SBN - SEMA Businesswomen's Network

The SBN has named Lee Riser, vice president of marketing at RealTruck, Inc., as the network's newest #SheIsSEMA spotlight member! Lee was nominated for a spotlight feature by her colleague, Deb Truax. Deb nominated Lee for being instrumental in coordinating marketing efforts, having a most positive "can-do" attitude, and being a pleasure to work with in every situation. "Lee is very active in all aspects of the business--from the office to outside organizations to recreational activities," said Deb. "She actively networks with people from all aspects of the aftermarket and is able to lean on those contacts to facilitate other relationships." Read more about Lee in SEMA News: https://bit.ly/3VPqMgv

The SBN has named Chelsea Arnold, customer service lead at Driven Lighting Group (DLG) as the network's newest #SheIsSEMA spotlight member! Chelsea has been with DLG for two years and what she enjoys most is having the opportunity to learn and grow in the automotive lighting industry. Having attention to detail, compassion, and being strong-willed are the three qualities she attributes to getting her to where she is today. The best advice Chelsea has ever received is to coach up or coach out; She applies it to herself when she thinks she can't accomplish something. She either coaches herself through it or coaches herself out into a better situation. Read more about Chelsea in SEMA News: https://bit.ly/4cEJjTF

The SBN has named Julieanne DeVooght, senior sales manager at Sprintex Superchargers, as the network's newest #SheIsSEMA spotlight member! Sprintex USA added Julieanne to their team last year. With Julieanne's racing background, love and passion for empowering women in and out of the industry, her experience running a female-centric podcast "Chic Chat" and owning WranglHer, Sprintex USA felt Julieanne could be a positive addition to their team and customers. "The best advice I received was to plan as perfectly as you can, whether it was a business plan, a plan for a race, evaluating competitors, understanding their style, or the terrain with off-roading, or understanding how Mother Nature adds to the difficulty and how to be prepared if she decides she wants to rain that day, what gear to bring, etc.," said Julieanne. "This advice is why I feel success has joined me on so many occasions." Read more about Julieanne in SEMA News: https://bit.ly/3RxMC71

The SBN sends a huge THANK YOU to Bob Cook Sales for supporting women in the industry as a bronze sponsor for the 2024 Women's Leadership Forum 👏 Your support is greatly appreciated by the network and all event attendees. #semasbn

Thank you, QA1 🙌 QA1 was a bronze sponsor for the 2024 SBN Women's Leadership Forum that supports the advancement of women in the automotive aftermarket industry. On behalf of the network and event attendees, we appreciate your generosity. #semasbn

The SBN has named Kim Ziomek, director of business development at Schwartz Machine Co, as the network's newest #SheIsSEMA spotlight member! Kim joined Schwartz Machine Company in February 2021 and was welcomed by the team to grow and enhance the company's precision machining operations for racing, marine agricultural, off-highway, OEM and Tier 1 prototypes. She enjoys seeing the raw casting come in from customers and leaving a beautiful masterpiece of precision machining that could be displayed in a museum. Kim's biggest accomplishment was being awarded the Automotive News "Top 100 Most Influential Woman in Automotive Award" in 2000. The best advice that she has received to never, ever give up, and "no" just means "not yet." Positive thoughts always prevail. Read more about Kim in SEMA News: https://bit.ly/4c55Ngc

Need new ideas for elevating your team? 🚀 Join SBN's webinar "Motivating Employees" to discover innovative ways to inspire your team members to perform their best, regardless of your company size. You'll hear from a panel of automotive aftermarket experts as they share strategies that you may not have considered, and insights into what has worked for them and their companies: Register here: https://lnkd.in/eWb7Ft6n

Thank you, Yamaha Women's Alliance, for being a silver sponsor for the 2024 SBN Women's Leadership Forum! 🙏✨ Your generosity and support are greatly appreciated by the network and all event attendees. #semasbn #womensupportingwomen

New SBN Webinar: Real-Life Value Discussion of Allyship 🤝 SEMA members are invited to attend our upcoming session to learn how a male ally mindset creates value in the forms of improved company culture, collaborative problem solving, increased productivity and profitability, better employee retention, and recruiting the best new talent. This is an exciting opportunity to engage with and learn from key players in the automotive aftermarket industry! Register here: https://lnkd.in/e6a7RYin

Queens of the Road is a tribute to the fearless women who are revolutionizing the automotive industry. These influential women are conquering and growing this industry in unimaginable ways. Their passion and determination serve as an inspiration to us all, showing that no dream is too big or obstacle too great. Join us in celebrating these empowering women who are paving the way for a more inclusive and diverse future in the world of automotive. Let their stories ignite your own drive for success! https://lnkd.in/gVKg8D7A #SheIsSEMA #SBN