Who We Are at East Bay:
David del Regato
Owner & Man Wearing Many Hats
David fell in love with the automotive industry at 16 as a detail specialist reconditioning vehicles. He spent the majority of his adult years learning the business from the inside out, working in sales, service, finance and various management positions. He always envisioned a process to provide a better experience to customers. Whether it be sales or service, David prides himself with upfront communication, best in industry pricing and streamline processes. When he's not at the shop (which is seldom), he spends his time tinkering with his cars or enjoying life with his wife Melissa and 3 daughters.
Drew Serrano
Service & Shop Manager Extraordinaire
Drew has excelled in the automotive industry for 18+ years, working for several automotive brands including Ford, Chrysler, Dodge, Ram, Jeep, Chevrolet, Porsche, and Audi. Drew’s experience started in the parts department, then expanded into sales, service and shop management, as well as management of a full detail department spanning 8 dealership locations. He specializes in customer service and problem solving. When not busy at work, he is usually running around with his wife and 4 children, as well as (almost always) dabbling in woodwork.
Melissa Allen
Behind the Scenes Wizard
Melissa started in the automotive industry in 2012 learning the administrative side of a dealership at one of Pensacola's largest dealers. After a few years, she moved industries and focused on HR and IT management services, obtaining her HR and ITIL certificates. Fast forward a few years - she now splits her time between East Bay- managing HR, accounting and most things behind the scenes, volunteering at her 3 daughters schools as well as chauffeuring them to and from activities. In her sporadic spare time, she enjoys traveling and spending quality time with her husband David, daughters and dogs.
Josh Severance
Shop Foreman
Immediately following high school, Josh began training for automotive repair and earned many certifications in servicing vehicles. He then changed course and joined the oil industry in Alaska, successfully supervising a crew for the next 9 years. In 2013, he retired that life and moved to Florida with his young daughter. Josh returned to the automotive service industry to reacquire his ASE’s, achieving a Master Certified Technician status with multiple car brands such as Ford, Lincoln, Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep. In his free time, he likes to fish, travel back to Alaska as well as spend time with his daughter.
Shannon Gibson
Sr. Technician
Bob Goebel
Sr. Technician
Reagan Kennington
Jr. Technician