Wade Kawasaki

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Partner Legendary Companies @ Legendary Companies
Chattanooga, TN, US
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Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States, United States
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About Wade Kawasaki

I am blessed to have built a career around an industry that brings me such joy. The automotive aftermarket industry is built on passion, and like many other members of our community, I was an enthusiast long before I made my living with automobiles. It has been quite the journey, from sweeping floors at my father's gas station, starting and building multiple aftermarket companies to making decisions that affect the 51-billion-dollar automotive aftermarket. It is an honor to continue this journey and nurture a lifetime of relationships along the way.My industry peers have recognized me for the following:2017-2019 SEMA Chairman of the Board2015-2017 SEMA Chair-Elect of the Board2013 Inducted into the SEMA Hall of Fame2010 SEMA Businesswomen’s Network Athena Award2007 SEMA Person of the Year2003 SEMA Chairman’s Service Award1998 Northwood University Education Award1994 Young Executive of the YearAdditionally I have held key elected positions and appointments including 3 consecutive terms on the SEMA Board of Directors, 2 terms as SEMA Secretary / Treasurer, 2 terms as Chairmen of the SEMA Show Committee and was appointment by the United States Secretary of Commerce to APAC, Automotive Parts Advisory Council.I have also undergone Board Source, a non-profit board consulting association, "Governance as Leadership" Advanced Practitioner Training Programs and served as the Chairman of the Governance Committee.In addition I have traveled extensively as a businessman, speaker, and consultant overseas including Europe, Japan, China, Australia, New Zealand, Saudi Arabia, throughout South East Asia and South America.

Wade Kawasaki's Current Company Details
Legendary Companies

Legendary Companies

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Partner Legendary Companies
Chattanooga, TN, US
Wade Kawasaki Work Experience Details
  • Legendary Companies
    Partner Legendary Companies
    Legendary Companies
    Chattanooga, Tn, Us
  • The Wheel Group
    Executive Chairman
    The Wheel Group Oct 2022 - Present
    Ontario, Ca, Us
  • Legendary Companies
    Partner Legendary Companies
    Legendary Companies Nov 2018 - Present
  • Legendary Companies
    Partner, President And Chief Executive Officer
    Legendary Companies Nov 2018 - Dec 2021
    Wade Kawasaki is the President and Chief Executive Officer of Legendary Companies (formerly Coker Group.) In his executive role, Kawasaki oversees the fourteen brands and six operating companies, which include Coker Tire, Universal Vintage Tire Co, Phoenix Race Tires, Wheel Vintiques, Roadster Wire Wheels, MOR- Münchner Oldtimer Reifen and The Great Race. He is based out of their corporate headquarters in Chattanooga, Tennessee, and also has an office in their West Coast manufacturing headquarters in City of Industry, California. Legendary Companies has distribution in over 60 countries and are the largest manufacturer of classic tires and wheels in the world. In addition to his role at Legendary Companies, Kawasaki is the SEMA Immediate Past Chairman of the Board, where he still has a role on the Board of Directors in making important decisions to benefit the 52-billion-dollar automotive aftermarket. He is also an avid collector of vintage and classic cars.
  • Exports International
    President / Ceo
    Exports International Mar 1987 - Dec 2018
    Founded in 1987 EXPORTS INTERNATIONAL is a well respected leader in the international trade of U.S. Automotive and Marine products. They are a full service U.S. Export Management Company specializing in the distribution over 300 American brand name automotive, marine, high performance race parts, and accessories to overseas customers. Their knowledgeable sales staff is multi-lingual, Multi-cultural and provides their customers with expeditious order fulfillment, lower overall pricing, and are experienced with shipping orders via Air and/or Ocean. They are your direct source to American Automotive and Marine aftermarket manufacturers'.
  • Dub Publishing Inc.
    Interim Cfo
    Dub Publishing Inc. Jun 2008 - Jan 2010
    Working with executive staff and and as a member of the Board of Directors on leadership development, strategic planning, infrastructure building, governance formation and evaluation processes. I am continuing to serve on the Board of Director's.
  • Journey Covenant Church
    Executive Pastor / Church Planter
    Journey Covenant Church Mar 2003 - Jun 2007
    Wade served as full time Executive Pastor of Journey Covenant Church a newly formed church plant of Rolling Hills Covenant Church. He provided start up structure, non-profit formation and infrastructure. He also assessed, developed, formed, recruited, implemented and evaluated strategic initiatives for staff and ministry teams. His entrepreneurial leadership style was a critical component of this start up church as it experienced rapid growth. He also lead efforts in third world missions in South East Asia and a annual retreat for families effected by autism.

Wade Kawasaki Skills

New Business Development Leadership Leadership Development Strategic Planning Sales Management Team Building Manufacturing Automotive Product Development Public Speaking Entrepreneurship Start Ups Marketing Strategy Direct Sales Business Strategy Parts Marketing Automotive Aftermarket Project Planning Management Sales Negotiation Training Purchasing Advertising Strategy Marketing Communications Pricing Product Marketing Cross Functional Team Leadership Nonprofits Product Management Sales Operations Business Planning Customer Satisfaction Operations Management Budgets Team Leadership Forecasting Sales Process Automobile Competitive Analysis Vehicles B2b Inventory Management Account Management Profit Retail Customer Retention Market Planning

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Wade Kawasaki works for Legendary Companies

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