The shooters at KGP Photography have caught their first looks at the ’14 Camaro convertible in both ZL1 and SS trims. While the revamped Camaro has been a known quantity for a while now, the soft tops have not been seen in these trim combinations before.

On the ZL1, there's a combination of the old-style ZL1 nose mated with the Camaro's redesigned rear.

Running the streets of Milford, the soft-top SS was kitted out with quad exhaust and 20-in. five-spoke wheels. The revamped Camaro is expected to hit showrooms early this fall.

Photo credit: KGP Photography

By Amanda Gubbins

	Clayton Drescher

Clayton Drescher is the latest addition to SEMA’s council staff. As senior manager of councils, he works closely with the volunteer council leadership on a variety of projects and initiatives—all designed to help members learn and network while promoting their market segment.

Drescher spent the last seven years at the Petersen Automotive Museum—a SEMA-member organization in Los Angeles. After earning a graduate degree, Drescher was excited to combine his passions for public education and the automotive industry in his work at the museum. Though he has been a long-time racing fan, his time at the museum increased his familiarity with automotive history and gave him a broad appreciation for the industry.

In his most recent position as education manager, Drescher developed educational programs for all ages and managed volunteer efforts. He feels these experiences prepared him well for his new position at SEMA. “There is a lot of crossover in the topics and audience of SEMA and the Petersen. Hot rods and customizing vehicles are a big part of the enthusiasm that the museum celebrates,” he says.

Now, as a part of the SEMA team, Drescher will experience another side of the automotive industry. “At the Petersen, I learned a lot about the consumer level of the industry. Now that I’m here at SEMA, I am looking forward to seeing everything from a different perspective. I see myself as a resource—to help council members access the benefits available to them, and to help the association engage our members. I want to help everyone move toward the same goal,” he says.

When he’s not at work, Drescher enjoys spending time with his wife and one-year-old son at their home in Long Beach.

Drescher is the SEMA liaison for the Truck and Off-Road Alliance (TORA), the Professional Restylers Organization (PRO) and the Wheel & Tire Council (WTC). To learn more about any of these councils, contact him at ClaytonD@sema.org or 909-978-6696.

By Amanda Gubbins

	Clayton Drescher

Clayton Drescher is the latest addition to SEMA’s council staff. As senior manager of councils, he works closely with the volunteer council leadership on a variety of projects and initiatives—all designed to help members learn and network while promoting their market segment.

Drescher spent the last seven years at the Petersen Automotive Museum—a SEMA-member organization in Los Angeles. After earning a graduate degree, Drescher was excited to combine his passions for public education and the automotive industry in his work at the museum. Though he has been a long-time racing fan, his time at the museum increased his familiarity with automotive history and gave him a broad appreciation for the industry.

In his most recent position as education manager, Drescher developed educational programs for all ages and managed volunteer efforts. He feels these experiences prepared him well for his new position at SEMA. “There is a lot of crossover in the topics and audience of SEMA and the Petersen. Hot rods and customizing vehicles are a big part of the enthusiasm that the museum celebrates,” he says.

Now, as a part of the SEMA team, Drescher will experience another side of the automotive industry. “At the Petersen, I learned a lot about the consumer level of the industry. Now that I’m here at SEMA, I am looking forward to seeing everything from a different perspective. I see myself as a resource—to help council members access the benefits available to them, and to help the association engage our members. I want to help everyone move toward the same goal,” he says.

When he’s not at work, Drescher enjoys spending time with his wife and one-year-old son at their home in Long Beach.

Drescher is the SEMA liaison for the Truck and Off-Road Alliance (TORA), the Professional Restylers Organization (PRO) and the Wheel & Tire Council (WTC). To learn more about any of these councils, contact him at ClaytonD@sema.org or 909-978-6696.

By Amanda Gubbins

	Clayton Drescher

Clayton Drescher is the latest addition to SEMA’s council staff. As senior manager of councils, he works closely with the volunteer council leadership on a variety of projects and initiatives—all designed to help members learn and network while promoting their market segment.

Drescher spent the last seven years at the Petersen Automotive Museum—a SEMA-member organization in Los Angeles. After earning a graduate degree, Drescher was excited to combine his passions for public education and the automotive industry in his work at the museum. Though he has been a long-time racing fan, his time at the museum increased his familiarity with automotive history and gave him a broad appreciation for the industry.

In his most recent position as education manager, Drescher developed educational programs for all ages and managed volunteer efforts. He feels these experiences prepared him well for his new position at SEMA. “There is a lot of crossover in the topics and audience of SEMA and the Petersen. Hot rods and customizing vehicles are a big part of the enthusiasm that the museum celebrates,” he says.

