Our People

If you believe in the magic of the automobile, every day working at Power Automedia is a good day. We start every morning ready to roll up our sleeves and do a great job for both our clients and our readers, because it’s passion that makes our company different than most.

We love cars, and we love performance. Do you? We are always hiring the best people in a variety of fields – developers, designers, customer support, project managers, and more. Check out available Jobs to apply.

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Accounting / Admin
Editorial
Executive Team
Sales Team
Shop / Fabrication
Video Production
Web / Creative

Josh Shepherd

Shop Assistant

Shop / Fabrication

Josh is an urban cowboy, bronco loving, Off Road enthusiast with an appreciation for all things automotive. He is the type of guy to get out of his JDM car in cowboy boots with pride.

951.677.2626

Scott Nogrady

Performance Shop Tech

Shop / Fabrication

Scott has an extensive background in building and driving race cars. Another extension of my creativity would be photography.

951.677.2626

Art Michalik

Editorial Director

Editorial

Art Michalik has a lot of experience in the automotive industry. Art has guided marketing at significant tire companies, represented some of the biggest names in the automotive aftermarket. Art is excited to bring his depth and breadth of knowledge to PAM.

951.677.2626

Brian Havins

LSX Editor

Editorial

A gearhead for life, Brian is obsessed with all things fast. Banging gears, turning wrenches, and praying while spraying are just a few of his favorite things.

940.704.2887

Joe Trujillo

Assistant Shop Manager

Shop / Fabrication

Joe has been playing with race cars since 1995 and has no intentions of stopping.

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Jeff Jacques

Business Development Manager

Sales Team

Jeff appreciates everything from the '70s - Cars, pop-art, music, movies, and styles. He is in his zone over hot coals or behind a saucepan creating.

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Mariah Boyd

Editorial Assistant

Editorial

Mariah loves reading and writing. In her spare time, she enjoys watching anime and hopeless romantic movies.

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Vincente Costa

Editor, Street Muscle

Editorial

Fast cars, motorcycles, and loud music are what get Vinny’s blood pumping. Catch him behind the wheel of his ’68 Firebird. Chances are, Black Sabbath will be playing in the background.

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Jessica Fox

Senior Admin, Accounting & Sales Operations

Accounting / Admin

Jessica enjoys spending time with her family, sushi Fridays and martinis. She is an aviation enthusiast, loves fast jets and is inspired by the passion of her co-workers.

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Nicole James

Editor, Power & Performance

Editorial

As an automotive journalist and avid car enthusiast, Nicole Ellan James has a passion for automotive that is reflected in every aspect of her lifestyle. Follow Nicole on Instagram and Facebook - @nicoleeellan

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Aaron Hahn

SpeedVideo Business Director / Business Development Manager

Sales Team

Aaron loves spicy foods and cars. He is passionate about working with others and being a part of the automotive industry.

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Shawn Brereton

Editorial Director & Print Operations

Editorial

Shawn appreciates all things automotive. He is a proud owner of a ’55 Chevy (his first car) and a ’63 Oldsmobile Dynamic 88 daily driver.

901.335.8862

Ivan Korda

Business Support Leader

Sales Team

Ivan enjoys anything fast, spending time with family and friends, and being outdoors.

727.207.8318

Greg Acosta

Senior Associate Editor, EngineLabs

Editorial

Greg has spent a decade and a half in automotive publishing, with most of his work having a very technical focus. Always interested in how things work, he enjoys sharing his passion for automotive technology with the reader.

951.294.0576

Alonzo Duran

Shop Assistant

Shop / Fabrication

Alonzo loves gaming, outdoor sports, and is a Nissan/Datsun enthusiast. I’m that weird guy that drives around town taking pictures of his cars. Ps. I love my job and races cars.

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Dimitri Lazaris

Producer

Video Production

Dimitri keeps it traditional: he shoots 35mm film and races a ’58 dragster.

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Artie Maupin

Staff Writer, Diesel Army

Editorial

Artie claims he was put on this earth to work in the world of diesel performance and pet dogs at parties.

573.803.7032

Ramon Samonte

Graphic Designer

Web / Creative

Ramon loves creative design, pizza, and music production.

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Matthew Robinson

Videographer

Video Production

Matthew is passionate about his faith, films, and football.

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Greg Myracle

Producer

Video Production

Greg loves putting his skills and creativity to the test – whether he’s at work or out backpacking in the Sierra Nevada mountains.

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Kelly Getzelman

Associate Editor, Ford NXT & Street Muscle

Editorial

Kelly is a fan of all things Blue-Oval and can often be found cruising the beach cities in search of the perfect fish taco.

