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.

DJ Dragan

 DJ started out help out around the park while skating making sure everything was clean and up to par, afterwards, he held it down at Tampa Am 14' doing crowd control. You can catch him now keepin' the pizza's hot and soda's cold in the snackbar! Recommendations from DJ Dragan:
Volcom Frickin Modern Stretch Chino Pants Thunder 149 II Trucks Matix Classic Welder Pants Spitfire Classic Wheels Bones Bones Swiss Precision Bearings Nike Blazer Low GT Shoes Hopps Big Hopps II Deck Grizzly Bear Cut-Out Griptape Herschel Supply Co. Little America Backpack

Josh Knight

 Long time extended family of SPoT, and a usual helping hand on annual course demolition, Josh officially joins our staff in October of 2014, in the maintenance department. Recommendations from Josh Knight:
Vans Chima Ferguson Pro Shoes Skatepark of Tampa Moat Monster T Shirt Independent Stage 11 Standard Truck Real Ernie Torres Hombre Lowpro Deck Bones Wheels Taylor Bingaman Tank STF V5 Wheels Bones Bones Reds Bearings

Paul Zitzer

 One of the key persons leading to the creation of SPoT, Paul has always been around in one way or another. In September, we official welcomed Paul as an employee of the park. Catch Paul at all of our events, local & abroad, as well as posting to the blog. Recommendations from Paul Zitzer:
Volcom Faceted Chino Pants Prospects Productions Static IV DVD Box Set Toy Machine Angry Turtle Crew Socks Bones Wheels Chris Miller CMYK SPF Wheels Bones Bones Swiss Precision Bearings Nike Stefan Janoski EXP PQS SHoes SPoT Skate Shop Logo T Shirt Theories Coffin Windbreaker Theories Cipher Snap-Back Hat olloclip iPhone 5/5S 4-In-1 Lens

Pat Daly

 Pat joined our team in August of 2014, taking over as lead in maintenance. When not scrubbing soda off the ramps or removing your tags throughout SPoT facilities, you can catch him behind the lens, capturing photos of Tampa locals in the streets. Recommendations from Pat Daly:
Lakai Camby Shoes Independent Stage 11 Standard Truck Anti-Hero Classic Eagle Deck Thrasher Magazine Flame Logo T Shirt Spitfire Anthony Van Engelen Jailbreak Lock-In F1 Streetburner Wheels Bones Bones Swiss Precision Bearings Dakine Limited Edition Dakine X SPoT Atlas Backpack

Ian Perronne

 Ian joined our staff in August of 2014. Long time lurker / skater and homie of the park, Ian is currently holding down the snackbar, serving up the best of snacks & soda. Recommendations from Ian Perronne:
DC Shoe Co. Mikey Taylor Pants Vans AV Classic Shoes Skatepark of Tampa 93' University Coaches Jacket Independent Stage 11 Standard Truck Spitfire Formula Four 99D Classic Shape Wheels Magenta Leo Valls Communication Deck

Derick Wynn

 Derick is the most recent retail staff employee we have. Joining us in November of 2013, he maybe a bit quiet, but his knowledge of product is vast, from the hype to the vague, if you want to know about our goods, he’s got you. Recommendations from Derick Wynn:
Vans Sk8-Hi Unisex Shoes Vans Classic Slip-On Unisex Shoes Prospects Productions Static IV DVD Box Set Toy Machine Monster Face Socks Spitfire Formula Four 99D Classic Shape Wheels Dickies Plain Front Work Pants

Jack Loktu

 Jack recently came back into town from the West coast and was welcomed back to our family in October of 2013. He handles checking in all products we receive. When not working, he’s holding it down on the hip with a few BS 360 no complies. Recommendations from Jack Loktu:
Skatepark of Tampa Axle Washer Skatepark of Tampa Circle City Est. 1993 Premium T Shirt Skatepark of Tampa 20 Year Anniversary Doughboy 5-Panel Hat Skatepark of Tampa 20 Year Anniversary Doughboy Coozie Skatepark of Tampa Circle City Complete Skatepark of Tampa 20 Year Anniversary Doughboy T Shirt Skatepark of Tampa Circle City Basic T Shirt Matix Camino Woven Shirt Nike SB Lunar Gato Shoes HUF Plantlife Crew Socks

Marino Nicastro

 Joining our team in October 2013, Marino's a NJ transplant and can be found in Innetech behind the lens of his Canon, taking photos of all the products that come through our doors. Marino also holds down our SPoT tent at our events on site. Recommendations from Marino Nicastro:
Vans Era Pro Shoes Volcom Frickin Modern Chino Pants Bones Wheels Jared Lucas Weed Babe ATF Wheels Bones Bones Reds Bearings Mob Grip PBR X Mob 12oz Can Griptape Altamont GG Allin Live Fast Die T Shirt Brixton Hamilton Strap-Back Hat Slave Skateboards Junkyard Team Deck Theeve Trucks TiAX Truck Stance 20 Eyes Socks

