SiriusXM Offers Expanded Coverage for 2022 NFL Season

NEW YORK – September 9, 2022 – The 2022 NFL season kicks off tomorrow, September 8 (8:20 pm ET) when the defending Super Bowl LVI Champion L.A. Rams host the Buffalo Bills. Starting this season, SiriusXM will be the exclusive third-party audio provider of live play-by-play for every NFL game across North America. SiriusXM subscribers get access to every minute of every game on SiriusXM radio and on the SXM App, plus exclusive shows and in-depth 24/7 news and talk on the SiriusXM NFL Radio channel.

For the Thursday Night Opener, subscribers who are listening on the radio in their cars can hear the Rams broadcast on channel 85 or 225*, the Bills broadcast on 81 or 226*, the Westwood One national radio broadcast on channel 88 and the Spanish-language broadcast on channel 380. (*channel number depends on make of subscriber’s vehicle.)

Subscribers can also listen to this and every game on the SXM App on their mobile devices and on smart speakers and other connected devices in their home. The SXM App offers 32 NFL team channels, each dedicated to carrying the official radio broadcast for each NFL team, making it easy for fans to find and listen to their favorite team’s announcers. All 32 team channels are also available in vehicles equipped with SiriusXM’s 360L radios. This season each team channel on the SXM App will now also feature the team’s pre- and post-game shows for every game.

Also new for subscribers on the SXM App this season is additional content from NFL teams – such as podcasts, coach’s shows, player interviews and press conferences. Subscribers can hear programming directly from their favorite teams by searching the team’s name in the SXM App.

On SiriusXM’s 24/7 SiriusXM NFL Radio channel, available on SiriusXM radio (channel 88) and on the SXM App, fans get exceptional insight into the league 365 days a year. SiriusXM’s daily lineup of live shows features a deep roster of expert hosts, as well as interviews with players, coaches and executives.

Hall of Fame quarterback Brett Favre is returning to host his show, The SiriusXM Blitz with Brett Favre and Bruce Murray, every Tuesday at 11 am ET. SiriusXM NFL Radio listeners will also hear a weekly replay of Let’s Go! – the exclusive show with seven-time Super Bowl champion quarterback Tom Brady, former All-Pro wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald and Emmy Award-winning broadcaster Jim Gray – every Monday night at 6:30 pm ET.

SiriusXM NFL Radio’s team of analysts also includes Hall of Famers Gil Brandt, Derrick Brooks, Tim Brown, James Lofton and Bill Polian, former NFL executives Mark Dominik and Pat Kirwan, and former players and coaches including Charles Davis, Dwight Freeney, Rich Gannon, Bruce Gradkowski, Todd Haley, Brad Hopkins, Torry Holt, Ryan Leaf, Ed McCaffrey, Jim Miller, Max Starks, Robert Turbin, Shane Vereen, Charlie Weis, Doug Whaley and Solomon Wilcots.

SiriusXM NFL Radio voices also include a number of NFL insiders and radio veterans including Howard Balzer, Vic Carucci, Adam Caplan, Zig Fracassi, Mike Keith, Dan Leberfeld, Bill Lekas, Rhett Lewis, Alex Marvez, Jade McCarthy, Lance Medow, David Moulton, Bob Papa, Tom Pelissero, Amber Theoharis, Steve Torre and Evan Washburn.

Additionally, 15-year NFL quarterback and Super Bowl XXI MVP Phil Simms will return to SiriusXM to host Simms and the Mad Dog every week. The hour-long show features Simms and Radio Hall of Famer Christopher “Mad Dog” Russo discussing all the headline stories happening across the league. The show airs each Friday at 4 pm ET on SiriusXM’s Mad Dog Sports Radio channel, replays at 7 pm ET on the SiriusXM NFL Radio channel, and is available on demand on the SXM App. Tomorrow the show will air at a special time, at 5 pm ET, ahead of the Thursday Night Opener.

For more on SiriusXM’s NFL programming, a link to the SiriusXM NFL Radio channel and NFL game schedules go to SiriusXM.com/NFL.

Beyersdoerfer Has BEI,Inc On The Road

BATESVILLE IN (09.08.22) Mike Beyersdoerfer is a rep on the road. In the BEI Honda Ridgeline he covered 800 miles across Ohio, with 13 stops in 3 days, to cap the month of August.

“It was exciting to hit the road. Dealers were happy to see me and I was happy to see them in their stores. My lines in the Ohio Valley are MTX, Massive Audio, Design Engineering and Nakamichi. Nakamichi was just added to my line card. Dealers were happy to see me in their stores giving them the latest info on these brands.

