SEMA Chairman-Elect Tapped

Paul ‘Scooter’ Brothers of Comp Performance Group will serve as chairman-elect of the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) beginning 1 August. Members voted Brothers to fill the position that was held for the past two years by Rick Rollins of Rollins Performance Marketing/Consulting. Rollins takes over as SEMA chairman on 1 August.

“Rick and Scooter are both industry veterans who have proven track records for knowing and understanding what’s important and relevant to the industry,” said Chris Kersting, SEMA president and CEO. “We are fortunate to have such dedicated and knowledgeable volunteers leading the association during these challenging times.”

The 2009-10 SEMA Board of Directors roster includes:
• Chairman: Rick Rollins, Rollins Performance Marketing/Consulting
• Chairman-Elect: Paul “Scooter” Brothers, Comp Performance Group
• Immediate Past Chairman: Jim Cozzie

Board Members:

• Ralph Accinno, Racers Equipment Warehouse Inc.
• Gale Banks, Gale Banks Engineering
• Luanne Brown, eTool Developers
• Joel Ayres, Truck Accessories Group
• Jeff Bates, Bob Cook Sales
• Laurel Dasher, Superchips Inc.
• Donnie Eatherly, P&E Distributors Inc.
• Doug Evans, Source Interlink Media
• Ron Funfar, Hedman Hedders/Trans-Dapt
• Dennis Gage, Bradley David Productions
• B.J. Leanse, Big Country Truck Accessories
• Zan Martin, Martin & Co. Advertising
• Bob Moore, Bob Moore & Partners
• Tony Napoli, American Speed Center
• Ed Orzetti, Keystone Automotive Operations Inc.
• Mike Spagnola, Street Scene Equipment
• David Stutts, Hot Rod Air Inc.
• Chris Thomson, Airaid Filter Co.
• Tim Watts, Superlift Suspension Systems
• Van Woodell, Weathers Auto Supply
• Jeep Worthan, Auto Meter
• Dave Wrobleski, Jim Wrobleski & Co. Inc.

Dan Gresham of Coutant Capital will serve as the new secretary/treasurer for the board, while Russ Deane of Trainum, Snowdon & Deane continues as general counsel. (Tire Review/Akron)