
Meet our Team

Pops
Co-Founder
James Tepe, whom everyone knows as “Pops”, is the founder of this fine establishment. Pops has 35 years of automotive repair and body work and also has 45 years of customer service. Pop's ultimate dream and hobby has always been to rebuild vintage cars. He began his hobby from home and has now opened his own garage. Although he enjoys his vintage rebuilds, Pops used his extensive knowledge and experience to open a general automotive repair shop to appease and offer a variety of services. Here at Pops Shop, he strives to offer high quality automotive repair needs and restoration.

Toni Tepe
Co-Founder
Toni Tepe is also a co-owner and founder of Pops Shop. She has been the rock and number ONE supporter throughout the years. Through her initiative and administrative experience, Toni has made this venture possible. She is always happy to help and works hard to make pops’ dream a reality.

Zachary Tepe
Co-Founder of Phoenix Creations
Zac Tepe comes with an abundance of knowledge in mechanics, paint, and customer service. Zac is a co-owner of Phoenix Creations who has partnered with Pops Shop to provide top vintage and modern cars. His goal is to give a one of a kind look or quality with matching paint styles that will stand out in a crowd.

Athena Tepe
Administrator and Co Founder
Athena Tepe is the administrator for both Pops Shop and Phoenix Creations. She has a colorful background which includes 25+ years in customer service and business. Athena provides step by step access to your projects, regular updates and a thorough understanding of the repairs as well as paint that is done on your car.

Greg Boone
Technician
Greg Boone is a technician for Pops Shop. He provides quality care for your car through efficiency and brings 15 plus years of mechanics and diesel repair.

Elsa
General Labor
Elsa, our forklift, is a very hard worker and the newest member of our team. She is strong, durable, and strives to provide quality work. She is friendly and loves to say hi!

River Tepe
Content Strategist & Paint Technician
River Tepe is an esteemed colleague. She is our creative paint designer and technician for Pops Shop and a technician for Pops Shop and Phoenix Creations as well. She is also experienced in logo design, acrylic paintings and graphic design.

Danny Atkins
Paint Technician
Danny Atkins is an esteemed colleague and valued member of our team. He is proficient with body work, paint, and general mechanical tasks. Danny strives to become more skilled in his craft to provide top notch customer service uniquely crafted for each build.

Jamie Yancey
Technician
Jamie is one of the newer members to our team and has become a valued member of the Pops Shop Family. His goal is to provide skilled mechanical work and outstanding customer service for each unique project.

Bryan Brown
General Labor
Bryan Brown strives to provide his best at each task he is given. He is a hard worker and there is no thing too big or small that he will not take on. If you ask a little he gives a lot. Bryan is a welcome addition!