Meet Our Team Serving Surprise, El Mirage, Mesa & Prescott with Expert Auto Body Repair
At SWC Auto Body, our greatest asset is our people. Across all four of our Arizona locations, we’ve built teams of highly skilled, certified professionals who share one common goal: restoring your vehicle — and your peace of mind — to like-new condition.
With decades of combined experience in collision repair, paint refinishing, and customer service, our technicians, specialists, and support staff bring the same standard of excellence to every vehicle that comes through our doors — whether that’s our Surprise, El Mirage, Prescott, or Mesa location.
Our teams include I-CAR and ASE-certified technicians, paint and color-match specialists, estimators, and dedicated customer service representatives, all working in close coordination to deliver precise, reliable results from start to finish. We invest in state-of-the-art equipment and ongoing training so that every repair reflects the latest techniques and manufacturer standards.
We know that dealing with vehicle damage is stressful. That’s why every member of our team is committed to transparent communication — keeping you informed at every stage, answering your questions honestly, and making the process as smooth as possible.
No matter which Sunn Auto Body location you visit, you’ll be met with the same friendly faces, the same rigorous standards, and the same genuine care for your vehicle and your experience.
Patrick Gray
Title: Owner
Years in industry: 41 years in the autobody industry
Fun Fact: Yardwork is fun to me
Originally from? Redlands, CA- also where I met my wife!
Pets: 2 Rottweilers- Axle and Lille
Children? 1 Son- Cameron- 2 grandchildren- Skyler (4) Claire (2)
Military? Regretfully No
Cynthia Gray
Title: Owner
Years in industry: 7 years
Fun Fact: I was a dental hygienist for 23 years
Originally from? From Coeur d’Alene, Idaho
Pets? 2 Rottweilers, Axel and Lille
Children?: My 2 rottweilers, Step Son Cameron, and 2 grandbabies, Skyler (4) and Claire (2)
Military? No, but I have immense gratitude for those who serve
Jennifer Black
Title: Vice President of Administration
Years in industry: 31 years
Fun Fact: I can recite all 50 states alphabetically
Originally from? Port Orchard, Washington
Pets? 4 dogs- 2 Great Danes, 2 Australian Shepard Border Collie mixes
Children? 3 boys (Joseph, Connor, Gary) 1 girl (Hailey) and 3 beautiful grandchildren
Military? No, but I grew up in a military household- my father was in the Army.
Marsha Paredes
Title: Director of Operations
Years in industry: 40+ years
Fun Fact: I fell in love with going to the gym at 50 + years old
Originally from? Mukilteo, Washington
Pets? 1- soon to be 2 Australian labradoodles Children: 3
Children? 3
Military? No
Logan Paredes
Title: Compliance Manager
Years in industry: 3.5 years
Fun Fact: My elbow has a piece of my hamstring in it.
Originally from? Washington state
Pets? 2 Australian Labradoodles
Children? No
Military? No
Kelsey Cole
Title: Accounting Director
Years in industry: 3 years in auto repair/17 years in accounting
Fun Fact:I was 19 when I flew on a plane for the first time
Originally from? Glendale, Arizona
Pets? 2 dogs- Harley- Pitbull and Reese- Shepherd Mix
Children? 3 stepsons, 1 daughter (but they are all my kiddos)
Military? No- Husband served in Army
Misty La Duke
Title: Marketing & Outreach Coordinator
Years in industry: 4
Fun fact: I started working at SWC on my birthday
Originally from? El Paso, Texas
Pets? 2 dogs- Husky- Dash and English Lab- Hayleigh
Children? 4 boys- Dylan, Drake, Drew, & Devon – 1 stepdaughter Bella
Military? No- Husband did and my son does
Meet Our Surprise, AZ Auto Body Team
At SWC Auto Body, our greatest asset is our people. Across all four of our Arizona locations, we’ve built teams of highly skilled, certified professionals who share one common goal: restoring your vehicle — and your peace of mind — to like-new condition.
With decades of combined experience in collision repair, paint refinishing, and customer service, our technicians, specialists, and support staff bring the same standard of excellence to every vehicle that comes through our doors — whether that’s our Surprise, El Mirage, Prescott, or Mesa location.