Now, as a part of the SEMA team, Drescher will experience another side of the automotive industry. “At the Petersen, I learned a lot about the consumer level of the industry. Now that I’m here at SEMA, I am looking forward to seeing everything from a different perspective. I see myself as a resource—to help council members access the benefits available to them, and to help the association engage our members. I want to help everyone move toward the same goal,” he says.

When he’s not at work, Drescher enjoys spending time with his wife and one-year-old son at their home in Long Beach.

Drescher is the SEMA liaison for the Truck and Off-Road Alliance (TORA), the Professional Restylers Organization (PRO) and the Wheel & Tire Council (WTC). To learn more about any of these councils, contact him at ClaytonD@sema.org or 909-978-6696.

By Amanda Gubbins

	Clayton Drescher

Clayton Drescher is the latest addition to SEMA’s council staff. As senior manager of councils, he works closely with the volunteer council leadership on a variety of projects and initiatives—all designed to help members learn and network while promoting their market segment.

Drescher spent the last seven years at the Petersen Automotive Museum—a SEMA-member organization in Los Angeles. After earning a graduate degree, Drescher was excited to combine his passions for public education and the automotive industry in his work at the museum. Though he has been a long-time racing fan, his time at the museum increased his familiarity with automotive history and gave him a broad appreciation for the industry.

In his most recent position as education manager, Drescher developed educational programs for all ages and managed volunteer efforts. He feels these experiences prepared him well for his new position at SEMA. “There is a lot of crossover in the topics and audience of SEMA and the Petersen. Hot rods and customizing vehicles are a big part of the enthusiasm that the museum celebrates,” he says.

Now, as a part of the SEMA team, Drescher will experience another side of the automotive industry. “At the Petersen, I learned a lot about the consumer level of the industry. Now that I’m here at SEMA, I am looking forward to seeing everything from a different perspective. I see myself as a resource—to help council members access the benefits available to them, and to help the association engage our members. I want to help everyone move toward the same goal,” he says.

When he’s not at work, Drescher enjoys spending time with his wife and one-year-old son at their home in Long Beach.

Drescher is the SEMA liaison for the Truck and Off-Road Alliance (TORA), the Professional Restylers Organization (PRO) and the Wheel & Tire Council (WTC). To learn more about any of these councils, contact him at ClaytonD@sema.org or 909-978-6696.

By SEMA Editors

	The ’14 Toyota Tundra will be among several vehicles available at the SEMA Mega Measuring Session, from July 30–August 2.

SEMA will host a Mega Measuring Session from July 30–August 2 in the new SEMA Garage. Featured vehicles will include the ’14 Toyota Tundra, ’14 Chevrolet Silverado, ’14 Ford Focus ST, ’14 Hyundai Elantra and ’14 Hyundai Veloster. Also featured are two vehicles popular overseas but not sold in the United States—the ’12 Toyota HiLux and ’13 Ford Ranger T6. SEMA imported these hard-to-obtain vehicles through a partnership with the U.S. Department of Commerce so that members could measure and create export-ready product.

The SEMA Garage is fully equipped with all the latest service garage equipment for surface measuring, upfitting new products, photography, spring tests, rapid prototyping (3D printing) and more.

The following five vehicles will be available on the lift from July 30–August 2. Morning hours are from 8:00–12:00, and afternoon hours are from 12:30–4:00:

July 30: Chevrolet Silverado (morning); Ford Focus (afternoon)

July 31: Toyota Tundra (morning); TBD (afternoon)

August 1: Hyundai Elantra (morning); Hyundai Veloster (afternoon)

August 2: Toyota HiLux (morning); Ford Ranger T6 (afternoon)

Register now to attend.

By SEMA Editors

	The ’14 Toyota Tundra will be among several vehicles available at the SEMA Mega Measuring Session, from July 30–August 2.

SEMA will host a Mega Measuring Session from July 30–August 2 in the new SEMA Garage. Featured vehicles will include the ’14 Toyota Tundra, ’14 Chevrolet Silverado, ’14 Ford Focus ST, ’14 Hyundai Elantra and ’14 Hyundai Veloster. Also featured are two vehicles popular overseas but not sold in the United States—the ’12 Toyota HiLux and ’13 Ford Ranger T6. SEMA imported these hard-to-obtain vehicles through a partnership with the U.S. Department of Commerce so that members could measure and create export-ready product.