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Kelli Jurasky

Employee Engagement Coordinator

Accounting / Admin

Kelli is a fan of Subarus and memes and can rap the entire song ‘Gangster’s Paradise.’

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Ed Zinke

Business Development Director

Sales Team

Ed loves the creative and competition aspects of sales. He enjoys seeing passion put into builds and is obsessed with always having a clean ride.

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Scott Parker

Vice President, Content

Editorial

Scott is passionate about the Philadelphia Flyers, food, and, of course, cars.

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Kaley Lione

IT Manager / SpeedVideo Operations Coordinator

Web / Creative

Kaley is a movie and food lover. She enjoys helping others and fixing things.

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Brian Wagner

Sr. Associate Editor, Dragzine & SpeedVideo Editorial Coordinator

Editorial

Brian enjoys the smell of race gas in the morning, freshly sprayed VHT, and the sound of a race car.

614.208.1827

Dave Cruikshank

Editor, Rod Authority

Editorial

Originally from Seattle, Dave is fascinated by cars and Corvettes, keen on the restomod movement, and loves sushi and rock and roll.

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Brandon McCray

Producer

Video Production

Brandon has his feet firmly planted on the ground and is extremely passionate about two things: cars and video production.

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Tom Bobolts

SpeedVideo General Manager / Technology Manager

Web / Creative

Tom admires diversity and experiences with people. He loves anything that can go fast, technology, and teaching others.

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Steven Olsewski

Editor, Off Road Xtreme & Diesel Army

Editorial

Steven loves his family, baseball, building an off-road prerunner, and adding to his 15-year collection of Hot Wheels cars.

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Randy Bolig

Editor, Chevy Hardcore

Editorial

Randy's greatest passions are his grandchildren, cars, riding motorcycles, and participating in antique tractor pull events.

863.557.1916

Melissa Lawrence

Controller

Accounting / Admin

Melissa loved cars even before meeting her car-loving husband. She is a busy mother of two, and is always up for an adventure.

951.677.2626

Megan Cook

Vice President, Administration & Accounting

Accounting / Admin, Executive Team

A lover of spreadsheets, filing, and yoga, Megan enjoys laughing with co-workers and reconciling bank statements.

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Mads Buck

Business Development Manager

Sales Team

Mads is usually dressed in his native clogs. He is outgoing and personable and loves spending time with his wife and children.

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Kevin McIntosh

Director, Web & Creative

Web / Creative

Kevin is driven by his faith, family, and cars. He loves an adventure and graphic design, and building something great!

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John Fraser

Senior Videographer

Video Production

Jonathan holds citizenship in Jamaica, Trinidad and Tobago. He loves telling stories through video, sounds and pictures.

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James Lawrence

President

Executive Team, Sales Team

James is addicted to tennis, passionate about cars, and adores his family. He strives to help others achieve their dreams.

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Eric Schumacher

Video Business Manager

Sales Team

You have 3 choices: give up, give in, or give it all you’ve got. Eric gives it all he's got with his passion for creating video.

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Eric Huson

Business Development Manager

Sales Team

Passionate about the Lord, his family and friends, there is never a dull moment with Eric. He lives and breathes automotive.

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David Chick

Senior Associate Editor, OffRoad Xtreme & Diesel Army

Editorial

The pen is mightier than the sword for David, who aspires to be a seasoned automotive journalist, for cars and trucks alike.

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Courtney Chagolla

HR & SpeedVideo Event Coordinator

Accounting / Admin

Courtney's positive outlook makes for enjoyable work days. She works hard, honoring her father in everything she does.

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Dean Jigamian

Shop Tech Manager

Shop / Fabrication

If it goes fast on land or water, Dean is in for the ride. He enjoys building amazing cars, trucks, and being a gearhead.

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Christina Dominguez

Ad Coordinator

Sales Team

Christina is inspired by the drive and passion that her coworkers share for their jobs and each other... and Cross-Fit.

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Brittany Poleon

Administrative Operations Manager

Accounting / Admin

Brittany loves knowing that every day, she makes a difference. But don't bet against her team, or she will take you down!

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Bobby Kimbrough

Executive Editor & Editor, OneDirt

Editorial

Becoming a part of hotrod and streetrod enthusiasts gets BJ's engine running. He respects people who build awesome cars.

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Andrew Wolf

Executive Editor, Dragzine & LSX

Editorial

Photographing and writing in the auto racing industry by day, Andrew's competitive fire comes out in his hobby, cycling.

951.677.2626

Andrew Almazan

Creative Operations Director

Editorial, Video Production

Andrew respects creativity and dedication in media. With a fine haircut, good tunes and strong friendships, life is great!

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