Cars Yeah With Mark Greene

Rony Karam is the FIVA Ambassador for the Middle East and the FIVA Representative to UNESCO. He has been a member of the FIVA Culture Commission for more than 12 years. Founded in 1966 FIVA is the worldwide federative association of historic automobile clubs, be they for veteran, vintage, pre-war or post-war classic automobiles, including motorcycles and trucks that are at least 30 years old. FIVA’s goals are to protect and promote world motoring heritage. Rony is a car collector and has judged in many Concours events including Dubai, Kuwait International Concours d’Elegance, Qatar International Concours, and Chantilly France Concours Arts et Elegance. He has contributed to the elaboration of the TURIN CHARTER in the FIVA Culture Commission as well and has organized classic vehicle events.

Patrick Rollet is the Past President of FIVA. Founded in 1966 FIVA is the worldwide federative association of historic automobile clubs, be they for veteran, vintage, pre-war or post-war classic automobiles, including motorcycles and trucks that are at least 30 years old. Fiva’s goals are to protect and promote world motoring heritage. Patrick will be a distinguished judge at this year’s UAE Concours in Dubai. His career spans decades and includes consulting and marketing. He has been involved in the automotive world since working at the Paris Motor Show in 1965 on the Aston-Martin stand and he is a member of numerous automotive clubs and organizations. Patrick has been involved with FIVA since 2005 and has authored several books and many articles in HV press and Club magazines. In 2019 he was honored by the Chevalier de l’ordre des Arts and des Letters in France.

Mohammed Luqman, a.k.a. Vintage Khan, is the curator of the UAE Concours d’Elegance. He is a Hyderabad-born (Hyderabad is the capital of southern India's Telangana state)  UAE-based Retromobilist and Channel Head and Lead Anchor of Hyderabad’s first 24/7 English News channel, HY TV. He has produced numerous TV programs including the interview show Straight-Talk and the 60 Minutes With series. He is the Founder and CEO of ML Consulting, a marketing firm. As a motoring enthusiast, Mohammed has spent over three decades tracking, chronicling, and researching veteran, Edwardian, vintage, and classic cars. He has authored books including Automobiles of the Nizams, Automobiles of Sheikh Zayed, Sheikh Zayed’s Rolls-Royce, Toll-Royce in Arabia, and The Noble Napier 823. A businessman by profession and a Retromoblist by passion, Mohammed has experienced an eventful journey from a spectator to a curator.  

Vinita Khilnani is a regular host of Morning Octane, a premiere LA Cars and Coffee quarterly event. She currently holds the title as 2018 Miss India North America and uses her platform to encourage other diverse individuals to pursue their dreams. Born and raised in South Pasadena, California, from a young age, Vinita loved family parties, because it provided her the opportunity to sing and host her own version of Jeopardy.  After completing her education, where she earned an M.S. in Biology and Masters in Public Health, she decided to dedicate her life to the arts.  After signing a record deal and touring as a pop-singer, Vinita fell in love with Improvisational Comedy while studying at the Groundlings, earning the Groundlings Diversity Scholarship. She has written and performed on two all-female sketch teams, Stiletto Sketch and Butter and she is currently in production of a re-imagined version of The Jungle Book.

Mario Peserico is the CEO and Managing Director of Eberhard & Co. Italia, a company he has been with since 1993. Eberhard & Co. is the official timer and partner of the Gran Premio Nuvolari, an event that takes place each September in Italy. The event is designed as a tribute to Tazio Nuvolari by the organizers of the Mille Miglia and is an international rally reserved for historic motorcars. Eberhard & Co has a thirty-year relationship with Tazio Nuvolari, one of the greatest racers of all time, and with the Nuvolari Grand Prix. Eberhard & Co is a Swiss watchmaking house, founded in 1887, with over 130 years of history representing excellence and innovation. Mario is also the President of Assorologi, the Italian association representing watch manufacturers and importers and watch-making suppliers.

Jamie Bopp is the Founder of Dundon Motorsports in Gig Harbor, Washington. The company was born from three automotive enthusiasts' passion to provide the very best in service, parts, and performance. He and his team work on Porsche automobiles providing general maintenance, engine building, transmissions, suspension tuning, and dyno services. His past includes working in process engineering and engineering management in the semiconductor industry and he started his own semiconductor company in 2003. His car ownership spans from Toyotas, Hondas, BMWs and of course Porsche including a 2019 GT3RS.

