Preserve
Automotive Culture
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Keep the Show in the SEMA Show as the global destination for automotive culture
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Support Leno’s Law to keep classic vehicles on the road for future generations
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Defend consumer’s right to choose between ICE, hybrid, and EV platforms
Protect
Motorsports
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Recognize motorsports and racing as the foundation of aftermarket innovation
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Support SEMA’s Right to Race efforts to protect racetracks and preserve access to public lands
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Keep PRI at the center of the motorsports world
Drive
the future forward
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Support the Right to Repair and
Right to Modify
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Expand access to SEMA Garage resources for ADAS and EV integration
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Ensure innovation remains accessible to companies of all sizes
Leadership Experience
Chip Foose
Designer & Founder, Foose Design
“Jeff’s not just part of this industry, he’s one of the people out there building it and pushing it forward.”
Endorsed by Industry Leaders
Joining forces with industry leaders to secure a future for SEMA.
Mario Andretti
Racing Legend
“Jeff leads with a racer’s mindset, pushing innovation through competition and building teams that deliver real results.”
Alex Parker
President, Redline Detection
SEMA Launchpad Judge
“Jeff understands INNOVATION! He will advocate for OEM repair data, so we can do what we do best: Bring incredibly cool new technology and products to our customers.”
RACERS
Mario Andretti
Racing Legend
Richard Petty
NASCAR Legend
Kyle Jergensen
Mint 400 Overall Winner
Don Prudhomme
Owner, Prudhomme Racing
Joey Logano
NASCAR Champion
Ivan Stewart
Off-Road Racing Legend
Matt Martelli
CEO, Unlimited Off-Road Racing Series
CEO, Mad Media
CEO Radford Racing School
Chuck Sundstrom
Roger Norman
Owner, SCORE International
Blake Wilkey
Off-Road Racer
Chip Foose
Automotive TV Personality
Courtney Hansen
Automotive TV Personality
Automotive TV Personality
MEDIA
Bud Brutsman
CEO, Brentwood Communications International
Adrienne Janic
Automotive TV Personality
Adam Ferrara
Automotive TV Personality
Sung Kang
Actor, Director & Automotive Enthusiast
Chip Foose
Adrienne Janic
Automotive TV Personality
Aaron Kaufman
Automotive TV Personality
Courtney Hansen
Automotive TV Personality
Rutledge Wood
Automotive TV Personality
Automotive TV Personality
Chris Jacobs
Industry
Kasidy Alves
Bisi Ezerioha
Co-President, Scosche Industries
CEO Bisimoto
Lance Stander
CEO Superformance
Eddy Borysewicz
Founder & CEO, Revolt Systems
Ben Falkner
Past President TeraFlex, Falcon Shocks
Mike Sweers
Past Toyota North America CTO, Chief Engineer Trucks
Jeff Burtschell
President Shelby Performance
Craig Jackson
Jason Wells
Chairman and CEO, Barret-Jackson
President, The Stewart Company
Chris Cotton
VP & GM, OPTIMA Batteries
John Johnson
Owner, The Spartan Group, SEMA Person of the Year, Past SEMA Treasurer
Tom Wittenschlaeger
CEO Emeritus Ohlins Racing
Past Fox Factory President
Jim Cozzie
Director Ridetech, Past SEMA Chairman of the Board
Chris Nowak
President, Alea Leather
Stephen Wynne
CEO DeLorean Motor Company
Camee Edlebrock
Automotive Marketing & Enthusiast
Dan Paolone
President, MagnaFlow Group
Jerry Zaiden
Co-Founder Camburg Engineering
David Elkington
CEO Elkington Motors, CEO Atonom AI
Alex Parker
President, Redline Detection
SEMA Launchpad Judge
Doug Evans
President JEGS Performance, SEMA Hall of Fame, Past SEMA Board Chairman
Chad Schnitz
VP Topdon USA
for SEMA Board of Directors
Jeff’s connection to the automotive world began in the garage and grew into a successful career leading performance brands, motorsports programs, and new technology ventures. From learning about cars alongside his dad to now sharing that same passion with his own children, that hands-on foundation shapes his approach today: protecting what built the industry while preparing it for what’s next.
With experience as an executive, co-founder, and board member, along with formal board education through the Stanford Directors’ Consortium, Jeff is ready to serve SEMA and help shape the future of the aftermarket.
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