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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.

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Our Team

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.

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Rob Howard

Founder & Chief Executive Officer

Tim Gallagher

Tim Gallagher

Chief Financial Officer

Tony De Grassi

Tony Degrassi

Chief Operations Officer

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Joe Fernandez

Director of Design

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John McGinn

Director of Production

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Seth Friesen

Director of Research & Development

Brandon Montellato

Brandon Montellato

Director of Program Management

James Hoover

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.

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Tom Alvarado

Head of Sales & Business Development

Caroline Murphy

Caroline Murphy

Head of Marketing

Eileen Buckley

Eileen Buckley

Head of Accounting

Joe Schacter

Joe Schacter

Business Development Manager

Andrei Astafyev

Andrei Astafyev

Vehicle Development Manager

Skyler Brand

Skyler Brand

Technical Manager

Skipp Esquierdo

Skipp Esquierdo

Production Operations Manager

Hector Cervantes

Hector Cervantes

Production Operations Manager

Steve Kurzman

Steve Kurzman

Upholstery Programs Manager

Ray Rodriguez

Ray Rodriguez

Paint & Body Programs Manager

Dominic De Benedetti

Dominic DeBenedetti

Process Engineering Manager

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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

Antal Desai

Partner, CPMG

Board Member

Graham Clempson

Graham Clempson

Managing Partner, Quartic Capital LLP | Chairman, Holley Performance Products

Board Advisor

Kristin Walcott

Kristin Walcott

President, Kendo Brands (LVMH)

Board Member

Felix Stellmaczek

Felix Stellmaczek

Senior Partner & Managing Director, Boston Consulting Group

Board Member

Dagan Misholam

Dagan Misholam

Senior Vice President, Commercial, Rivian

Board Member

Brian Rowen

Brian Rowen

Founder & Managing Partner, Fifth Down Capital

Board Observer

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Our Home

MARE ISLAND PRODUCTION FACILITY

Kindred Motorworks
685 Walnut Avenue
Vallejo, CA 94592