Mariana Small is the Co-Founder and COO of Accelerating Change and the President of the Porsche Club of America, Los Angeles region. Accelerating Change creates opportunities for women to develop skills in the automotive world, from track days to educational events and networking. In the past, she was Vice President of Marketing Operations and Branding at Confie [pronounced con-fee], where she set the strategic direction of marketing and branding initiatives. Mariana earned her B.A. in International Relations and Diplomacy from Schiller International University in Heidelberg, Germany and her M.B.A. in Foreign Commerce and Exchange from Getulio Vargas Foundation in Brazil. She holds Certifications in Strategic IQ and Strategic Marketing Management from Harvard Business School and is a certified Private International Arbitrator. She speaks five languages, has lived in 8 countries (all continents except Antarctica) and has traveled to 61 countries. Fun fact: Mariana has also seen all 7 wonders of the world!

Grant Delgatty is the Associate Professor and Chair of Product Design at Iovine and Young Academy at the University of Southern California. A significant portion of Grant's career has been in athletic footwear, where he has led design teams for a number of successful shoe companies. In 2013, Grant founded the company URB-E where he invented a super-compact folding e-vehicle designed as a 'last mile' transportation solution for urban commuters. Over 6,000 URB-Es have been sold and shipped to more than 40 countries worldwide. From 2007 to 2018, he taught at ArtCenter, his alma mater.  Grant holds several utility and design patents has won many awards for his designs, has been published extensively, and was included on the list of Southern California entrepreneurs to watch for 2015.

Tyler Schilling is the Founder of Sicktoiz, a company that designs and builds items that he would like to have but nobody was making. Sicktoiz offers unique hand made designers that are carefully designed and finely crafted from automotive parts to display objects and the most amazing door hardware you’ll ever see.  At a young age, Tyler got a job with a Can-Am series Crew Chief and historic racecar restorer. He worked on cars including Jackie Stewart’s T260 Lola, Peter Revson’s M8F McLaren and he also worked as a mechanic on Bobby Brown’s Lola 332. His fascination with creating things lead him to a career in robotics and the ocean. In 1985 he started Schilling Robotics along with Wes Gerriets. For 34 years they build a global franchise including a 98% market share in underwater robot arms. The company was acquired in 2012.

Steve Huff owns Steve Huff Motorsports in SeaTac, Washington. He is a 30 plus year racing veteran with over 20 years as a professional racer under his belt. Steve’s earned 15 national and world records in speed and he is a self-taught builder and racer who built custom bikes and cars that have won awards and set speed records. Today, he continues his quest for speed with ‘Current Technology’ his electric dragster and the brainchild of e-Spec Racecars, a division of his Huff Motorsports. Mixed with all of this, Steve has also been working on the concept for an education-based TV show titled Speed Geeks – The Science of Speed.

Uli Perez is the International Franchise Manager and Operations Quality Control Manager at K1 Speed, where he’s been for over 15 years. Founded in 2003, K1 Speed has grown to become the premier worldwide karting company. With kart racing locations around the globe and in the U.S., K1 brings the thrill and excitement of indoor karting to a wide range of enthusiasts. Their facilities include a Paddock Lounge, meeting rooms, pool tables, and is the perfect place to host corporate events, parties, or just have fun with friends. Uli has a passion for all things automotive and has spent time behind the wheel in karts and race cars including Legends, Bandoleros, Spec Trucks, and Sportsman Class.

Ruth Fruehauf is the Founder of the Fruehauf Trailer Historical Society, an organization dedicated to the preservation of the history of the Fruehauf Trailer Company and the Fruehauf family legacy. She had a successful career in the business of fine art commerce and is the youngest daughter of Roy and Ruth Fruehauf. The family history became her passion and after looking through her father’s business papers, and learning more about her father, whom she lost at age 8, has led her on a book project about the company, her grandfather and father. The website www.singingwheels.com tells more about the rich history of the Fruehauf Trailer Company.

Tabetha Hammer is the Senior Manager of Car Culture for Hagerty, where she focuses on youth, education, and heritage. These initiatives include the RPM (Reservation Preservation Mentorship) Foundation to support the preservation of the skills and trades necessary for automotive and marine restoration; the Historic Vehicle Association to bring national recognition to our automotive heritage; and Hagerty’s Youth Programs, which breaks down barriers between young people and fun cars to put them behind the wheel. A graduate from McPherson College with a degree in Automotive Restoration Technology and Communications she is active in the car community, serving on the Board of Directors for America’s Automotive Trust and RPM Foundation and previously with the Antique Automobile Club of America. She’s also judged at numerous Concours events.

