SEMA will be ushering in new members of its Board of Directors at the annual Installation Banquet & Gala Fundraiser, Friday, July 23, 2010, in Pasadena, California.

Results of the 2010–2012 SEMA Board of Directors’ elections are in, with five new members joining the group and six members re-elected onto the Board. The recently elected members will serve for two years, beginning July 2010 and concluding June 2012.

They will accompany those who were voted onto the Board in 2009 and are completing the second of their two-year term.

Members of the 2010–2011 SEMA Board of Directors are:

• Chairman of the Board: Rick Rollins, Rollins Performance Marketing/Consulting
• Chairman-Elect: Scooter Brothers, COMP Performance Group
• Joel Ayres, Truck Accessories Group
• Jeff Bates, Bob Cook Sales
• Jim Bingham, Winners Circle Speed & Custom
• Luanne Brown, eTool Developers
• Laurel Dasher, Superchips
• Donnie Eatherly, P&E Distributors
• Doug Evans, Source Interlink Media
• Ron Funfar, Hedman Hedders/Trans-Dapt
• John Hotchkis, Hotchkis Performance
• John Iannotte, NA Williams
• Myles Kovacs, DUB Publishing
• Zan Martin, Martin & Co. Advertising
• Bob Moore, Bob Moore & Partners
• Adrian Murray, Painless Performance
• Tony Napoli Jr., American Speed Centers
• Ed Orzetti, Keystone Automotive Operations
• Mike Spagnola, Street Scene Equipment
• David Stutts, Hot Rod Air
• Chris Thomson, AIRAID Filter
• Tim Watts, Superlift Suspension Systems
• Van Woodell, Weathers Auto Supply
• Jeep Worthan, Auto Meter

The newest members of the group, representing the manufacturer category, are Hotchkis, Kovacs and Murray. Bingham is a new member representing the distributor/retailer category, and Iannotte is a new member representing the manufacturers’ rep category.

Funfar, Thomson and Watts were re-elected in the manufacturer category, and Brown, Moore and Orzetti were re-elected in the distributor/retailer category.

“We are grateful to the volunteers who share their industry knowledge and expertise by serving on the SEMA Board of Directors,” said Chris Kersting, SEMA president and CEO. “These leaders ensure that we are focused on the most crucial issues and that we tackle the industry’s biggest challenges. Many key programs that we have today are a direct result of guidance from the SEMA Board.”

The new members will be recognized during the SEMA Installation Banquet & Gala Fundraiser, Friday, July 23, 2010, in Pasadena, California. Also during the event, outgoing members Ralph Accinno, Gale Banks, Dennis Gage, BJ Leanse and Dave Wrobleski will be recognized, along with the 2010 SEMA Hall of Fame inductees Richard “Dick” McMullen, Chuck Schwartz and Van Woodell. McMullen, who passed away in 2005, will be represented by his family.

Proceeds from the gala will be contributed to two organizations: Childhelp and Victory Junction Gang Camp, the two charities affiliated with the SEMA Cares initiative. Click here for tickets and details for the Installation Banquet & Gala Fundraiser.

For assistance/questions, contact Lisa Moreno at lisam@sema.org, 909/978-6684.

	SEMA will be ushering in new members of its Board of Directors at the annual Installation Banquet & Gala Fundraiser, Friday, July 23, 2010, in Pasadena, California.

Results of the 2010–2012 SEMA Board of Directors’ elections are in, with five new members joining the group and six members re-elected onto the Board. The recently elected members will serve for two years, beginning July 2010 and concluding June 2012.

They will accompany those who were voted onto the Board in 2009 and are completing the second of their two-year term.

