This is the upcoming all-new GMC Yukon in SLT and Denali trims undergoing testing, providing a first look at the SLT trim.

Up front is a grille different from the one seen on Denali, while the rear does not show any visible exhaust, unlike on the Denali. The rest of the model looks relatively identical to the Yukon Denali, which features a bright grille and visible quad-tip exhaust out back.

The new GMC Yukon will be revealed in early 2020 following the just-revealed Chevrolet Tahoe and Suburban.

Photo credit: Brian Williams, SpiedBilde

This is the upcoming all-new GMC Yukon in SLT and Denali trims undergoing testing, providing a first look at the SLT trim.

Up front is a grille different from the one seen on Denali, while the rear does not show any visible exhaust, unlike on the Denali. The rest of the model looks relatively identical to the Yukon Denali, which features a bright grille and visible quad-tip exhaust out back.

The new GMC Yukon will be revealed in early 2020 following the just-revealed Chevrolet Tahoe and Suburban.

Photo credit: Brian Williams, SpiedBilde

This is the upcoming all-new GMC Yukon in SLT and Denali trims undergoing testing, providing a first look at the SLT trim.

Up front is a grille different from the one seen on Denali, while the rear does not show any visible exhaust, unlike on the Denali. The rest of the model looks relatively identical to the Yukon Denali, which features a bright grille and visible quad-tip exhaust out back.

The new GMC Yukon will be revealed in early 2020 following the just-revealed Chevrolet Tahoe and Suburban.

Photo credit: Brian Williams, SpiedBilde

This is the upcoming all-new GMC Yukon in SLT and Denali trims undergoing testing, providing a first look at the SLT trim.

Up front is a grille different from the one seen on Denali, while the rear does not show any visible exhaust, unlike on the Denali. The rest of the model looks relatively identical to the Yukon Denali, which features a bright grille and visible quad-tip exhaust out back.

The new GMC Yukon will be revealed in early 2020 following the just-revealed Chevrolet Tahoe and Suburban.

Photo credit: Brian Williams, SpiedBilde

This is the upcoming all-new GMC Yukon in SLT and Denali trims undergoing testing, providing a first look at the SLT trim.

Up front is a grille different from the one seen on Denali, while the rear does not show any visible exhaust, unlike on the Denali. The rest of the model looks relatively identical to the Yukon Denali, which features a bright grille and visible quad-tip exhaust out back.

The new GMC Yukon will be revealed in early 2020 following the just-revealed Chevrolet Tahoe and Suburban.

Photo credit: Brian Williams, SpiedBilde

This is the upcoming all-new GMC Yukon in SLT and Denali trims undergoing testing, providing a first look at the SLT trim.

Up front is a grille different from the one seen on Denali, while the rear does not show any visible exhaust, unlike on the Denali. The rest of the model looks relatively identical to the Yukon Denali, which features a bright grille and visible quad-tip exhaust out back.

The new GMC Yukon will be revealed in early 2020 following the just-revealed Chevrolet Tahoe and Suburban.

Photo credit: Brian Williams, SpiedBilde

The following is a message from SEMA President and CEO Chris Kersting:

This year, the SEMA Board of Directors has an opening in the Distributors/Retailers category.

As a member of the association, your recommendation is needed for industry leaders to serve on the SEMA Board of Directors.

The following seat is open for this year’s election:

• Distributors/Retailers (one open seat)

Please take a moment and tell us whom you would recommend as a potential nominee for a board member position by completing and submitting a nomination form. To help the vetting process, include a brief information about the nominee’s qualifications, such as background, experience and achievements that would make that nominee an outstanding board candidate.

Nominations for the SEMA Board of Directors are due Friday, January 3, 2020. Please complete and submit the nomination form.

A strong board means wise leadership and an association that serves its members well.  We urge you to take part in the nominations process—our industry has many individuals who would be an asset to the Board, but we need you to help bring them to the attention of the Nominating Committee.

Thank you for your attention to this important request.

Chris Kersting, CAE

SEMA President & CEO

The following is a message from SEMA President and CEO Chris Kersting:

This year, the SEMA Board of Directors has an opening in the Distributors/Retailers category.

As a member of the association, your recommendation is needed for industry leaders to serve on the SEMA Board of Directors.

The following seat is open for this year’s election:

• Distributors/Retailers (one open seat)

Please take a moment and tell us whom you would recommend as a potential nominee for a board member position by completing and submitting a nomination form. To help the vetting process, include a brief information about the nominee’s qualifications, such as background, experience and achievements that would make that nominee an outstanding board candidate.

Nominations for the SEMA Board of Directors are due Friday, January 3, 2020. Please complete and submit the nomination form.

A strong board means wise leadership and an association that serves its members well.  We urge you to take part in the nominations process—our industry has many individuals who would be an asset to the Board, but we need you to help bring them to the attention of the Nominating Committee.

Thank you for your attention to this important request.

Chris Kersting, CAE

SEMA President & CEO

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.

Project Manager
Canepa is seeking an automotive project manager who is quality- and detail-minded, hardworking and dedicated to providing the highest level of workmanship in the industry. This position oversees the service/mechanical restoration technicians and works closely with the motorsports, body/paint, parts and fabrication department managers. The ideal candidate would have managed a high-level restoration shop and/or owned their own shop and has a thorough understanding of the day-to-day operations of a top-level automotive organization. This is a hands-on position where you will be regularly performing manual labor to assist and lead the auto techs and mechanics.

Draftsperson
Energy Suspension is hiring a skilled and motivated draftsperson to join its R&D product-development team. Duties include the design of molded polyurethane components and completion of all process and system documentation. The applicant is required to be skilled in the use of 3D Autocad Inventor and Corel Draw software. The ideal candidate will be highly mechanically inclined, possess automotive suspension knowledge and hands-on vehicle experience. This position will work extensively with sales, customer support and manufacturing to create engineering solutions for the company’s customer base.

Packaging Engineer
Fox Factory Inc. is hiring a packaging engineer to develop an integrated packaging strategy for finished goods and work with development teams to propagate that strategy throughout the company’s aftermarket and OE businesses. Under supervision of engineering management, this position will be responsible for the development, design, validation and project management of packaging projects, including new packaging designs, material conversions, packaging equipment procurement lifecycle and quality and regulatory compliance.

Following are dates and locations for several upcoming SEMA-sponsored shows, measuring sessions and activities.

• YEN General Membership Call, January 15, 2020
• MPMC Media Trade Conference, January 21–23, 2020, Embassy Suites by Hilton, Santa Ana, California
• SBN Biannual General Membership Call, February 4, 2020
• 2020 SEMA Middle East Business Development Conference, March 31–April 5, 2020, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
• YEN General Membership Call, April 15, 2020
• WTC Ambassador (WTCA) Call, May 6, 2020
• SEMA Nordic Business Development Conference, August 29–September 1, 2020, Stockholm, Sweden
• 2020 SEMA Show, November 3–6, 2020, Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas

For association-related travel, contact Manya Petropaki (manya.p@travelstore.com) at Travel Store USA, 949-930-9268.