MEET JON
Jon Pulli is the Chief Executive Officer of Turn 14 Distribution and candidate for the SEMA Board of Directors. Under Jon’s leadership, Turn 14 Distribution earned SEMA’s Warehouse Distributor of the Year award in 2016 and 2018. Additionally, Jon earned the GEN-III Innovator award in 2018. A SEMA member since 2002, Jon has served on the YEN Select Committee, hosted SEMA Town Halls, and in 2015 was named to SEMA’s 35 under 35 list.
Born into a family of entrepreneurs, Jon attended Germantown Academy, then Franklin and Marshall College. While in college, Jon started his first successful company, which was a retail e-commerce operation focused on sport compact vehicle parts. After recognizing deficiencies in the supply chain, he co-founded Turn 14 Distribution in 2007, just five years later.
Under Jon’s leadership as CEO, Turn 14 Distribution has grown from a bootstrap start-up to an award-winning national distributor in a little over a decade. Through innovative uses of technology, an ethical approach to business, an intense focus on symbiotic partnerships, foresight, sheer effort, and willpower, he has fundamentally improved the way product distribution is handled in the automotive aftermarket.
As an industry leader, Jon has pushed for long-term vision and foresight to set the industry up for a successful tomorrow as it pursues today’s successes. Jon has been called an “independent thinker and change agent” and has been touted as a “valuable voice to help guide us through the transformation our industry is going to experience.”
Jon is a strong believer in work-life balance and lives a few miles from Turn 14 Distribution’s Horsham, PA, headquarters with his wife Samantha, daughters Keira, Gwen, and Sadie, along with the family’s French bulldog, Louie.
BEGINNINGS
Jon’s mother, father, grandfather, and sister all started and ran successful businesses: karate schools, ice cream parlors, boutiques, restaurants, counseling organizations, and construction companies. From a young age, Jon saw first-hand the trials and tribulations of running a small business and deeply understood that being a business owner meant responsibility, not privilege.
Jon’s father, Michael, taught him as a young boy to never allow failure to be an option. This lesson endured and is the foundation of Jon’s resolve and determination. Growing up in a family of business owners also taught Jon the cost and toll a life focused singularly on money could have. These life experiences have pushed Jon to focus on work-life balance, long-term success as opposed to short-term gain, and symbiotic relationship development.
Sandra, Jon’s mother, spent half of her career as a psychologist. The lessons learned by watching her helped Jon develop the mental acuity required for leadership. Often referred to as “hard to read,” Jon takes the time to consider others and their perspectives before making decisions. His mother’s teachings provided him with a better understanding of others’ psychological motivations; this insight allows him to build coalitions and bring people together to achieve goals.
With these life experiences, Jon set off for college, where he met Chris Candido—his co-founder in two companies—when they were randomly matched to be freshman roommates. With only $100, Jon and Chris famously started their first company, and in the days since, they have never taken any outside investment in any of their enterprises.
SOMETHING GREATER
Jon has always had the goal of growing his company beyond a small business. From first-hand experience, he knew that the life of a small business owner could be lonely and unstable. He saw his family struggle through tough periods and looked for a way to help the life of a small business owner to be more sustainable in our ever-changing economy. This feeling, combined with his experience in the automotive aftermarket, drove Jon to co-found Turn 14 Distribution. Turn 14 Distribution was built to service the small businesses that comprise the automotive aftermarket by providing them with an enterprise-level backbone of support to help them meet the challenges of the new economy.
Jon focused the business on ethical operations and aligned partnerships. This mindset is why Turn 14 Distribution does not compete with its partners by selling in the retail space, or by manufacturing product. From day one, Jon treated himself as an employee, not an owner, incentivizing himself to develop reward systems, benefits, and perks for not only himself but the entire team. Today, Jon leads a dynamic company with a positive culture that supports education, work-life balance, travel, career development, community, and partnering with others.
Under Jon’s leadership Turn 14 Distribution has committed to volunteer work, a focus on renewable energy, 100 percent paperless operations, and advanced recycling. In 2019 Jon was responsible for the installation of 1MW of solar power capabilities—the equivalent of planting 23,267 trees—at the company’s headquarters. Additionally, the company provides annual scholarships totaling $150,000, which are awarded to underprivileged youth. Turn 14 Distribution makes significant philanthropic donations to eight charities, donates over 2,000 hours to community service, and supports local development, such as the funding of a TV Studio in a local middle school.
