By SEMA Editors

	SEMA council and network leaders.

Nominations for a Select Committee seat on one of SEMA's councils and professional networks are now open. Do you have a business challenge that goes beyond the walls of your shop? See a change in the market that needs to be addressed? Have an idea but need some industry muscle to make it happen? If so, it may be time for you to volunteer as an industry leader and make your voice heard.

The Select Committee serves as the volunteer leadership body for the entire membership of a specific council or network. These volunteers are in tune with their market and have the drive needed to influence change. Elected volunteers are entrusted to direct SEMA resources toward building solutions to matters facing the industry, benefits and opportunities that help companies succeed and prosper.


There are currently 10 council and network groups within SEMA, and each represents a collection of members who share a common business purpose or market segment. Councils work to identify related business goals, issues and challenges for member companies that require a special focus by the association, while the professional networks are free for all employees of SEMA-member companies.

Find out who is currently involved in SEMA's councils and networks and follow the link to the group that supports your interests.

Get started now by using the online council nominations form to nominate yourself or another SEMA-member company employee. It's quick and easy to complete, and no printing or faxing is required. All nominations must be received by 5:00 p.m. (PDT), March 21, 2014.



For more information about SEMA's councils and networks or the nomination and election process, contact Senior Council Coordinator Gina Ledesma at ginal@sema.org.

By SEMA Editors

	SEMA council and network leaders.

Nominations for a Select Committee seat on one of SEMA's councils and professional networks are now open. Do you have a business challenge that goes beyond the walls of your shop? See a change in the market that needs to be addressed? Have an idea but need some industry muscle to make it happen? If so, it may be time for you to volunteer as an industry leader and make your voice heard.

The Select Committee serves as the volunteer leadership body for the entire membership of a specific council or network. These volunteers are in tune with their market and have the drive needed to influence change. Elected volunteers are entrusted to direct SEMA resources toward building solutions to matters facing the industry, benefits and opportunities that help companies succeed and prosper.


There are currently 10 council and network groups within SEMA, and each represents a collection of members who share a common business purpose or market segment. Councils work to identify related business goals, issues and challenges for member companies that require a special focus by the association, while the professional networks are free for all employees of SEMA-member companies.

Find out who is currently involved in SEMA's councils and networks and follow the link to the group that supports your interests.

Get started now by using the online council nominations form to nominate yourself or another SEMA-member company employee. It's quick and easy to complete, and no printing or faxing is required. All nominations must be received by 5:00 p.m. (PDT), March 21, 2014.



For more information about SEMA's councils and networks or the nomination and election process, contact Senior Council Coordinator Gina Ledesma at ginal@sema.org.

By SEMA Editors

	SEMA council and network leaders.

Nominations for a Select Committee seat on one of SEMA's councils and professional networks are now open. Do you have a business challenge that goes beyond the walls of your shop? See a change in the market that needs to be addressed? Have an idea but need some industry muscle to make it happen? If so, it may be time for you to volunteer as an industry leader and make your voice heard.

The Select Committee serves as the volunteer leadership body for the entire membership of a specific council or network. These volunteers are in tune with their market and have the drive needed to influence change. Elected volunteers are entrusted to direct SEMA resources toward building solutions to matters facing the industry, benefits and opportunities that help companies succeed and prosper.


There are currently 10 council and network groups within SEMA, and each represents a collection of members who share a common business purpose or market segment. Councils work to identify related business goals, issues and challenges for member companies that require a special focus by the association, while the professional networks are free for all employees of SEMA-member companies.

Find out who is currently involved in SEMA's councils and networks and follow the link to the group that supports your interests.

Get started now by using the online council nominations form to nominate yourself or another SEMA-member company employee. It's quick and easy to complete, and no printing or faxing is required. All nominations must be received by 5:00 p.m. (PDT), March 21, 2014.



For more information about SEMA's councils and networks or the nomination and election process, contact Senior Council Coordinator Gina Ledesma at ginal@sema.org.

Jim Betournay Named VP of Sales Timbren Industries
Timbren Industries announced that Jim Betournay was named vice president of sales. He will take over all responsibility for directing the company’s sales efforts. Betournay brings extensive experience in the North American automotive parts business and the company is excited for his appointment.

CargoGlide Hires Alan Kuehl as National Sales Manager

	Alan Kuehl was hired as national sales manager for CargoGlide.

CargoGlide has hired Alan Kuehl as its national sales manager. Kuehl, a seasoned, versatile executive with a highly successful track record in sales and marketing, has worked in the automotive industry for the past 15 years.

“We are very fortunate to have Alan join us,” said David McInturf, company president. “Alan will work with our current dealers and distributors to increase our nationwide network along with our Canadian presence, as well as oversee our marketing department. I am very much looking forward to working with him.”

CargoGlide is a manufacturer of truck bed slide solutions for work trucks, pickups and SUVs. 

