Thu, 07/11/2019 - 16:25

By Kristopher Porter

PRO Reception
Kirstin Stone

July’s “She Is” Member Spotlight is dedicated to Young Executives Network (YEN) Chair Kirstin Stone from Radians.

Check out Stone’s Q&A with SEMA and the SEMA Businesswomen’s Network (SBN) below:

SEMA: What is the best advice you have ever received?

Kirstin Stone: Just jump in! If you want to get involved, quit trying to figure out how to best to do it and just do it.

SEMA: What keeps you involved in this industry?

KS: I've stayed in the industry because there’s a like-mindedness here that I appreciate. 

SEMA: On a Saturday, where can you be found? 

KS: Either drag racing or working on my ’99 LS-powered Mustang.

SEMA: How do you prepare for going to an important meeting?

KS: Show up a few minutes early, carrying a planner and some caffeine.

SEMA: If you could go to lunch with one industry leader, living or dead, who would it be? 

KS: John Menzler. He was the first industry leader that I met, and he actively encouraged my involvement with the councils and networks. It was such a short interaction at a morning networking event that wound up having a huge impact on my career. Knowing what I do now about the aftermarket, I wish I could pick his brain much further.

Fill out your form to be a part of the #SheIsSEMA family. You will have the opportunity to be featured on SBN’s social media, eNews, and have yourself recognized on the www.sema.org/sheissema website. While you’re there, check out other inspirational women who are leading the industry and are paving the path for future success.

Not an SBN member? Sign up, and join the action today!

Thu, 07/11/2019 - 15:36
Melanie WhiteMelanie White, president of Hellwig Products, received the SEMA 2018 Person of the Year award during the SEMA Show Industry Awards Banquet.

By Kristopher Porter

Nominations are now being accepted for SEMA’s prestigious annual awards—take some time to learn about the award categories and submit your nomination.

The awards that will be presented at the 2019 SEMA Show are: GEN-III Innovator, Manufacturer of the Year, Person of the Year, Rep Agency of the Year and WD of the Year.

Submit your nominations.

The awards honor individuals and companies who have made a significant impact on the specialty-equipment market industry within the past year. The award winners will be celebrated for their accomplishments at the 2019 SEMA Industry Awards Banquet, Thursday, November 7, during the 2019 SEMA Show.

Be sure to check out the SEMA Industry awards site where you can gain knowledge of the rich history of award winners, read about the award criteria, view photos from previous banquets and nominate industry leaders to win awards in multiple categories.

 

 

 

Thu, 07/11/2019 - 15:36
Melanie WhiteMelanie White, president of Hellwig Products, received the SEMA 2018 Person of the Year award during the SEMA Show Industry Awards Banquet.

By Kristopher Porter

Nominations are now being accepted for SEMA’s prestigious annual awards—take some time to learn about the award categories and submit your nomination.

The awards that will be presented at the 2019 SEMA Show are: GEN-III Innovator, Manufacturer of the Year, Person of the Year, Rep Agency of the Year and WD of the Year.

Submit your nominations.

The awards honor individuals and companies who have made a significant impact on the specialty-equipment market industry within the past year. The award winners will be celebrated for their accomplishments at the 2019 SEMA Industry Awards Banquet, Thursday, November 7, during the 2019 SEMA Show.

Be sure to check out the SEMA Industry awards site where you can gain knowledge of the rich history of award winners, read about the award criteria, view photos from previous banquets and nominate industry leaders to win awards in multiple categories.

 

 

 

Thu, 07/11/2019 - 15:24

By Kristopher Porter

Councils and Networks
Each council and network will announce and present its annual awards during individual receptions at the 2019 SEMA Show in Las Vegas.

SEMA’s councils and networks honor outstanding companies and professionals through their awards program. Each of the councils and networks announce and present their annual awards during their individual receptions at the SEMA Show. The winners are nominated and voted on by each council and network membership. SEMA is now calling for nominations for each award.

Nominate for the following councils that represent different market segments:

View the awards, criteria and past winners on the new SEMA Council and Network Awards website and nominate a worthy candidate! Nomination period ends Friday, July 19.

*Nominees must be a member of the council or network they are being nominated for. If you are unsure, please contact our SEMA customer service specialist at 909-610-2030 for assistance.

Thu, 07/11/2019 - 15:24

By Kristopher Porter

Councils and Networks
Each council and network will announce and present its annual awards during individual receptions at the 2019 SEMA Show in Las Vegas.

