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.

Clint Smith

 Recommendations from Clint Smith:
eS Footwear Sal 20 Shoes Skatepark of Tampa SPoT Embroidered City Star Snapback Hat Baker Brand Logo Deck Venture Hollow Light Truck Spitfire John Cardiel Classic 99D Wheels Spitfire Spitfire X Anti-Hero Classic Eagle Towel Diamond Hella Tight Allen Hardware Set Mob Grip SPoT x Mob City Star Die-Cut Griptape Shake Junt Triple OG Bearings

Tim Geiger

 Recommendations from Tim Geiger:
DGK Scared Money T Shirt

Marse Farmer

 Recommendations from Marse Farmer:
Supra Vaider High Snakepack Shoes

Aaron Morgan

 Recommendations from Aaron Morgan:
Vans Authentic Lo Pro Unisex Shoes Vans Authentic Pro Shoes Supra Chino Shoes

Sterling Gainer

 Recommendations from Sterling Gainer:
etnies Footwear E Short Sleeve Henley T Shirt etnies Footwear Lo-Cut Shoes Skatepark of Tampa Skatepark of Tampa SPoT Life Socks Independent Grant Taylor BTG GC Signature Hollow Stage 11 Trucks Thrasher Magazine Rope Snap-Back Hat Spitfire Formula Four 101D Classic Shape Wheels Bones Bones Reds Bearings Almost Willow Instagold Impact Deck

Wesley Box

 Wes, a long time lurker, ripper & a usual at all All Ages contest, joined our team in June of '15. Holding down Sunday morning lessons, Wes can be found helping coach beginner & is also available for private lessons, hit him up at wes@skateparkoftampa.com Recommendations from Wesley Box:
Lakai Camby Crailtap Shoes Lakai Echelon MJ Shoes Thunder Ishod Wair T30 Hollow Light Trucks Chocolate Elijah Berle Monster Truck Deck Chocolate Elijah Berle Saints Deck Spitfire Mike Anderson Shaped Wheels

Adam Washell

 Adam joined our team in January of 2015. Coming in hot on the new year as our buyer, you'll be sure to see him at all tradeshows handling biz and shakin' hands. Catch him around the park or SPoT Ybor making sure the store is stocked on the latest goods! Recommendations from Adam Washell:
Independent Stage 11 Standard Truck Bones Wheels Ben Raybourn Audry II STF V5 Wheels Bones Bones Reds Bearings adidas Seeley Cup Shoes Theories Classic Heathered Crew-Neck Sweater Theories Trinity of Costanza T Shirt Polar Skateboards Hjalte Halberg BS 50-50 P5 Shape Deck

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 Cipher Snap-Back Hat Theories Coffin Windbreaker olloclip iPhone 5/5S 4-In-1 Lens

Derick Glancy

 Recommendations from Derick Glancy:
adidas Dennis Busenitz Vulc Shoes Theories Florida Palm Snap-Back Hat Florida Daze Great Seal T Shirt Florida Daze Great Seal T Shirt Florida Daze Great Seal T Shirt Florida Daze Flamingo T Shirt Florida Daze Brewing T Shirt Florida Daze Florida Groves T Shirt Florida Daze Croc Logo T Shirt Sleep Skateboards Moon 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:
Vans Old Skool Unisex Shoes Skatepark of Tampa SPoT and Destroy T Shirt Independent Stage 11 Standard Truck Thrasher Magazine Rope Snap-Back Hat Spitfire Formula Four 101D Conical Full Shaped Wheels Bones Bones Swiss Precision Bearings Program Skateboards Eddie's Knife Deck

Sam Bellipanni

 Sam holds it down for the SPoT Team 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:
Vans Madrid Reissue Pro Shoes Volcom Frickin Modern Stretch Chino Pants Independent Andrew Reynolds Stage 11 GC Hollow Baker Truck Fourstar Legend Air Freshener Bones Wheels Hardcore Medium Bushings Cliche Satan T Shirt Stance Gable Socks Theories Morning Star T Shirt Theories Theoramid Long Sleeve Pocket T Shirt Beats By Dre Beats Pill Wireless Bluetooth Speaker

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 Art Dump 15 Years Coleman T Shirt Fourstar Chara Long Sleeve Shirt Brixton Capo Plaid Long Sleeve Button-Up Shirt Brixton Brigg Jacket