Jason Bruce has rejoined Holley as vice president of business development.

Jason Bruce Named Holley’s VP of Business Development

Holley Performance Products has announced that Jason Bruce has rejoined Holley as vice president of business development. Bruce is an industry veteran holding sales and marketing management positions with aFe Power, Street Scene Equipment, Holley and Hooker Headers. In his new role, Bruce is responsible for developing and coordinating new business projects across the Holley family of brands, including Holley, Hooker Headers, Flowtech Exhaust, NOS Nitrous Oxide Systems, Earl’s Plumbing, Demon Fuel Systems and Weiand intakes and superchargers.

“Jason is a proven team player, a guy who moves projects forward and a great addition to our leadership team here at Holley,” said Holley President and CEO Tom Tomlinson. “Jason’s initial focus will be the revitalization of our Hooker and Flowtech brands.”
 
Bruce added , “I grew up in Southern California around all of the Holley brands and, in fact, started my career at Hooker Headers. I am very excited to be back at Holley and to be part of the revitalization that is taking place. Holley has the best brands and great team members. I am honored to be a part of it.”

MAHLE Aftermarket Donates to Operation Support our Troops

MAHLE Aftermarket, Service Solutions announced a promotion through which the company will make a $50 donation to Operation Support Our Troops – America (OSOT America) for each Arctic PRO RHS 980 Series – American edition sold. The American edition features “Old Glory” displayed prominently on the front. The limited-time promotion ends July 4, 2014. The mission of OSOT America is to support the morale and wellbeing of American forces by providing comfort, resources and education to troops and their families both while they are deployed and after their return.

Scott Holst Joins Wes-Coast Marketing

Wes-Coast Marketing announced that Scott Holst is the latest professional to join its sales team.

Wes-Coast Marketing has announced its newest team member Scott Holst, who graduated in 2010 with a bachelors of arts degree in business and economics from the University of California Riverside. After graduation, Holst joined K&N Engineering, working his way up from call center manager and working industry trade shows to becoming an account manager in charge of 10 key distributors.

Kahn Media Inc. to Provide Media Services for Nitto Tire U.S.A. Inc.

Kahn Media Inc. announced that the company was selected by Nitto Tire U.S.A. Inc. to assist with targeted media outreach, new product debuts and event promotion. Kahn Media will provide Nitto Tire U.S.A. with media outreach and PR assistance for the company and its full product lineup, and will work with Nitto and its digital agency of record, Long Beach, California-based Cie Studios, on the development and implementation of dynamic public and media relations campaigns to elevate brand visibility, increase sales, and promote the company’s motorsports initiatives and events. Most recently, Nitto announced its new Formula DRIFT driver lineup prior to the season opener in Long Beach, as well as a sponsorship of The Off-Road Championship (TORC) Series.

Holly Mayfield Named Marketing Coordinator for The Marx Group

	The Marx Group hired Holly Mayfield as the company’s new marketing coordinator.

The Marx Group hired Holly Mayfield as the company’s new marketing coordinator. In her new role, Mayfield will provide support for The Marx Group in the areas of marketing, public relations and social media. Most recently, Mayfield was the marketing coordinator for the software company AVRS, where she was involved with copywriting, press releases, content review and contributed to the branding and development of collateral materials.

"Holly brings to The Marx Group a diverse marketing background in many areas including e-commerce, copywriting and public relations," said Kerri Petersen, vice president of marketing and creative services for The Marx Group. “Her attention to detail and ability to pull all the pieces together for each project contributes toward our goal of making each of our clients successful.”

SCRS Announces New Board Members

The Society of Collision Specialists (SCRS) has announced the selection of its 2014–2015 Board of Directors, which took place during the Society's annual election in April. The electoral slate included six candidates running for four positions; featuring four incumbents and two new individuals who were proposed by the SCRS Nominations Committee. All incumbents were re-elected by the membership. While there are no new board members, the new nominees will find places of involvement on SCRS committees to become further entrenched in SCRS activity as they seek board positions at future elections.

The 2014–2015 SCRS Board of Directors is made up of CJ Vermaak, Domenic Brusco, Jim Sowle, Dusty Womble, Aaron Clark, Bruce Halcro, Luis Alonso, Ron Reichen, Brett Bailey, Kye Yeung, Rodes Brown, Andy Dingman and Paul Val. SCRS bylaws allow elected board members to hold executive positions for a maximum of two, one-year terms, and each member of the Executive Committee was eligible to maintain their current position; there were no changes to the SCRS Executive Committee.

A complete list of the current SCRS board of directors is as follows:

• Ron Reichen, Chairman
• Andy Dingman, Vice Chairman
• Kye Yeung, Secretary
• Rodes Brown, Treasurer
• Aaron Clark, Immediate Past Chairman
• Brett Bailey, Director at Large
• Luis Alonzo, National Director
• Paul Val, National Director
• Dustin Womble, National Director
• C. J. Vermaak, National Director
• Domenic Brusco, National Director
• Bruce Halcro, National Director
• Jim Sowle, National Director

Brenton Productions Opens Third Location in North Carolina 

Brenton Producitons opened its third location in Mooresville, North Carolina.

Brenton Productions announced the opening of its third location in Mooresville, North Carolina. The new facility provides the company with instant access to all the resources in the Charlotte area, including interesting subject material and the ability to develop new programming for future use. The latest Brenton facility is located in the Talbert Pointe Business Park.

"The entire Charlotte region is rich in automotive and motorsports history and culture, and is fast becoming the center for all motorsports disciplines,” said Brenton managing partner Jim Cozzie. “We already spend a considerable amount of time in the area with our production crews filming material for our current productions. So having an operation there just makes good strategic sense."

