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Meet the SPoT Staff

A place is nothing without its staff. Below is the crew that makes it happen around here and some of the products they like from our Shop.

Jack Loktu

 Recommendations from Jack Loktu:
HUF Plantlife Crew Socks Matix Camino Woven Shirt Nike SB Lunar Gato Shoe Skatepark of Tampa Circle City Complete Skatepark of Tampa Axle Washer Skatepark of Tampa Circle City Est. 1993 Premium T Shirt Skatepark of Tampa Circle City Basic T Shirt Skatepark of Tampa 20 Year Anniversary Doughboy T Shirt Skatepark of Tampa 20 Year Anniversary Doughboy Coozie Skatepark of Tampa 20 Year Anniversary Doughboy 5-Panel Hat

Marino Nicastro

 Recommendations from Marino Nicastro:
Altamont GG Allin Live Fast Die T Shirt Bones Bones Reds Bearings Bones Wheels Jared Lucas Weed Babe ATF Wheels Brixton Hamilton Strap-Back Hat Mob Grip PBR X Mob 12oz Can Griptape Slave Skateboards Junkyard Team Deck Stance 20 Eyes Socks Theeve Trucks TiAX Truck Vans Era Pro Shoes Volcom Frickin Modern Chino Pants

Denis Frain

 Recommendations from Denis Frain:
Baker Reality Deck Bones Bones Reds Bearings Bones Wheels David Gravette Pacifier STF Wheels Brixton Toil Chino Pants Brixton Alan T Shirt Emerica The Reynolds Low Shoes HUF Domestic Raglan 3/4 Sleeve T Shirt Independent Andrew Reynolds Stage 11 GC Hollow Baker Truck Skatepark of Tampa Rope Logo Pocket T Shirt Stance Chicano Socks

Chris Reitz

 Recommendations from Chris Reitz:
3D Brian Anderson Banana Deck 3D Bear T Shirt Altamont Davis Chino Pants Independent Emmanuel Guzman Temple Stage 11 Trucks Skate Mental Brad Staba Pillbox Deck Skate Mental Bandage Crew Socks Spitfire Formula Four 101D Classic Shape Wheels Stance Prime Socks

Eric McKenney

 Recommendations from Eric McKenney:
Bones Super Reds Bearings Chocolate Marc Johnson Circus Deck Independent Stage 10.5 Forged Hollow Trucks KR3W (Krew) Fear Short Sleeve Button-Up Shirt Lakai Brea Shoes Mob Grip Perforated Sheet Griptape Skatepark of Tampa Tropical Logo Premium T Shirt Skatepark of Tampa 20 Year Anniversary Doughboy 5-Panel Hat Spitfire Formula Four 101D Classic Shape Wheels Stance Chicano Socks

Sebastian Chande

 Recommendations from Sebastian Chande:
Bones Bones Swiss Precision Bearings Matix Marc Johnson Gripper Twill Denim Pants Nike Zoom Stefan Janoski Shoes Polar Skateboards Skate Wizards 2.0 Deck Polar Skateboards Roller Derby T Shirt Skate Mental Shane O'Neill Cat With Kittens Deck Skatepark of Tampa Rope Logo Pocket T Shirt Spitfire Formula Four 101D Classic Shape Wheels Thunder Thunder Truck Vans Authentic Lo Pro Shoes

Andy Johnson

 Recommendations from Andy Johnson:
adidas Mark Gonzales Crew Socks DC Shoe Co. Wes Kremer S Shoes HUF Genuine Shoes Krooked Mark Gonzales Skrillz To Pay Bills Deck Loud Headphones Mike Anderson Comfy Earbuds Matix Manderson Chino Pants Matix Manderson Chino Pants Matix Manderson Chino Pants Spitfire Mike Anderson SFW Wheels Stance Wu Tang Crew Socks

Mikah Collins

 Recommendations from Mikah Collins:
Anti-Hero Classic Eagle Deck Bones Bones Swiss Precision Bearings Fourstar Brian Anderson Signature Straight Slim Pants HUF Welcome Committee Adjustable Trucker Hat Nike SB Project BA Shoes Nike SB Lunar Gato Shoe Skatepark of Tampa Rope Logo Pocket T Shirt Skatepark of Tampa Tropical Logo Premium T Shirt Spitfire Formula Four 101D Tablet Shape Wheels Thunder Thunder Truck

