Meet Our Surprise, AZ Auto Body Team
Leadership Team for Sunn West City’s Auto Body
Patrick Gray
Title: Owner
Years in industry: 41 years in the autobody industry
Fun Fact: Yardwork is fun to me
Originally from? Redlands, CA- also where I met my wife!
Pets: 2 Rottweilers- Axle and Lille
Children? 1 Son- Cameron- 2 grandchildren- Skyler (4) Claire (2)
Military? Regretfully No
Cynthia Gray
Title: Owner
Years in industry: 7 years
Fun Fact: I was a dental hygienist for 23 years
Originally from? From Coeur d’Alene, Idaho
Pets? 2 Rottweilers, Axel and Lille
Children?: My 2 rottweilers, Step Son Cameron, and 2 grandbabies, Skyler (4) and Claire (2)
Military? No, but I have immense gratitude for those who serve
Jennifer Black
Title: Vice President of Administration
Years in industry: 31 years
Fun Fact: I can recite all 50 states alphabetically
Originally from? Port Orchard, Washington
Pets? 4 dogs- 2 Great Danes, 2 Australian Shepard Border Collie mixes
Children? 3 boys (Joseph, Connor, Gary) 1 girl (Hailey) and 3 beautiful grandchildren
Military? No, but I grew up in a military household- my father was in the Army.
Marsha Paredes
Title: Director of Operations
Years in industry: 40+ years
Fun Fact: I fell in love with going to the gym at 50 + years old
Originally from? Mukilteo, Washington
Pets? 1- soon to be 2 Australian labradoodles Children: 3
Children? 3
Military? No
Logan Paredes
Title: Compliance Manager
Years in industry: 3.5 years
Fun Fact: My elbow has a piece of my hamstring in it.
Originally from? Washington state
Pets? 2 Australian Labradoodles
Children? No
Military? No
Kelsey Cole
Title: Accounting Director
Years in industry: 3 years in auto repair/17 years in accounting
Fun Fact:I was 19 when I flew on a plane for the first time
Originally from? Glendale, Arizona
Pets? 2 dogs- Harley- Pitbull and Reese- Shepherd Mix
Children? 3 stepsons, 1 daughter (but they are all my kiddos)
Military? No- Husband served in Army
Misty La Duke
Title: Marketing & Outreach Coordinator
Years in industry: 4
Fun fact: I started working at SWC on my birthday
Originally from? El Paso, Texas
Pets? 2 dogs- Husky- Dash and English Lab- Hayleigh
Children? 4 boys- Dylan, Drake, Drew, & Devon – 1 stepdaughter Bella
Military? No- Husband did and my son does
Meet Our Surprise, AZ Auto Body Team
At SWC Auto Body, our greatest asset is our people. Across all four of our Arizona locations, we’ve built teams of highly skilled, certified professionals who share one common goal: restoring your vehicle — and your peace of mind — to like-new condition.
With decades of combined experience in collision repair, paint refinishing, and customer service, our technicians, specialists, and support staff bring the same standard of excellence to every vehicle that comes through our doors — whether that’s our Surprise, El Mirage, Prescott, or Mesa location.
Our teams include I-CAR and ASE-certified technicians, paint and color-match specialists, estimators, and dedicated customer service representatives, all working in close coordination to deliver precise, reliable results from start to finish. We invest in state-of-the-art equipment and ongoing training so that every repair reflects the latest techniques and manufacturer standards.
We know that dealing with vehicle damage is stressful. That’s why every member of our team is committed to transparent communication — keeping you informed at every stage, answering your questions honestly, and making the process as smooth as possible.
No matter which Sunn Auto Body location you visit, you’ll be met with the same friendly faces, the same rigorous standards, and the same genuine care for your vehicle and your experience.
Chris Hansen
Title: Shop Foreman/Master Technician
Years in the industry: 15
Fun Fact: I enjoy fine dining
Originally from? Arizona
Pets? 3 dogs
Children? No
Military? No
Juan Arias
Title: Repair Manager
Years in Industry: 13 years
Fun Fact: Youngest of 11. 5 brothers/5 sisters
Originally from: North Hollywood, CA
Pets: 1 Pug; 3 cats
Children: 2 daughters
Military: No
Brian Baird
Title: Repair Manager
Years in Industry: 7 years
Fun Fact: I can stack bowling balls. World record is 13- I can do 9.
