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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 president and CEO of the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA), 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 four 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.
Alise Miner joined SEMA in 2005 as the VP of Information Technology. In that role, Miner was responsible for the association's internal IT infrastructure and worked with outside partners and members on key Business Technology initiatives.
She was instrumental in moving the association's internal data management program forward, as well as in establishing industry-wide data standards. Her contributions to the association were so significant that within just two years, she was asked to spearhead SEMA's internal systems and projects team. This newly established role is geared toward improving internal efficiencies and standardizing procedures including Lean Office and ISO certification.
With a strong background in project management, sales, marketing and more than 10 years dedicated specifically to the automotive aftermarket industry, Miner continues to be hands on with the association's information technology needs. She also remains actively involved with the SEMA Business Technology Committee, putting her knowledge of and experience in the distribution supply chain to use.
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William (Bill) Miller brings over 20 years of industry experience as a hands-on leader in facility operations, marketing and special event promotions to SEMA. In his role as Senior Vice President of Operations, Miller is responsible for strategic planning and overseeing day-to-day business initiatives for five departments within the association. These include Events & Communications; Membership & Marketing; Market Research; Information Technology; and OE Relations.
Miller is a motorsports veteran and long-standing employee at Penske Motorsports and International Speedway Corp.(ISC). He served as president of the California Speedway in Fontana, California.
As Senior Director of Consumer Marketing for International Speedway Corp., he worked to build and strengthen the relationship between ISC's 13 properties and the consumer fan base through strategic planning, research and promotions. Miller also served as president of Nazareth Speedway in Pennsylvania, and held the position of director of marketing at both the California Speedway and Michigan International Speedway. In 2004, Miller was named one of Southern California's 25 Most Influential Executives in Sports by the Los Angeles Business Journal.
Miller holds a bachelor's degree in Marketing from Ohio University.
Tom Gattuso has been involved in producing automotive events for more than 20 years and currently serves as SEMA's Vice President of Events. With a background in both trade and consumer shows, Gattuso brings a unique perspective to building the optimal environments to connect people within the automotive industry. Throughout his career, Gattuso has had a role in every aspect of event production from sales to marketing to operations to management and has lead teams that turn show concepts into reality. A consummate student of shows and events, he also serves on volunteer Boards for the Trade Show industry on both the regional and national level.
Gattuso holds a bachelor's degree in Marketing and English from James Madison University.
George Afremow assumed the position of VP/CFO at SEMA in January 2012.
George brings to SEMA a cross functional (Operational, Accounting/Finance & Technology) background to provide the experience, structure and methodology to manage complex business initiatives and support the association's strategic business objectives. In his role as VP/CFO, Afremow is responsible for overseeing day-to-day accounting, HR and administrative activities for the association.
Prior to joining SEMA, George was the Southern California practice leader of Business Performance Improvement initiatives for Grant Thornton LLP, the 5th largest public accounting and consulting firm. George's areas of expertise include finance function transformation, operational efficiency enhancement, streamlining and automating accounting, finance and operational processes.
Prior to joining Grant Thornton, Afremow held several industry leadership and consulting positions. He's served as a part-time graduate school professor of Project Management with the University of Southern California, as a Site Leader with PerkinElmer Life Sciences, a global technology leader in the life and analytical sciences, and Board member and President of the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) Beach Cities Chapter.
George received his BA in Business Economics from the University of California, Santa Barbara and an MBA from the University of Southern California, where he graduated as a member of the international honor society Beta Gamma Sigma.