Federal lawmakers were back in their districts while Congress was out of session for its Easter recess, providing an important opportunity to meet with constituents to understand the most important issues facing them. Holley Performance took advantage of this congressional district work period by hosting United States Rep. Brett Guthrie (R-Ky.) for a tour of its new headquarters and meeting with the company's executive team. Rep. Guthrie, who represents Holley's Bowling Green, Kentucky, headquarters as the representative for Kentucky's 2nd Congressional District, also serves as the chairman of the House's important Energy and Commerce Committee, which has jurisdiction over issues affecting the automotive industry.

The visit provided an opportunity for Holley's executive team to discuss key automotive issues with Rep. Guthrie, who is no stranger to the industry. Before entering public service, he worked in his family's Bowling Green business, Trace Die Cast, Inc., a full-service aluminum die-casting manufacturer and automotive parts supplier. Rep. Guthrie also served as a field artillery officer in the 101st Airborne Division--Air Assault at Fort Campbell.
 

(From left): Mark Lord, district director for Rep. Brett Guthrie; Matthew Stevenson, president and CEO of Holley; Rep. Guthrie; Carly Kennedy, executive vice president and general counsel of Holley; and Eric Snyder, senior director of federal government affairs for PRI/SEMA.

"It's crucial for our elected officials to understand firsthand the innovative and economic impact companies like Holley have on the automotive industry and the places we call home," said Matthew Stevenson, president and CEO of Holley. "We were honored to welcome Rep. Guthrie to our Holley Performance Brands headquarters in Bowling Green to showcase the work we're doing for performance enthusiasts, share the ways we are giving back in our communities and discuss how policy decisions can support the continued growth and success of the automotive aftermarket."
 

Matt Stevenson provides Rep. Brett Guthrie a tour of Holley’s Bowling Green, Kentucky, headquarters.

Hosting a site visit for your member of Congress and their staff is a powerful way to showcase your business, highlight your team's work and discuss key challenges and opportunities facing your company and the industry.

If you're interested in arranging a tour, PRI and SEMA are here to help. Our government affairs team will support you every step of the way, providing industry-specific economic data, policy talking points and other helpful resources to ensure a productive meeting.

PRI and SEMA staff can also draft and send the official invitation, coordinate the visit with your office, offer a pre-event briefing and assist with logistics on the day of the tour.

For more information, contact Juan Mejia, PRI's senior manager for federal government affairs, at juanm@sema.org.