The following candidates are vying for a seat on the SEMA Board of Directors:
Distributors/Retailers (one open seat):
John Evankovich – Director, Sam’s Club
Ted Wentz III – CEO, Quadratec, Inc.
Voting will take place online between May 12–May 26 and is open to current SEMA-member companies. Votes must be cast by each company’s primary contact. Details on the upcoming election will be sent to the member company’s designated primary contact beginning April 30. Winners will be announced by May 29 and formally inducted into the SEMA Board of Directors at the SEMA Installation & Gala, July 24, 2020.
Reid Lunde, owner and founder of Kaizen Speed, was the 2019 SEMA Launch Pad winner.
The SEMA Young Executives Network (YEN) is now accepting applications for the 2020 SEMA Launch Pad Program, a competition for young entrepreneurs who would like to launch their products into the $44.6 billion dollar aftermarket industry.
Now in its seventh year, the program provides emerging business leaders the opportunity to pitch their business ideas to a panel of iconic industry judges and compete for a prize that includes $10,000 to be used for the benefit of their business, and exhibit space at the annual SEMA Show.
“Our goal is to encourage and support young entrepreneurs in the automotive industry,” said Nathan Ridnouer, SEMA vice president of councils and membership. “We hope to identify emerging leaders who have amazing new ideas and products. We want to provide these young businesses with the support and resources to help them succeed.”
Fifteen applicants will be selected to receive a one-year SEMA membership, as well as one professional Launch Pad video to be hosted on the SEMA YouTube Channel. The 15 Launch Pad participants will learn new business strategies and film a short video that will be used for an online voting competition.
The public will be able to view the 15 videos online and cast their votes for the businesses they would like to advance to the next round. From there, 10 finalists will receive a complimentary kiosk booth at the 2020 SEMA Show, with the Top 5 vote-getters earning a chance to pitch their products during the SEMA Launch Pad Live event, November 2, at the SEMA Show.
"SEMA Launch Pad competitors represent the most innovative and passionate emerging industry-leaders and entrepreneurs,” said Ridnouer. “As such, the public will be able to play a key role in the voting process and help determine what product or service consumers will find valuable.”
Applicants do not need to be members of SEMA or YEN to participate but must hold stake within the company. Students who meet the qualifications are invited to apply as well.
Reid Lunde, owner and founder of Kaizen Speed, was the 2019 SEMA Launch Pad winner.
The SEMA Young Executives Network (YEN) is now accepting applications for the 2020 SEMA Launch Pad Program, a competition for young entrepreneurs who would like to launch their products into the $44.6 billion dollar aftermarket industry.
Now in its seventh year, the program provides emerging business leaders the opportunity to pitch their business ideas to a panel of iconic industry judges and compete for a prize that includes $10,000 to be used for the benefit of their business, and exhibit space at the annual SEMA Show.
“Our goal is to encourage and support young entrepreneurs in the automotive industry,” said Nathan Ridnouer, SEMA vice president of councils and membership. “We hope to identify emerging leaders who have amazing new ideas and products. We want to provide these young businesses with the support and resources to help them succeed.”
Fifteen applicants will be selected to receive a one-year SEMA membership, as well as one professional Launch Pad video to be hosted on the SEMA YouTube Channel. The 15 Launch Pad participants will learn new business strategies and film a short video that will be used for an online voting competition.
The public will be able to view the 15 videos online and cast their votes for the businesses they would like to advance to the next round. From there, 10 finalists will receive a complimentary kiosk booth at the 2020 SEMA Show, with the Top 5 vote-getters earning a chance to pitch their products during the SEMA Launch Pad Live event, November 2, at the SEMA Show.
"SEMA Launch Pad competitors represent the most innovative and passionate emerging industry-leaders and entrepreneurs,” said Ridnouer. “As such, the public will be able to play a key role in the voting process and help determine what product or service consumers will find valuable.”
Applicants do not need to be members of SEMA or YEN to participate but must hold stake within the company. Students who meet the qualifications are invited to apply as well.
Jeep is set to get a number of three-row SUVs in the next few years, and the Grand Cherokee three-row seen here looks like it’ll be ready to join the truck-based Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer.
This model will likely be similar to the current Durango in size and compete head-on with models such as the Toyota Highlander and Ford Explorer. It's unclear how off-road capability will be compromised by a longer rear overhang, but it’s expected that at least one variant will be “Trail Rated.”
