Meet The Team

Nate Smith

Garage Manager and Car Designer / 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.

Anitra Smith

Executive Assistant / Hanksters Garage – FL.

 My name is Anitra Smith. I moved to Daytona Beach, Florida, in 2021. When I met my husband he started taking me to car shows. Seeing all the unique cars is what sparked my interest in the automotive world. I’ve worked for car dealerships for 18 years. I’m excited to now be surrounded by these amazing cars every day. I love talking with customers about their dream builds and helping bring those dreams come to life. I’m thrilled to be a part of the Hanksters family.  

Alek Butaka

Master Technician / Hanksters Garage – FL.

Hi my name is Alek Bukata, I moved to Florida in 2025 to start a new chapter and to pursue my love for cars and racing. Ever since I was a kid I have had a passion for working on performance and classic cars, I am super excited and thankful for the opportunity to be part of the Hanksters team.

Rhomans Henson-Toombs

Master Technician / Hanksters Garage – FL.

Hi I’m Rhomans (Rome) I’m a Florida native and have lived in Florida my whole life. From an early age, I’ve had a passion for classic American muscle cars and cool cars in general. Growing up, my mom and her brother influenced me heavily in classic cars. I attended Universal Technical Institute, where I learned a wealth of knowledge and understanding in automotive technology. These early experiences laid the foundation for my future endeavors and shaped my values and passion for this industry.

After completing my education, I pursued a career in the automotive industry. After over 10 years in the industry I’m glad to have ended up doing what my true passion and interest is, which is building, restoring and fixing classic cars.

Vinny Sneed

Body And Fabrication / Hanksters Garage – FL.

My name is Vincent (Vinny) Sneed, and I specialize in paint and body work with nearly 6 years of hands-on experience. I moved to the Daytona area as a kid, and while my passion for cars didn’t begin until my early teens, it quickly grew into a lifelong pursuit. It’s always been a dream of mine to not only work on these types of vehicles every day, but to do it in an environment I genuinely enjoy and take pride in. I’m committed to quality craftsmanship, attention to detail, and helping bring each customer’s vision to life. We’ll take your dreams and turn them into reality.
Welcome to Hanksters!

Shaun Bishop

Master Technician / Hanksters Garage – FL.

Shaun Bishop is a seasoned automotive builder and technician with over 30 years of hands-on experience in custom vehicles and repair. Having lived in the Daytona area for more than 25 years, Shaun’s passion for cars began early—at age 12, when he bought his first issue of Lowrider Magazine. That inspiration quickly turned into a lifelong career in the automotive industry. Formally trained in automotive collision, Shaun has developed expertise across nearly every aspect of vehicle customization and repair, including welding, painting, fabrication, custom audio systems, and air ride suspension. Over the years, he has built multiple show-winning vehicles, worked on magazine-featured cars, and participated in builds showcased at the SEMA Show. Shaun is known for his craftsmanship, attention to detail, and dedication to quality. Whether it’s a full custom build or a repair project, he approaches every vehicle with the same level of pride and care as if it were his own.

Dalton Cavarretta

Master Technician / Hanksters Garage – FL.

Molli

Shop Dog – FL.

My name is Molli. I’m the resident shop dog. I like to hang out all day and watch people. I love to give kisses. My love people.