Well-thought-out, detailed regulations provide rules of the road for the industry, while unclear or antiquated regulation provides fertile ground for inequitable enforcement with government bodies—instead of enthusiasts—deciding who wins and loses.
In 2019 I worked with other industry leaders and SEMA to build a coalition of support for California bill AB 390 to overturn AB 1824, which had passed a year earlier. This bill unreasonably replaced “fix-it” tickets for exhaust volume in California with substantial fines for the vehicle owner. AB 1824 had eliminated the enthusiast’s ability to prove innocence when ticketed because decibel monitors were not required when issuing a citation. With coalition and SEMA support, AB 390 passed into law and protected our industry from unfair regulation.
Beginning in 2015, the EPA rewrote history through public comments to guidance documents, which called into question the legality of converting a road-going car into a dedicated race car. This unilateral method of writing regulation—without the passage of new law—represents an existential threat to segments of the racing industry. SEMA quickly recognized this act as detrimental to its member companies and moved to enact the RPM Act in Congress, which protects our right to convert these vehicles into dedicated race cars. While the RPM Act has not yet passed, I have focused on assisting SEMA’s endeavors in building support for this cause through coalition-building and grassroots efforts.
Government regulation will not go away; our industry must provide firm guidance to governing bodies, and provide the necessary checks and balances to policies to keep our industry equitable and sustainable.
Having worked with Jon for over a decade, I can wholeheartedly say that he is one of the most intelligent, intuitive, and rational individuals I have ever met. Jon has proven to be a tactical problem solver that is passionate about the issues our industry faces. One example would be the lack of information available for businesses to properly manage government agency compliance. Seeing this, Jon spearheaded a coalition to work constructively with government agencies with the intention of developing clear guidelines. I fully supported this effort, knowing that with Jon at the helm, he would provide the strategic leadership necessary to tackle the complexities that surround government regulation and compliance. Jon would be a tremendous asset if elected to the SEMA Board, an endeavor for which he has my full support!
MIKE SULLIVAN
President, Mishimoto
Electronic Vehicles, or EVs, are exploding in both popularity and availability, and the automotive aftermarket is not moving quickly enough to adopt them as enthusiast vehicles. The shift is reminiscent of the move from carburetion to fuel injection, which was a momentous change that brought a great opportunity to those positioned to take advantage of the situation. Industry leaders are hesitant to embrace the adoption of electric vehicles as performance vehicles because reshuffling the deck could leave them in a lesser position than they currently hold. Whether we like it or not, this change is inevitable, and as an industry, we need to rise to the challenge and pursue making the EV market enthusiast-friendly and profitable.
Embracing the newest technology is a surefire way to pursue youth engagement, which ensures a realistic long-term future for aftermarket companies. Traditionally, when an automotive manufacturer develops an in-house performance package for a vehicle, they rely heavily on the aftermarket and partnerships with performance manufacturers to finalize the outcome. EV manufacturers, on the other hand, are developing performance and accessory programs in-house with no aftermarket support, in part because our industry has been slow to accept this new technology.
There is a clear shift in terms of OE investment, highlighted by the following: Ford’s $11 billion investment to have 16 EVs in production by 2020, GM’s “All-Electric Path to Zero Emissions” and announcement that it would release 20 EVs by 2023, BMW’s intention to have 12 full EV models that represent 25 percent of sales by 2025, VW’s plans to introduce 30 EVs by 2025, Mercedes’ intentions to launch 10 EVs by 2022, and Tesla’s aim to sell 1 million EVs by 2020.
I propose that SEMA creates an Electric Vehicle Council, with the initial goal of gaining membership and recognizing the segment, while continuing its focus on supporting SEMA members interested in pursuing its opportunities. The risk our industry takes with apathy toward the EV segment cannot be understated.
As a Gen-X business owner born in the late ’80s, I’ve grown up in a unique position to witness the changes and impact of the digital age to our society overall and how it has impacted the automotive industry specifically. We’re now in the midst of another great societal change with the age of electrification.
