By Linda Spencer

(L-R): Linda Spencer, SEMA senior director of international and government affairs; Kevin Floody, director of international sales, aFe Power; and Tim Martin, K&N Engineering and SEMA chair-elect.

Kevin Floody, director of international sales for California-based aFe Power, was honored with the SEMA International Ambassador Award. The award is presented to individuals who have both enjoyed exporting success and have paid it forward by assisting other SEMA members seeking to develop their overseas business. 

Floody received the award at the annual SEMA Show International Happy Hour in front of 1,000 buyers, international media and exhibitors. The following are comments from just a few of the companies Floody has assisted:

“Whenever I have reached out to Kevin Floody, he has always been more than willing to share his experience with me, and has always given great advice. In fact, I bet if you looked up industry ambassador in the dictionary, you would find a picture of Kevin Floody!”

—Jeff Jenkins, president, Fidanza

“Kevin is someone I have looked up to since meeting [on the SEMA Middle East trip]. Kevin’s mentorship and friendship are invaluable, and I can’t thank him enough for that.” 

—AJ Dudon, founder and CEO, All-Fit Automotive

“Kevin was one of the first people I met when I began in this industry, and he was always willing to offer his endless wisdom and advice to help me find my way. He is truly deserving of this award, and I can only offer my sincerest thank you to Kevin for helping me to grow as a professional.”

—Jack Tese, international and business development manager, Kook’s Headers & Exhaust.  

The SEMA overseas business development programs provide a great way to explore promising markets. More information is available at www.sema.org/international or by contacting SEMA’s Senior Director of International and Government Affairs Linda Spencer at lindas@sema.org.

By Linda Spencer

(L-R): Linda Spencer, SEMA senior director of international and government affairs; Kevin Floody, director of international sales, aFe Power; and Tim Martin, K&N Engineering and SEMA chair-elect.

Kevin Floody, director of international sales for California-based aFe Power, was honored with the SEMA International Ambassador Award. The award is presented to individuals who have both enjoyed exporting success and have paid it forward by assisting other SEMA members seeking to develop their overseas business. 

Floody received the award at the annual SEMA Show International Happy Hour in front of 1,000 buyers, international media and exhibitors. The following are comments from just a few of the companies Floody has assisted:

“Whenever I have reached out to Kevin Floody, he has always been more than willing to share his experience with me, and has always given great advice. In fact, I bet if you looked up industry ambassador in the dictionary, you would find a picture of Kevin Floody!”

—Jeff Jenkins, president, Fidanza

“Kevin is someone I have looked up to since meeting [on the SEMA Middle East trip]. Kevin’s mentorship and friendship are invaluable, and I can’t thank him enough for that.” 

—AJ Dudon, founder and CEO, All-Fit Automotive

“Kevin was one of the first people I met when I began in this industry, and he was always willing to offer his endless wisdom and advice to help me find my way. He is truly deserving of this award, and I can only offer my sincerest thank you to Kevin for helping me to grow as a professional.”

—Jack Tese, international and business development manager, Kook’s Headers & Exhaust.  

The SEMA overseas business development programs provide a great way to explore promising markets. More information is available at www.sema.org/international or by contacting SEMA’s Senior Director of International and Government Affairs Linda Spencer at lindas@sema.org.

By Linda Spencer

(L-R): Linda Spencer, SEMA senior director of international and government affairs; Kevin Floody, director of international sales, aFe Power; and Tim Martin, K&N Engineering and SEMA chair-elect.

Kevin Floody, director of international sales for California-based aFe Power, was honored with the SEMA International Ambassador Award. The award is presented to individuals who have both enjoyed exporting success and have paid it forward by assisting other SEMA members seeking to develop their overseas business. 

Floody received the award at the annual SEMA Show International Happy Hour in front of 1,000 buyers, international media and exhibitors. The following are comments from just a few of the companies Floody has assisted:

“Whenever I have reached out to Kevin Floody, he has always been more than willing to share his experience with me, and has always given great advice. In fact, I bet if you looked up industry ambassador in the dictionary, you would find a picture of Kevin Floody!”

—Jeff Jenkins, president, Fidanza

“Kevin is someone I have looked up to since meeting [on the SEMA Middle East trip]. Kevin’s mentorship and friendship are invaluable, and I can’t thank him enough for that.” 

—AJ Dudon, founder and CEO, All-Fit Automotive

“Kevin was one of the first people I met when I began in this industry, and he was always willing to offer his endless wisdom and advice to help me find my way. He is truly deserving of this award, and I can only offer my sincerest thank you to Kevin for helping me to grow as a professional.”

—Jack Tese, international and business development manager, Kook’s Headers & Exhaust.  

The SEMA overseas business development programs provide a great way to explore promising markets. More information is available at www.sema.org/international or by contacting SEMA’s Senior Director of International and Government Affairs Linda Spencer at lindas@sema.org.

