Tag: Trade Groups

CAN Releases Board Election Results

Custom Automotive Network (CAN) has announced the election results for its 2020-2021 Board of Directors. Tracie Nunez shared, “2019 has been an exciting year of changes for CAN and marks the first year every member type has been represented on the Board of Directors.  The results from this election provides us with another significant moment… Continue reading CAN Releases Board Election Results

From the Mag: Building Better Restyling Packages

Dino Perfetti, a Minneapolis-based restyler, has found that working with dealerships has been profitable for his shop, Automotive Concepts. But as Perfetti details in THE SHOP Magazine’s November issue, it’s a fine line between what will and won’t sell, so the SEMA Professional Restylers Organization (PRO) Council put together a new event for this year’s SEMA Show to help other restylers learn… Continue reading From the Mag: Building Better Restyling Packages

Hart Marx Advisors Names New Partner

Chris Bovis, an expert in the performance, racing and automotive aftermarket industries, has joined Hart Marx Advisors. Bovis will apply his 20 years of client development, acquisitions and integration and marketing expertise to his new role as a partner at the firm. Bovis previously served as vice president of marketing and business development at WELD Racing.… Continue reading Hart Marx Advisors Names New Partner

AACF Appoints New Board Trustee

The Automotive Aftermarket Charitable Foundation (AACF) today announced the election of Todd Sanders to its board of trustees. Sanders is the senior vice president of professional sales for the  Advance enterprise brands. “Todd has many years of experience and is well connected in the automotive aftermarket,” said Lynn Parker, president of AACF. “He is passionate about helping… Continue reading AACF Appoints New Board Trustee

SEMA High School Program Expands from 1 to 10 Programs in 2 Years

The SEMA High School Vehicle Build Program, now entering its third year, will provide 10 high schools with hands-on-learning opportunities and expose hundreds of students to the $44.6 billion automotive specialty equipment industry. The program began in 2017, with one vehicle and one high school. Using donated parts from 23 SEMA member manufacturers, students from Santa Fe Early… Continue reading SEMA High School Program Expands from 1 to 10 Programs in 2 Years

AAM Group Adds Speedmaster To Vendor Line Card

The AAM Group has added Speedmaster to its Parts Pro line card. Founded in 1979 as Pete’s Performance, Speedmaster today develops and manufactures most of its high-performance engine parts in its own workshops. The company’s distinctive DNA design philosophy, focus on patented technologies and rigorous “Track-Proven” testing methods drive its reputation as a respected performance innovator,… Continue reading AAM Group Adds Speedmaster To Vendor Line Card

ATI Announces mikeroweWORKS as its 2020 SuperConference Charity

The Automotive Training Institute (ATI) has announced its annual SuperConference 2020 charity-The mikeroweWORKS Foundation. SuperConference is known within the automotive industry for providing a setting where auto shop owners can learn new strategies, network and give back to a local charity. The mikeroweWORKS Foundation is the latest of many charities the SuperConference attendees have supported… Continue reading ATI Announces mikeroweWORKS as its 2020 SuperConference Charity

Automotive Aftermarket Charitable Foundation Appoints New Board Trustee

The Automotive Aftermarket Charitable Foundation (AACF) today announced the appointment of Shannon McWilliams to its Board of Trustees. McWilliams is Vice President of Sales for Interstate Batteries. AACF Executive Director Joel Ayres said, “Shannon’s experience in sales and marketing will be of great value to the Board of Trustees. “Soon, he will step into the… Continue reading Automotive Aftermarket Charitable Foundation Appoints New Board Trustee