Jon’s reputation and track record as the CEO of Turn 14 Distribution has proven to the automotive aftermarket community and industry that he had the early foresight of adapting and embracing the positive changes of the digital age by making Turn 14 Distribution the most technological forward distribution company in our aftermarket industry today. His leadership, deep understanding of new technologies—along with his previous work to combat unfavorable government regulations—will help put the SEMA organization in the best position to succeed in the important years ahead.
RAVI DOLWANI
Director, CSF, Inc.
The groundbreaking South Dakota v. Wayfair, Inc. (2018) Supreme Court ruling validated the concept of economic nexus. This ruling immediately created known—and unknown—reporting requirements for many SEMA member companies across a multitude of states. This enormous change presents countless challenges to the small and medium business owners who make up our industry. While SEMA has provided resources to help member companies understand these changes, I believe SEMA should explore joining multi-industry coalitions that support streamlining and minimizing requirements for member companies. Economic Nexus establishes a basis for any state in the union to enact its laws and regulations on our membership. The consequences of this ruling will continue to escalate over time and place an ever-increasing burden on our members across the country. Ultimately this will create new barriers to entrepreneurship unless we push for change.
I truly believe Jon will be able to guide the industry as a member of the SEMA Board, especially in dealing with the changes that are happening at the government level with the EPA and Economic Nexus. Jon has a proven record of keeping small business interests at heart, which will help grow our industry rather than shrink it.
GREG CALOUDAS
Chief Executive Officer, GSC Power-Division
The automotive aftermarket is comprised of an eclectic mix of entrepreneurs, engineers, enthusiasts, racers, and self-starters. For many years, our wide base of industry participants has provided the automotive aftermarket with a diverse pool of companies and allowed us to keep up with ever-changing demands and challenges. Without competitive forces, entrepreneurial spirit, and dreamers, our industry’s diversity and adaptability will suffer. As a board member, I will focus on protecting small businesses from the challenges facing them in the modern economy.
I have worked with Jon Pulli for many years in both a commercial capacity and on issues that have a major impact on this industry. During that time, I’ve been impressed with his professionalism, intelligence, and hands-on approach to complicated challenges. Jon is well-versed in the regulatory issues affecting our industry and has a unique perspective on the challenges faced by both large and small companies alike. Jon is a conscientious advocate for SEMA businesses and would be an excellent addition to the SEMA Board.
GREG NEUWIRTH
Chief Executive Officer, AEM Performance Electronics
NEWS
Turn 14 Distribution Supports Local Development, Donates Funds To Develop Middle School TV Studio
June 4, 2019
Turn 14 Distribution’s Sustainable & Renewable Energy Initiatives
Turn 14 Distribution strives to make the world a better place through several initiatives: charitable giving, paid time off for volunteer work, 100-percent-paperless operations, advanced recycling, and a focus on renewable energy. In 2019, the company made investments in solar power that will generate over 1.1 Megawatts of energy per year at its Horsham, PA headquarters. This renewable energy generation initiative will reduce emissions by 1,000 tons of CO2 per year; equivalent to planting 23,267 trees per year. The corporate office also instituted a reusable coffee cup program in 2019 to reduce unnecessary paper and plastic waste. Each distribution center uses instant-on LED lighting that turns off after a specific length of time to reduce unnecessary electricity usage. In addition, Turn 14 Distribution's facilities recycle 92 percent of the waste generated through operations by sorting and recycling cardboard, wooden pallets, plastic stretch wrap, and all paper and plastic byproducts.
Turn 14 Distribution’s Philanthropic Efforts
Turn 14 Distribution strives to make the world a better place through charitable giving, paid time off for volunteer work, a focus on renewable energy, 100-percent-paperless operations, and advanced recycling. To that end, the company has selected eight charities to receive a significant annual donation. In addition, Turn 14 Distribution's facilities recycle 92 percent of the waste generated through operations by sorting and recycling cardboard, wooden pallets, plastic stretch wrap, and all paper and plastic byproducts.