Mike Beyersdoerfer in the showroom at California Customs Sounds with co-owner Rocky Palmer.

The first stop was at California Custom Sounds in West Carrollton. “I found a real gem there when I walked into the store and met with Rocky Palmer the co-owner. They are a dealer for Nakamichi and have such a great store. If I had a store it would be like this one” Beyersdoerfer stated.

George Zakham at Mobile Experts learned about a new MTX amplifier.

The next stop was Mobile Experts in Canton. “The meeting with George Zakham went very well. The showroom is very well laid out and has great signage.
It was a great opportunity to present the MTX and Nakamichi brands to a key dealer” Beyersdoerfer offered.

Mike give a big thumbs up to the Century 2000 van in the showroom with Manager Adam Snowberger (R).

The BEI Ridgeline continued on to Akron Ohio and stopped at Century 2000. “I met with Adam Snowberger, the manager, and he said business has been rocking. They have a great selection of products on the large showroom area that included the company van with great signage and system” Beyersdoerfer related.

Ric Balmert’s (L) display of MTX speakers at B’s Car Stereo brings a smile to Mike’s face.

Next up was B’s Car Stereo/Mobile Innovations in Elyria. “Ric Balmert, the owner, has done an amazing job with this empty shell of a building that he has turned into a great new store.”

Mike Beyersdoerfer pictured with the Barry Electronic crew in Lima.  Ryan O’Neill, Scott Barry-owner, Beyersdoerfer,  Wade Hensley and Tyler West pictured out front.

Barry Electronics, in Lima, was the last stop on the three day swing. “The time spent with owner Scott Barry was very enlightening. The store is very well merchandised and it was such a surprise when I pulled up to the store and saw “MTX in stock” on the big sign out front. They recently brought MTX back into inventory and it is doing very well” Beyersdoerfer relayed.

Concluding Beyersdoerfer offered “It was so great to be on the road talking with dealers about our lines and working with them to grow their businesses. A very refreshing 3-Day swing in Ohio for sure.”

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ONTARIO CA – 9/8/2022 –

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12 Can’t-Miss SEMA Show Features

Celebrating its 55th anniversary in 2022, the annual SEMA Show has evolved to fit the times, reflecting and responding to changes in the specialty automotive industry, and this year’s Show should be no different. With an extra 600,000 sq. ft. of exhibition space courtesy of the new West Hall, last year’s Show provided attendees with more room to conduct business in a collegial environment while still having ample space to enjoy a dazzling array of enthusiast events, builds, competitions and networking opportunities. The 2022 Show promises more of the same.

The West Hall at the Las Vegas Convention Center is home for exhibitors from the Truck, SUV & Off-Road, Restyling & Car Care Accessories and Powersports & Utility Vehicles sectors.

While the SEMA Show floor is organized by category and numbered to improve navigation, an ideal way to simplify the Show experience is with the 2022 SEMA Show app, which contains detailed exhibitor information, interactive floor plans and daily event information—all accessible from mobile devices.

The Show app also features a scanning function that allows attendees to capture product information from the New Products Showcase and exhibitor information from feature vehicles on display. The app puts the entire SEMA Show in your pocket, and it’s available as a free download from your mobile device’s native app store or by logging on to www.SEMAShow.com/app.

SEMA Awards Presentation
  • Silver Drive, Outside the Central Hall Entrance
  • Monday, October 31, 5:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.

The annual SEMA Awards, given to the top-trending vehicle models in six categories, will be presented Monday, October 31, the day before the SEMA Show officially opens. The awards are presented to automakers for the SEMA Car of the Year, SEMA Truck of the Year, SEMA 4×4-SUV of the Year, SEMA Sport Compact of the Year, SEMA Powersports Vehicle of the Year and SEMA EV of the Year.

SEMA Award winners are determined and voted on by SEMA Show exhibiting manufacturers to recognize vehicles that manufacturers are investing in and developing products for. The program heightens awareness for aftermarket products and exemplifies the industry’s partnership between automakers and aftermarket manufacturers that develop products to improve vehicle performance, safety and convenience as well as appearance and comfort.

A first stop for many attendees, the New Products Showcase provides Showgoers with an up-close opportunity to examine the more than 2,500 new products on display at the Show.
The New Products Showcase
  • Upper South Hall, Booth #31307

A first stop for many attendees and a must-see for everyone else, the New Products Showcase provides a window into the automotive aftermarket for the coming year as hundreds of manufacturers roll out their latest innovations. In all, the 2022 New Products Showcase is expected to exhibit more than 2,500 new and featured products in a brand-new, 30,000-sq.-ft. exhibition space in the Upper South Hall. For 2022, two additional product categories will be added to the Showcase: advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) and EV technology.

