PAGE.ONE.AUTO - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- General Manager
- General Manager, Los Angeles
Brian Pineda began his automotive career in 2003 as a detailer and driver at a Los Angeles-based fleet management company. Within three months, he was managing event set-up and detailing for events showcasing 200 - 300 cars. He spent the next three years on the road handling vehicle and detail management for monthly press launches, learning every aspect of event work - from displays to media lineups to damage/repair management and media/client relations.
When not on the road, Brian supported local events and served as back-up dispatcher. In 2007, he transitioned into account management and was later promoted to Senior Account Manager and then, Account Executive in 2013. In 2018, Brian was promoted to General Manager, managing 50 staff members along with several client accounts.
During his 16 years in fleet and event management, Brian has built strong, positive relationships with clients, media and coworkers. He is known for his service-oriented approach and his ability to successfully manage client accounts, as well as office and event teams.
Job Titles:
- General Manager
- General Manager, Phoenix
Carrie Owens has been a General Manager in the Phoenix region for 13 years - first with A&M Specialists and then at Page One since 2008. She brings with her a lifelong enthusiasm for all things automotive. Carrie gained substantive hospitality and resort management experience at the Four Seasons and Grayhawk Golf Club in Scottsdale. Her background enables her to excel in both regional office management and client and media relations.
Job Titles:
- Operations Manager, San Francisco
- Technical Manager for Renault South Africa
Cheyenne Lewis began his automotive career straight out of college as a professional diagnostic technician. Over the years, he pursued several auto tech trainings eventually earning Renault/Nissan's Top Technical Coordinator designation.
Cheyenne has served as Technical Manager for Renault South Africa and Sub-Saharan Africa and Aftersales Area Manager for 26 Nissan-franchised retail stores in Melbourne, Australia. He later returned to South Africa as BMW's Corporate Technical and Aftersales Area Manager with responsibility for 14 BMW retail stores and the aftersales business in French-speaking countries across Sub-Saharan Africa.
Job Titles:
- General Manager
- Vice President of Operations, Corporate
Chris Williams' passion for automobiles began as a youngster when his father first introduced him to cars. He later started his career in automotive straight out of Colorado State. Armed with a psychology degree, he has led and coached many office and project teams in varied company roles. After four years in San Francisco, he relocated in 2008 to build the Los Angeles office. In 2017, Chris was promoted to Vice President of Operations, Corporate. During his 13 years at Page One, he has worked in all aspects of the business with a special focus on event management.
Job Titles:
- General Motors Account Manager, Los Angeles / San Francisco
Chuck Huang began his automotive career as an Event Specialist with Page One in 2010. In 2014, he joined the prestigious brand Aston Martin as their National Fleet Coordinator. Chuck offers ample experience working with automotive OEMs and with a college background in aerospace engineering, he brings solid technical aptitude and attention to detail. In 2017, he rejoined Page One as General Motors Account Manager dedicated to providing top-notch fleet and event management services.
Job Titles:
- Account Manager, San Francisco
David Sanderson learned to appreciate car design and technology growing up in a car family. His father sold auto parts for 25 years, his older brother builds custom cars, and his brother-in-law is a master mechanic. David has over 10 years of experience in both the trucking industry and automotive fleet and event services. Whether supporting events, setting up displays, scheduling loans or training staff on current vehicle tech, David loves to solve logistical problems.
Job Titles:
- General Manager
- General Manager, Portland and Seattle
Erin Kemp developed her love of cars growing up in a family passionate about the auto industry. In 2007, she joined Page One as Client Services Manager, Seattle. Erin offers experience in hospitality, marketing and client services, building her career at Starwood Hotels and Mercedes-Benz. A Bay Area native, she has a thorough knowledge of the Seattle/Portland region, having called the Pacific Northwest home for 12 years.
Job Titles:
- Account Manager & Media Scheduler, Los Angeles / San Francisco
Gary Lamphear put his engineering and computer science degrees to work before his weekend racing hobby and love for cars took over. He was a manager at a high performance racing shop and then, joined Page One in 2010. Gary's responsibilities have ranged from route design to event support/production and account management. He has a special talent for managing dispatch in the Los Angeles area.
Job Titles:
- Account Manager & Media Scheduler, San Francisco
Jake Scussel's love for cars led to his first high school job at a car wash outside Chicago. He earned his BA in communications from Michigan State, where he joined the MSU Racing Club, later serving as club president. When he joined Page One as a Detailer and Event Specialist, he was awestruck by the warehouse machinery and with his first Pebble Beach, he was hooked. Known for calmly handling any challenges put in front of him, he was soon promoted to Detail Manager and later, Media Scheduler and Account Manager. Jake and his wife have owned seven cars since moving to California in 2013, but at Thunderhill, Sonoma or Laguna Seca, you'll see him in the Mustang he's had for 10 years, and rest assured, it will be very clean.
Job Titles:
- Account Manager, San Francisco
Jimmy Diaz's passion for cars started early in life working as a US Army Reserves Light Wheel Mechanic Operator for eight years. He also used his automotive skills in varied Iraq War operations as a veteran of OIF III and Phantom Fury. His career in automotive PR began when he joined Page One in 2002. Jimmy prides himself on maintaining strong relationships with his team, media and clients, ensuring fleet vehicle quality, and promptly meeting media and manufacturer requests.