Members of the 2010–2011 SEMA Board of Directors are:

• Chairman of the Board: Rick Rollins, Rollins Performance Marketing/Consulting
• Chairman-Elect: Scooter Brothers, COMP Performance Group
• Joel Ayres, Truck Accessories Group
• Jeff Bates, Bob Cook Sales
• Jim Bingham, Winners Circle Speed & Custom
• Luanne Brown, eTool Developers
• Laurel Dasher, Superchips
• Donnie Eatherly, P&E Distributors
• Doug Evans, Source Interlink Media
• Ron Funfar, Hedman Hedders/Trans-Dapt
• John Hotchkis, Hotchkis Performance
• John Iannotte, NA Williams
• Myles Kovacs, DUB Publishing
• Zan Martin, Martin & Co. Advertising
• Bob Moore, Bob Moore & Partners
• Adrian Murray, Painless Performance
• Tony Napoli Jr., American Speed Centers
• Ed Orzetti, Keystone Automotive Operations
• Mike Spagnola, Street Scene Equipment
• David Stutts, Hot Rod Air
• Chris Thomson, AIRAID Filter
• Tim Watts, Superlift Suspension Systems
• Van Woodell, Weathers Auto Supply
• Jeep Worthan, Auto Meter

The newest members of the group, representing the manufacturer category, are Hotchkis, Kovacs and Murray. Bingham is a new member representing the distributor/retailer category, and Iannotte is a new member representing the manufacturers’ rep category.

Funfar, Thomson and Watts were re-elected in the manufacturer category, and Brown, Moore and Orzetti were re-elected in the distributor/retailer category.

“We are grateful to the volunteers who share their industry knowledge and expertise by serving on the SEMA Board of Directors,” said Chris Kersting, SEMA president and CEO. “These leaders ensure that we are focused on the most crucial issues and that we tackle the industry’s biggest challenges. Many key programs that we have today are a direct result of guidance from the SEMA Board.”

The new members will be recognized during the SEMA Installation Banquet & Gala Fundraiser, Friday, July 23, 2010, in Pasadena, California. Also during the event, outgoing members Ralph Accinno, Gale Banks, Dennis Gage, BJ Leanse and Dave Wrobleski will be recognized, along with the 2010 SEMA Hall of Fame inductees Richard “Dick” McMullen, Chuck Schwartz and Van Woodell. McMullen, who passed away in 2005, will be represented by his family.

Proceeds from the gala will be contributed to two organizations: Childhelp and Victory Junction Gang Camp, the two charities affiliated with the SEMA Cares initiative. Click here for tickets and details for the Installation Banquet & Gala Fundraiser.

For assistance/questions, contact Lisa Moreno at lisam@sema.org, 909/978-6684.

	SEMA will be ushering in new members of its Board of Directors at the annual Installation Banquet & Gala Fundraiser, Friday, July 23, 2010, in Pasadena, California.

Results of the 2010–2012 SEMA Board of Directors’ elections are in, with five new members joining the group and six members re-elected onto the Board. The recently elected members will serve for two years, beginning July 2010 and concluding June 2012.

They will accompany those who were voted onto the Board in 2009 and are completing the second of their two-year term.

Members of the 2010–2011 SEMA Board of Directors are:

• Chairman of the Board: Rick Rollins, Rollins Performance Marketing/Consulting
• Chairman-Elect: Scooter Brothers, COMP Performance Group
• Joel Ayres, Truck Accessories Group
• Jeff Bates, Bob Cook Sales
• Jim Bingham, Winners Circle Speed & Custom
• Luanne Brown, eTool Developers
• Laurel Dasher, Superchips
• Donnie Eatherly, P&E Distributors
• Doug Evans, Source Interlink Media
• Ron Funfar, Hedman Hedders/Trans-Dapt
• John Hotchkis, Hotchkis Performance
• John Iannotte, NA Williams
• Myles Kovacs, DUB Publishing
• Zan Martin, Martin & Co. Advertising
• Bob Moore, Bob Moore & Partners
• Adrian Murray, Painless Performance
• Tony Napoli Jr., American Speed Centers
• Ed Orzetti, Keystone Automotive Operations
• Mike Spagnola, Street Scene Equipment
• David Stutts, Hot Rod Air
• Chris Thomson, AIRAID Filter
• Tim Watts, Superlift Suspension Systems
• Van Woodell, Weathers Auto Supply
• Jeep Worthan, Auto Meter

The newest members of the group, representing the manufacturer category, are Hotchkis, Kovacs and Murray. Bingham is a new member representing the distributor/retailer category, and Iannotte is a new member representing the manufacturers’ rep category.