The New Products Showcase enables buyers to focus their efforts on the companies they need to see to keep the product pipelines active and their inventories fresh, and media attendees can get a glimpse of the latest trends to emerge from the industry’s leading influencers. Additionally, scanning products with your mobile device using the SEMA Show app enables communications between buyers and exhibiting companies to generate leads and drive future sales.

Throughout the week, SEMA Education hosts more than 100 seminars, workshops and demonstrations hosted by industry professionals.
SEMA Central
  • Grand Lobby, Monday, October 31–Thursday, November 3, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.; Friday, November 4, 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

This year, SEMA Central expands to offer Showgoers a more immersive industry experience than ever before. Visit this Show hub to see top-tier vehicle builds and center-stage interviews with iconic personalities. There’s even a boutique shop to outfit you with the latest SEMA Gear.

SEMA Central is also the place to see celebrity appearances, to take in daily panel discussions and Brew Talks with some of the industry’s most notable and knowledgeable figures, and to get an up-close look at last year’s Battle of the Builders winner Bob Matranga’s classic ’55 Chevy, which will be on display during Show Week. SEMA Central is also the site for the finals of SEMA Launch Pad, SEMA’s annual competition of automotive entrepreneurs. (See page 52.)

Feature Vehicle Displays
  • Various Locations

The SEMA Show is renowned for the innovative parts and accessories displayed on show vehicles representing every industry niche, from cars and trucks to powersports. Much more than rolling works of art, the vehicles offer an in-person look at real-life applications of the aftermarket’s latest and most impressive products.

Located throughout the Las Vegas Convention Center, inside and out, the displays connect with Showgoers as an extension to the exhibit booths of the product creators. The SEMA Show app features a scanning function that allows attendees to quickly capture product and exhibitor information from feature vehicles on display throughout the Show.

Returning to the SEMA Show for 2022, SEMA Overland Experience casts a spotlight on the fast-growing adventure lifestyle sector that encompasses every backcountry activity from camping and fishing to kayaking and ATV riding.
SEMA Overland Experience
  • West Hall, Booth #62236

With many similarities and connections to off-roading, adventure travel, aka overlanding, has strong roots in Australia and South Africa, and in the United States, its popularity has exploded over the past decade. Buyers at the 2022 SEMA Show will be able to see products and vehicles specifically for overlanding in the expanded SEMA Overland Experience area. This special exhibit will include dozens of customized vehicles with fully popped-out tents, survival accessories and portable kitchen systems all displayed among exhibitors supporting the growing overlanding market.

The coming wave of electrified vehicles was the talk of the 2021 SEMA Show, and nowhere was this more apparent than at SEMA Electrified, the SEMA Show’s showcase for the latest EV technologies.
SEMA Electrified
  • North Hall, Booth #11268

As a trade association, SEMA looks down the road for emerging trends in performance and hot rodding, and it views vehicle electrification as a modern-day expression of those enthusiast pursuits. Now SEMA Electrified offers the industry an opportunity to see where this growing segment might take us in the next five to 10 years and beyond. Experience for yourself the surprising technologies that are advancing and redefining the performance aftermarket. At SEMA Electrified, you’ll encounter some incredible custom electric-vehicle conversions and noteworthy parts and products that are currently driving the market.

SEMA Launch Pad
  • Central Hall, Booth #22970

Fifteen executive-level innovators compete in a “Shark Tank”-like business competition for automotive entrepreneurs. The Top 5 are then selected for an elimination competition to be held on Wednesday, November 2, at SEMA Central, with the final two candidates presenting their pitches at the SEMA Industry Awards Banquet, Thursday, November 3. The ultimate winner will then receive a prize package of nearly $100,000. Throughout Show Week, each of the 15 competitors will have their new products on display in the Launch Pad Corral and the Featured Products Showcase. Visit the Corral to learn about the products and businesses.

