Thu, 06/24/2010 - 12:46
  Board
  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.

Thu, 06/24/2010 - 12:46
  Board
  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.

Thu, 06/24/2010 - 12:46
  Board
  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.

Thu, 06/24/2010 - 12:46
  Board
  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.

Thu, 06/24/2010 - 12:46
  Board
  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.

Thu, 06/24/2010 - 12:46
  Board
  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.

Thu, 06/24/2010 - 12:46
  Board
  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.

Thu, 06/24/2010 - 12:46
  Board
  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.

Thu, 06/24/2010 - 12:46
  Board
  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.

Thu, 06/24/2010 - 12:46
  speed network
  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.