Volkswagen to Invest 60 Billion Euro in E-mobility, Digital Tech by 2024
Volkswagen (VOWG_p.DE) will invest 60 billion euros ($66.12 billion) by 2024 to develop electric and hybrid cars as well as digital technologies, the multi-brand car and truckmaking group said on Friday.
RPM Act Is Reintroduced in the U.S. Senate
U.S. Senators Richard Burr (R-NC) and Joe Manchin (D-WV), along with 24 original cosponsors, reintroduced S. 2602, the Recognizing the Protection of Motorsports Act of 2019 (RPM Act). This bipartisan bill protects Americans’ right to convert street vehicles into dedicated racecars and the motorsports parts industry’s right to sell products that enable racers to compete.
Electric Pickup, Batteries Included in GM's $7 Billion Pledge
An all-electric pickup truck and an advanced battery system will be part of the $7 billion that General Motors Co has pledged to invest in the United States as parts of contract talks with the United Auto Workers.
Turn 14 Distribution Supports Local Development, Donates Funds To Develop Middle School TV Studio
Pennfield Middle School was the only one of the three North Penn middle schools without a TV studio, until a local business stepped up to the plate. Turn 14 Distribution has partnered with North Penn School District to assist with the opening of the middle school’s new student television studio. The company’s donation went to Pennfield Middle School, which was previously the only of the three North Penn middle schools without a TV studio.
Jon Pulli and Turn 14 Distribution Featured in Modern Materials Handling Magazine
What’s next? That’s a question often asked by fast-growing companies. In an order fulfillment environment where companies put a premium on price, selection and customer service, companies not only find themselves running out of space and bumping up against inefficient processes, but also having to re-think their entire distribution strategy to take business to the next level of performance. That was the situation facing Turn 14 Distribution, a Horsham, Pa.,-based distributor of performance auto parts. In 2013, the then 11-year-old company was operating from a single, space-constrained 52,000-square-foot facility. To meet the distributor’s goals for growth and nationwide two-day delivery, Turn 14 realized it would not only have to rethink its processes, it would have to design an entirely new network.
California Bill to Repeal 2018 Exhaust-Noise Law Approved by Transportation Committee
Legislation (AB 390) in California to repeal the section of a 2018 law (AB 1824) that amended how state law-enforcement officials issue citations for exhaust noise violations was passed by the Assembly Committee on Transportation at a March 25 hearing. SEMA testified at the hearing as the bill’s sponsor.
Turn 14 Distribution Named SEMA Warehouse Distributor of the Year in 2018
Turn 14 Distribution was presented with the SEMA Warehouse Distributor of the Year award for 2018 during last week’s SEMA Show in Las Vegas. In addition, Jon Pulli, Turn 14 Distribution’s CEO, was presented with the SEMA GEN-III Innovator of the Year Award for 2018.
Jon Pulli Earns SEMA GEN-III Innovator of the Year Award in 2018
With more than 3,000 industry luminaries and business owners in attendance, the SEMA Awards Banquet is considered by many to be the industry’s premier gala – similar to the Oscars for the entertainment industry. “The SEMA Awards Banquet is a highlight of the week,” said Chris Kersting, SEMA President and CEO. “After several days of business at the SEMA Show, it’s a great time to switch gears and celebrate the passion that fuels the industry. The award winners are all examples of this passion and the innovation that we’ve seen all week. We’re honored to be able to recognize them with these industry awards.”
Ford Plans $11 Billion Investment, 40 Electrified Vehicles by 2022
Ford Motor Co (F.N) will significantly increase its planned investments in electric vehicles to $11 billion by 2022 and have 40 hybrid and fully electric vehicles in its model lineup, Chairman Bill Ford said on Sunday at the Detroit auto show.
Turn 14 Distribution Named SEMA Warehouse Distributor of the Year in 2016
Turn 14 Distribution, a performance parts distributor, announced it has been presented with the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Warehouse Distributor of the Year award for 2016. The WD of the Year award is designed to honor one Warehouse Distributor each year for its outstanding contribution to the motor vehicle aftermarket during the previous twelve months.
