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Mike Spagnola is the CEO of the Specialty Equipment Market Association known as SEMA. In addition to running the SEMA Garage – Product Development Center in Diamond Bar, CA, Mike manages the SEMA Garage near Detroit, Michigan, where advanced testing for advanced driver assist systems (ADAS) and emissions take place. Mike’s experience spans across retail, distribution and manufacturing. Prior to joining SEMA he spent over 40 years in the specialty auto parts arena, including more than 20 years of product development and project vehicle work. Mike served as President for Street Scene Equipment, where he managed the company’s day-to-day business for 16 years. His experience working with OEMs building concept and project vehicles has led to more than a dozen design awards from OEMs and extensive media recognition. Mike has also served for 6 years on the SEMA Board of Directors.
SHOW SPONSORS
American Collectors Insurance • Classic.com • Linkage Magazine • Techforce Foundation • RPM Foundation
INSPIRATION
Building and leaving SEMA better than when he started there.
CHALLENGES
Technology is growing at a very rapid pace which creates a multitude of challenges for a variety of sectors in the automotive aftermarket. The right to modify is an ongoing challenge.
SPECIAL VEHICLE
’55 Mercury that his grandparents gave him when Mike was 13
BOOK RECOMMENDATION
Good to Great by Jim Collins
Built to Last by Jim Collins
7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey
WORDS OF INSPIRATION
Always be willing to take risk.
WHERE TO FIND MIKE
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Very engaging interview Mark…I enjoyed it very much.Interesting thoughts on the music/automotive connection as well.. Keep up the great work you do.!!