GP CREW

Name: Paul D. Lima

Position: GM, Chief Mechanic

Experience: Paul has 25+ years of experience building, riding, and racing motorcycles both on and off-road; 22 years professionally.

Technical Certification:
Paul is a factory trained and certified technician for Ducati, MV Agusta, Husqvarna, Aprilia and Moto Guzzi.

Favorite thing(s) to do when not at work: spend time with my family, ride motocross, road race, build/restore vintage bikes, and listen to and play music

Hometown: San Diego, CA

Favorite places to ride: Northern Italy — Lago di Como, Lago Magiore, gli Dolomiti, "Emilia Romagna" — Futa Pass...roads, food, scenery, culture

Favorite bike and why:  too many to choose from....they all have their own character, and are exciting in different ways. I guess that's why I have so many.

Other interesting tidbits:  Sang in a punk rock band at the age of 11

Name: Josh "JK Smooth" Springsted

Position: Sales Department Manager

Experience: Josh brings over six years of motorcycle sales experience, and due to proximity to the customer "toilet" (that's Italian for toilet) he maintains its spotless shine. He is also Dharma's adopted dad.

Technical Certification: MFA in Creative Writing, BA in English, StreetFighter Academy Suma Cum Laude

Favorite thing(s) to do when not at work: read about people who aspire to greater things than myself

Hometown: Dallas, TX

Favorite places to ride: the Arctic Circle (aka Hwy 18)

Favorite European bike and why:  Ducati 916 a la Fogerty et al — this was the bike that made me know I had to get into motorcycling

Other interesting tidbits:  Don't judge a man by the size of his dog.

Name: Dharma "the Enforcer" Rain

Position: Customer Care 
and Finance Manager

Experience: 2 Fox News appearances, 3 years as a
PR Specialist

Technical Certification: 
"Good Citizen" Canine Certified

Hometown: Imperial Valley Library stairwell

Favorite thing(s) to do when not at work:  run with the "big dogs" on Coronado Beach

Favorite places to ride:  in a backpack

Favorite bike(s):  Dad's Moto Guzzi

Other interesting tidbits: I am more than just a pretty face — I have a brain too!

Name: Anthony D'Augusta

Position: Parts Manager

Experience: Tony has a Bachelors degree in Architecture and brings his sharp eye for detail and project management to the GP parts department. 10 Years Expert/Pro Racer at Willow Springs Motorcycle Club. Owner: Veloce Trackdays

Technical Certification: "I'm bonified. I've got prospects."

Favorite thing(s) to do when not at work: spend time with my children, have fun with friends...ride, ride, ride...instruct

Hometown: Pleasant Hill, CA

Favorite places to ride: Highway 94, Borrego (dirt and street), Baja, San Bernardino, and Europe (some day!)

Favorite European bike(s) and why:  Present: Aprilia Tuono — do it all superbike: comfortable, capable, and versatile.  Past: Ducati 888: quintessential, iconic. 
Future: 1200 MultiStrada: looks like the Bee's Knees!!!!

Other interesting tidbits: I like anchovies on my pizza.  Four wheels is two too many.

Name: Grant "Goofy" Guffey

Position: Parts, Apparel & Accessories Specialist

Experience:  Over 8 years experience as Service and Service Parts Manager working with such shops as Honda Scottsdale and Ducati Scottsdale.We are leveraging his many years of experience and wealth of parts and service knowledge and to support the parts, accessories and apparel department.

Favorite thing(s) to do when not at work:  spend time with my fiance

Years of riding experience: 25 years

Favorite places to ride:  single track woodsy trails — northern Michigan

Favorite bike and why:  '01 Ducati 748R — my first streetbike

Other interesting tidbits:   I have a twin brother

Name: Joe Salgado

Position: Service Writer/Scheduler

Name: Tommy Coleman VII

Position: Service Technician, Collision Manager

Experience: For the past 10 years, Tommy has been focused on insurance estimates, repairs and claims for motorcycles involved in minor and major collisions. He works directly with insurance companies to ensure maximum payout for covered claims, to get our customers back on the road as quickly as possible.

Hometown:  Cardiff by the Sea, CA

Favorite thing(s) to do when not at work:  cycling, fashion design

Years of riding experience: 12 years

Favorite place(s) to ride:  Palomar Mountain, Highland Valley Road

Favorite bike: Ducati Superbikes

Other interesting tidbits:  repair leather jackets, gloves, etc.  www.tommytuckerjeans.com

Name: Gerald "G" Shevick

Position: Service Technician

Experience: MMI graduate with 4 years of practical experience in the field

Technical Certification:  Ducati certified, Triumph certified, Husqvarna certified

Favorite thing(s) to do when not at work:  body boarding at the beach

Years of riding experience: 10 years

Favorite places to ride: Skaggs Road (Northern California)

Favorite bike and why: Aprilia RSV4 — awesome power, superp handling, and the sound is incredible

Name: Curtice "ICE ICE BABY" Thom

Position: Service Technician

Experience: Curtice is a very accomplished mechanic who comes to us from Graves Motorsports Race Team, where for the past 7+ years he was the Crew Chief and mechanic for AMA Pro racers like Jamie Hacking, Eric Bostrom, and Josh Herrin, to name a few. His 20+ years as a mechanic, resulted in two AMA Champioship Titles, and two 2nds. We are very happy to welcome Curtice to our team and are confident that his knowledge and experience will be a tremendous benefit to GP and all of our customers.

Technical Certification: Yamaha 5-Star Management Certification (Service)

Favorite thing(s) to do when not at work: ride, play music, snowboard

Years of riding experience: 23

Favorite places to ride: any track, Laguna Mountains

Favorite brand and why:  Ducati — do I need to explain?!?!?

Other interesting tidbits: Expert in suspension setup and engine management

Name: Erin "EB" Lima
(EB = Easter Bunny....it's a long story)

Position: Office Manager, Marketing Manager, Webmaster, HR Manager, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, IT support....did I forget anything?!?!?!

Experience: Erin has over 20 years experience in Marketing with emphasis on Marketing Communications. Before coming to GP, she held the position of Creative Director for Blue Mine Group, a market strategy firm in Del Mar. Prior to that, and ran her own successful marketing communications firm for 10 years. Erin has worked with innovative giants like Hewlett-Packard, Sony Electronics and 3M. She offers an uncanny blending of technical skill and experience combined with a true passion for innovation and creative expression.

Favorite thing(s) to do when not at work: spend time with my kids (soccer mom), travel, make glass beads and jewelry, running (well, more like jogging, really), whitewater rafting

Years of riding experience: 24

Favorite places to ride: anywhere but the 805 North 

Favorite bike and why:  Ducati Monster — light-weight and low to the ground, good power and easy to maneuver...I am not a knee dragger, but I like a good twisty road as much as the next person

Other interesting tidbits: Running 3 half marathons this year with my 13 year old son