Another must-see feature, SEMA Battle of the Builders showcases some of the world’s most talented vehicle builders in a day-long competition that concludes SEMA Show week.
SEMA Battle of The Builders
  • North Hall, Booth #10139

Since its debut in 2014, SEMA’s premier showcase of the builder’s art has become one of the Show’s biggest attractions. It returns for 2022 and runs all during Show week before culminating on Friday, November 4, in North Hall. Forty of the world’s most creative builds will be judged by a panel of industry experts, with the Top 12 vehicles advancing to the finals in four distinct categories that are new for 2022: Hot Rod/Hot Rod Truck, 4-Wheel Drive & Off-Road, Sport/Compact, Import Performance, Luxury & Exotic and Young Guns (builders under age 29). The winning vehicles will lead the procession at SEMA Cruise, which takes place immediately after the winners are announced.

Open to the public on the Show’s final day, SEMA Cruise gathers hundreds of Show vehicles in a four-wheeled caravan that wends its way toward SEMA Ignited, the Show’s final event.
SEMA Cruise
  • Silver Drive

Vehicles from the 2022 SEMA Show begin parading out of the Convention Center at Show close—4:00 p.m. on Friday, November 4—to the delight of thousands of fans in grandstands along the route.

More than 1,000 vehicles will take part in the SEMA Cruise, which proceeds toward the West Hall parking lot and SEMA Ignited, the Show’s official after-party that’s open the public. Spectators have a ringside seat to view the coolest cars on the planet, and the Cruise has become one of the Show’s most anticipated events.

SEMA Ignited
  • West Hall Parking Lot

The 2022 SEMA Show culminates at SEMA Ignited, the official after-party that launches immediately after the Show ends on Friday, November 4. The event takes place in the West Hall Parking Lot—just a short walk away—and is free to all credentialed Show attendees.

Introduced in 2014, the annual event is also open to the public, giving consumers the chance to glimpse some of the vehicles and excitement from the world-famous, trade-only SEMA Show. The party is a great way for Showgoers to unwind from the week while enjoying a night of food, entertainment, drifting demonstrations and more. Gates open at 3:00 p.m., and your SEMA Show badge serves as your free ticket. For more information, visit www.SEMAignited.com.

SEMA Gear
  • Various Locations

For your shopping convenience, SEMA Gear stores are located throughout the Show in the Bronze Lot, the East Lobby, SEMA Central, the Grand Lobby, the Grand Plaza, the Central Hall, the Skybridge and the West Hall. Don’t forget to stop by and pick up gifts and SEMA Show memorabilia for friends and business associates back home. You’ll find T-shirts, hats, bags and more at each store. A portion of the proceeds from every sale is donated to SEMA Cares charities.

Parking near the convention center is scarce (and expensive) during SEMA Show Week, so the Las Vegas Monorail is an attractive alternative. It connects the convention center with many major hotels, and it runs extended hours during Show week. SEMA members can also get discounted fares.
LVCC Loop
  • West Hall, Central Hall, Lower South Hall

Walking the SEMA Show floor can eat into valuable time, so Showgoers looking to maximize their efficiency during Show Week can take advantage of the new LVCC Loop. A 1.7-mi. subway tunnel that connects West, Central and South Halls at three dedicated stations, the Boring Company-built Loop can save time by transporting attendees from one end of the Convention Center to another in roughly 4 min., and the system can transport more than 4,000 passengers per hour.

While all of the information contained in this article was accurate at the time this issue went to press, be sure to visit www.SEMAShow.com or the SEMA Show app for the latest updates and schedules.

The 2022 KnowledgeFest Dallas Term-PRO Training Series is a Wrap

AUSTIN TX (09.07.22) KnowledgeFest is a three-day event, organized by the Mobile Electronics Association, and is filled with top-notch educational workshops, great networking opportunities, manufacturer training sessions, and a manufacturer’s exhibit floor. The educational workshops and manufacturer trainings give retailers, installers and industry associates the tools and knowledge to deliver exceptional customer experiences and grow their business.

 Wayne Harris making a Design Strategy presentation to a well attended training session.
On-site listening demo during the training session.

Wayne Harris, of Term-PRO, is one of several presenters that traveled to all 4 of the 2022 series of events: Las Vegas, Indianapolis, Orlando and Dallas. Harris presented a workshop focused on the development of high-performance subwoofer enclosures. The presentation included a strategic overview of the design process and a review of various enclosure types. Attendees learned how to use the Term-PRO enclosure design application to design each enclosure type and interpret the results. Real-world implementations of the enclosures provided attendees with an opportunity to compare the acoustics for each design. Each workshop concluded with a Q&A session.

Training session presenters treated to an evening meal with Chris Cook at the head of the table.
Wayne Harris answering a question for K’Fest attendees in the TermPro booth.