EMMELINE SIM
Chief Operating Officer & Managing Partner, RALLYARMOR
In 2011, I received a call from what I perceived an enterprising upstart offering a cogent argument for Rally Armor to open distribution to his Pennsylvania-based Warehouse Distribution company. Their 100-percent-wholesale model would make an ideal addition to our burgeoning dealer list, cited the confident caller. He was quick to point out that their goal was to broaden distribution for us as the increasing demand for our line necessitated this inquiry. They were an enterprising team of 26 full-time employees and an evolving 66 dealer line card. Operating concomitantly with our existing reseller network was what they were after. This forward-thinking outlier of a playmaker’s name was Jon Pulli, CEO of Turn 14 Distribution.
Though I respected his restrained tenacity, transparency, and an unnerving resolve for expansion in the WD space, Rally Armor had done well with the network cultivated to date with healthy year-to-year growth. Unconvinced that the addition of a new partnership was worth rocking the boat for, we ended the call—not a no but not a yes; let’s pick this up another time. The ensuing inquiries supplanted my initial concerns. The tipping point was in the simplicity of Pulli’s words then, “We are not looking to rock the boat, just allow our current customer base to gain access to your well-respected brand.”
In the years since that opening conversation, I’ve observed the consistent upward trajectory and wholesale expansion of Turn 14 Distribution. My thoughts since that maiden call on our independent but lateral visionary voyages to expansion, “this company brazenly embraces obstacles, covets challenges to yield better to best practice solutions.”
I’d come to see Jon as an all-in and steadfast sentinel of start-ups to established businesses. He was a collaborative leader with a brass-tacks approach to solutions, not problems, which is why Turn 14 Distribution worked and continues to work so well as our premier WD partner. Jon is a master of seeing growth through converting goals into successive wins, broadening the paradigm of automotive—past, present and EV-future. He is all about weathering our industry’s ebbs and flows by fortifying companies with a clear focus to manufacture quality parts without compromising process or people.
The wonder of it all is that the mission has a real significance to him, and there is profound security in having a decisive and determined pacesetter supporting your company’s efforts at a time when competitive cannibalization has collaterally diminished brand identities. His systematic approach to start with the vision, execute the plan with integrity while communicating the strategies to sustain strong partnerships is the very reason Rally Armor has been and remains a stalwart champion of the Turn 14 Distribution team.
On the issues, Jon advocates fair and equitable governance, helping bridge a coalition of support for California bill AB 390 to overturn AB 1824. AB 390 preserved the rights of enthusiasts to prove innocence with decibel monitor submissions when exhaust volume was called into question by law enforcement. His recommendation that SEMA engage in multi-industry coalitions to foster compliance, limiting and streamlining Economic Nexus requirements, is one example of his pragmatic approach in fortifying the future of businesses globally. His fortitude in getting things done while staying integrally connected to the founding mission is why I endorse Jon Pulli for the SEMA Board of Directors.
Chris
Candido
Chief Technology Officer,
Turn 14 Distribution, Inc.
Nick
Moncure
Partner, Moncure &
Rohr Brand Development
Craig
Kohrs
Chief Executive Officer,
TMG Performance Products
Edward
Lee
General Manager,
TITAN-7, LLC
Dino
Rossi
Director, Business Operations,
Vibrant Performance
David
Borla
VP of Sales & Marketing,
Borla Performance Industries
Larry
Burns
Director of Community &
Economic Dev. Horsham Twp.
Jonathan
Mill
Senior Director,
Wheelwell
Trip
Manley
Owner & Vice President,
Manley Performance Products
Sean
Crawford
President,
JE Pistons
Yukio
Uemura
President & CEO,
ENKEI International, Inc
Bob
Schuetz
VP of Sales & Marketing,
Öhlins USA
George
Kook Jr.
President & CEO,
KOOKS Headers
Dai
Yoshihara
Formula DRIFT
Driver
Alberto
Reda
Global Emissions Systems,
Inc.
Jeffrey
King
President & CEO, Engineered
Performance Technologies
Todd
Sager
President,
AWE Tuning
Nate
Shelton
Director,
Holley Performance Products
Shahriar
Niakan
President & CEO,
advanced FLOW engineering
Steven
Voudouris
CEO & Founding Partner,
Turn5, Inc.
