Meet Our Team of Experts
At Sunn West City’s Auto Body, we pride ourselves on having a team of highly skilled and dedicated professionals who are passionate about restoring your vehicle to its prime condition. Our experts bring decades of combined experience in auto body repair and are committed to delivering exceptional quality and service.
Our team includes certified technicians, paint specialists, and customer service representatives, all working together to ensure your complete satisfaction. From minor dents and scratches to major collision repairs, our specialists use state-of-the-art technology and the latest techniques to provide precise and reliable results.
We understand that dealing with vehicle damage can be stressful, which is why our friendly and knowledgeable team is here to guide you through every step of the process. We believe in transparent communication and will keep you informed throughout your vehicle’s repair journey.
Discover the difference of working with a team that genuinely cares about your vehicle’s well-being and your peace of mind. Trust Sunn West City’s Auto Body for top-notch auto body repair services where expertise meets excellence.
Patrick Gray
Title: Owner
How many years in the industry: 38 years in the autobody industry
Interesting Fun Fact: I do most of my smiling on the inside but generally happy all the time
Where are you from originally? Southern California
Do you have Pets? Yes, two Rottweilers, Axel and Lille
Do you have Children? Yes, 1 son and 2 grandchildren
Have you served in the Military of any kind? No
Cynthia Gray
Title: Owner
How many years in the industry: 5 years
Interesting Fun Fact: I was a Dental Hygienist for 23 years before I decided to work in our shop full-time.
Where are you from originally? Coeur d’ Alene, Idaho
Do you have Pets? Yes, two Rottweilers – Axel and Lille
Do you have Children? A step-son (Cameron) and 2 Grandbabies (Skyler and Claire)
Have you served in the Military of any kind? No, but I am beyond grateful for those that do or have in the past.
Jennifer Black
Title: Director of Operations
How many years in the industry: 29 years
Interesting Fun Fact: I can recite all 50 states alphabetically and I can eat ice cream any time of the day!
Where are you from originally? Port Orchard, Washington
Do you have Pets? Yes – 4 Dogs- Two Great Danes and 2 Australian Shepherd/ Border colie Mix
Do you have Children? Yes 3 boys – (Joseph, Conner, and Gary) 1 girl (Hailey) and 1 beautiful Granddaughter (Alanna)
Have you served in the Military of any kind? No, I haven’t served but I grew up in a military home. My Dad served.
Marsha Paredes
Title: General Manager
How many years in the industry: Started detailing cars at 14 years old. Roughly 30 years in the autobody industry
Interesting Fun Fact: I met my husband at my best friends family reunion
Where are you from originally? Mukilteo Washington
Do you have Pets? 2 dogs – Finn and Astro
Do you have Children? Yes, 2 Boys Ryan – 23 years old and Logan 20 Years old
Have you served in the Military of any kind? No
Kandra Gray
Title: Executive Assistant
How many years: 4 years
Interesting fun fact: I was born on Christmas Eve, so every year I get to kick off the Christmas holiday with a birthday party
Where are you from originally: Coeur d’ Alene, Idaho
Do you have pets? Yes, a Yorkie named Cash Benjamin
Do you have children? No
Have you served in the military of any kind? No
Logan Paredes
Title: Compliance Manager
How many years in the industry: 2 years
Interesting Fun Fact: I have a hamstring tendon in my elbow
Where are you from originally? Washington state
Do you have Pets? 2 dogs
Do you have Children? No
Have you served in the Military of any kind? No
Phil Garcia
Title: Repair Manager
How many years: 30 years
Interesting fun fact: I like Graphic Design
Where are you from originally? California
Do you have pets? Yes, 2 dogs. Chili the Chihuahua and Lolli-pop our German shepherd
Do you have Children? Yes, four- Samantha, Emily, AJ and Jonah
Have you served in the military of any kind? No
Xzaiver Robinson
Title: Estimator
How many years: 1 year
Interesting fun fact: Love all sports. Strongly dislike the Dodgers and am a Food Fanatic
Where are you from originally? Born in Memphis. Lived in California until I was 22
Do you have pets? No, I have kids to worry about
Do you have Children? I have four Children. Ages 6,4,3, and 10 months old
Have you served in the military before? No.