According to Harris, “I really enjoyed conducting the 2022 training series. By interacting with local retailers, installers, and manufacturers, it allowed me the opportunity to gain real-world feedback from our customers. I would like to thank the crew at Mobile Electronics Association for the opportunity to present at this year’s events.”

MEA’s Rich Basler (L) in a quick photo op with Wayne Harris.

To learn more visit the TermPro website.

JVC Training Prize In Big D Leads To Gift For Brandon Claus’s Fiancee

LINCOLN NE (09.07.22) JVC product training sessions are a standard at K’Fest events. Brandon Claus, Autosounds Of Lincoln, was the raffle winner at the Day-2 JVC training session as his winning raffle ticket was pulled from the hopper. JVC Product Specialist Josh Bowen presented the JVC KW Z1000W raffle prize as the session concluded.

 Claus took the JVC prize with him on the trip back to Lincoln NE, placed it on the store’s counter and told his fellow employees about winning the prize.

Brandon Claus (R) holds the JVC KW 1000W prize he won as a training session raffle prize. JVC Product Specialist Josh Bowen made the presentation.

The 12volt Central Studios made a post from K’Fest with information from Seth Halstead and reached out to Claus for input from winning the JVC prize after he returned to Lincoln. He stated it was a very informative training session and was very happy to win the JVC prize. When asked about what he was going to do with the prize there was a surprising response.

 “My fiancee wanted a new radio in her Honda. As a matter of fact we are installing it right now in the bay” Claus told 12volt Central Studio staff.  Within a couple hours Claus sent an image of a super clean installation of the KW Z1000W in her Honda.

The JVC prize on display at Autosounds of Lincoln.

Autosounds of Lincoln is an established 12volt retailer that has been serving consumers in the Nebraska capitol for decades.

The JVC prize installed in Brandon’s fiancee’s Honda.

12volt Central Studio’s staff members are please to share this ‘feel good’ story.

Tri-State Enterprises Hires Anita Graham for 12V Sales

Tri-State Enterprises is pleased to have Anita Graham join the 12V sales team. Anita brings a wealth of experience with 20 years working in the 12V industry. She will be working out of Tri-State’s 492,000 sq ft facility in Arlington, TX. “Anita is dedicated to customer service and that fits perfectly with what we strive for at Tri-State. She has the passion and experience that we were looking for to fill out our 12V sales force,” said Roger Donald, 12V Manager of Tri-State.

Anita Graham is flanked by Barry Beller (L) and Arturo Macias in the Tri-State Arlington TX facility.

Anita said that she will be able to help with the fast growth of Tri-State in the Texas market that was started by the addition of the warehouse in Arlington, Cross-Dock in Houston and upcoming Cross-Docks in San Antonio and Amarillo. “Tri-State is quickly expanding their footprint in my home state and I’m excited to join the team to help grow the business” Anita said.

Tri-State Enterprises distributes and delivers automotive accessories, 12V electronics, and hard parts to Texas, Arkansas, Kansas, Louisiana, Missouri, Oklahoma, W. Tennessee, SW Mississippi, S. Illinois, SW Indiana, and W. Kentucky.

KICKER… Livin’ Loud at the Rain Shortened American Flat Track Mission Springfield Mile Doubleheader

SPRINGFIELD, IL (09.06.2022) – The American Flat Track 2022 Series continued at the Illinois State Fairgrounds in Springfield, IL on September 3rd and 4th. As a Sponsor KICKER had a major presence on the midway. Saturday’s scheduled events were nearly completed before the rain came. The Sunday schedule was completely cancelled due to inclement weather.

“With KICKER’s sponsorship we had a super booth spot on the midway, On Saturday morning the KICKER tent, with products on the table and the KICKER RZR by the booth, was set. On the tabes KICKER audio, marine, bike, Powersports and Lifestyle products were positioned for members of the crowd to check out. The KICKER Polaris XRV was Livin’ Loud by the tent” Lorin Morrell related.

The KICKER Booth set early Saturday morning.

Continuing “Our booth got very busy on the midway the minute the grounds opened on Saturday morning. The first race series started a little after 2 o’clock so we talked to a ton of people in 3 or 4 hours. So many said they had a pair of KICKER 12’s in the trunk. Many in the crowd were bikers. Seeing the other KICKER product categories raised interest. Also, a number of people mentioned they knew about the Bullfrog in the Lifestyle line” Morrell added.

By mid-Saturday morning KICKER was seeing activity in the booth on the midway.