By SEMA Editors

With his ’29 Ford Model-A Tudor sedan, Troy Trepanier was named the winner of the 2017 SEMA Battle of the Builders competition last week during SEMA Ignited.

Troy Trepanier was announced as the winner of the 2017 SEMA Battle of the Builders competition during SEMA Ignited—the official SEMA Show after-party—held at the conclusion of the 2017 SEMA Show.

Trepanier’s ’29 Ford Model-A Tudor sedan edged out the builds of fellow top-three finalists Alan Johnson (’32 Ford Tudor) and Troy Ladd (’36 Packard roadster) for the title. The three builders will be featured along with many other SEMA Show builders in a new episode of the TV special “SEMA: Battle of the Builders,” which will premiere on the Velocity Channel, Tuesday, January 2, 2018, at 10:00 p.m. (PST/EST).

This year’s SEMA Battle of the Builders competition began with nearly 300 applications from builders representing an elite group of individuals who have demonstrated talent, creativity and craftsmanship in modifying cars, trucks and SUVs.

For more details about SEMA Battle of the Builders and the TV special, visit www.sema.org/botb.

By SEMA Editors

With his ’29 Ford Model-A Tudor sedan, Troy Trepanier was named the winner of the 2017 SEMA Battle of the Builders competition last week during SEMA Ignited.

Troy Trepanier was announced as the winner of the 2017 SEMA Battle of the Builders competition during SEMA Ignited—the official SEMA Show after-party—held at the conclusion of the 2017 SEMA Show.

Trepanier’s ’29 Ford Model-A Tudor sedan edged out the builds of fellow top-three finalists Alan Johnson (’32 Ford Tudor) and Troy Ladd (’36 Packard roadster) for the title. The three builders will be featured along with many other SEMA Show builders in a new episode of the TV special “SEMA: Battle of the Builders,” which will premiere on the Velocity Channel, Tuesday, January 2, 2018, at 10:00 p.m. (PST/EST).

This year’s SEMA Battle of the Builders competition began with nearly 300 applications from builders representing an elite group of individuals who have demonstrated talent, creativity and craftsmanship in modifying cars, trucks and SUVs.

For more details about SEMA Battle of the Builders and the TV special, visit www.sema.org/botb.

By SEMA Editors

With his ’29 Ford Model-A Tudor sedan, Troy Trepanier was named the winner of the 2017 SEMA Battle of the Builders competition last week during SEMA Ignited.

Troy Trepanier was announced as the winner of the 2017 SEMA Battle of the Builders competition during SEMA Ignited—the official SEMA Show after-party—held at the conclusion of the 2017 SEMA Show.

Trepanier’s ’29 Ford Model-A Tudor sedan edged out the builds of fellow top-three finalists Alan Johnson (’32 Ford Tudor) and Troy Ladd (’36 Packard roadster) for the title. The three builders will be featured along with many other SEMA Show builders in a new episode of the TV special “SEMA: Battle of the Builders,” which will premiere on the Velocity Channel, Tuesday, January 2, 2018, at 10:00 p.m. (PST/EST).

This year’s SEMA Battle of the Builders competition began with nearly 300 applications from builders representing an elite group of individuals who have demonstrated talent, creativity and craftsmanship in modifying cars, trucks and SUVs.

For more details about SEMA Battle of the Builders and the TV special, visit www.sema.org/botb.

By SEMA Editors

With his ’29 Ford Model-A Tudor sedan, Troy Trepanier was named the winner of the 2017 SEMA Battle of the Builders competition last week during SEMA Ignited.

Troy Trepanier was announced as the winner of the 2017 SEMA Battle of the Builders competition during SEMA Ignited—the official SEMA Show after-party—held at the conclusion of the 2017 SEMA Show.

Trepanier’s ’29 Ford Model-A Tudor sedan edged out the builds of fellow top-three finalists Alan Johnson (’32 Ford Tudor) and Troy Ladd (’36 Packard roadster) for the title. The three builders will be featured along with many other SEMA Show builders in a new episode of the TV special “SEMA: Battle of the Builders,” which will premiere on the Velocity Channel, Tuesday, January 2, 2018, at 10:00 p.m. (PST/EST).

This year’s SEMA Battle of the Builders competition began with nearly 300 applications from builders representing an elite group of individuals who have demonstrated talent, creativity and craftsmanship in modifying cars, trucks and SUVs.

For more details about SEMA Battle of the Builders and the TV special, visit www.sema.org/botb.

SEMA News talked with Jay Leno about his experience at the 2017 SEMA Show.

SEMA News talked with Jay Leno about his experience at the 2017 SEMA Show.

Kyle Tucker drove a 1967 Chevy II on stage at the SEMA Show Reveal. SEMA News spoke to Tucker about the experience and the build.