MEET OUR TEAM
The Team That Makes It All Happen
Austin has been working in auto body since 2022. A graduate of Indiana Career and Technology Center, he’s been a member of our team for a year and a half. When he’s not at work making customers’ cars shine, he’s dreaming of burning some rubber in his own dream car, a 1968 Dodge Dart LO.
Austin
Painter
Brew’s been perfecting his craft for the past 16 years, joining our team in 2021. He’s a graduate of WyoTech whose ultimate goal is to hug some curves in his own sleek 2000 Acura NSX. Brew is an I-car Pro Level 1 structural tech.
Brew
Fabricator
Brian joined our team in 2020 with 35 years of experience in collision repair. He’s a Master ASE Technician, as well as having been a Refinish and Collision Instructor at WyoTech. In his spare time he daydreams about the low rumble of a 2018 Dodge Challenger Hellephant.
Brian
Parts Manager
Brock is the General Manager at 553, having joined the company just two months ago in 2024. With a year of experience in the industry, Brock brings a fresh perspective and strong leadership to his role. He graduated from Purchase Line High School in 2004 and later earned a degree from Berea College in 2008. A certified public accountant (CPA), Brock holds a CPA license, which further enhances his expertise in finance and management. Brock’s dream car is the iconic Big Foot Monster Truck.
Brock
General Manager
Dom is a Junior at McPherson College in Kansas City and interns with the team on school breaks. 2024 was his second summer working with us.
Dom
Restoration Apprentice
Ginna’s been a superstar on our customer service team since 2019, and she knows her stuff! She holds an estimating license, is a graduate of Mount Aloysius and Cambria-Rowe Business College, and Ginna is an I-car Pro Level 1 estimator. One day she’s going to show the boys who’s boss in her very own 1959 El Camino Big Block!
Ginna
Operations Manager
Greg has been part of our team since 2022, drawing on his 41 years of experience in the industry to deliver amazing results for our customers. He’s a graduate of Laurel Valley High School, and his dream is to be cruising in style in the classic beauty of a 1958 Chevy Impala.
Greg
Auto Body Tech
Ian joined our team as an Apprentice in 2024. With three years of experience in the industry, Ian has a solid foundation in his field. He graduated from United High School and further honed his skills at the Indiana County Technology Center (ICTC). Ian’s dream car is a 2001 Nissan Silvia.
Ian L.
Apprentice
Jack is an Auto Body Technician, having been with the company for three months as of 2024. With two years of experience in the industry, Jack is building a solid foundation in auto body repair and restoration. He graduated from Hampton High School and furthered his technical training at the A.W. Beattie Career Center. Outside of work, his dream car is a 1979 Chevy C10.
Jack
Fabricator
After working for other shops for years, Jamie decided to go into business for himself in 2014, opening 553 Auto Body and Super Car Restoration. He holds an Associates in Automotive and Collision Repair, is an I-car platinum-level estimator, and leads our culture of teamwork and training. He dreams of leaving everyone in the dust in a 1970 Camaro Z28.
Jamie
Owner/CEO
Jared joined our team in 2021 after graduating from United High School and Indiana Career and Technology Center. Jared is an I-car Pro Level 1 refinish Tech and aspires to be waving down at everyone from the driver seat of his lifted 1972 Chevy K20.
Jared
Painter
In 2014, Joe joined Jamie in opening 553 Auto Body and Super Car Restoration. He holds an Associates degree in Automotive Technology from Vale Tech, along with 48 years of industry experience. Joe is a Platinum structural tech and loves the sleek lines and raw horsepower of a 1968 Plymouth Roadrunner Hellcat.
Joe
Fabricator
Joseph is a graduate of ICTC and is new to the industry. He joined the team in 2024 and is looking forward to learning from our seasoned staff.
Joseph
Detailer
Richard came to us 6 months ago with 33 years of experience as a mechanic. He’s a graduate of Purchase Line High School and Vale Tech. When he’s not busy turning a wrench, he’s daydreaming about turning heads in a gleaming 1965 Plymouth Belvedere.
Richard
Mechanic
Scooter is a graduate of Mount Carmel Christian Academy with 37 years of experience in the industry. He’s been using that experience to make our team better since 2015. He is a platinum-level refinish tech with an eye on a brand new 2024 Dodge Challenger RT.
Scooter
Restoration Technician
Shawn C. is a graduate of Purchase Line High School and Vale Tech with 32 years of combined experience as a mechanic and auto body technician. He’s been part of the 553 team since 2015 and is a platinum non-structural tech. Shawn sees himself going off-road in his very own 1968 Ford Bronco.
Shawn C.
Floor Supervisor
Shawn J. is a graduate of Indiana Career and Technology Center and WyoTech. He joined the team 2018, but has 15 years of experience in auto body. Shawn is a fan of classic American muscle- his dream car is a 1971 Mustang Mach 1.
Shawn J.
Restoration Supervisor