Mitchell Proner is recognized as one of the most talented and experienced trial advocates in the country. He has represented clients in over 30 jurisdictions across five continents. He has lectured to Bar Associations and attorney groups in the U.S., Canada, and Europe on how to represent accident victims. Mitchell has appeared as a legal analyst on numerous news broadcasts including CNN, CBS, ABC, NBC, FOX, WPIX, and news channels on European television, and South American networks and radio, including the BBC and RAI International. Mitchell has been a passionate motorcycle rider for over 25 years and rides a 2018 Harley-Davidson Road Glide and a 1993 Harley Davidson Heritage Softail. 

Gregg Ovist owns Geezzup, a personal classic car location service that also acts as an auction car locator, restoration services, import and export help, and classic car parts locator. Helping you find your next classic car is his goal. Through his partnerships and expertise, Gregg will walk you through the process, at any level, from impartial advice about project vehicles, help at auctions, finding parts, to all aspects of your search for that special car. He thrives on sharing his knowledge to ensure your experience is successful and the Geezzup mission is to create relationships, not just transactions, and that he’ll be there every step of the way.

Mike Gulett is the Founder of MyCarQuest.com, a blog he started in 2010. There he writes about classic cars, racecars, automobiles of interest, and the people who made and drive these fascinating vehicles. My Car Quest is a view from the perspective of the collector, the enthusiast, and the lover of classic and collectible cars. Mike has more than thirty years of experience in the technology business sector with fifteen years as either the President and CEO or the President and COO of many companies. He has been through three initial public stock offerings, several mergers, and acquisitions, and has experience in both public and private companies. He earned a Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Dayton.

Bryan Goffe is the founder and creative director of Garage Asylum, a company he started in 2012. His first career is in the Floor Covering Industry in the Pacific NW. His expertise with garage flooring and a passion for automobiles led to his creation of Garage Asylum as a media platform for enthusiasts. Bryan combined his history of participating in car shows, a love for motorsports, his skills in shooting automotive photography, and a passion for cross-promoting friends and racing through social media with Garage Asylum. Over half of his followers are from countries outside of the USA and the concept is that of an online club of like-minded automotive enthusiasts.

Mark Frohnmayer is the Founder of Arcimoto, an electric vehicle company that he started in 2007. He has led the Arcimoto team through eight generations of prototype vehicles and a Nasdaq-listed Regulation A IPO, to a public electric vehicle manufacturing company. Mark’s goal was to bring an affordable, ultra-efficient, useful new vehicle into the marketplace. This year, Arcimoto began delivery of its first retail product to customers on the West Coast, and it’s called the Fun Utility Vehicle. Mark is a UC Berkeley graduate with a degree in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science. He has served on the Oregon Transportation Commission and as a Technical Advisory Member of the Oregon Innovation Council. 

Sergio Fernandez is the Chief Judge at the Cigar City Concours d’Elegance. He is the owner of Vette Works Inc., the record setting shop responsible for producing the highest selling 1967 L-88 corvette coupe to date that sold at the 2014 Barrett Jackson Auction in Scottsdale, Arizona for $3,850,000.00. Sergio is one of the founding fathers of the Metro Long Island Chapter of the National Corvette Restorers Society, the NCRS, and he is the Master Level Judge for that group. He owns two factory-documented 1966 COPO Corvettes both Duntov Certified award winners and MCACN Gold Spinner award winners. 

Lilly Pray is a judge at the second annual Cigar City Concours d’Elegance. She has been a classic car judge for 17 years at numerous Concours events including Radnor Hunt, Greenwich, The Elegance at Hershey, Boca Raton, Atlanta, Rocky Mountain, and Hilton Head Motoring Festival. Her love and passion for cars began at an early age with her father Malcolm, a noted collector from Greenwich, Connecticut. Lilly is a Registered Nurse specializing in Neurology, Orthopedics, and Emergency medicine. Before working in the hospital she worked in emergency pre-hospital care as a Firefighter and Paramedic. She is on the board of the Russell Maguire Foundation and is keeping her father's legacy alive at the Malcolm Pray Achievement Center. The Center (MPAC) inspires visitors towards success through the automobile collection and the entrepreneurial story of Malcolm Pray who developed guidelines for young men and women to strive and develop their unique ideas, and to help them gain greater independence and motivation towards