Our teams include I-CAR and ASE-certified technicians, paint and color-match specialists, estimators, and dedicated customer service representatives, all working in close coordination to deliver precise, reliable results from start to finish. We invest in state-of-the-art equipment and ongoing training so that every repair reflects the latest techniques and manufacturer standards.
We know that dealing with vehicle damage is stressful. That’s why every member of our team is committed to transparent communication — keeping you informed at every stage, answering your questions honestly, and making the process as smooth as possible.
No matter which Sunn Auto Body location you visit, you’ll be met with the same friendly faces, the same rigorous standards, and the same genuine care for your vehicle and your experience.
Chris Hansen
Title: Shop Foreman/Master Technician
Years in the industry: 15
Fun Fact: I enjoy fine dining
Originally from? Arizona
Pets? 3 dogs
Children? No
Military? No
Juan Arias
Title: Repair Manager
Years in Industry: 13 years
Fun Fact: Youngest of 11. 5 brothers/5 sisters
Originally from: North Hollywood, CA
Pets: 1 Pug; 3 cats
Children: 2 daughters
Military: No
Brian Baird
Title: Repair Manager
Years in Industry: 7 years
Fun Fact: I can stack bowling balls. World record is 13- I can do 9.
Originally from: Show Low, AZ
Pets: No
Children: 4
Military: U.S. Air Force
Adam Torres
Title: Repair Manager
Years in Industry: 20 years
Fun Fact: Avid Air Jordan Connoisseur
Originally from: Seattle, Washington
Pets: The best, most, amazing full-grown puppy in the world
Children: No
Military: No
Eduardo Flores
Title: Detail dept manager
Years in Industry: 30 years
Fun Fact: Car enthusiast and baseball fanatic- Lifetime Dodgers fan
Originally from: Aguascalientes, Mexico
Pets: 2 dogs- Siblings~ Maltese/Jack Russel Mix – Casper (boy)- Hazel (girl)
Children: 4- Eduardo, Stephanie and the youngest are twins Jocelyn and Lisbeth
Military: No
Name: Joey Gatti
Title: Parts Manager
Years in Industry: 3 years
Fun Fact: Toured with a band in 2018
Originally from: Arizona
Pets: 2 cats named Hashbrown & Sausage
Children: No
Military: No
Gerald Evans
Title: Maintenance Manager
Years in Industry: 25 years
Fun Fact: Great team player bringing “smiles”
Originally from: California
Pets: 2 dogs Maltipoo’s
Children: 3
Military: No
Enrique Sanchez Jr.
Title: Painter
Years in Industry: 10 years
Fun Fact: I can’t swim
Originally from: Las Cruces, New Mexico
Pets: 3 dogs. Cruella “Ella” Deville- American Bully, Alice- Blue Pitbull, Koda- Lab mix
Children: yes, the 3 listed above
Military: No
Ismael Hernandez Jr
Title: Paint Prepper
Years in Industry: 6 years
Fun Fact: Love all sports and old school cars- I do not like the Dallas Cowboys
Originally from: Phoenix, AZ
Pets: No
Children: No
Military: No
Zachary Grim
Title: Paint Prepper
Years in Industry: 6 months
Fun Fact: I love bowling
Originally from: Arizona
Pets: 2 dogs-Terrier Mix and a Chihuahua
Children: No
Military: No
Justin Beauchamp
Title: Body Tech
Years in Industry: 22 years
Fun Fact: Fabricator of anything
Originally from: Grand Forks, ND
Pets: 1 Dog- Buster
Children: yes- 1 Boy Peyton 1 Girl Cassidy
Military: No
Jeff Campbell
Title: Body Tech
Years in Industry: 25 Years
Fun Fact: Drove a go-kart through the streets of Tokyo
Originally from: Shreveport, LA
Pets: Mini Goldendoodle, red-eared slider turtle, Koi fish
Children: 3
Military: No
Jake Sanders
Title: Collision Technician
Years in Industry: 18 years
Fun Fact: My hobby is 3D printing
Originally from: Evansville, Indiana
Pets: 5 cats, 5 dogs
Children: Yes- 1 boy, 1 girl
Military: No
Carlo Ciliberti
Title: Calibration Tech
Years in Industry: 40 years
Fun Fact: I bowled a 300
Originally from: Brentwood, New York Long
Pets: 1 Dog- Lila Chihuahua Mix Long Hair
Children: Yes 2. Sean and Emily
Military: No
