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New SEMA Board Set

Five people joined the SEMA board of directors, according to results of its 2008-09 board election.

The new members are Ron Funfar of Hedman Hedders/Trans-Dapt; B.J. Leanse of Big Country Truck Accessories; Tim Watts of Superlift Suspension Systems; Luanne Brown of eTool Developers; and Ed Orzetti of Keystone Automotive Operations Inc.
 
The SEMA Board of Directors for 2008-2009 include:
 
Chairman: Jim Cozzie, Zoom Performance Products
Chairman-Elect: Rick Rollins, MSD Performance Group
Ralph Accinno, Racer’s Equipment Warehouse
Gale Banks, Gale Banks Engineering
Luanne Brown, eTool Developers
Donnie Eatherly, P&E Distributors Inc.
Larry Erickson, Ford, Strategic Design Studio
Doug Evans, Source Interlink Media
Ron Funfar, Hedman Hedders/Trans-Dapt
Dennis Gage, “My Classic Car,” Bradley David Productions
Anne K. Johnson
B.J. Leanse, Big Country Truck Accessories
Tony Napoli, American Speed Center
Ed Orzetti, Keystone Automotive Operations Inc.
Bill Perry, Bill Perry & Associates
Richard Sherman, Baer Brake Systems
Mike Spagnola, Street Scene Equipment
David Stutts, Hot Rod Air Inc.
Chris Thomson, AIRAID Filter Company
Mark Toebben, Direct Communications Inc.
Tim Watts, Superlift Suspension Systems
Van Woodell, Weathers Auto Supply
Jeep Worthen, Auto Meter
Dave Wrobleski, Jim Wrobleski & Co.
 
“We all owe a debt of gratitude to the individuals who serve as volunteers on the SEMA board,” said Chris Kersting, SEMA president and CEO. “These are individuals who demonstrate dedication and leadership, and they give their knowledge and expertise to help make the industry strong and successful.” (Tire Review/Akron)
 

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