SEMA’s councils and networks honor outstanding companies and professionals through their awards program. Each of the councils and networks announce and present their annual awards during their individual receptions at the SEMA Show. The winners are nominated and voted on by each council and network membership. SEMA is now calling for nominations for each award.

Nominate for the following councils that represent different market segments:

View the awards, criteria and past winners on the new SEMA Council and Network Awards website and nominate a worthy candidate! Nomination period ends Friday, July 19.

*Nominees must be a member of the council or network they are being nominated for. If you are unsure, please contact our SEMA customer service specialist at 909-610-2030 for assistance.

Thu, 07/11/2019 - 15:12

Three 2019 Aston Martin models will be available for manufacturers to preview: the Vantage, DB11 and DBS Superleggera.


https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2019-aston-martin-measuring-session-tickets-62722087452

Thu, 07/11/2019 - 15:12

Three 2019 Aston Martin models will be available for manufacturers to preview: the Vantage, DB11 and DBS Superleggera.


https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2019-aston-martin-measuring-session-tickets-62722087452

Thu, 07/11/2019 - 15:12

Three 2019 Aston Martin models will be available for manufacturers to preview: the Vantage, DB11 and DBS Superleggera.


https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2019-aston-martin-measuring-session-tickets-62722087452

Thu, 07/11/2019 - 15:06

By Kristopher Porter

Pinewood
The champion can display the trophy for a year with its company name engraved among the winners. It must then be returned in a Stanley Cup-style tradition, as it will be up for grabs again at next year’s Pinewood Drag Races, when the company will have a chance to defend its title.

The SEMA Pinewood Drag Race's annual Industry Cup Challenge takes charitable giving to the next level.

Sponsoring companies are divided into five divisions, where they race with high-quality, child-built pinewood cars. Each division crowns a winning company, which then goes on to represent that division in an all-out industry race to No. 1.

Everyone is a true winner as the charities continue to help those in need, the disadvantaged children have fun building toy cars, and the industry engages the community in an overwhelmingly positive way.

The industry challengers each have a limited number of entrants in the following divisions:

  • Warehouse Distributors
  • Manufacturers
  • Media Groups
  • Rep Agencies
  • Service Providers

The champion can display the impressive trophy for a year with its company name boldly engraved among the winners. It must then be returned, in a Stanley Cup-style tradition, as it will be up for grabs again at the next Pinewood Drags, when the company will have a chance to defend the title.

The donation cost is $1,000 per sponsoring company. The standard pinewood build rules apply to all competing vehicles. Vehicles are randomly assigned and the race is officiated by SEMA Cares volunteers.

2018 Industry Cup Challenge Winners

  • Industry Cup Challenge Winner – Hot Rod
  • Media Class – Hot Rod
  • Service Provider’s Class – LGE*CTS
  • Warehouse Distributor Class - RSD
  • Manufacturers Class – A.R.E.

Enter the Industry Cup Challenge today!

Thu, 07/11/2019 - 14:42

By SEMA Editors

Latest Jobs Added to SEMA Career Center

Are you hunting for a new job? The SEMA Career Center has a comprehensive listing of automotive-related job openings around the country. Here are some of the latest jobs posted to the website.

Government Business Development Manager
Group-A Engineering is hiring a government business development manager. The successful candidate will be able to identify federal agency opportunities and win new contracts related to the company’s engineering specialties. This position is also responsible for proposal development and presentation and identifying and scheduling meetings with agency representatives and business partners. The individual will work closely with the owner for all aspects of opportunity identification, qualification, pursuit, proposal development and closing. Qualified candidates must have a bachelor’s degree and experience in business development with federal agencies.

Senior Automotive Graphic Designer
COMP Performance Group is hiring a senior automotive graphic designer to create a variety of printed marketing materials and develop fundamentally sound digital graphics and a variety of multimedia marketing/advertising assets. Qualified candidates must be proficient with MAC OS and well versed with InDesign, PhotoShop, Illustrator, Acrobat and Microsoft Office Suite. An automotive interest or background is strongly preferred.

Marketing Specialist
Phillips 66 is hiring a marketing specialist to contribute to existing marketing programs while assisting with the development of new initiatives aligned with company goals. The ideal candidate will have prior experience with a wide range of marketing functions, including communications, advertising, branding, digital marketing and social media. The marketing specialist must be an organized multitasker able to handle many diverse projects at once and meet tight deadlines.