The new three-row will get the new platform being designed for Jeep that’s based on the Giorgio platform used on Alfa Romeo models. It’s set to receive both the current model’s 3.6L Pentastar V6 that will likely be updated and a new 3.0L inline six that will be turbocharged and also receive a mild hybrid system, effectively replacing the 5.7L Hemi V8. A plug-in hybrid and turbodiesel models are expected to follow given they're confirmed for the Grand Cherokee.
Expect to see the Jeep Grand Cherokee three-row sometime in 2021.
Jeep is set to get a number of three-row SUVs in the next few years, and the Grand Cherokee three-row seen here looks like it’ll be ready to join the truck-based Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer.
This model will likely be similar to the current Durango in size and compete head-on with models such as the Toyota Highlander and Ford Explorer. It's unclear how off-road capability will be compromised by a longer rear overhang, but it’s expected that at least one variant will be “Trail Rated.”
The new three-row will get the new platform being designed for Jeep that’s based on the Giorgio platform used on Alfa Romeo models. It’s set to receive both the current model’s 3.6L Pentastar V6 that will likely be updated and a new 3.0L inline six that will be turbocharged and also receive a mild hybrid system, effectively replacing the 5.7L Hemi V8. A plug-in hybrid and turbodiesel models are expected to follow given they're confirmed for the Grand Cherokee.
Expect to see the Jeep Grand Cherokee three-row sometime in 2021.
Jeep is set to get a number of three-row SUVs in the next few years, and the Grand Cherokee three-row seen here looks like it’ll be ready to join the truck-based Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer.
This model will likely be similar to the current Durango in size and compete head-on with models such as the Toyota Highlander and Ford Explorer. It's unclear how off-road capability will be compromised by a longer rear overhang, but it’s expected that at least one variant will be “Trail Rated.”
The new three-row will get the new platform being designed for Jeep that’s based on the Giorgio platform used on Alfa Romeo models. It’s set to receive both the current model’s 3.6L Pentastar V6 that will likely be updated and a new 3.0L inline six that will be turbocharged and also receive a mild hybrid system, effectively replacing the 5.7L Hemi V8. A plug-in hybrid and turbodiesel models are expected to follow given they're confirmed for the Grand Cherokee.
Expect to see the Jeep Grand Cherokee three-row sometime in 2021.
Jeep is set to get a number of three-row SUVs in the next few years, and the Grand Cherokee three-row seen here looks like it’ll be ready to join the truck-based Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer.
This model will likely be similar to the current Durango in size and compete head-on with models such as the Toyota Highlander and Ford Explorer. It's unclear how off-road capability will be compromised by a longer rear overhang, but it’s expected that at least one variant will be “Trail Rated.”
The new three-row will get the new platform being designed for Jeep that’s based on the Giorgio platform used on Alfa Romeo models. It’s set to receive both the current model’s 3.6L Pentastar V6 that will likely be updated and a new 3.0L inline six that will be turbocharged and also receive a mild hybrid system, effectively replacing the 5.7L Hemi V8. A plug-in hybrid and turbodiesel models are expected to follow given they're confirmed for the Grand Cherokee.
Expect to see the Jeep Grand Cherokee three-row sometime in 2021.
Jeep is set to get a number of three-row SUVs in the next few years, and the Grand Cherokee three-row seen here looks like it’ll be ready to join the truck-based Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer.
This model will likely be similar to the current Durango in size and compete head-on with models such as the Toyota Highlander and Ford Explorer. It's unclear how off-road capability will be compromised by a longer rear overhang, but it’s expected that at least one variant will be “Trail Rated.”
The new three-row will get the new platform being designed for Jeep that’s based on the Giorgio platform used on Alfa Romeo models. It’s set to receive both the current model’s 3.6L Pentastar V6 that will likely be updated and a new 3.0L inline six that will be turbocharged and also receive a mild hybrid system, effectively replacing the 5.7L Hemi V8. A plug-in hybrid and turbodiesel models are expected to follow given they're confirmed for the Grand Cherokee.
Expect to see the Jeep Grand Cherokee three-row sometime in 2021.
It’s not too late to apply for a 2020 SEMA Show booth. The online Exhibitor Services Manual contains all of the resources pertinent to a successful exhibit at the SEMA Show. To help you navigate efficiently, each section is broken down to the basics. Simply click the buttons to the left to see the products and services available.
It’s not too late to apply for a 2020 SEMA Show booth. The online Exhibitor Services Manual contains all of the resources pertinent to a successful exhibit at the SEMA Show. To help you navigate efficiently, each section is broken down to the basics. Simply click the buttons to the left to see the products and services available.
