Graven joins SEMA Data Co-op

Jim Graven has been named as Director of Membership for the SEMA Data Co-op.
Jan. 1, 2020
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Jim Graven has been named as Director of Membership for the SEMA Data Co-op. Graven, who has more than 15 years of experience in the specialty parts aftermarket, will play a key role in growing the industry-owned and operated data management solution – particularly as it transitions into a full system launch in January.

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“Since beginning the SEMA Data Co-op Beta Phase in April, the program has grown and expanded beyond our expectations. Suppliers and receivers throughout the industry have discovered how to properly manage their product data in a way to help them be more efficient and profitable in their businesses,” says Jon Wyly, CEO of the Data Co-op. “Graven will be instrumental as we move forward. His extensive knowledge and experience will help us take the SEMA Data Co-op to the next level.”

Graven’s background includes sales, marketing and project management experience at Reliable Automotive and Arrow Speed Warehouse. There, he managed various customer facing teams, events, media production and end-to-end project organization. As the Director of Membership for the SEMA Data Co-op, Graven is responsible for working with potential and current participants.

“Graven’s energetic and attentive style, coupled with broad background in the industry, made him the ideal candidate for this position,” says Wyly. “We’re happy to have him on the team and believe our members will find him to be a great asset as well.”

The SEMA Data Co-op is an industry owned effort, with a mission of providing comprehensive education and enabling data management capabilities to the SEMA marketplace. To learn more about the program, visit www.SemaDataCoop.org or contact Jon Wyly at [email protected] or call 888-958-6698.
 


About SEMA
 

SEMA, the Specialty Equipment Market Association founded in 1963, represents the $29.99 billion specialty automotive industry of 6,537 member-companies. It is the authoritative source for research, data, trends and market growth information for the specialty auto parts industry. The industry provides appearance, performance, comfort, convenience and technology products for passenger and recreational vehicles.

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