Misty La Duke
Title: Hospitality Coordinator
How many years: 3
Interesting fun fact: I have lived in 11 states
Where are you from originally? El Paso, Texas
Do you have pets? Yes, 3 dogs
Do you have Children? 4 Boys- Dylan, Drake, Drew, and Devon. 1 stepdaughter, Bell, and 2 Grandsons- Finnegan and Ace
Have you served in the military? No, My husband is retired from the Army
Kameron Kupetz
Chris Hansen
Title: Shop Foreman/Master Technician
How many years in the industry: 15
Interesting Fun Fact: I enjoy fine dining
Where are you from originally? Arizona
Do you have Pets? 3 dogs
Do you have Children? No
Have you served in the Military of any kind? No
Justin Beauchamp
Title: Master Technician
How many years in the industry: 15
Interesting Fun Fact: I love anything automotive related.
Where are you from originally? Grand Forks, ND
Do you have Pets? 1 dog – Buster
Do you have Children? A boy and a girl. Peyton and Cassidy
Have you served in the Military of any kind? No
Jeff Campbell
Title: Painter/ Master Technician
How many years in the industry: 20+ years
Interesting Fun Fact: I like to drive over rocks
Where are you from originally? I was born and raised in Shreveport Louisiana but grew up in Kirkland Washington
Do you have Pets? Yes. 1 dog- Ollie, 1 turtle – Poppy and Koi Fish
Do you have Children? I have 2 children and one on the way!
Have you served in the Military of any kind? No, but before and after me, yes.
Mathew Wilson
Title: Master Technician
How many years in the industry: 21 Years
Interesting Fun Fact: I am a 3rd generation Body tech. My Dad and Grandpa were also body techs.
Where are you from originally? I am a native to Phoenix, Arizona
Do you have Pets? 1 dog, 1 cat
Do you have Children? 2 daughters, 1 stepson
Have you served in the Military of any kind? No
Donovan Otero
Title: Master Technician
How many years: 35 years
Interesting fun fact: I almost became a pro baseball player
Where are you from originally? Chicago
Do you have any pets? 2 female pugs named Lilo and Stitch
Do you have children? 2 step-daughters and 4 grandkids.
Have you served in the military? No
Bryan Ayers
Title: Body Tech
How many years in the industry: 35
Interesting Fun Fact: He works Part-time
Where are you from originally? Idaho
Do you have Pets? No
Do you have Children? I have 6 Children
Have you served in the Military of any kind? No
Melchor Lemus
Title: Detailer
How many years in the industry: 10
Interesting Fun Fact: I love to communicate with people
Where are you from originally? Mexico, Michoacan
Do you have Pets? No
Do you have Children? Yes, 3
Have you served in the Military of any kind? No
Lalo- Eduardo Flores
Title: Detailer
How many years in the industry: 25+ Years
Interesting Fun Fact: He is a jack of all trades. If I don’t know how to do something, I’ll learn on YouTube.
Where are you from originally? Mexico
Do you have Pets? Yes, Casper and Hazel – Maltese Mix
Do you have Children? Yes, 4
Have you served in the Military of any kind? No
Ish Hernandez
Title: Prepper
How many years: 3 years
Interesting fun fact: I am ambidextrous
Where are you from originally: Arizona
Do you have pets: No
Do you have children: No
Have you served in the military? No
David Cruz
Title: Prepper
How many years in the industry: 8 Years
Interesting Fun Fact: I cannot float
Where are you from originally? Bakersfield California
Do you have Pets? I have a 14 year old Morkie named Emma
Do you have Children? Yes, I have a 15 year old daughter named Camilla and another on the way (November 29th)
Have you served in the Military of any kind? No
Gerald Evans
Title: Facility and Maintenance Technician
How many years in the industry: 20+ years
Interesting Fun Fact: I love music
Where are you from originally? Los Angeles California
Do you have Pets? Yes. 2 Dogs – Bobo and Remie
Do you have Children? Yes, I have three Children Shenice, Gerald and James
Have you served in the Military of any kind? No