Meet The Team
Nate Smith
Store Manager / Hanksters Garage – FL.
Hi, I’m Nate Smith. I moved to Daytona Beach Florida in 2021 from the Bay area of California. I have been building cars and trucks since I was 13 and have had a passion for them my whole life. My toy cars and trucks as a kid have just gotten bigger. From Tonka and hot wheels to real cars and trucks now. I went to school for automotive, hot rod building, fabrication and business. I really enjoy talking to people about how they can make their vehicle custom and match their style. I am very happy to be a part of the Hanksters team and help them keep these awesome vehicles on the road. I love coming to work and being in a hot rod atmosphere every day.
Scott Smith
Master Technician / Hanksters Garage – FL.
My name is Scott Smith. I am a 45 year old Muscle and Classic Car Enthusiast with a passion for each car I work on. I have a strong school and work background with over 20 years of experience. I ran the City of South Plainfields Road Department in New Jersey for the past 15 years. I found my dream job here at Hanksters Daytona in the spring of 2021.
Ken Potter
Master Technician / Hanksters Garage – FL.
Hi my name is Ken Potter. I am originally from New Hampshire. I moved to Florida back in 2012. I have been in the automotive repair field for 25 years. I have always had a passion for classic cars and anything modified. I am excited to have joined the Hanksters team.
Clay Cruea
Master Technician / Hanksters Garage – FL.
Hi. My Name is Clay Cruea. I grew up in a small town in Ohio. I moved to Florida in 2020. I have been in the auto industry for 15 years. I am really excited about the new opportunity that I have with Hanksters Hot Rods.
Josh Carlo
Master Technician / Hanksters Garage – FL.
Hi, I’m Josh. “My name is Joshua Carlo , and I have been working with modern cars for about 6 years , Hanksters has given me the opportunity to tackle a long time dream of being able to fix , improve and in some cases totally re-engineer some of these classic cars for the better. I have a very keen eye and a serious love for tackling mind rolling problems ! Come see us, we’d love to speak with you and about your car!”
Art Dupont
Paint Correction Specialist – FL.
My name is Art Dupont. I am a paint correction specialist with 40 years of experience painting classic cars and motorcycles. I’m glad to be a part of the Hanksters Team. Have a great life, God Bless.