Funfar, Thomson and Watts were re-elected in the manufacturer category, and Brown, Moore and Orzetti were re-elected in the distributor/retailer category.

“We are grateful to the volunteers who share their industry knowledge and expertise by serving on the SEMA Board of Directors,” said Chris Kersting, SEMA president and CEO. “These leaders ensure that we are focused on the most crucial issues and that we tackle the industry’s biggest challenges. Many key programs that we have today are a direct result of guidance from the SEMA Board.”

The new members will be recognized during the SEMA Installation Banquet & Gala Fundraiser, Friday, July 23, 2010, in Pasadena, California. Also during the event, outgoing members Ralph Accinno, Gale Banks, Dennis Gage, BJ Leanse and Dave Wrobleski will be recognized, along with the 2010 SEMA Hall of Fame inductees Richard “Dick” McMullen, Chuck Schwartz and Van Woodell. McMullen, who passed away in 2005, will be represented by his family.

Proceeds from the gala will be contributed to two organizations: Childhelp and Victory Junction Gang Camp, the two charities affiliated with the SEMA Cares initiative. Click here for tickets and details for the Installation Banquet & Gala Fundraiser.

For assistance/questions, contact Lisa Moreno at lisam@sema.org, 909/978-6684.

	SEMA will be ushering in new members of its Board of Directors at the annual Installation Banquet & Gala Fundraiser, Friday, July 23, 2010, in Pasadena, California.

Results of the 2010–2012 SEMA Board of Directors’ elections are in, with five new members joining the group and six members re-elected onto the Board. The recently elected members will serve for two years, beginning July 2010 and concluding June 2012.

They will accompany those who were voted onto the Board in 2009 and are completing the second of their two-year term.

Members of the 2010–2011 SEMA Board of Directors are:

• Chairman of the Board: Rick Rollins, Rollins Performance Marketing/Consulting
• Chairman-Elect: Scooter Brothers, COMP Performance Group
• Joel Ayres, Truck Accessories Group
• Jeff Bates, Bob Cook Sales
• Jim Bingham, Winners Circle Speed & Custom
• Luanne Brown, eTool Developers
• Laurel Dasher, Superchips
• Donnie Eatherly, P&E Distributors
• Doug Evans, Source Interlink Media
• Ron Funfar, Hedman Hedders/Trans-Dapt
• John Hotchkis, Hotchkis Performance
• John Iannotte, NA Williams
• Myles Kovacs, DUB Publishing
• Zan Martin, Martin & Co. Advertising
• Bob Moore, Bob Moore & Partners
• Adrian Murray, Painless Performance
• Tony Napoli Jr., American Speed Centers
• Ed Orzetti, Keystone Automotive Operations
• Mike Spagnola, Street Scene Equipment
• David Stutts, Hot Rod Air
• Chris Thomson, AIRAID Filter
• Tim Watts, Superlift Suspension Systems
• Van Woodell, Weathers Auto Supply
• Jeep Worthan, Auto Meter

The newest members of the group, representing the manufacturer category, are Hotchkis, Kovacs and Murray. Bingham is a new member representing the distributor/retailer category, and Iannotte is a new member representing the manufacturers’ rep category.

Funfar, Thomson and Watts were re-elected in the manufacturer category, and Brown, Moore and Orzetti were re-elected in the distributor/retailer category.

“We are grateful to the volunteers who share their industry knowledge and expertise by serving on the SEMA Board of Directors,” said Chris Kersting, SEMA president and CEO. “These leaders ensure that we are focused on the most crucial issues and that we tackle the industry’s biggest challenges. Many key programs that we have today are a direct result of guidance from the SEMA Board.”

The new members will be recognized during the SEMA Installation Banquet & Gala Fundraiser, Friday, July 23, 2010, in Pasadena, California. Also during the event, outgoing members Ralph Accinno, Gale Banks, Dennis Gage, BJ Leanse and Dave Wrobleski will be recognized, along with the 2010 SEMA Hall of Fame inductees Richard “Dick” McMullen, Chuck Schwartz and Van Woodell. McMullen, who passed away in 2005, will be represented by his family.