Denis Frain

 As the retail manager, you can find Denis holding it down in the park and SPoT Ybor. Catch him skating at the park or in his town of St. Pete at local parks, and you’ll see how easily he throws around a board. Definitive effortless skating at its best. Recommendations from Denis Frain:
Emerica The Reynolds Low Shoes Skatepark of Tampa Rope Logo Pocket T Shirt Independent Andrew Reynolds Stage 11 GC Hollow Baker Truck Baker Reality Deck Bones Wheels David Gravette Pacifier STF Wheels Bones Bones Reds Bearings Brixton Toil Chino Pants Brixton Alan T Shirt HUF Domestic Raglan 3/4 Sleeve T Shirt Stance Chicano Socks

Frank Branca

 Frank joined our team after assisting with filming the 2013 Tampa Pro. He is now our lead videographer & TM, and can be found at all our contest & events, local & abroad. When not holding it down at our events, he's in the streets filming with our team. Recommendations from Frank Branca:
Vans Steve Caballero Half Cab Unisex Shoes Skatepark of Tampa Rope Logo Pocket T Shirt Spitfire Bighead T Shirt Bones Wheels Standard STF V4 Wheels Bones Bones Swiss Precision Bearings Traffic Skateboards Ricky Oyola Burnout Deck Stance Banner Crew Socks The Bricks The Bricks Thumbs Up Coffee Mug Theories Era T Shirt olloclip iPhone 5/5s 3-In-1 Lens System

Chris Reitz

 Joining our team in August of 2013, Chris is our lead maintenance member. He ensures that everything from lights to the ramps are 100%. This kid rips, catch him in the streets of Tampa on any given day. Recommendations from Chris Reitz:
Skatepark of Tampa 93' University Coaches Jacket Spitfire Ishod Wair Pro Formula Four 99d Wheels Supra Cuba Slip-On Shoes Skate Mental Uzi Does It USA T Shirt 3D Logo Board

Eric McKenney

 Eric joined us in August 2013. He’s our Innetech assistant, and makes sure all our online orders get pulled, packed and shipped with love direct from SPoT. If you see him at the park, you’ll realize he can skate in his sleep and still crush a contest. Recommendations from Eric McKenney:
Lakai Brea Shoes Skatepark of Tampa 20 Year Anniversary Doughboy 5-Panel Hat Skatepark of Tampa Tropical Logo Premium T Shirt Independent Stage 10.5 Forged Hollow Trucks Chocolate Marc Johnson Circus Deck Spitfire Formula Four 101D Classic Shape Wheels Bones Super Reds Bearings KR3W (Krew) Fear Short Sleeve Button-Up Shirt Mob Grip Perforated Sheet Griptape Stance Chicano Socks

Sebastian Chande

 Joining our team in August 2013, Sebastian handles everything on the digital side of SPoT. From the site to our POS, Sebastian won’t be seen on the front lines of retail, but rather working in Innetech behind his laptop, or on the road at registration. Recommendations from Sebastian Chande:
Vans Authentic Lo Pro Unisex Shoes Skatepark of Tampa Rope Logo Pocket T Shirt Thunder Thunder Truck Matix Classic Welder Pants Toy Machine Monster Stripe Socks Spitfire Formula Four 101D Classic Shape Wheels Bones Bones Swiss Precision Bearings Skate Mental Shane O'Neill Cat With Kittens Deck Polar Skateboards Roller Derby T Shirt Polar Skateboards Skate Wizards 2.0 Deck

Andy Johnson

 Andy comes from over a decade of retail experience and even more than a decade of skating. You can find him holding it down in the shop or behind the grill at our events. He's a positive guy and takes customer service very seriously. Recommendations from Andy Johnson:
DC Shoe Co. Wes Kremer S Shoes Matix Manderson Chino Pants Matix Manderson Chino Pants Matix Manderson Chino Pants Spitfire Mike Anderson SFW Wheels Krooked Mark Gonzales Skrillz To Pay Bills Deck adidas Mark Gonzales Crew Socks HUF Genuine Shoes Stance Wu Tang Crew Socks Loud Headphones Mike Anderson Comfy Earbuds

Mikah Collins

 Mikah is a key player with everything at SPoT. From lining up events, to shaking your hand at registration. He knows his skateboarding too. Recommendations from Mikah Collins:
Independent Stage 11 Standard Truck Prospects Productions Static IV DVD Box Set Anti-Hero Tony Miorana Sntihero Shovel Deck Spitfire Mike Anderson Shaped Wheels Bones Bones Swiss Precision Bearings HUF Classic H 6-Panel Hat HUF America Fuck It T Shirt HUF Classic Hi Shoes Theories Trinity of Costanza Sticker Dickies Slim Straight Leg Work Chino Pants

