By Katie Carson
The election results are in for the SEMA councils and networks select committees, with several new individuals to welcome. Each of the newly elected and re-elected members will serve a two-year term (2018–2020). These volunteer leaders assist in guiding the direction and key initiatives of each group, while giving voice to their niche segment of the industry.
The leadership extends congratulations to the following winners:
Automotive Restoration Market Organization (ARMO)
- Joanna Agosta Shere, Steele Rubber Products (Incumbent)
- Amy Fitzgerald, Cool Hand Customs (Incumbent)
- David Alkire, RPUI
- Lenny Schaeffer, Redemption Rod and Custom
- Justin Whitten, Eckler Industries
- Randall Bates, Auto Custom Carpet (Incumbent)
- Larry Brogdin, DYNACORN (Incumbent)
Joanna Agosta Shere | Amy Fitzgerald | David Alkire |
Lenny Schaeffer | Justin Whitten | Randall Bates |
Larry Brogdin |
Emerging Trends & Technology Network (ETTN)
- Ben Knaus, Hellwig Products
- Robert Simons, Edelbrock (Incumbent)
Ben Knaus | Robert Simons |
Hot Rod Industry Alliance (HRIA)
- Danny Agosta, Steele Rubber Products
- Jeff Grantmeyer, Borgeson Universal Co. Inc.
- Josh Henning, Roadster Shop (Incumbent)
- Ed Capen, Goodguys Rod & Custom Association (Incumbent)
- Kevin Ford, Lokar
- Joel Kokoska, Johnson’s Hot Rod Shop
Danny Agosta | Jeff Grantmeyer | Josh Henning |
Ed Capen | Kevin Ford | Joel Kokoska |
Truck and Off-Road Alliance (TORA)
- Charles Morrison IV, Truck’n America (Incumbent)
- Wendy Miles, National Business Media/THE SHOP Magazine
- Cody Ziegler, Meyer Distributing
- Brian Godfrey, Method Race Wheels (Custom Wheel House)
- Matt Reasoner, Retrax (Incumbent)
Charles Morrison IV | Wendy Miles | Cody Ziegler |
Brian Godfrey | Matt Reasoner |
Motorsports Parts Manufacturers Council (MPMC)
- Rob Fisher, E3 Spark Plugs (Incumbent)
- Jeff Jenkins, Fidanza Performance (Incumbent)
- Melissa Scoles, QA1 Precision Products Inc.
- Ed Monte, Driven Racing Oil (Incumbent)
Rob Fisher | Jeff Jenkins |
Melissa Scoles | Ed Monte |
Manufacturers’ Rep Network (MRN)
- Ken Schuck, KAM Marketing (Incumbent)
- Jim Link, Airheart Sales
- Aaron Henager, PSKB
- Mike Maul, Considine Sales & Marketing (not pictured)
- Mike Katz, Bob Cook Sales (Incumbent)
Ken Schuck | Jim Link | Aaron Henager |
Mike Katz |
Professional Restylers Organization (PRO)
- Regan Dickinson, National Business Media
- Jared Cohen, Auto Action Group Inc.
- Tony Hinton, AutoPlex Restyling
- Bill North, Katzkin Leather (Incumbent)
- BJ Leanse, Go Rhino/Big Country (Incumbent)
Regan Dickinson | Jared Cohen | Tony Hinton |
Bill North | BJ Leanse |
SEMA Businesswomen’s Network (SBN)
- Tara Hitzig, Automobile Driving Museum
- Jenna Jefferies, Pilot Automotive (Incumbent)
- Denise Waddingham, Dee Zee Inc. (Incumbent)
- Rebeca Olavarrieta, Roco4x4
- Jane Donnelly, Keystone Automotive Operations Inc.
- Angie Hubbard, Katzkin Leather
Tara Hitzig | Jenna Jefferies | Denise Waddingham |
Rebeca Olavarrieta | Jane Donnelly | Angie Hubbard |
- Vic Wood, Weld Racing
- George Finch, The Carlstar Group (Incumbent)
- Gavin Horlick, Voxx Wheel (Incumbent)
- Scott Musser, Ultra Wheel Co. (Incumbent, not pictured)
Vic Wood |
Gavin Horlick |
Young Executives Network (YEN)
- Jim Mascola, Barrett-Jackson Auction Co.
- Timothy Kawasaki, Wheel Vintiques (Incumbent)
- Stephanie Ortega, SNUGTOP
Jim Mascola | Timothy Kawasaki | Stephanie Ortega |