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By AJ Carney

	SEMA's Town Hall Meetings provide both members and prospective members with the opportunity to learn about the association's current programs and objectives while networking with automotive aftermarket professionals from the same geographic region.

SEMA invites industry professionals to its Town Hall Meeting in Kansas City, Missouri, where members and prospective members will gather at Weld Racing LLC, Wednesday, June 4, from 6:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m. for an evening of networking with local industry leaders and SEMA staff, including members of the SEMA Data Co-op team.

Panelists will include:

• Kyle Fickler – Weld Racing LLC
• Nate Shelton – Driven Performance Brands
• Steve Matusek – Aeromotive Inc.

SEMA's Town Hall Meetings provide both members and prospective members with the opportunity to learn about the association's current programs and objectives while networking with automotive aftermarket professionals from the same geographic region. These personal interactions give members a chance to share the business challenges and opportunities they face. As SEMA staff interacts with attendees, they also gain valuable feedback, which helps identify how current benefits can enhance members' business operations to better meet their needs.

SEMA has led Town Hall Meetings in several cities across the United States. We invite you to attend a Town Hall near you.

Register now, or contact Andrea “AJ” Carney at 909-978-6697. For more information about the SEMA Data Co-op, visit www.semadatacoop.org.

By AJ Carney

	SEMA's Town Hall Meetings provide both members and prospective members with the opportunity to learn about the association's current programs and objectives while networking with automotive aftermarket professionals from the same geographic region.

SEMA invites industry professionals to its Town Hall Meeting in Kansas City, Missouri, where members and prospective members will gather at Weld Racing LLC, Wednesday, June 4, from 6:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m. for an evening of networking with local industry leaders and SEMA staff, including members of the SEMA Data Co-op team.

Panelists will include:

• Kyle Fickler – Weld Racing LLC
• Nate Shelton – Driven Performance Brands
• Steve Matusek – Aeromotive Inc.

SEMA's Town Hall Meetings provide both members and prospective members with the opportunity to learn about the association's current programs and objectives while networking with automotive aftermarket professionals from the same geographic region. These personal interactions give members a chance to share the business challenges and opportunities they face. As SEMA staff interacts with attendees, they also gain valuable feedback, which helps identify how current benefits can enhance members' business operations to better meet their needs.

SEMA has led Town Hall Meetings in several cities across the United States. We invite you to attend a Town Hall near you.

Register now, or contact Andrea “AJ” Carney at 909-978-6697. For more information about the SEMA Data Co-op, visit www.semadatacoop.org.

By AJ Carney

	SEMA's Town Hall Meetings provide both members and prospective members with the opportunity to learn about the association's current programs and objectives while networking with automotive aftermarket professionals from the same geographic region.

SEMA invites industry professionals to its Town Hall Meeting in Kansas City, Missouri, where members and prospective members will gather at Weld Racing LLC, Wednesday, June 4, from 6:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m. for an evening of networking with local industry leaders and SEMA staff, including members of the SEMA Data Co-op team.

Panelists will include:

• Kyle Fickler – Weld Racing LLC
• Nate Shelton – Driven Performance Brands
• Steve Matusek – Aeromotive Inc.

SEMA's Town Hall Meetings provide both members and prospective members with the opportunity to learn about the association's current programs and objectives while networking with automotive aftermarket professionals from the same geographic region. These personal interactions give members a chance to share the business challenges and opportunities they face. As SEMA staff interacts with attendees, they also gain valuable feedback, which helps identify how current benefits can enhance members' business operations to better meet their needs.

SEMA has led Town Hall Meetings in several cities across the United States. We invite you to attend a Town Hall near you.

Register now, or contact Andrea “AJ” Carney at 909-978-6697. For more information about the SEMA Data Co-op, visit www.semadatacoop.org.

By SEMA Editors

	A Celebration of Life Memorial for Cindy DeLoach will take place on June 8, 10:00 a.m., in Ontario, California.

Cindy DeLoach, 66, passed away, Wednesday April 9, 2014, following a two-month battle with Pulmonary Fibrosis and pneumonia. She was married to automotive journalist and SEMA ambassador Dick DeLoach. The two were avid car enthusiasts, photographing and covering industry events for publications such as Truckin,’ Mini-Truck News and Lowrider magazines.

She is survived by her husband Dick, son Tate DeLoach, grandson Michael DeLoach Rak, and sisters Cherie Shaffer and Janette Howell-Finley. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Tammy Jean DeLoach.

Friends will be received at A Celebration of Life Memorial, June 8, 2014, at 10:00 a.m. at Draper Mortuary, 811 N Mountain Ave., Ontario, CA 91762; 909-986-1131. Attire is California casual.

The family asks that in lieu of flowers, memorials be made in the name of Cynthia S. DeLoach to the American Lung Association, 55 W. Wacker Dr., Ste. 1150, Chicago, IL 60601, online at www.lung.org or to the charity of the donor’s choice.

By SEMA Editors

	Ralph Panico

On Friday, May 5, Ralph Panico celebrated his 75th birthday with family and friends. Two days later at 6:30 a.m., while sleeping comfortably next to his wife Judy, he succumbed to complications resulting from his long battle with diabetes.

Panico served as Petersen Publishing Co.’s western sales manager until his retirement to live in Montana with his wife. His distinguished career included creating new job opportunities for many salesmen still in the industry today. This included giving applicants unschooled in the world of publishing a chance to make it big. Panico’s knack for people skills ultimately resulted in an all-time sales record of $200 million.

Panico positively impacted thousands of lives and was widely respected by his peers. He began is long sales career as a newspaper salesman and ultimately ended up in the specialty-equipment marketplace.

Panico is survived by his wife Judy, son Dan, daughter-in-law Glenda and grandson Troy. 

In lieu of flowers, please donate to Panico’s favorite charity—the American Diabetes Association.