As soon as the racers hit the track on Saturday the grandstand filled. On the track racers top 100 MPH as they hit the straightaway and then slide through the corners. After the first series of races the track crew spent time prepping the track for the next series. During that time members of the crowd returned to the midway and spent more time in the KICKER booth and grabbing snacks. Shortly after racers returned to the track light rain started to fall which led to a delay as workers prepped the track that has a clay base. Once racing resumed the rains came again which led to the end of Saturday’s racing program and concluded the day.

Racers lead into return at the Springfield mile on Saturday.

Early Sunday morning the notice was posted that the remaining Mission Springfield Mile 2022 schedule had been cancelled due to inclement weather.

Concluding Morrell, Maddog_Media who orchestrates KICKER’s onsite activities, stated “Saturday was a super day with great, great interaction with attendees during the day. Even as we were packing up we had had opportunities to talk with dozens of people about KICKER products.”

Morrell heading by the St Louis Arch headed to Springfield IL.

Outside Springfield, heading to the event, Morrell experienced mechanical issues with the trailer. Following the event Morrell spent Labor Day at a local repair shop that agreed to get the trailer road-ready for the trip west.

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2022 SEMA Scholarship and Loan Forgiveness Award Winners Announced

DIAMOND BAR, Calif. (Sept. 6, 2022) – The SEMA Memorial Scholarship Fund issued a total of $297,250 in scholarships and loan forgiveness awards to help 119 individuals who currently work for, or are planning to pursue careers in, the automotive aftermarket industry. The winners include 103 students who received scholarships ranging from $1,000 to $5,000, and 16 employees of SEMA-member companies who received loan forgiveness awards to help pay off student loans.

“The SEMA Scholarship Program receives some incredibly impressive applications from students every year,” said SEMA Manager of Recognition Programs Chris Standifer. “This year’s applications were especially noteworthy. The accomplishments, dedication, and passion that came through the applications was remarkable. We’re pleased and honored to be able to support so many individuals through the program.”

The SEMA Memorial Scholarship Program was established in 1984 to help support the future of the automotive aftermarket industry. Since its inception, more than $3 million has been awarded to deserving students. One of the primary criteria for scholarship recipients is that the winner must have clearly demonstrated a passion for the automotive industry.

“There are many career tracks and opportunities in the automotive industry,” said Standifer. “We’re here to support students from all majors. Winners go on to pursue a variety of careers; the common denominator is their love for automobiles.”

(Left to right) Kyle Janssen, Michael Langdon, and Boni Yraguen were among the 119 individuals who received a 2022 SEMA Memorial Scholarship Fund award to assist with their pursuit of a career in the automotive aftermarket industry.

The online application for next year’s program will open in January 2023 at http://www.sema.org/scholarships.

SEMA Scholarship Award Winners
Recipient (Institution Name, Major)