Michael Andruzzi

 Michael is our most recent Shop employee and joins on the same day as Ace and Derick. Introduce yourself next time you stop by and quiz him on anything skateboard related. He'll pass. Recommendations from Michael Andruzzi:
Bones Wheels David Gravette Number 5 STF Wheels Emerica Leo Laced Shoes Expedition One Mate Short Sleeve Henley Pocket T Shirt KR3W (Krew) Erik Ellington K Slim Chino Pants Slave Skateboards Corporate Deck Stance Wu Tang Crew Socks Vans Core Basics Beanie Vans Stage 4 Shoes Vans Anthony Van Engelen AV Native American Shoes Venture Superlite Truck

Derick Glancy

 Derick is new to the Shop Staff as of May 2013. You can find him ripping in the 16 and Up Division. Now you skate for free, Derick! Recommendations from Derick Glancy:
Bones Bones Reds Bearings Cliche Bon Voyage Keystone Deck Dickies Slim Straight Work Pants HUF Hawaiian Volley 5-Panel Strap-Back Hat Independent Eric Koston Stage 10.5 Forged Hollow Truck Lowcard Magazine Shotgun Beers T Shirt Stance Larry Bird NBA Legend Crew Socks Vans Stage 4 Shoes

Chris Preston

 Chris joins the staff in Feb 2013 as our new product photographer and all things artsy like flyers, logos, and other design work keeping new things looking tight and slowly updating old, not so beautifully designed things we've done in the past. Recommendations from Chris Preston:
adidas Gonz T Shirt Bones Bones Swiss Precision Bearings Bones Wheels Ben Raybourn Suas STF Wheels Creature Skateboards Juggz D Cup Deck Deathwish Jon Dickson Dolls Deck Independent Stage 11 Standard Truck Mob Grip SPoT x Mob City Star Die-Cut Griptape Nike Team Edition Shoes Skatepark of Tampa SPoT Full Clip Fold Beanie Skatepark of Tampa 20 Year Anniversary Doughboy T Shirt

Luke Pallone

 Luke just started in the Shop in late April 2012. Introduce yourself next time you're in there. Welcome to the SPoT Staff, Luke! Work on gettin' that boneless on lock. Recommendations from Luke Pallone:
Bones Bones Swiss Labyrinth Bearings Independent Stage 11 Standard Truck Krooked Bobby Worrest Kruiserz Deck NEFF Daily Beanie Skatepark of Tampa Sweet Feet City Socks Spitfire Ishod Wair Smash F1 SB Wheels Vans Old Skool Unisex Shoes Vans Steve Caballero Half Cab Pro Shoes

Sam Bellipanni

 Find Sam in the Snack Bar hopefully not burning your pizza as bad as Body used to. Recommendations from Sam Bellipanni:
Beats By Dre Beats Pill Wireless Bluetooth Speaker Bones Hardcore Medium Bushings Fourstar Legend Air Freshener Independent Andrew Reynolds Stage 11 GC Hollow Baker Truck Stance Gable Socks Theories Morning Star T Shirt Volcom Frickin Modern Stretch Chino Pants

Joe Pelham

 Joe Pelham joins Skatepark of Tampa in 2012 as our filmer and travel companion. He puts together all the SPoT Life episodes and more. Member of the super group known as the SPoT Media Team and has more frequent flyer miles than you. Recommendations from Joe Pelham:
Altamont Kicker Short Sleeve Button-Up Shirt Dakine Axis Backpack Fourstar Pirate Label Pocket T Shirt Loser Machine California Condor T Shirt Loser Machine Tin Racer T Shirt Nike SB Chronicles Team Edition SE Shoes Nike Stefan Janoski Mid Shoes Stance Fin Co. Socks The Bricks The Bricks Ybor City Mesh Snap-Back Hat Transworld Magazine Not Another Transworld Video DVD

James Cobb

 James has been a local at SPoT for years, including ripping in Tampa Am. He re-joins us in the shop as of June 2013. Recommendations from James Cobb:
Bones Bones Swiss Labyrinth Bearings DC Shoe Co. Match WC Shoes DC Shoe Co. Tonik Shoes Fourstar Eric Koston Signature Jeans Girl Sean Malto Pop Secret Deck Spitfire Classic Wheels Thunder Thunder Truck