Bryers Ayers
Title: Autobody Tech
Years in Industry: 40 years
Fun Fact: I am a Kung Fu instructor
Originally from: Idaho
Pets: 1 cat
Children: 3 boys 3 girls
Military: No
David Cruz
Title: Prepper
Years in industry: 8 Years
Fun Fact: I cannot float
Originally from? Bakersfield California
Pets? I have a 14 year old Morkie named Emma
Children? Yes, I have a 15 year old daughter named Camilla and another on the way (November 29th)
Military? No
Melchor Lemus
Title: Detail
Years in Industry: 2 years
Fun Fact: N/A
Originally from: Mexico
Pets: No
Children: 3
Military: No
Ish Hernandez
Title: Prepper
Years in industry: 3 years
Fun fact: I am ambidextrous
Originally from: Arizona
Pets: No
Children: No
Military? No
Kadie Rivera
Title: Hospitality Coordinator
Years in Industry: Less then 1
Fun Fact: I enjoy doing CrossFit, spending time with family, and being outdoors
Originally from: Arizona
Pets: 1 dog- Black lab named Diesel, 1 bunny named Thumper
Children: 2. Cason, my son is 11, Kinley, my daughter is 7.
Military: No, I have not served, but I truly appreciate those who have or are serving.
Meet Our El Mirage, AZ Autobody Team
Our El Mirage team at SWC Autobody is made up of I-CAR Gold Class certified technicians and dedicated support staff who take pride in delivering precision collision repair for every make and model. Located on Dysart Road, our El Mirage shop serves drivers throughout the West Valley with the same commitment to quality, transparency, and care that defines every SWC Autobody location.
Whether you’ve had a minor fender bender or a major collision, our team is here to restore your vehicle — and your confidence — from start to finish. Drivers from El Mirage, Glendale, Peoria, Goodyear, and across the West Valley trust our team to get it done right.
Meet Our El Mirage, AZ Autobody Team
Our El Mirage team at SWC Autobody is made up of I-CAR Gold Class certified technicians and dedicated support staff who take pride in delivering precision collision repair for every make and model. Located on Dysart Road, our El Mirage shop serves drivers throughout the West Valley with the same commitment to quality, transparency, and care that defines every SWC Autobody location.
Whether you’ve had a minor fender bender or a major collision, our team is here to restore your vehicle — and your confidence — from start to finish. Drivers from El Mirage, Glendale, Peoria, Goodyear, and across the West Valley trust our team to get it done right.
Kameron Kupetz
Title: Repair Manager
Years in industry: 6 years
Fun Fact: I bought my first home at 20 years old
Originally From? Aloha, Oregon
Pets? Goldendoodle names Lexi
Children? No
Military? No
Matt Wilson
Title: Body Tech
Years in Industry: 23 years
Fun Fact: I am the 3rd generation body tech, my dad and grandpa were also body techs
Originally from: Phoenix, Az
Pets: 1 dog, 1 cat
Children: 2 daughters, 1 stepson
Military: No
Manny Barajas
Title: Body Tech
Years in Industry: 8+ years
Fun Fact: I put on gloves when I work sometimes
Originally from: Phoenix, AZ
Pets: No
Children: No
Military: No
Hector Salazar
Title: Painter
Years in Industry: 15 years
Fun Fact: I like documentaries
Originally from: Mexico
Pets: Benny- a Shih Tzu
Children: 3
Military: No
Alberto Sixtos
Title: Detailer / Buffer
Years in industry: 7 years
Fun Fact: I play soccer semi- professionally
Originally From? Long Beach, CA
Pets? A pitbull dog
Children: 1 Biological son- 5 kids total
Military? No
Meet Our Mesa, AZ Autobody Team
Our Mesa team at SWC Autobody brings together I-CAR Gold Class certified technicians, a Honda- and Acura-certified facility, and a crew with well over 75 combined years of collision repair experience. Located on Southern Ave, our Mesa shop serves the East Valley with the same rigorous standards and customer-first approach you’ll find at every SWC Autobody location.
