Thu, 05/28/2020 - 09:50

By SEMA Editors

SEMA News
Nominations for the 2020 SEMA News 35 Under 35 are due May 31.

September’s issue of SEMA News will highlight up-and-coming superstars in the automotive aftermarket industry who are age 35 and younger. If you know a leader in that age range as of September 1, 2020—whether they are in manufacturing and design, marketing, retail, events and media, or distribution—we would like to hear from you.

Many SEMA members are currently working with creative young professionals who are already industry trailblazers. They may have played key roles in leveraging new and emerging technologies with a traditional automotive aftermarket business to expand company reach, improve product development, energize marketing efforts or upgrade customer interaction.

They could be budding talents at an established company, entrepreneurs building their own brands or innovators who have launched companies that might become big names in the future. What they all will have in common are fresh ideas, enthusiasm, charisma and the drive to succeed.

SEMA News looks for candidates drawn from diverse industry segments who are already making a significant impact through their leadership within their organizations or businesses. Entrepreneurship, commitment, insight, innovation, integrity, responsibility, demonstrated skill, involvement and success within the marketplace weigh heavily in the decision-making process. We’ll honor the winners in the September issue of SEMA News and on www.sema.org.

Nominate a candidate now for the 2020 SEMA News 35 Under 35. Nominations are due May 31.

Thu, 05/28/2020 - 09:50

By SEMA Editors

SEMA News
Nominations for the 2020 SEMA News 35 Under 35 are due May 31.

September’s issue of SEMA News will highlight up-and-coming superstars in the automotive aftermarket industry who are age 35 and younger. If you know a leader in that age range as of September 1, 2020—whether they are in manufacturing and design, marketing, retail, events and media, or distribution—we would like to hear from you.

Many SEMA members are currently working with creative young professionals who are already industry trailblazers. They may have played key roles in leveraging new and emerging technologies with a traditional automotive aftermarket business to expand company reach, improve product development, energize marketing efforts or upgrade customer interaction.

They could be budding talents at an established company, entrepreneurs building their own brands or innovators who have launched companies that might become big names in the future. What they all will have in common are fresh ideas, enthusiasm, charisma and the drive to succeed.

SEMA News looks for candidates drawn from diverse industry segments who are already making a significant impact through their leadership within their organizations or businesses. Entrepreneurship, commitment, insight, innovation, integrity, responsibility, demonstrated skill, involvement and success within the marketplace weigh heavily in the decision-making process. We’ll honor the winners in the September issue of SEMA News and on www.sema.org.

Nominate a candidate now for the 2020 SEMA News 35 Under 35. Nominations are due May 31.

Thu, 05/28/2020 - 09:48

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.

Hot Rod Mechanic
City Classic Cars is hiring a highly experienced performance fabricator of restomods, hot rods, street rods and performance race cars. Qualified candidates should have at least 15 years of professional prior experience in a restoration/hot rod shop, be dependable and think outside the box, have their tools and be work ready.

Technical Representative
Pertronix is hiring a technical representative to work in the company’s call center. This position is responsible for supporting customers and channel partners with technical advice, processing inbound calls and orders and developing customer relationships. Candidates must have a passion for the automotive industry.

Head Automotive Technician
AAM Competition LLC is looking for a skilled automotive technician to join its service department. This position is responsible for installing high-performance parts and performing regular scheduled maintenance. Candidates must have at least five years’ automotive shop experience. A strong diagnostic and electrical background is necessary. Engine building experience is a plus.

Thu, 05/28/2020 - 09:38
Thu, 05/28/2020 - 09:36

SEMA Editors

SEMA eNews highlights SEMA-member companies’ websites weekly through the Hot Links to Cool Sites section. SEMA members: To be included in Hot Links to Cool Sites, email your company name and website to enews@sema.org. Note: Make sure to include “Hot Links” in the subject line of the email.

