With extensive involvement in SEMA and the automotive industry for more than 35 years, Rudd's leadership and guidance have been pivotal to the industry. His tenure on the SEMA Board of Directors, including notable roles such as treasurer and chair-elect, provided invaluable direction and stability to the organization. Furthermore, Rudd's active participation across various councils, networks, and committees fostered collaboration and unity within the industry. His efforts facilitated networking opportunities, thereby promoting collective progress and growth, solidifying SEMA's role as a unifying force. Today, as president of Bob Cook Sales, Rudd's responsibilities encompass a myriad of roles, from business management and sales leadership to manufacturer representation. His steadfast dedication to advancing the interests of his clients and the industry at large continues to be the guiding force behind his illustrious career.

"How do I now enter industry eternity with my heroes, my mentors, my friends? There is nothing more humbling than to be honored by your peers," said Rudd.

The late Priegel was an electrical engineer and worked for Raytheon at White Sands Missile Range, N.M., before he founded Autotronic Controls Corporation, better known as MSD Ignition, in his garage in 1970. Priegel and his engineers invented the multiple spark discharge ignition system known as MSD. MSD drove ignition technology for more than 40 years to both the street and racing markets, bringing soft-touch rev limiting to the performance and racing market in addition to crankshaft trigger systems, timing retards, start retards, and many other ignition products. Under his leadership, MSD was a SEMA member and active SEMA Show participant for more than four decades. Priegel supported his team members to be active SEMA volunteers during all of those years. Priegel died in September 2018.

"It's such an honor, and I'm proud of him and the work he accomplished," said Sharon Priegel--Jack's wife--upon hearing about the Hall of Fame announcement. 

At a time when the industry was struggling with data due to the absence of an industry data standard, Wyly organized a group of SEMA members to define the problem via the SEMA Business Technology Committee (BTC). The BTC evolved into the SEMA Data Co-op (now SEMA Data), which Wyly ran as the program's CEO for five years. SEMA Data is a key member benefit that offers manufacturers a way to better organize their data and drive business success. With a career spanning more than 40 years in the automotive aftermarket, including key roles in sales, marketing, e-commerce and business data management, Wyly also served on numerous SEMA task forces and work groups, including six years on the SEMA Board of Directors, and was named SEMA Person of the Year in 2005 in recognition of his contributions.­  

"I've had the good fortune to spend my entire career in an industry that I love, surrounded by talented, inspiring people," said Wyly. "Now, to find myself honored with induction into the SEMA Hall of Fame alongside many of my friends and heroes, is nothing short of amazing, and quite a humbling experience."