

OUR COMPANY
Driven By What Matters
We strive to create a meaningful workplace at Kindred, which means something different for each of our team members. For some, it’s getting these immortal vehicles on the road. For others it’s the portion of revenue we donate to our local community for every vehicle sold. For many at Kindred, it’s the inclusive culture and diverse work environment we’ve created.


Who We Are
We’re technicians, software developers, mechanical engineers, athletes, veterans, students, dog lovers, and most of all–car lovers. We love a whiff of gasoline and we geek out about the torque provided by electric motors, as well as all of the beautiful accents that make these cars works of art. Above all we believe the world is a better place with vintage cars out on the road.
Leadership team
Our leadership team brings together a diverse group of seasoned leaders with backgrounds spanning fast-scaling B2B startups to iconic consumer brands. Collectively, we’ve honed expertise across supply chain, technology, retail, aviation, and beyond—building the foundation we need to take Kindred to scale. Just as importantly, we’ve spent years under the hood ourselves: restoring classics, racing on weekends, and living the passion that fuels our work. It’s this blend of professional rigor and personal enthusiasm that uniquely equips us to build and lead Kindred.

Rob Howard
Founder & Chief Executive Officer

Tim Gallagher
Chief Financial Officer

Tony Degrassi
Chief Operations Officer

Joe Fernandez
Director of Design

John McGinn
Director of Production

Seth Friesen
Director of Research & Development

Brandon Montellato
Director of Program Management

James Hoover
Director of Supply Chain
Department Leads
At Kindred Motorworks, our work is driven by the expertise and collaboration of teams across every department. From upholstery and paint to product operations and final assembly, our managers bring deep experience and a shared commitment to quality. Each team plays a critical role in delivering vehicles that are thoughtfully engineered, beautifully crafted, and built to last.

Tom Alvarado
Head of Sales & Business Development

Caroline Murphy
Head of Marketing

Eileen Buckley
Head of Accounting

Joe Schacter
Business Development Manager

Andrei Astafyev
Vehicle Development Manager

Skyler Brand
Technical Manager

Skipp Esquierdo
Production Operations Manager

Hector Cervantes
Production Operations Manager

Steve Kurzman
Upholstery Programs Manager

Ray Rodriguez
Paint & Body Programs Manager

Dominic DeBenedetti
Process Engineering Manager

Portia Wingard
People Operations Specialist
Board of Directors
Kindred’s Board is a diverse group of investors, operators, and brand leaders who bring deep experience across finance, consumer products, and high-growth ventures. Together, the Board helps Kindred balance vision with execution—driving financial stewardship, brand resonance, and sustainable scale as the company reimagines the classic car experience.

Antal Desai
Partner, CPMG
Board Member

Graham Clempson
Managing Partner, Quartic Capital LLP | Chairman, Holley Performance Products
Board Advisor

Kristin Walcott
President, Kendo Brands (LVMH)
Board Member

Felix Stellmaczek
Senior Partner & Managing Director, Boston Consulting Group
Board Member

Dagan Misholam
Senior Vice President, Commercial, Rivian
Board Member

Brian Rowen
Founder & Managing Partner, Fifth Down Capital
Board Observer


MARE ISLAND PRODUCTION FACILITY
Kindred Motorworks
685 Walnut Avenue
Vallejo, CA 94592