Bob
Bruegging
President,
Race Winning Brands
Jim
Liaw
President & Co-Founder,
Formula DRIFT
Steven
Royzenshteyn
Chief Executive Officer,
Onyx
Rich
Barsamian
VP of Sales & Marketing,
Advanced Clutch Technology
Julian
Gill
Chief Executive Officer,
Eibach Springs, Inc.
Mark
Cornwell
VP of Sales & Marketing,
StopTech
Mike
Deatsch
Vice President,
DeatschWerks
Josh
Pendolphia
Sales Representative,
Liedel-Bradshaw
Chris Candido
Chief Technology Officer, Turn 14 Distribution, Inc.
Jon Pulli has been my friend and business partner for nearly two decades. Over that time, I have seen him grow as a businessman, father, and philanthropist. Jon brings a unique combination of ethics and acumen to business, consistently and deliberately finding solutions that benefit all parties involved. He has an uncanny ability to solve problems and a genuine natural inclination towards leadership that motivates others to excel. I bet my livelihood on my partnership with Jon years ago, and I would do it again without hesitation today. Jon would make a fantastic addition to the SEMA board.
Nick Moncure
Partner, Moncure & Rohr Brand Development
Jon Pulli is a fierce and fair competitor, an innovator, and visionary entrepreneur. He has been a founder and best-in-class operator of a direct-to-retail e-commerce business and a mainline warehouse distributor. There is no person more qualified, passionate, and prepared to take our industry into the next decade than Jon.
Craig Kohrs
Chief Executive Officer, TMG Performance Products
With his extraordinary vision, Jon has the proven ability to lead change and cultivate passion in a way that makes him ideally suited to lead our industry through the challenges of today and the opportunities of tomorrow.
Edward Lee
General Manager, TITAN-7, LLC
Turn 14 Distribution, under the leadership of Jon Pulli, has quickly and methodically ascended into a leadership position in our industry by embracing efficiency through technology while maintaining important old-school principles of proper ethics, hard work, and dedication. As an industry veteran of 20-plus years who has been on both the corporate and entrepreneurial side, I feel it is crucial that we appoint competent leaders who understand the future while being able to relate to those who may not. Jon would be an essential choice as a guiding hand for our industry.
Dino Rossi
Director, Business Operations, Vibrant Performance
At this time of great change in our industry, it is critical that we have proven game-changers in a position to lead. Jon Pulli has proven himself to be a dynamic and visionary business leader. He has a firm grasp on the issues that are impacting our industry as well as having important and actionable ideas that can help the membership prepare for what the future has in store. We offer our full and unwavering support to Jon as he seeks election to the SEMA Board of Directors.
David Borla
Vice President of Sales & Marketing, Borla Performance Industries
I endorse Jon Pulli for SEMA’s Board of Directors. I’ve worked with Jon for many years, and it was apparent from our first meeting that he’s truly passionate about confronting the issues which are important to the SEMA community. He would be a great addition to the SEMA Board, not only because of his proven dedication to our community but because of his unique perspective and proven track record of success.
Larry Burns
Director of Community & Economic Development, Horsham Township
As CEO of Turn 14 Distribution, Jon took a concept and built it from the ground up, into a great distribution company. Jon is a sharp and thoughtful business person who is data and results-driven, and I wholeheartedly believe Jon would be a great addition to the board.
Jonathan Mill
Senior Director, Wheelwell
Jon Pulli embodies the founders of our industry by being a true pioneer of innovation and a leader in our efforts within government regulations affecting the aftermarket. He has my full endorsement for the SEMA Board of Directors.
Trip Manley
Owner & Vice President, Manley Performance Products, Inc.
What Jon Pulli has created and accomplished in just over a decade is nothing short of phenomenal. He recognized an opportunity, and not only had the vision but the ability to build Turn 14 Distribution into one of the premier warehouse distributors in the entire aftermarket. His passion for our industry and its future is without question. Jon’s skill set, desire, and drive make him an ideal board candidate. SEMA would be lucky to have him.
Sean Crawford
President, JE Pistons
Jon has a track record of innovation, execution, and success. His strong understanding of market trends and the various pressures faced by our industry would make him a valuable addition to the SEMA Board of Directors.
