Jim Canova has been a professional detailer since 1990. He is the inventor of the BumBee Seat, a folding, rolling, detailing seat that makes working on your vehicle, in your garage or shop, and around your home easy and comfortable.

James Tidmarsh is the Director of Global Sales for Radford Motors where their aim is to breathe new life into the art of coach building by creating contemporary luxury commissions true to classic and timeless designs.

Danilo Coto Cruz is the Founder of PACTO where he makes vintage style racing helmets, gloves, visors, and shoes. His hand crafted goods are born from a time past, made through a carefully crafted and elaborated process creating a true sentiment of a golden era for automotive fanatics all over the world.

Lyle Brummer is Director of Design at SpeedKore Performance Group, an American performance company where their engineers and artisans combine traditional craftsmanship with cutting edge technology.

Erik Schmid owns a VW Bus inspired brewer called Red Bus Brewing Company. He has found a way to combine his passion for cars and his craft brewing beers. 

Daniel Valjevac is the owner of Retro Designs where he and his team provide a premium level of quality craftsmanship in reimagining classic cars, providing work on everything from a Gen-5 Camaros to a vintage Porsches.

Kevin Jones is CEO and President of Business in a Bucket Institute, a company that changes lives teaching practical application of what is involved in operating a business allowing men and women to create an immediate income for themselves. 

Raj Dasgupta is the CEO at Electrovaya, a company focused on new battery technology in the industrial and automotive space.

Matt Chambers is the Founder and CEO of Curtiss Motorcycles where he and his team have created two-wheeled works of art and innovation.

Eduardo Santella is the owner of Citric Studios and the Brand and Marketing Director for Dieseldorff Kaffee, a coffee producer out of Guatamala who are proud partners of Peninsula Signature Event Series as their official coffee of the The Quail, a Motorsport Gathering's Tour.

Aaron Zeilinsky is the General Manager at Porsche Monterey. They host thier Porsche Monterey Classic as Car Week begins at their dealership. Porsche Monterey is a sponsor of this year’s The Concours at Pasadera.

Richard Renard is an ex-long-time racer and the Executive Director at Large of the venerable Laguna Seca Raceway Foundation that exists to raise funds for the development of the Laguna Seca Recreational area. Appropriate given the first race he attended as a boy was at Laguna Seca in 1957. 

Rick Barnett is the Chairman at The Concours at Pasadera. Now in its 4th year, this event launches Car Week on the Monterey Peninsula and this year features the Ferrari’s 75^th anniversary.

Heather Gardner is the Owner and Manager of Monterey Touring Vehicles and Classic Car Rentals. She and her team provide you with a unique way to experience the beauty of the Monterey Peninsula and surrounding areas by renting and driving a classic car.

Bryan Nazario is the Director of Marketing for Adobe Road Wines. Adobe Road Wines will be the featured wine at this year's The Concours at Pasadera, an event that kicks of Monterey Car Week.

Rich Crombie is the Field Marketing Consultant for Port of Subs, who have been a major sponsor of Hot August Nights for many years. He has been the DJ and MC for Hot August Nights for the past 17 years. 

Bobby Bryant has been giving his time and energy to the Reno/Sparks community for the “For Kids Foundation” of Nevada’s annual fundraiser to being one of the longest tenured volunteers for the widely popular Hot August Nights Classic car event and has been a volunteer since the events inception in 1986.

James Herr is the Project Manager at Summit Racing Equipment where he works in project management in their corporate offices and with vendors. James is also involved with Hot August Nights on their Board of Directors as their President.

Brandon Bernstein is the Director of Partnership Marketing at Lucas Oil Products. He is the son of six-time NHRA Champion Kenny Bernstein and is a championship drag racer himself.

Alan Tom is the Executive Director for Hot August Nights and brings years of community experience, event planning, and a passion for classic automobile to this iconic and nostalgic classic car show celebrating its 35th year!

Doug Andreassen is currently serving as President of the Pacific Northwest Porsche Club, a position he has held for 4 years. He has served on the PNWR board in various positions prior to being elected President.