By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

Meyer Distributing President and CEO Mike Braun.

SEMA’s Political Action Committee (SEMA PAC) hosted a meet-and-greet reception for Meyer Distributing President and CEO Mike Braun, who is Indiana’s Republican nominee for U.S. Senate in 2018. Braun handily won the Republican primary on May 8, defeating two current members of Congress by double-digit margins. He is running against U.S. Senator Joe Donnelly (D-IN) in the general election on November 6, which is expected to be one of the most high-profile Senate races during the mid-term election.  

The event provided an opportunity for representatives throughout the automotive industry to hear directly from Braun, who started working for Meyer Body Company in 1981 and transitioned its business from manufacturing to distribution, forming Meyer Distributing. Over the decades that would follow, Braun has grown the business into a national distribution and logistics company with 65 locations in 38 states. In addition to his distinguished career in the automotive aftermarket, Braun has shown a commitment to public service as a member of the Jasper School Board (2004–2014) and as an Indiana State Legislator (2015–2017). 

For more information, contact Eric Snyder at erics@sema.org.

Former Congressman Robert Walker (R-PA) with Meyer Distributing President and CEO Mike Braun (right).

Meyer Distributing President and CEO Mike Braun speaking with manufacturing industry representatives at a meeting hosted by SEMA’s Political Action Committee (SEMA PAC).

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

Meyer Distributing President and CEO Mike Braun.

SEMA’s Political Action Committee (SEMA PAC) hosted a meet-and-greet reception for Meyer Distributing President and CEO Mike Braun, who is Indiana’s Republican nominee for U.S. Senate in 2018. Braun handily won the Republican primary on May 8, defeating two current members of Congress by double-digit margins. He is running against U.S. Senator Joe Donnelly (D-IN) in the general election on November 6, which is expected to be one of the most high-profile Senate races during the mid-term election.  

The event provided an opportunity for representatives throughout the automotive industry to hear directly from Braun, who started working for Meyer Body Company in 1981 and transitioned its business from manufacturing to distribution, forming Meyer Distributing. Over the decades that would follow, Braun has grown the business into a national distribution and logistics company with 65 locations in 38 states. In addition to his distinguished career in the automotive aftermarket, Braun has shown a commitment to public service as a member of the Jasper School Board (2004–2014) and as an Indiana State Legislator (2015–2017). 

For more information, contact Eric Snyder at erics@sema.org.

Former Congressman Robert Walker (R-PA) with Meyer Distributing President and CEO Mike Braun (right).

Meyer Distributing President and CEO Mike Braun speaking with manufacturing industry representatives at a meeting hosted by SEMA’s Political Action Committee (SEMA PAC).

Roadkill Editor Elana Scherr shares her media experience in the automotive industry.

Roadkill Editor Elana Scherr shares her media experience in the automotive industry.

By Kristopher Porter

The Young Executives Network (YEN) is hosting a free meetup for local professionals under the age of 40 who work in the various segments of the automotive industry, Saturday, September 29, at the Fairplex in Pomona, California. This is also a great opportunity for industry veterans who are interested in advancing young professionals in the workforce.

All YEN members and those interested in learning about opportunities to get involved with SEMA and build industry connections are encouraged to attend. YEN leadership will be present to discuss the network’s initiatives, volunteer opportunities and additional ways to get more involved.

YEN members who RSVP will receive one complimentary, single-day pass to attend the Off-Road Expo. From off-road racing to rock crawling, trail riding to sand sports, motorcycles and ATVs to camping and adventure travel, attendees will have the unique opportunity to meet and talk with the most knowledgeable people in the off-road industry.

For those who live nearby, stop by and enjoy an evening with fellow YEN colleagues.

Reserve your tickets now.

For more information, contact SEMA Director of Networks Bryan Harrison at bryanh@sema.org or 909-978-6691.

By Kristopher Porter

The Young Executives Network (YEN) is hosting a free meetup for local professionals under the age of 40 who work in the various segments of the automotive industry, Saturday, September 29, at the Fairplex in Pomona, California. This is also a great opportunity for industry veterans who are interested in advancing young professionals in the workforce.