Thu, 05/28/2020 - 09:36

By SEMA Editors

Ted Wentz
Ted Wentz III

Ted Wentz III, CEO of Quadratec Inc., has been elected to the 2020–2021 SEMA Board of Directors in the Distributor/Retailer category. He will replace outgoing Board member Greg Adler of Greg Adler Motorsports, effective in July.

SEMA Board members are industry representatives who volunteer their time to lead and guide the association. They are elected by SEMA-member companies and represent the key membership categories: manufacturers, distributors/retailers, manufacturers’ rep and services.

Board Officers

  • Chairman – Tim Martin, CEO, Aftermarket Advisors
  • Chairman-elect – James Lawrence, CEO Power Automedia
  • Immediate Past-Chair/Secretary – Wade Kawasaki, President, Coker Group
  • Treasurer -– Kyle Fickler, Owner, Fickler Enterprises LLC

Board Members

  • Chris Douglas – COO, COMP Performance Group
  • Donnie Eatherly - President, P&E Distributors Inc.
  • Dan Kahn - President, Kahn Media Inc.
  • Brian Lounsberry - CEO, Motovicity Distribution
  • Kim Pendergast – CEO, Magnuson Superchargers
  • Kathryn Reinhardt – Senior Marketing Manager, 4WP/ Pro Comp
  • Bunyan L. (Les) Rudd, CPMR - President, Bob Cook Sales
  • Ted Wentz III – CEO, Quadratec Inc.
  • Steve Whipple – Vice President of Sales and Marketing, Edelbrock LLC
  • Melanie White – President, Hellwig Products

Outgoing Board Member

  • Greg Adler – CEO, Greg Adler Motorsports
Thu, 05/28/2020 - 09:36

By SEMA Editors

Ted Wentz
Ted Wentz III

Ted Wentz III, CEO of Quadratec Inc., has been elected to the 2020–2021 SEMA Board of Directors in the Distributor/Retailer category. He will replace outgoing Board member Greg Adler of Greg Adler Motorsports, effective in July.

SEMA Board members are industry representatives who volunteer their time to lead and guide the association. They are elected by SEMA-member companies and represent the key membership categories: manufacturers, distributors/retailers, manufacturers’ rep and services.

Board Officers

  • Chairman – Tim Martin, CEO, Aftermarket Advisors
  • Chairman-elect – James Lawrence, CEO Power Automedia
  • Immediate Past-Chair/Secretary – Wade Kawasaki, President, Coker Group
  • Treasurer -– Kyle Fickler, Owner, Fickler Enterprises LLC

Board Members

  • Chris Douglas – COO, COMP Performance Group
  • Donnie Eatherly - President, P&E Distributors Inc.
  • Dan Kahn - President, Kahn Media Inc.
  • Brian Lounsberry - CEO, Motovicity Distribution
  • Kim Pendergast – CEO, Magnuson Superchargers
  • Kathryn Reinhardt – Senior Marketing Manager, 4WP/ Pro Comp
  • Bunyan L. (Les) Rudd, CPMR - President, Bob Cook Sales
  • Ted Wentz III – CEO, Quadratec Inc.
  • Steve Whipple – Vice President of Sales and Marketing, Edelbrock LLC
  • Melanie White – President, Hellwig Products

Outgoing Board Member

  • Greg Adler – CEO, Greg Adler Motorsports
Thu, 05/28/2020 - 09:33

It’s not too late to exhibit at the 2020 SEMA Show, November 3-6, in Las Vegas. The online Exhibitor Services Manual contains all of the resources pertinent to a successful exhibit in November.

http://www.semashow.com/buyabooth

Thu, 05/28/2020 - 09:33

It’s not too late to exhibit at the 2020 SEMA Show, November 3-6, in Las Vegas. The online Exhibitor Services Manual contains all of the resources pertinent to a successful exhibit in November.

http://www.semashow.com/buyabooth

Thu, 05/28/2020 - 09:30

SEMA-member companies have posted several new listings for job opportunities in the Classifieds page of SEMA.org.