Meet the Team

Dan has over 31 years of experience in the automotive field, including but not limited to certifications in Systems Engineering and Program Management. Before starting FantomWorks, Dan completed numerous restorations of American, European, and Asian muscle cars dating from the 1910′s to the early 1970′s. He also served in and retired from the US Army, where he got to do a lot of cool and dangerous things, as well as travel the world. Now with the ever growing hand-selected group of professionals at FantomWorks, Dan enjoys managing the overall operations. He works hard to ensure every project is completed with attention to detail second to none. Dan’s ongoing goal is to make every customer’s experience at FantomWorks, no matter how big or small, the best they have ever known in the automotive arena.

She’s as talented as she is beautiful. She has worked behind the scenes managing the books for years since we first got off the ground. Now she does all of that plus invoicing, ensuring the customer accounts are updated, and that we don’t go broke in the process.Everyone at FantomWorks likes her because she ensures accurate and timely payroll for the ever growing crew. Melissa is also in charge of special projects and helps to keep all the insurances, taxes, licenses, certifications, documents, and permits “wolves” away from the back door. In many ways, she’s the “guy (or gal) behind the guy” for complex operations at FantomWorks.Recently retired from the US Navy as a Commander, she gets to enjoy a second career at FantomWorks. She’s also the love of Dan’s life, so don’t even bother trying…

Audrey was an unbelievably talented office manager, which led her to assume the role of Program Manager and 2nd in command to the everyday workings of the shop. When she interviewed she told us that she had run an entire office including reception, accounting, and payroll for another local company. We quite honestly did not believe her but she was so enthusiastic and extroverted during the interview we figured she deserved a chance. It turns out she did not exaggerate at all. Audrey is the voice you will hear when you call our shop and whether you have a question about a car or a part, she will generally give you not only an answer; but it will be the right one. She runs the office and enjoys challenges that would scare probably any other young woman of her age. Do not let her youth and adorable looks fool you; she is a tough professional and does not take bunk from anyone. 

Mike came to us a Web/IT guy but rapidly expanded his role within the shop to the “One-More Thing” guy.  Now taking part in almost every aspect of the shop and touching every project in some fashion.

Chris (ChrisP) is a single dad and Chesapeake, VA native.  Graduated many years ago from Great Bridge High School and a proclaimed mechanic from the start.  He is a die-hard Ford fan and a true master of One-Liners.

John or “Pops” as we like to call him around the shop, was born in Maine back in 1943, though you wouldn’t believe it.  He has flown or worked on aircraft most of his life.  Pops came to FantomWorks after retiring from a thirty-one year career working on all types of aircraft.  He has been married for forty-three years to his lovely wife and they both enjoy garage sales, horses and hiking.  If he is not in the hanger he is spending time with his wife and their two sons.