All YEN members and those interested in learning about opportunities to get involved with SEMA and build industry connections are encouraged to attend. YEN leadership will be present to discuss the network’s initiatives, volunteer opportunities and additional ways to get more involved.

YEN members who RSVP will receive one complimentary, single-day pass to attend the Off-Road Expo. From off-road racing to rock crawling, trail riding to sand sports, motorcycles and ATVs to camping and adventure travel, attendees will have the unique opportunity to meet and talk with the most knowledgeable people in the off-road industry.

For those who live nearby, stop by and enjoy an evening with fellow YEN colleagues.

Reserve your tickets now.

For more information, contact SEMA Director of Networks Bryan Harrison at bryanh@sema.org or 909-978-6691.

By Kristopher Porter

The Young Executives Network (YEN) is hosting a free meetup for local professionals under the age of 40 who work in the various segments of the automotive industry, Saturday, September 29, at the Fairplex in Pomona, California. This is also a great opportunity for industry veterans who are interested in advancing young professionals in the workforce.

All YEN members and those interested in learning about opportunities to get involved with SEMA and build industry connections are encouraged to attend. YEN leadership will be present to discuss the network’s initiatives, volunteer opportunities and additional ways to get more involved.

YEN members who RSVP will receive one complimentary, single-day pass to attend the Off-Road Expo. From off-road racing to rock crawling, trail riding to sand sports, motorcycles and ATVs to camping and adventure travel, attendees will have the unique opportunity to meet and talk with the most knowledgeable people in the off-road industry.

For those who live nearby, stop by and enjoy an evening with fellow YEN colleagues.

Reserve your tickets now.

For more information, contact SEMA Director of Networks Bryan Harrison at bryanh@sema.org or 909-978-6691.

By Kristopher Porter

The Hot Rod Industry Alliance (HRIA) invites the public to its general membership meeting, to be held Saturday, September 29, at 3:00 p.m. The meeting will take place during the Goodguys 26th Summit Racing Lone Star Nationals at the Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth, Texas. Take the opportunity to get together with industry friends and associates, learn more about the council’s latest initiatives, and find out how to get involved with the council and the hot-rod industry at large.

HRIA select committee members, along with SEMA staff, will be on hand to answer questions for those interested in joining HRIA. This meeting is also an opportunity to interface directly with HRIA leadership and bring suggestions to the table.

Register now!

For more information, contact SEMA Council Director Jim Skelly at 909-978-6690 or via email at jimsk@sema.org.

By Kristopher Porter

The Hot Rod Industry Alliance (HRIA) invites the public to its general membership meeting, to be held Saturday, September 29, at 3:00 p.m. The meeting will take place during the Goodguys 26th Summit Racing Lone Star Nationals at the Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth, Texas. Take the opportunity to get together with industry friends and associates, learn more about the council’s latest initiatives, and find out how to get involved with the council and the hot-rod industry at large.

HRIA select committee members, along with SEMA staff, will be on hand to answer questions for those interested in joining HRIA. This meeting is also an opportunity to interface directly with HRIA leadership and bring suggestions to the table.

Register now!

For more information, contact SEMA Council Director Jim Skelly at 909-978-6690 or via email at jimsk@sema.org.

By Linda Spencer

The SEMA-Member International Resource Briefing will be held Thursday, September 27, starting at 11:00 a.m. (PDT).

SEMA invites all members to learn more about its programs and resources designed to assist member companies in growing their export sales abroad and gaining brand recognition among the 97% of all consumers who are located outside the United States.

The one-hour conference will be held Thursday, September 27, starting at 11:00 a.m. (PDT)/2:00 p.m. (EDT), and provide an overview of the 2019 SEMA overseas trips, networking events at the upcoming SEMA Show, international vehicle measuring program, new SEMA Export Networking Facebook Group and make/model data for key overseas markets. SEMA will also provide the findings of a recent survey of its members’ export activities.

Sign up to participate in the SEMA-member International Resource Briefing.