Todd Gartshore, co-founder and vice president of marketing for Baer Brakes, passed away suddenly Sunday morning, June 26. Gartshore was a dedicated SEMA volunteer, a passionate supporter of the industry and a well-regarded personality among all who knew him.

News and updates from SEMA's councils and committees.

All members of the association are invited to join the newly elected Board volunteers and the entire 2011–2012 SEMA Board of Directors for an evening of celebration and recognition at the SEMA Installation Banquet & Gala Fundraiser, which takes place Friday, July 29, 2011, at the Renaissance Hotel in Long Beach, California.

News and updates from SEMA's councils and committees.

Nate Shelton of B&M Automotive Group has been elected chairman-elect of the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) and will join five newly elected Board members to help lead the association in the 2011–2012 term. Shelton will fill the position that was held for the past two years by Scooter Brothers of Comp Performance Group. Brothers begins serving his role as Chairman at the association’s summer board meeting in July.

Budgeting and planning may not be the most fun activity, however, it feels really good to know what metrics I have to hit as a marketer to make my business successful.