Job Titles:
- Account Manager, Los Angeles / San Francisco
Kevin developed a curiosity for the automotive world at a young age and over the years, his passion for cars grew. From the exhilaration of driving - racing tires on hot asphalt or gear shifting on a canyon road - to learning all he could - from new tech features to proper paint care, he was hooked. In 2010, Kevin got his foot in the industry door joining Page One as a detailer. Since then, his skills and proactive attitude brought a series of promotions. Kevin has been instrumental in creating efficient administrative and event protocols, while excelling in all his roles. He enjoys helping others reach a common goal and has demonstrated a strong commitment to providing top-notch client service.
Leslie Page joined Page One in 2010. She brings corporate communications, training, project management and HR experience gained at Watson Wyatt and Mercer consulting firms. A New England native, she earned a communications degree from Boston University. Leslie is responsible for HR compliance, benefits, communications and recently led Page One's rebrand. Although she appreciates cars, her work passions are empowering people with information and bringing order to chaos.
Manny Flores has worked in the auto industry for over 10 years serving as Detailer, Lead Detailer, Driver, Lead Driver and Product Specialist for potential buyer loan pilot programs.
He joined Page One in 2020 as a Driver/Inspector and in 2021, he was promoted to Lead Driver, training new drivers and handling administrative projects. Before the year was out, Manny was promoted again to Dispatcher responsible for the smooth coordination of drivers and deliveries day in and day out.
He likes seeing the latest evolution of car tech as new models arrive, as well as tackling the daily varied demands of dispatching in Los Angeles. For Manny, when challenging logistics go well, it's like winning a tough round of Tetris.
When he's not clearing dispatch hurdles, you'll find Manny cycling, trying out new restaurants and spending time with his family.
Melissa Taylor's Page One career spans 20+ years. A native Californian, Melissa is a UCLA graduate. She believes in - and has worked to create - strong systems powered by committed teams to build a solid foundation for growth. Melissa is passionate about carrying forward founder Terry Page's legacy at Page One by creating connections, applying change-oriented approaches and providing excellent service for the automotive industry.
Job Titles:
- Account Manager, Los Angeles
Michael Tainatongo began his automotive career in 2004 as a Driver/Product Specialist at a Los Angeles-based fleet management company. In 2006, he moved up to Driver Operations, handling daily delivery logistics while coordinating and supervising 20 drivers. In 2007, he was promoted to Account Manager, managing a 75-vehicle press fleet, as well as overseeing events. He was later promoted to Los Angeles General Manager responsible for daily operations and a staff of 45 employees. With 16 years of industry experience, Michael brings an extensive background in fleet management, event production and media communications.
Job Titles:
- Fleet Coordinator, Portland
Rafael Patino joined Page One Los Angeles in 2013 as a Driver/Inspector and was quickly promoted to Event Specialist, where he soon became an integral part of the events team. His special event focus has been transportation management, including vehicle prep and coordination, shuttle dispatch and management, driver and greeter direction, chauffeur coordination, display set up and maintenance, and central client contact.
With his client-focused approach and knack for handling any fleet or event challenge, Rafael relocated to the Northwest with his promotion to Fleet Coordinator in 2021. At Page One Portland, he is responsible for media scheduling, logistics, daily operations and training staff.
Rafael has played a key role in our Northwest operations, as well as West Coast events and activations. His proven capacity to lead regional and event teams is an asset to clients and Page One.
Job Titles:
- Dispatch Manager, San Francisco
Roderick Narciso has spent most of his working life around cars and has experience in all facets of car repair - mechanical, electrical and cosmetic. He started as a detailer and driver but then moved to dispatch where he's been a Page One San Francisco institution ever since. When he's not managing the intense logistics of juggling drivers, media loans and service runs with Bay Area traffic, you'll find him enjoying the outdoors or eating at his favorite restaurants.
Job Titles:
- Operations Coordinator
- Operations Coordinator, Phoenix
Job Titles:
- Operations Coordinator, Phoenix
Sawyer joined Page One in 2019 as Fleet Coordinator, Phoenix and since then, has been immersed in all facets of the business - from handling vehicle inspections and service issues to managing daily drive routes, training and supervising staff, and performing varied event work. In 2021, he was promoted to Operations Coordinator, responsible for media scheduling and logistics, and serving as Phoenix central point of daily contact. Sawyer loved transportation from a very young age. In fact, his first spoken word was "car!" After earning his communications degree, Sawyer tried the fishing industry, as well as auto retail and tech, before joining Page One where his communication skills and love of cars proved a great career match. When not at work, he can be found snowboarding, mountain biking, and endlessly fixing his 2003 VW GTI.
Job Titles:
- Director, Client Services
As a long-standing automotive enthusiast, Stuart Langager still enjoys working with and talking about cars. He joined Page One in 2001 and has held key positions in the San Francisco office including Operations Manager and General Manager. Stuart first worked in technical marketing and sales at IBM, 3Com and Palm, after earning a degree in economics from Colorado State.
Terry Page founded Page One Automotive in 1983 after a chance meeting and request for a Ford media test vehicle delivery. A pioneer in the automotive PR industry, he was committed to developing innovative solutions while always working to bring people and teams together. Terry's collaborative approach resulted in a thriving business with five West Coast offices and more than 100 employees.
Terry is best remembered for his wit, intelligence, kindness and optimism. His inspiring philosophy of teamwork, growth, flexibility and commitment will be carried forward by the dedicated Page One team.