  • Aaron Bodenham (Iowa State University, Mechanical Engineering)
  • Adam Valentine (Ohio State University-Main Campus, Mechanical Engineering)
  • Allyssa Bryant (The University of Alabama, Engineering)
  • Anthony Carrao (College of Southern Nevada, Autobody Collision)
  • Benjamin Tai (Clark College, Automotive)
  • Boni Yraguen (Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus, Mechanical Engineering)
  • Brad Nelson (Brigham Young University-Provo, Mechanical Engineering)
  • Brandan Marhefka (Pennsylvania College of Technology, Welding)
  • Brayden Grimm (University of Northwestern Ohio, Automotive Technology)
  • Brendan Stejskal (Pittsburg State University, Automotive Technology)
  • Brian Gonzalez (The University of Texas at El Paso, Electrical Engineering)
  • Brock Dunkelberger (Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg, Mechanical Engineering)
  • Caleb Rogers (Washtenaw Community College, Engineering)
  • Cameron Cocalis (University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus, Business)
  • Carter Cygan (Kansas State University, Mechanical Engineering)
  • Chandler Pagnotta (Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Mechanical Engineering)
  • Chloe Holman (University of Northwestern Ohio, Motorsports Marketing)
  • Christopher Mark (Rio Hondo College, Automotive Technology)
  • Christopher Schell (Iowa State University, Mechanical Engineering)
  • Colby Price (University of Northwestern Ohio, Diesel and Heavy Equipment Technician)
  • Daniel Szurek (The University of Alabama, Computer & Information Sciences)
  • Darril Baty (McPherson College, Automotive Technology)
  • David Dixon (Wesleyan University, Economics)
  • David Ramos (Arizona State University Campus Immersion, Mechanical Engineering)
  • Davis Dorries (Dallas College, Automotive Technology)
  • Elizabeth Rohrer (University of Notre Dame, Mechanical Engineering)
  • Emily Mitchell (Idaho State University, Autobody Collision)
  • Emma Ricketts (Southern Illinois University-Carbondale, Automotive Technology)
  • Erika Burton (WyoTech, Automotive Aftermarket)
  • Ethan Francis (Harding University, Engineering)
  • Ethan Hubbard (Utah Valley University, Mechanical Engineering)
  • Grayson Kief (University of Wisconsin-Stout, Industrial Design)
  • Hunter Ormond (McPherson College, Automation Technology)
  • Jack Reusch (University of Northwestern Ohio, Marketing)
  • Jacob Beshara (Bethel University, Marketing)
  • Jacob Lesa (Brigham Young University-Provo, Mechanical Engineering)
  • Jacob Matties (California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo, Mechanical Engineering)
  • Jaden King (University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, Industrial Engineering & Design)
  • Jaedyn Imhoff (California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo, Mechanical Engineering)
  • Jamie Sullivan (University of Northwestern Ohio, Automotive Aftermarket)
  • Jennifer Stamboulian (Villanova University, Business)
  • John Clark (University of Northwestern Ohio, Automotive Technology Supervision)
  • John Motter (Southern Illinois University-Carbondale, Automotive Technology)
  • Jonathon Damzyn (Michigan State University, Electrical Engineering)
  • Josiah Hildebrandt (Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Mechanical Engineering)
  • Julian Mathews (Texas Christian University, Business)
  • Kaden Elisaldez (University of Nevada-Las Vegas, Marketing)
  • Kaitlyn Zubia (The University of Texas at El Paso, Mechanical Engineering)
  • Keeley Whitmer (Southern Illinois University-Carbondale, Automotive Technology)
  • Kenton Kyger (Kettering University, Mechanical Engineering)
  • Kinzie Wilson (Belmont Abbey College, Motorsport Management)
  • Kyle Groe (Southern Illinois University-Carbondale, Automotive Technology)
  • Kyle Janssen (Ferris State University, Automotive Engineering & Technology)
  • Kylie Tulley (California State Polytechnic University-Pomona, Mechanical Engineering)
  • Lars Luther (Cuesta College, Automotive Engineering & Technology)
  • Liam Dunsmore (California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo, Mechanical Engineering)
  • Liam Goldthwait (University of Northwestern Ohio, Automotive Technology)
  • Liam Richardson (Southern Illinois University-Carbondale, Automotive Technology)
  • Luke Vilagi (The University of Alabama, Mechanical Engineering)
  • Madyan Khidir (M State-Moorhead Campus, Automotive)
  • Manuel Aldana (San Diego State University, Mechanical Engineering)
  • Marcus Walker (Florida Atlantic University, Marketing)
  • Matthew Bleier (NASCAR Technical Institute, Automation Technology)
  • Matthew McDonnell (Lincoln Technical Institute-Mahwah, Automation Technology)
  • Matthew Traum (Missouri University of Science and Technology, Mechanical Engineering)
  • Matthew Trees (Texas A&M University-College Station, Mechanical Engineering)
  • Maximilian Redfearn (University of St. Thomas, Mechanical Engineering)
  • Mehrod Khalili (Southern Illinois University-Carbondale, Automotive Technology)
  • Michael Langdon (Michigan Technological University, Mechanical Engineering)
  • Michael Shinedling (Brigham Young University-Provo, Mechanical Engineering)
  • Michael Ustes (University of Michigan-Dearborn, Materials Engineering)
  • Molly Poer (Cypress College, Automotive Technology)
  • Nathan Ragsdale (Montana State University, Mechanical Engineering Technology)
  • Nathanael Pierce (Hibbing Community College, Automotive Technician)
  • Nathaniel Martens (University of Washington-Seattle Campus, Mechanical Engineering)
  • Niko Rosell (Cochise County Community College District, Automotive Technician)
  • Noah Dunsmore (California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo, Mechanical Engineering)
  • Owen Yim (University of Southern California, Automotive Engineering & Technology)
  • Payton Lee (Kansas State University, Mechanical Engineering)
  • Philip Moore (School of Automotive Machinists & Technology, Engine & Machine Assembler)
  • Preston Duller (University of Detroit Mercy, Cyber Security)
  • Rachel Garrett (University of Northwestern Ohio, Robotics and Automation Technology)
  • Robert Sandusky (Washtenaw Community College, Autobody Collision)
  • Robert Schonberner (McPherson College, Automotive Engineering & Technology)
  • Ryan Duffy (Ohio State University-Main Campus, Mechanical Engineering)
  • Ryder Lestrud (North Iowa Area Community College, Diesel and Heavy Equipment Technician)
  • Samuel Kohls (The University of Alabama, Mechanical Engineering)
  • Santino Loretta (West Virginia University, Mechanical Engineering)
  • Sebastian Milka (Southern Illinois University-Carbondale, Automotive Technology)
  • Sebastian Pereira (Harvard University, Computer Mathematics)
  • Shay Saarie (Dakota Wesleyan University, Business Management)
  • Shelly Pineda Franco (Triton College, Automotive Technology)
  • Sloane Miller (North Carolina A&T State University, Computer & Information Sciences)
  • Songa Rugangazi (Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis, Business Administration/General Office Worker)
  • Sophie Owen (Clemson University, Packaging Science)
  • Tess Roberts (Concordia University-Saint Paul, Computer & Information Sciences)
  • Tyler Udy (Utah Valley University, Automotive Engineering & Technology)
  • Vance Weber (Kansas State University, Mechanical Engineering)
  • Victoria Bruno (McPherson College, Automotive Technology)
  • Wyatt Smith (Brigham Young University-Idaho, Automotive)
  • Xavier Ruano (University of Northwestern Ohio, Automotive Aftermarket)
  • Zachary Dosey (Wayne State University, Electrical Engineering Technician)
  • Zachary Mosier (Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus, Mechanical Engineering)