The SEMA Garage is fully equipped with all the latest service garage equipment for surface measuring, upfitting new products, photography, spring tests, rapid prototyping (3D printing) and more.

The following five vehicles will be available on the lift from July 30–August 2. Morning hours are from 8:00–12:00, and afternoon hours are from 12:30–4:00:

July 30: Chevrolet Silverado (morning); Ford Focus (afternoon)

July 31: Toyota Tundra (morning); TBD (afternoon)

August 1: Hyundai Elantra (morning); Hyundai Veloster (afternoon)

August 2: Toyota HiLux (morning); Ford Ranger T6 (afternoon)

Register now to attend.

By SEMA Editors

	The ’14 Toyota Tundra will be among several vehicles available at the SEMA Mega Measuring Session, from July 30–August 2.

SEMA will host a Mega Measuring Session from July 30–August 2 in the new SEMA Garage. Featured vehicles will include the ’14 Toyota Tundra, ’14 Chevrolet Silverado, ’14 Ford Focus ST, ’14 Hyundai Elantra and ’14 Hyundai Veloster. Also featured are two vehicles popular overseas but not sold in the United States—the ’12 Toyota HiLux and ’13 Ford Ranger T6. SEMA imported these hard-to-obtain vehicles through a partnership with the U.S. Department of Commerce so that members could measure and create export-ready product.

The SEMA Garage is fully equipped with all the latest service garage equipment for surface measuring, upfitting new products, photography, spring tests, rapid prototyping (3D printing) and more.

The following five vehicles will be available on the lift from July 30–August 2. Morning hours are from 8:00–12:00, and afternoon hours are from 12:30–4:00:

July 30: Chevrolet Silverado (morning); Ford Focus (afternoon)

July 31: Toyota Tundra (morning); TBD (afternoon)

August 1: Hyundai Elantra (morning); Hyundai Veloster (afternoon)

August 2: Toyota HiLux (morning); Ford Ranger T6 (afternoon)

Register now to attend.

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.

• HandStands, located in Draper, Utah, is hiring a national account manager/sales executive responsible for developing and guiding the implementation of the account-specific business plan and achieving account profitability and sales targets. The successful candidate will have a bachelor's degree in marketing or a business-related field and experience managing national retail customers. This position requires some travel.

• ECS Tuning, located in Wadsworth, Ohio, is hiring a Volkswagen product specialist to perform logical market analysis and research for new products and current trends. The successful candidate will have knowledge of the Volkswagen brand, previous experience in a hands-on automotive technician environment and good verbal and written communication skills.

• Meyer Distributing, located in Ontario, California, is hiring an outside salesperson to cover the Central/Southern California, Nevada and Arizona regions. The ideal candidate would be on the road 75% of the time and spend the remaining time in the company's Ontario office performing inside sales.

• Xtreme Diesel Performance LLC, located in Las Vegas, is hiring an inside technical sales representative capable of handling automotive-related phone calls from the company's customer base. Sales experience and interest in the automotive aftermarket industry are preferred.

View more listings from SEMA's Automotive Classifieds listings.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

	Kelly Davis of Clifton Larson Allen will provide an overview of the Affordable Care Act and focus on key issues company executives should consider for their businesses and workers.

The “Affordable Care Act” continues to sow confusion for many SEMA members. You may have read recently that the Obama Administration has delayed implementation of the employer mandate portion of the healthcare law. So what does this development mean for you? While larger SEMA companies will still be required to offer healthcare coverage in 2014, penalties for non-compliance won’t be enforced until 2015.

However, when enforced, these penalties will be severe. It is critical that all SEMA-member companies understand the law and plan accordingly.

"Providing guidance on how the new healthcare law impacts our members is a SEMA priority,” said Chris Kersting, SEMA president and CEO. "While the employer mandate penalties have been delayed for one year, now is the time to become familiar with the law and confirm that your company is already in compliance."

In this user-friendly webinar, healthcare reform expert Kelly Davis of Clifton Larson Allen will provide an overview of the law and focus on key issues company executives should consider for their businesses and workers. Davis' presentation will include details on the employer and individual mandates, tax credits available to small businesses and the insurance exchanges being created to assist smaller companies and individuals in shopping for affordable coverage. She will also be prepared to answer your specific questions.

Join us Thursday, August 1, at 10:00 a.m. (PDT) for a webinar packed full of important information. Register now for this timely educational opportunity!

This SEMA Education Institute (SEI) webinar will provide member companies with the information they need, and you don’t even have to leave your desk or office to participate! Participate live or download the webinar when it’s convenient. And remember: SEI webinars are free to SEMA members and only $29 for non-members.