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SEMA eNews highlights SEMA-member companies’ websites weekly through the Hot Links to Cool Sites section.
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It’s not too late to exhibit at the 2020 SEMA Show, November 3-6, in Las Vegas.
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SEMA-member companies have posted several new listings for job opportunities in the Classifieds page of SEMA.org.
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Thousands of exhibitors and attendees are registered and planning to attend the 2020 SEMA Show, taking place Nov. 3-6, in Las Vegas, NV.
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This week’s video features interviews with Hollywood Hot Rods owner builder Troy Ladd and highlights from Collector Car Appreciation Day.
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Daniel Ingber is SEMA's Vice President of Government and Legal Affairs, leading SEMA's government relations efforts and acting as its chief in-house lawyer. SEMA hired Daniel in 2016 as its Chief Corporate Counsel as the lead staff as the lead in-house lawyer. Daniel came to SEMA with a decade of legal experience, having clerked on the U.S. Appeals Court for the Seventh Circuit, litigated cases in state and federal court at a law firm, and worked as in-house counsel for Feld Entertainment.
In 2017 Daniel was made acting head of the DC Office, responsible for advancing the interests of SEMA members in Washington DC, federal regulatory agencies, and state houses throughout the country. As leader of Government Relations, he directs SEMA's lobbying efforts while serving as gatekeeper and steward of SEMA's legal issues.
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John Stewart has been a writer, editor, editorial director and publisher for a wide variety of enthusiast publications over a career spanning more than three decades.
In his current position as vice president, editorial director of SEMA News, he leads a team of nine accomplished writers, editors, photographers and production specialists located at SEMA headquarters in Diamond Bar, California.
In this role he works to ensure timely coverage of association events and relevant industry functions, to manage and enhance content in all association communications channels, and to assure consistency of messaging.
He holds a degree in Journalism from Boston University.
Mike Spagnola is the CEO of the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) and Performance Racing Industry (PRI), a position he has held since 2022. A strong leader with hands-on business management experience in retail, distribution, and manufacturing, Spagnola has logged more than 40 years in the specialty auto parts arena, including more than 20 years of ownership in several automotive companies.
Spagnola joined SEMA in 2013 as vice president, OEM & Product Development Programs. In that role he oversaw the SEMA Garage - Product Development Center in Diamond Bar, Calif., and developed and managed the SEMA Garage near Detroit, Mich.
Prior to joining SEMA, Spagnola served as President of Street Scene Equipment, where he managed the company’s day-to-day business for 16 years. His experience working with OEMs building concept and project vehicles has led to more than a dozen design awards and extensive media recognition. Spagnola also served two terms on the SEMA Board of Directors, chaired the SEMA Scholarship Committee, and was the Association’s Person of the Year in 2010.
Spagnola is passionate about ensuring that the Association gives back to the community by helping bring the next generation of students successfully into the industry. He’s credited with creating SEMA’s annual Pinewood Drag Race and Show ‘N Shine Car Show charitable events (now called the SEMA Cares Pinewood Drags), which have raised thousands of dollars for charity.
Spagnola is also a racer, having raced competitively in SCCA and off-road.
When he’s not spending time with his wife, three children and five grandchildren, Spagnola enjoys collecting and restoring cars.
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Nathan Ridnouer is a 25-year trade association professional and currently the VP of Councils and Membership. In this role, he oversees the strategic direction of the organization's volunteer groups and services to the broad membership base, including Education, Market Research and the association's member discount programs.
Ridnouer joined the SEMA staff in 2008 as the Senior Director of Member Services after six years with the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA). In that role, he was responsible for coordinating the organization's educational priorities, including the seminar program at the annual SEMA Show, webinar schedule and programming created to help students prepare and transition into the specialty equipment market.
Over his career, Ridnouer has significant experience working with volunteers and groups to coordinate the successful completion and strategic direction of association initiatives. Ridnouer thrives in working with the volunteer leadership to help address industry challenges and member needs and recognize the importance of keeping close ties to the core membership that guides our efforts.
Ridnouer holds a Bachelor of Science in Public Administration from George Mason University in Fairfax, VA.