Proceeds from the gala will be contributed to two organizations: Childhelp and Victory Junction Gang Camp, the two charities affiliated with the SEMA Cares initiative. Click here for tickets and details for the Installation Banquet & Gala Fundraiser.

For assistance/questions, contact Lisa Moreno at lisam@sema.org, 909/978-6684.

	This year's SEMA Speed Networking Breakfast Award Ceremony, powered by SBN, will feature the Speed Networking session, Athena Award, Woman of the Year Award and Mentor of the Year Award presentations.

The SBN would like to extend a personal invitation to the SEMA membership to attend the annual SEMA Speed Networking Breakfast Award Ceremony powered by SBN. This exciting event has become one of the premier, must-attend networking events during SEMA Show week, and this year it’s going to be even bigger and better!

Last year, we surveyed breakfast attendees, and 91% of them said they would recommend this event to others in the industry! Last year, attendees finished the Speed Networking Breakfast with quality industry contacts, allowing them to create new relationships and new business opportunities.

Held in the Las Vegas Hilton, Ballroom A on Thursday, November 4 from 7:15 a.m.–9:00 a.m., this year’s breakfast will include the popular Speed Networking session, the Athena Award, Woman of the Year Award and Mentor of the Year Award presentations, a delicious hot breakfast and a great bag full of goodies.

Seating is limited and is available on a first-come, first-serve basis this year; only 250 reservations will be accepted, so please register and purchase your tickets online now! Award nominations will be announced soon and will be accepted through July 28.

Sincere thanks to SEMA, the SBN and the breakfast sponsors who make this event possible. Current sponsors include ACT, Comp Performance Group, The Marx Group, Source Interlink Media, RTM Productions, Mickey Thompson Performance Tires & Wheels, Toyota, Martin & Company and Hypertech.

Follow this link for more information about this unique event, or contact Nathan Ridnouer at SEMA 909/978-6688 or NathanR@sema.org.

Petersen Automotive Museum Executive Director Richard (Dick) Messer has announced his retirement. Commenting on his decision, Messer said, “As I approach 70, and having given a total of 12 years of full-time attention to the Museum, it’s time for me to relax a bit and focus on other matters.” The museum named Buddy Pepp—founding member of the museum’s Checkered Flag 200 Executive Committee—as Messer’s replacement as executive director.

The following are the Stater Bros. Route 66 Rendezvous 2010 Cruisin’ Hall of Fame Inductees: Jim Wangers in the Builder/Designer category; Hurst Performance in the Manufacturer/Vehicle category; Petersen Automotive Museum in the Media/Entertainment category; and West Coast Kustoms in the Historical/Misc. category. The inductees will be honored during the Stater Bros. Route 66 Rendezvous at the Cruisin’ Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony on Saturday, September 18, at the California Theatre of Performing Arts, in San Bernardino. The cost is $30.00 per person, and tickets must be purchased in advance at the Route 66 Rendezvous office, 415 W. 2nd St., San Bernardino, CA. For more information, visit www.ROUTE-66.org.

THI, the parent company of Extang Corporation, TruXedo Inc. and BedRug Inc., has combined with E.D. Industries Inc. (UnderCover). THI was formed in November 2007 by Kinderhook Industries LLC. UnderCover will join THI under the leadership of THI CEO Bill Reminder. “UnderCover is a great addition to our family of brands. UnderCover’s experience and proven track record in the truck aftermarket will help THI expand and accelerate its own strategic initiatives,” said Bill Reminder. THI will leverage the best practices and operational strengths of all companies under the THI umbrella. David Wells, who will continue in his role as president of Undercover, commented that “we look forward to working in partnership with industry leaders Extang, TruXedo and BedRug. I’m confident through the combined efforts of all of our companies, we will continue to grow and set the standard for the industry’s best truck accessories.”

Rick Huston

The Truck Accessories Group LLC (TAG) announced that Rick Huston has joined the TAG organization as sales and business development manager for State Wide Aluminum, a TAG-member company located in Elkhart, Indiana. Huston career includes stints at TRW, Eaton Corporation and Federal-Mogul. His responsibilities include increasing the sales and distribution of State Wide custom aluminum-framed windows, doors, access panels and hatches. Huston will work out of the State Wide Aluminum headquarters office in Elkhart, Indiana.