Beau Boeckmann, Dave Shuten Named to National Rod & Custom Car Hall of Fame
Galpin Auto Sports President Beau Boeckmann, and lead rod and custom builder Dave Shuten, were inducted into The National Rod & Custom Car Hall of Fame in Afton, Oklahoma. Boeckmann was recognized as a car collector and Shuten was honored with the builder/owner award. Boeckmann grew up in the car business always loving custom cars. Galpin Ford has widely been known for customizing vehicles for more than 60 years and pioneered many innovations in the industry.
 
As Galpin’s lead hot rod and custom builder and restorer, Shuten has worked on a number of projects—both as a designer/builder of his own creations and restorer of historic Galpin-owned customs—that helped secure his place as one of the leading experts of custom cars in the country, with his work featured in Hot Rod, Rod and Custom, Street Rodder and Kustom Kulture, among others. 

Dates Set for 2014 Holley LS Fest

The official dates for the 2014 Holley LS Fest are September 5–7, 2014.

The official dates for the 2014 Holley LS Fest are September 5–7, 2014. Noted as the largest all-LS celebration in the country, the event will be held at Beech Bend Raceway in Bowling Green, Kentucky. The LS Fest continues to be the only event in America where participants can bring their custom LS-powered vehicles and participate in autocross, drag racing, dyno challenge, engine swap challenge, show-n-shine, the 3S Challenge, countryside cruise, drifting and more. All of these performance disciplines can be enjoyed in one venue over the course of the three-day event.
 
The event is for any vehicle with a GM LS engine installed between the framerails. The 2013 LS Fest brought in everything from LS swapped rock crawlers, import drift cars, street rods, trucks and much more. More information is available at www.lsfest.com.

Have some company news you would like to share? Let us know and the news may appear in an upcoming issue of SEMA eNews. Send your items for consideration to editors@sema.org.

	The 2013 annual SEMA Membership Directory.

SEMA News is the monthly magazine published by SEMA that reaches more than 18,000 key automotive specialty-equipment businesses. Recipients include all SEMA-member companies, plus selected retailers, installers, manufacturers, warehouse distributors and other industry professionals.

The May 2014 issue of SEMA News is the annual SEMA Membership Directory. This is the 230-page industry sourcebook that allows the industry to connect with other leading companies all year long.

Inside, you’ll find listings by business category, including manufacturer’s reps, warehouse distributors, retailers, web services, manufacturers, car clubs and much more.

Also included are listings of SEMA-member benefits and association contacts. It’s the biggest issue of the year, and the one you’ll keep all year long. The directory will be available for download free to SEMA members starting May 1. 





The 2014 rate card and editorial calendar is now available. To advertise in SEMA News, contact sales@sema.org

	The 2013 annual SEMA Membership Directory.

SEMA News is the monthly magazine published by SEMA that reaches more than 18,000 key automotive specialty-equipment businesses. Recipients include all SEMA-member companies, plus selected retailers, installers, manufacturers, warehouse distributors and other industry professionals.

The May 2014 issue of SEMA News is the annual SEMA Membership Directory. This is the 230-page industry sourcebook that allows the industry to connect with other leading companies all year long.

Inside, you’ll find listings by business category, including manufacturer’s reps, warehouse distributors, retailers, web services, manufacturers, car clubs and much more.

Also included are listings of SEMA-member benefits and association contacts. It’s the biggest issue of the year, and the one you’ll keep all year long. The directory will be available for download free to SEMA members starting May 1. 





The 2014 rate card and editorial calendar is now available. To advertise in SEMA News, contact sales@sema.org

	The 2013 annual SEMA Membership Directory.

SEMA News is the monthly magazine published by SEMA that reaches more than 18,000 key automotive specialty-equipment businesses. Recipients include all SEMA-member companies, plus selected retailers, installers, manufacturers, warehouse distributors and other industry professionals.

The May 2014 issue of SEMA News is the annual SEMA Membership Directory. This is the 230-page industry sourcebook that allows the industry to connect with other leading companies all year long.

Inside, you’ll find listings by business category, including manufacturer’s reps, warehouse distributors, retailers, web services, manufacturers, car clubs and much more.

Also included are listings of SEMA-member benefits and association contacts. It’s the biggest issue of the year, and the one you’ll keep all year long. The directory will be available for download free to SEMA members starting May 1. 





The 2014 rate card and editorial calendar is now available. To advertise in SEMA News, contact sales@sema.org

	The 2013 annual SEMA Membership Directory.

SEMA News is the monthly magazine published by SEMA that reaches more than 18,000 key automotive specialty-equipment businesses. Recipients include all SEMA-member companies, plus selected retailers, installers, manufacturers, warehouse distributors and other industry professionals.

The May 2014 issue of SEMA News is the annual SEMA Membership Directory. This is the 230-page industry sourcebook that allows the industry to connect with other leading companies all year long.

Inside, you’ll find listings by business category, including manufacturer’s reps, warehouse distributors, retailers, web services, manufacturers, car clubs and much more.

Also included are listings of SEMA-member benefits and association contacts. It’s the biggest issue of the year, and the one you’ll keep all year long. The directory will be available for download free to SEMA members starting May 1. 





The 2014 rate card and editorial calendar is now available. To advertise in SEMA News, contact sales@sema.org