SEMA Loan Forgiveness Award Winners
Recipient (Employer, Institution Name, Major)

  • Brian Fair (MAHLE Motorsports, Tennessee Technological University, Mechanical Engineering)
  • Cameron Bigelow (Roush, University of Northwestern Ohio, Automotive Technician)
  • Collin Mikottis (Atturo Tire Corp., Northwood University, Automotive Aftermarket)
  • Dante Brown (Trade Union International, University of La Verne, Information Technology)
  • Elizabeth Niemi (MagnaFlow, Northwood University, Automotive Aftermarket)
  • Emily Glass (K&N Engineering Inc., Riverside City College, Humanities)
  • Gahre Scudder (Keystone Automotive Operations Inc., Western Governors University, Business Administration/General Office Worker)
  • Hubert Celinski (4 Wheel Parts, Southern Illinois University-Carbondale, Automotive Technology)
  • James Stray (Hennessey Performance Engineering, School of Automotive Machinists & Technology, Automotive Technology)
  • Janelle McDermott (Decal Applicators, Northwest University, Communications)
  • Kirstin Backes (Derive Systems, University of Redlands, Business Administration/General Office Worker)
  • Mark Mollica (Thyssenkrupp Bilstein of America, University of San Diego, Mechanical Engineering)
  • Shauni Greene (Kontio’s Automotive Service and Sales, Eastern Maine Community College, Automotive Technology)
  • Sophia Dancel (Ford Motor Co., Kettering University, Mechanical Engineering)
  • Timothy King (Baer Inc., California State University-San Bernardino, Marketing)
  • Troy Lemuel Magpantay (General Motors, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Mechanical Engineering)

1sixty8 media To Promote Sony Car Audio Social Media in North America

September 6, 2022 Lehighton, PA – 1sixty8 media Inc. announced today that it has been selected by Sony Car Audio to manage all of its consumer-facing social media assets in North America. In this role, 1sixty8 media is responsible for managing Sony Car Audio’s social media marketing and growing its consumer following.

“We have seen our relationship with 1sixty8 media grow from a simple advertising relationship to a key partnership that promotes our brand effectively to consumers all over North America,” said Anthony Tozzi, Distribution Account Manager for Sony. “Mitch and his team have proven to be leaders in their field and deliver on their promises and produce quantifiable results. This has lead us to bring on 1sixty8 media to manage all of our consumer-facing social media.”

“We have been fortunate to work with the tight-knit group at Sony Car Audio for several years,” said Mitch Schaffer, Founder and President of 1sixty8 media. “They’re always a pleasure to work with, and we are thrilled to expand our relationship to include managing something as important as the social media of a highly recognized brand like Sony Car Audio.”

Social media management and marketing services are among the many services 1sixty8 media provides clients of all sizes in the mobile enhancement industry.

Interested parties can learn more about 1sixty8 media’s solutions for professionals in the mobile enhancement industry by visiting http://www.1sixty8.com . They can also contact Mitch Schaffer directly at 570-656-6900 or mitch@1sixty8.com.