Competition Specialties will hold its wholesale-only Mega Jobber Trade Show for the 39th consecutive year on Saturday and Sunday, February 26–27, 2011. At its Auburn, Washington, distribution center. According to the company, the annual trade show features major manufacturers, new products, product giveaways and more. For additional information, contact Bill McConnaughey at 253/833-6211.

Actron and Sunpro—brands of the SPX Service Solutions company—have moved their offices to 3000 Apollo Dr., Brook Park, OH 44142. The company can be reached at 216/515-5100. Sunpro produces performance tachometers and panel gauges for classic musclecar and hot-rod enthusiasts and today's new-era sports cars. Actron manufactures diagnostic equipment and instrumentation in the retail and DIY segment of the automotive aftermarket industry.

Owens Products Inc., a family-owned business established in 1965 and makers of running boards with applications for pickups, vans, SUVs and CUVs, named Media Management Marketing to handle its public relations initiatives. Media Management Marketing is a full resource PR firm in the automotive industry.

Wayne Croswell, president and CEO of WECnology LLC, announced its newest “WECnologist” member, Andreoli and Associates Inc. (A&A), a software solutions provider to the tire industry based in North Carolina. A&A’s core products, HITS BPOS (point-of-sale) and TireLink (eCommerce), provide state-of-the-art SaaS (Software-as-a-Service) solutions designed exclusively for the tire industry. To learn more, visit www.WECnology.com/WECnologists.

	The two vehicles chosen for the People’s Choice Award and Participants’ Choice Award at the 2010 SEMA Show ‘N Shine car show will win a spot to be displayed at the 2010 SEMA Show and a free hotel stay.

Car and truck owners may now register their vehicles for the second annual SEMA Show ‘N Shine car show, taking place Saturday, July 24, 2010, at the Pasadena Convention Center in Pasadena, California, by visiting www.sema.org/shownshine. All entries will receive a collector's-edition T-Shirt designed by automotive designer Chip Foose, along with several other gifts and prizes.

Awards will be presented in several categories, including a People’s Choice Award and a Participants’ Choice Award. The two vehicles chosen in the aforementioned award categories will win a spot to be displayed at the 2010 SEMA Show, an exclusive industry event not open to the general public.

“Last year’s inaugural SEMA Show ‘N Shine featured an amazing collection of cars and trucks,” said Show ‘N Shine organizer Mike Spagnola of Street Scene Equipment. “We’re expecting this year’s event to be even more impressive and encourage those with show vehicles to come join us. This is definitely an event they will not want to miss.”

Legendary automotive designer Chip Foose will again serve as grand marshal of the Show ‘N Shine. The car show, held along with the SEMA Cares Pinewood Drag Races, is a fundraising event benefiting children’s charities Childhelp and Victory Junction Gang Camp.

Vehicle owners interested in displaying their cars or trucks are encouraged to register early, as space is limited. Cost to display a vehicle is $75. All vehicle types are encouraged to apply, including classics, hot rods, musclecars, rat rods and special-interest cars and trucks.

The SEMA Show ‘N Shine takes place Saturday, July 24, 2010, 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m., at the Pasadena Convention Center (300 E. Green St., Pasadena, California). Tickets will be available at the event for $5 per adult; children 12 and under are free of charge.

To enter a vehicle, visit www.sema.org/shownshine or contact Mike Clark at 702/450-7662, ext. 108.

The SEMA Show ‘N Shine is part of the 2010 SEMA Leadership Days, which also includes the Installation Banquet & Gala Fundraiser. The banquet serves to welcome the newest members of the SEMA Board of Directors as well as thank past Board members for their service. The event also celebrates the most recent SEMA Hall of Fame inductees, recognized for their dedication and devotion to their businesses and the specialty-equipment industry, while raising contributions for Childhelp and Victory Junction Gang Camp.

For more information on the Installation Banquet & Gala Fundraiser, click here.

Following are dates and locations for several upcoming SEMA-sponsored shows, webinars and activities. Click on an item for more details.

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