About Drive The Vote
SEMA’s Drive The Vote webpage contains resources that automotive aftermarket industry leaders can use to prepare for the 2026 midterm election. Learn about the top issues and what to say to candidates, along with election and voting information for your state. Watch for new resources leading up to the election and share how your organization is getting involved.
Use #DriveTheVote on social media to spread the word!
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Other Voting & Election Resources
Voter Registration Information
Candidate News & Views
2026 Election Calendar
Ryan Stutzman is a strategic and results-driven executive with over a decade of experience leading financial teams and enhancing company performance in both public and private sectors. His expertise spans a wide range of financial operations, including mergers and acquisitions, strategic planning, and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems integration, which he has managed across various industries.
Ryan is responsible for overseeing day-to-day finance, investment relations, and accounting activities for the Association, including Performance Racing Industry (PRI). He plays a pivotal role in the selection and implementation of company-wide systems, which enhance SEMA’s business relationship with its members.
Ryan joined SEMA from Cherokee Chemical Co., Inc., where he significantly enhanced the company’s financial performance and market position. He led the successful reorganization of the finance department and managed over a dozen strategic mergers and acquisitions, driving substantial growth and profitability. His initiatives in optimizing financial frameworks contributed decisively to Cherokee’s industry leadership.
A native of Charlotte, N.C., Stutzman received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Cedarville University and an MBA from Azusa Pacific University. Outside of work, Stutzman is passionately engaged with the great outdoors, frequently found road cycling, hiking, or snowboarding. A dedicated coffee connoisseur, he has spent the past decade mastering the art of roasting and blending his own coffee, a testament to his meticulous attention to detail. Stutzman and his wife, Bethany, have two children.
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Use the following messages and graphics on your social media channels to spread the word about SEMA’s Drive The Vote campaign and encourage your followers to register to vote and cast their ballots on Nov. 5, 2024.
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