Originally from: Show Low, AZ
Pets: No
Children: 4
Military: U.S. Air Force
Adam Torres
Title: Repair Manager
Years in Industry: 20 years
Fun Fact: Avid Air Jordan Connoisseur
Originally from: Seattle, Washington
Pets: The best, most, amazing full-grown puppy in the world
Children: No
Military: No
Eduardo Flores
Title: Detail dept manager
Years in Industry: 30 years
Fun Fact: Car enthusiast and baseball fanatic- Lifetime Dodgers fan
Originally from: Aguascalientes, Mexico
Pets: 2 dogs- Siblings~ Maltese/Jack Russel Mix – Casper (boy)- Hazel (girl)
Children: 4- Eduardo, Stephanie and the youngest are twins Jocelyn and Lisbeth
Military: No
Name: Joey Gatti
Title: Parts Manager
Years in Industry: 3 years
Fun Fact: Toured with a band in 2018
Originally from: Arizona
Pets: 2 cats named Hashbrown & Sausage
Children: No
Military: No
Gerald Evans
Title: Maintenance Manager
Years in Industry: 25 years
Fun Fact: Great team player bringing “smiles”
Originally from: California
Pets: 2 dogs Maltipoo’s
Children: 3
Military: No
Enrique Sanchez Jr.
Title: Painter
Years in Industry: 10 years
Fun Fact: I can’t swim
Originally from: Las Cruces, New Mexico
Pets: 3 dogs. Cruella “Ella” Deville- American Bully, Alice- Blue Pitbull, Koda- Lab mix
Children: yes, the 3 listed above
Military: No
Ismael Hernandez Jr
Title: Paint Prepper
Years in Industry: 6 years
Fun Fact: Love all sports and old school cars- I do not like the Dallas Cowboys
Originally from: Phoenix, AZ
Pets: No
Children: No
Military: No
Carlo Ciliberti
Title: Calibration Tech
Years in Industry: 40 years
Fun Fact: I bowled a 300
Originally from: Brentwood, New York Long
Pets: 1 Dog- Lila Chihuahua Mix Long Hair
Children: Yes 2. Sean and Emily
Military: No
Bryers Ayers
Title: Autobody Tech
Years in Industry: 40 years
Fun Fact: I am a Kung Fu instructor
Originally from: Idaho
Pets: 1 cat
Children: 3 boys 3 girls
Military: No
Zachary Grim
Title: Paint Prepper
Years in Industry: 6 months
Fun Fact: I love bowling
Originally from: Arizona
Pets: 2 dogs-Terrier Mix and a Chihuahua
Children: No
Military: No
Justin Beauchamp
Title: Body Tech
Years in Industry: 22 years
Fun Fact: Fabricator of anything
Originally from: Grand Forks, ND
Pets: 1 Dog- Buster
Children: yes- 1 Boy Peyton 1 Girl Cassidy
Military: No
Jeff Campbell
Title: Body Tech
Years in Industry: 25 Years
Fun Fact: Drove a go-kart through the streets of Tokyo
Originally from: Shreveport, LA
Pets: Mini Goldendoodle, red-eared slider turtle, Koi fish
Children: 3
Military: No
Jake Sanders
Title: Collision Technician
Years in Industry: 18 years
Fun Fact: My hobby is 3D printing
Originally from: Evansville, Indiana
Pets: 5 cats, 5 dogs
Children: Yes- 1 boy, 1 girl
Military: No
Melchor Lemus
Title: Detail
Years in Industry: 2 years
Fun Fact: N/A
Originally from: Mexico
Pets: No
Children: 3
Military: No
Ish Hernandez
Title: Prepper
Years in industry: 3 years
Fun fact: I am ambidextrous
Originally from: Arizona
Pets: No
Children: No
Military? No
Kadie Rivera
Title: Hospitality Coordinator
Years in Industry: Less then 1
Fun Fact: I enjoy doing CrossFit, spending time with family, and being outdoors
Originally from: Arizona
Pets: 1 dog- Black lab named Diesel, 1 bunny named Thumper
Children: 2. Cason, my son is 11, Kinley, my daughter is 7.
Military: No, I have not served, but I truly appreciate those who have or are serving.