Yukio Uemura
President & Chief Executive Officer, ENKEI International, Inc.
I am pleased to endorse Jon Pulli, CEO of Turn 14 Distribution, for the SEMA Board of Directors. I trust him to distribute ENKEI wheels because of his business philosophy and character. He takes care of business and people—customers, business partners, and employees. He cares about the environment and communities for future generations. Above all, he is passionate about the automotive industry. He is not just a young visionary leader but also a man of action. I strongly believe that Jon Pulli will be a great asset to the SEMA Board of Directors.
Bob Schuetz
Vice President of Sales & Marketing, Öhlins USA
I have known Jon for a number of years. He is a strategic thinker that can express his ideas and concepts in a concise well-structured manner. The success of his business speaks for itself. I believe that Jon can take these same qualities and help move our industry forward. I fully endorse Jon for a position on the SEMA Board of Directors.
George Kook Jr.
President & Chief Executive Officer, KOOKS Headers
Jon has a strong understanding of the performance industry and works closely with his partners to ensure proper customer service and product distribution. We consider Jon and his company as an extended Kooks family. Jon and his team’s connections through the industry from the street through to the manufacturers help us ascertain the driving factors for our business. I feel that Jon Pulli has the proper drive and fortitude to institute a positive impact and fully support his campaign for SEMA Board of Directors.
Dai Yoshihara
Formula DRIFT Driver
I’ve worked with Turn 14 Distribution and Jon Pulli for over six years. Not only is he an innovative forward-thinker, but also one of the most passionate and motivating people I’ve ever worked with. He has created such a concrete foundation with his support in my drift program, car builds, and multiple other motorsport endeavors, such as time attack and the International Pikes Peak Hill Climb. With his continued support and constant encouragement, he has allowed me to grow and strive for constant success.
Alberto Reda
Global Emissions Systems, Inc.
The automotive aftermarket is faced with challenging times. Technology is moving at lightning speed, and legislators are trying to catch up. Our industry needs our best and brightest to advocate in the interest of the aftermarket. Jon Pulli is the perfect candidate for the SEMA Board of Directors. His entrepreneurial instincts and vision will help drive SEMA’s efforts ensuring that association member companies continue to thrive in the future.
Jeffrey King
President & Chief Executive Officer, Engineered Performance Technologies
In the upcoming SEMA election, we have an opportunity to elect a truly innovative, passionate, and forward-looking leader to the SEMA Board of Directors. It has been my honor and pleasure to know and work with Jon Pulli of Turn 14 Distribution for over ten years. In my opinion, he is exactly the type of person we need to help lead our industry and drive support throughout the SEMA organization. Jon is a visionary who is both a coalition and consensus builder. The SEMA Board needs his unique insight on youth engagement to help drive continued growth in our market. I urge you to vote for Jon Pulli for the SEMA Board of Directors. He is the right person for the job.
Todd Sager
President, AWE Tuning
While enjoying strong sustained growth in almost all its segments, our industry is also facing incredible disruption. This disruption threatens to derail market expansion, perhaps relegating, over time, most of our categories to legacy status. SEMA membership needs a leader who can both serve the needs of its established entities while also navigating the complex challenges of fundamental evolution. We deserve a leader who has demonstrated superior capability through the explosive and successful growth of their own company. We deserve a leader who is highly ethical, measured in thought, and deeply familiar with all aspects of the aftermarket. And we deserve a leader who is committed to ensuring our entire industry is conceptually relevant to the next generations. Jon Pulli has proven himself to be the leader we deserve, and I endorse him for the SEMA Board of Directors.
Nate Shelton
Director, Holley Performance Products
Jon Pulli is one of our industry’s brightest talents. A successful entrepreneur who has proven to be a step ahead of the market. We would be wise to have him as a Director on the SEMA Board. His vision and leadership will benefit us all.
Shahriar "Nick" Niakan
President & Chief Executive Officer, advanced FLOW engineering, Inc.