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:
Emerica Leo Laced Shoes Vans Stage 4 Shoes Vans Anthony Van Engelen AV Native American Shoes Vans Core Basics Beanie Expedition One Mate Short Sleeve Henley Pocket T Shirt Venture Superlite Truck Bones Wheels David Gravette Number 5 STF Wheels KR3W (Krew) Erik Ellington K Slim Chino Pants Slave Skateboards Corporate Deck Stance Wu Tang Crew Socks

Derick Glancy

 Derick joined us in May of last year. He holds it down in the shop and on the street course. One of the nicest dudes out. Be sure to introduce yourself the next time you're in the shop. Recommendations from Derick Glancy:
Skatepark of Tampa 93' University Coaches Jacket Spitfire Formula Four 99D Classic Shape Wheels Bones Bones Reds Bearings HUF Classic H 3/4 Sleeve Raglan T Shirt HUF Choice Shoes Stance Larry Bird NBA Legend Crew Socks Dickies Slim Straight Work Pants Palace Fast Team Deck

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:
Skatepark of Tampa SPoT Full Clip Fold Beanie Skatepark of Tampa 20 Year Anniversary Doughboy T Shirt Independent Stage 11 Standard Truck Bones Wheels Ben Raybourn Suas STF Wheels Bones Bones Swiss Precision Bearings Nike Team Edition Shoes Creature Skateboards Juggz D Cup Deck Mob Grip SPoT x Mob City Star Die-Cut Griptape adidas Gonz T Shirt Deathwish Jon Dickson Dolls Deck

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:
Vans Old Skool Unisex Shoes Skatepark of Tampa Scotty Conley Limited Edition Human Hair Socks Independent Stage 11 Forged Trucks Black Label Top Shelf Metal Deck Black Label Chris Troy High Voltage Deck OJ 3 Jake Johnson Pro 101A Wheels Dickies Slim Straight Leg Work Chino Pants

Sam Bellipanni

 Sam holds down the snack bar and you can catch him in the shop as well. He makes it look easy on a board with a bag of tricks like no other. He also maybe the guy to teach you how to kickflip during a skate lesson. Recommendations from Sam Bellipanni:
Volcom Frickin Modern Stretch Chino Pants Independent Andrew Reynolds Stage 11 GC Hollow Baker Truck Fourstar Legend Air Freshener Bones Wheels Hardcore Medium Bushings Stance Gable Socks Theories Morning Star T Shirt Beats By Dre Beats Pill Wireless Bluetooth Speaker

Tom McKessy

 Tom has worked at the park longer than most here. He is an integral part of the company. You can catch him behind the counter at SPoT and SPoT Ybor, or just ripping through 7th in Ybor City. Recommendations from Tom McKessy:
Vans Bedford Shoes Vans Lindero Shoes Skatepark of Tampa Established Jeans Independent Stage Ten Standard Truck Anti-Hero Frank Gerwer Before & After Deck Spitfire Spitfire X Skatepark of Tampa Wheels #1 Mob Grip 20 Year Anniversary Doughboy Griptape OJ 3 Hot Juice 78a Cruiser Wheels HUF Shortstop 6-Panel Strap-Back Hat

Josh Wilson

Josh re-joined us in May of 2014, assisting with retail. Having experience with everything from the snackbar to filming during the Tampa Pro live broadcast, you'll definitely see him all around SPoT. Recommendations from Josh Wilson :
Converse Chuck Taylor Pro Skate OX Shoes Independent Stage 11 Standard Truck Spitfire Mike Anderson Shaped Wheels Bones Bones Swiss Precision Bearings Levis Skate 504 Straight 5-Pocket Jeans

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:
DVS Footwear Studded Flex-Fit Hat Element Bam Margera Bat Griptape Viva La Bam! Skatepark of Tampa Scotty Conley Limited Edition Human Hair Socks Baker Hammer Medallion Tail Devil The Original Tail Devil Obey Eagle Sword T Shirt Obey Carcass Jeans Supra Terry Kennedy Society Shoes Yo Yo Factory Eight 8 Eight Yo Yo Scumco And Sons Slide-N-Sniff Deck

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:
Real Justin Brock About To Roll Deck Real Peter Ramondetta About To Roll Deck Toy Machine Turtle Boy Socks Toy Machine Monster Face Socks Spitfire Andrew Allen Signature Wheels Fourstar Collective Denim Jeans Fourstar Chara Long Sleeve Shirt Fourstar Art Dump 15 Years Coleman T Shirt Brixton Capo Plaid Long Sleeve Button-Up Shirt Brixton Brigg Jacket