From paintless dent repair to complex structural collision work, our team is built to handle it all — and to keep you informed every step of the way. Drivers from Mesa, Gilbert, Scottsdale, Tempe, Chandler, and beyond trust our team to get the job done right.
Adam Mesa
Title: General Manager
Years in Industry: 17 years- started in 2009
Fun Fact: I coach a men’s softball team “Mesa Boys”
Originally from: Mesa, Arizona
Pets: 2 cats (my kid’s choice)
Children: 4 Andrea 21, AJ 20, Aiden 16, Levi 7
Military: No
Bryan Lee
Title: Body man/supplement writer extraordinaire
Years in Industry: 20 years
Fun Fact: I love dirtbikes
Originally from: Springfield, IL
Pets: A Bulldog
Children: 5 boys
Military: No
Manuel Asmar
Title: Painter
Years in Industry: 5 Years
Fun Fact: I like reading books
Originally from: Michigan
Pets: 1 dog
Children: No
Military: No
Martinez
Title: Detailer Cosmetic recon-associate, Automotive detail specialist
Years in Industry: 13 years
Fun Fact: Musician- play the saxophone and drums
Originally from: Zactecas, Mexico
Pets: 1 dog
Children: 3
Military: No
Brenda Galaz
Title: Hospitality Coordinator
Years in Industry: 21 years
Fun Fact: I wanted to be a Marine Biologist
Originally from: Chihuahua, Mexico
Pets: 1 dog, 1 tortoise
Children: 4 kids, Manny 27, Nyssa 22, Royce 14, Makhi 11
Military: No- my sister is in the Army
Meet Our Prescott, AZ Autobody Team
Known locally as SWC Downtown Paint and Body, our Prescott team is one of the most experienced collision repair crews in the Quad Cities area — with technicians bringing a combined 100-plus years in the industry, including Honda and Acura OEM certification.
Located on Miller Valley Road, our I-CAR Gold Class certified shop serves Prescott drivers with the full range of services they’d expect from a big-city shop, delivered with the personal touch that defines a community like Prescott. Whether you’re coming in from Prescott Valley, Chino Valley, or right downtown, our team is ready to take great care of you and your vehicle.
Wyatt Imes
Title: General Manager
Years in Industry: 24 years
Fun Fact: I like to build and collect guns
Originally from: Prescott, AZ
Pets: 4 dogs, 1 cat, 2 bunnies, 8 chickens, 2 frogs, & 2 goldfish
Children: 4 boys and 2 girls
Military: No
Spencer Ybarra
Title: Repair Manager
Years in Industry: 6 years
Fun Fact: Not consistently (obvious given where I live…) avid surfer and spearfisherman.
Originally from: Seal Beach, CA
Pets: 2 cats; Kingsley & Peeves
Children: 2 cats; Kingsley & Peeves
Military: Just the army of the Lord Jesus Christ.
Travis Vermilyea
Title: Painter
Years in Industry: 30 years
Fun Fact: I like to spend time with family
Originally from: Chino Valley, AZ
Pets: 1 dog- Chihuahua
Children: 2 boys
Military: U.S. Army
Keith Dias
Title: Body Tech
Years in Industry: 30 years
Fun Fact: Playing guitar and making music
Originally from: Pawtucket, Rhoad Island
Pets: Jack Russel/cattle dog mix & English fox hound
Children: 2
Military: No
Ezekiel Morales
Title: Detailer
Years in Industry: 3 years
Fun Fact: I like to write music
Originally from: Prescott Valley, AZ
Pets: No
Children: No
Military: No
Alex Estrada
Title: Body Tech
Years in Industry: 9 years
Fun Fact: I like softball & riding motorcycles
Originally from: Arizona
Pets: Nope- 2 boys
Children: 2 boys
Military: No
Austin Imes
Title: Hospitality Coordinator
Years in Industry: Just over 3 years
Fun Fact: I love to hunt, fish and play slow-pitch softball
Originally from: Born and raised in Prescott/Prescott Valley AZ
Pets: 2 dogs and roughly 40ish fish
Children: Not yet
Military: No but all glory to those who have!