performance Products Inc., located in Bowling Green, Kentucky, is hiring a senior electrical engineer responsible for leading the design, development and testing of microprocessor-based electronic assemblies for performance automotive applications. The successful candidate must have 10+ years’ experience in a related field and a passion for performance automotive aftermarket/racing and experience with relevant automotive control systems.

• Helicon Automotive, located in Los Angeles, is hiring a regional salesperson to work with select local restylers promoting to new- and used-car dealers. Positions are available in the Northeastern United States and Southern California.

• Powerteq, located in Sanford, Florida, is hiring a software engineer to oversee all technical activities related to developing software tools to ensure products and services meet customer expectations and corporate targets. This position will be responsible for new software tool development, updates to software compilers and sustaining maintenance to databases. The successful candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in computer science, software engineering or equivalent experience.

• Premiere Motoring Concepts West is hiring an outside salesperson to sell the company's line of OEM aftermarket accessories to new-car dealers. This position would be granted the entire Pacific Northwest down to the Bay area and call on approximately 40 dealers. This is a commission-only arrangement.

View more listings from SEMA's Automotive Classifieds listings.