SEMA has hired industry veteran Mike Spagnola to fill the newly created position of vice president of OEM and product development programs, effective March 4. Spagnola brings with him 40 years of specialty auto parts experience, including more than 20 years of product development and project vehicle work.

With a focus on heightening SEMA services to help members develop products quickly and efficiently, Spagnola will collaborate with the SEMA OEM and Vehicle Technology departments while serving as a resource and a liaison for members and automakers.

“We’re excited to have Mike join SEMA in developing services that help members with product development and OEM initiatives,” said Chris Kersting, SEMA president and CEO.

Spagnola’s experience includes retail, distribution and manufacturing. Most recently, he served as president for Street Scene Equipment, where he managed the company’s day-to-day business for 16 years. Spagnola also has completed six years of service on the SEMA Board of Directors, a position from which he resigned effective with his new role as a staff member.

Spagnola will oversee the new SEMA Product Development Center located adjacent to the SEMA headquarters in Diamond Bar, Calif. “The SEMA Product Development Center is going to be an amazing resource for SEMA members,” Spagnola said. “I’m excited to be a part of the expansion.”

To learn more about SEMA’s OEM programs and product development services, contact Spagnola at [email protected].