Casey Stewart

 Casey does a little bit of everything all around the park from the Shop to Innetech and everything in between. You'll know where he's from when you hear him speak. Recommendations from Casey Stewart:
Anti-Hero Chris Pfanner Forever Young Deck Black Magic Black Magic Sheet Griptape Bones Bones Swiss Precision Bearings Deathwish The Deathwish Video Dickies Pocket T Shirt Girl Dirty Laundry Air Freshener Independent Stage Ten Standard Truck Levis Standard Trucker Jacket Levis 501 Original Shrink-To-Fit Jeans Vans SK8-Hi Pro Shoes

Tom McKessy

 Tom works the counter at both of our shops and needs to get a skate photo shot with Rob for his profile. Let's do this, Tom. Recommendations from Tom McKessy:
Anti-Hero Frank Gerwer Before & After Deck HUF Shortstop 6-Panel Strap-Back Hat Independent Stage Ten Standard Truck Mob Grip 20 Year Anniversary Doughboy Griptape OJ 3 Hot Juice 78a Cruiser Wheels Skatepark of Tampa Established Jeans Spitfire Spitfire X Skatepark of Tampa Wheels #1 Vans Lindero Shoes

Alex Sherrer

 Alex helps with everything from the Shop to rebuilding the course to shipping and handling orders. He recently moved to our back offices we refer to as Innetech. Recommendations from Alex Sherrer:
Baker Hammer Medallion DVS Footwear Studded Flex-Fit Hat Element Bam Margera Bat Griptape Viva La Bam! Obey Carcass Jeans Obey Eagle Sword T Shirt Scumco And Sons Slide-N-Sniff Deck Skatepark of Tampa Scotty Conley Limited Edition Human Hair Socks Supra Terry Kennedy Society Shoes Tail Devil The Original Tail Devil Yo Yo Factory Eight 8 Eight Yo Yo

Alex Bowers

 Alex is back in Innetech, Skatepark of Tampa's offices, keeping new products and inventory in check. Host of A Case of the Mondays that you see posted in our What's Up Blog. Recommendations from Alex Bowers:
Altamont Alameda Basic Jeans Baker Andrew Reynolds ATL Deck Diamond Torey Pudwill Hella Tight 7/8" Allen Hardware Fourstar Elsinore Long Sleeve Hooded Pullover Shirt Independent Stage Ten Standard Truck Skate Mental Taco Bearings Spitfire Welcome to Tampa F1 Wheels Vans Graphic Crew 3-Pack Socks Vans Capitola Button-Up Fleece Hooded Sweatshirt Vans Sk8-Hi Notchback Pro Shoes

Brian Schaefer

 Schaefer started this place in 1993 and lived here while it got off the ground. Then he went and started a bar in Ybor called The Bricks. Find him there and he'll most likely buy you a beer and then bus your table. Recommendations from Brian Schaefer:
Brixton Capo Plaid Long Sleeve Button-Up Shirt Brixton Brigg Jacket Fourstar Chara Long Sleeve Shirt Fourstar Art Dump 15 Years Coleman T Shirt Fourstar Collective Denim Jeans Real Justin Brock About To Roll Deck Real Peter Ramondetta About To Roll Deck Spitfire Andrew Allen Signature Wheels Toy Machine Turtle Boy Socks Toy Machine Monster Face Socks





Meet the Damn Am / SPoT Events teams

Home Team:

Brian Schaefer


Public Relations
Coordinator
Host

Sebastian Chande


Event Registration
Digital Everything

Casey Wayne


Events Coordinator
Marketing
Host

Joe Pelham


Filmer/Photographer
SPoT Life

Frank Branca


Filmer/Photographer
Team Manager
SPoT Life

Mikah Collins


Project Manager
Photography
Marketing

Sam Bellipanni


Skate Team
Retail Team
Host

Dylan Perry


Skate Team
Host

Alex Bowers


MP3J

Chris Preston


SPoT Private Label
Graphic Artist
DJ

Away Team:

Paul Zitzer

James Craig

Tim O'Connor

Jeff Pang

Chris Pastras

Vern Laird

Brad Staba

Eric Koston

Andrew Cannon

Ed Selego

Kyle Berard

Jared Lucas

Pat Stiener

Jason Rothmeyer

Mike Sinclair

Dan Pensyl

John Muldoon

Justin Williams

Eric Mercier

Alex Moul

Bob Reynolds

Clint Peterson

Gabe Clement

Steve Stratton

Matt Milligan

Wade Attardo

Blair Alley