By Ashley Reyes
The SEMA Professional Restylers Organization (PRO) has named Jesse Stoddard, CEO of AutoStyle Marketing, as the council's newest spotlight volunteer. Get to know Stoddard his interview with SEMA News below.
SEMA News: What inspired you to pursue a career in restyling?
Jesse Stoddard: My late friend Casey George had a vision for growing Auto Trim Design of Seattle, and it led me into tailoring my marketing to the restyler world.
SN: Why did you decide to volunteer for PRO?
JS: I wanted to learn more about what other PRO members are experiencing, and I caught the vision for how we can all benefit each other.
SN: What advice do you have for someone pursuing a career in the automotive aftermarket?
JS: Get started learning the thing you think is the most fun!
SN: What is your dream vehicle? Where would we find you in it on any weekend?
JS: My funky Subaru Baja--I just need to accessorize it more, and I live a long way away from a surfing beach.
SN: What is the best advice you have ever received?
JS: God first, then family, then career, then hobbies and fun.
SN: What keeps you in the industry?
JS: The people!
SN: Where can you be found on a Saturday?
JS: You can find me working on my business.
Fill out a PRO member spotlight form to highlight how you or your company are contributing to the automotive restyling industry. Selected candidates are eligible to be featured on PRO's social media, SEMA News and future PRO-member updates.