I avidly endorse Jon Pulli for the SEMA Board of Directors. I have worked and collaborated with Jon Pulli for many years, and have seen what tremendous success he has been able to produce, both with his company Turn 14 Distribution, and for the industry. In a time of increasing government overreach, we need outstanding, strong industry leaders to protect automotive businesses from unelected officials and fight for enthusiast’s rights. We also need someone like Jon to fight for the free enterprise system that has made this country great and exceptional. Jon Pulli fits that bill perfectly. Jon understands the need to embrace new technologies, and his intensity, combined with his quiet determination, is needed to make things happen at SEMA.
Steven Voudouris
Chief Executive Officer & Founding Partner, Turn5, Inc.
I am excited to endorse Jon Pulli for the SEMA Board of Directors. I have witnessed Jon’s knowledge and passion for our industry first-hand over the past several years. More importantly, I have seen Jon take on a leadership role when it comes to navigating issues that threaten the aftermarket parts industry. Jon will be a great addition to the SEMA Board of Directors, and I look forward to seeing him leverage his experience and intelligence to advance all our industry-wide goals.
Bob Bruegging
President, Race Winning Brands
I fully endorse Jon Pulli for the SEMA Board of Directors. Jon stands out as a visionary leader and innovator and the industry would be well-served to have him at the helm as we cross into a new decade.
Jim Liaw
President & Co-Founder, Formula DRIFT
Over the last two decades, I have been on the front lines of changing media, diversification of enthusiast genres, and tackling young engagement, and I know the landscape of our industry is ever-changing. With these changes, we need more leaders that are savvy enough to lead us forward. We need someone that has a vision of what we can be without compromising who we are. That is why I support Jon Pulli to join the leadership ranks of the SEMA Board of Directors.
Steven Royzenshteyn
Chief Executive Officer, Onyx
While there are many innovators & savvy business people within the automotive aftermarket, based on my experience, there are many fewer of whom I would call true leaders within our industry. In the years that I have observed Jon and Turn 14 Distribution, the company continues to develop and innovate. I have known Jon to have the insight, professionalism, and follow-through to be a true industry leader. Jon’s participation on the SEMA board would bring value not only in handling our immediate challenges and concerns but also in recognizing and facilitating long-term strategic objectives.
Rich Barsamian
Vice President Sales & Marketing, Advanced Clutch Technology
Jon is always looking to see how he can bring value to stakeholders. It has been said, “You can’t manage effectively what you can’t measure accurately, and don’t measure what you’re not going to use” ... Jon is that guy! His vision of our industry and the issues that we face with vehicle technology, governmental, and the changing marketplace, position him to be an excellent advocate for our industry. I am reminded of a quote from John Wooden. “Don’t mistake activity for achievement.” Jon’s achievements speak for themselves. Please vote for Jon Pulli as he is the right choice for the SEMA Board of Directors.
Julian Gill
Chief Executive Officer, Eibach Springs, Inc.
Our industry has gone through dramatic changes in recent years, and as we enter a new decade, the way we conduct business will challenge the past and its traditions. Having seen how Jon Pulli has guided Turn 14 from its early days, both dealing with and instigating many of the changes, my colleagues and I believe Jon would be a dynamic force on the SEMA Board of Directors. His ability to understand future trends whilst protecting our core business values is a benefit for us all.
Mark Cornwell
Vice President of Sales & Marketing, StopTech
Jon Pulli is a true leader and team builder. His accomplishments are setting new standards in the SEMA markets. Moving forward, SEMA faces many challenges, and Jon will complement current leadership and help shape future strategy, planning, and execution. Jon Pulli is an exceptional human being and we are fortunate to have him in our industry. Please join me and vote for Jon Pulli for SEMA Board of Directors.
Mike Deatsch
Vice President, DeatschWerks
I am supporting Jon Pulli for the SEMA Board of Directors because he has the forward-thinking we need in today’s climate.
Josh Pendolphia
Sales Representative, Liedel-Bradshaw
Over the last 10-plus years I’ve witnessed Jon build a team around him that has, in this short time, become the core of the automotive aftermarket. His passion for the industry is second only to his willingness to help those around him grow and succeed. I firmly believe that the out-of-the-box thinking Jon engages in will benefit this industry for decades to come. I fully endorse Jon Pulli for SEMA Chairman.
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