Meet the FORCE Custom Team
Kevin Champ
General Manager
Passion. It’s the driving force behind Kevin Champ…our Team Leader…and the finest Jeep and truck conversion expert in the business. Kevin literally grew up on dirt bikes and adopted an off-road lifestyle early on…acquiring his first mini-bike at 10. It wasn’t long before he graduated to rebuilding his first Mustang and customizing his first vehicle…a 1986 Jeep CJ7 for his personal use. Fast-forward nearly 30 years and Kevin’s built a portfolio of over 1,000 custom Jeeps and trucks including show vehicles for the All Girl’s Garage, Fuel Wheels, and Wheel Pros. Kevin’s philosophy is simple. Exceed the owner’s expectations in everything you do. From making the buying process simple and fun… to delivering wow-factor designs and outstanding Guest service. With custom buyers from Hawaii to the Carolinas and everywhere in between, people rave about their vehicles and exceptional experience.
Hunter Garrity
Parts Manager
Born and raised right here in Tampa, Florida. Hunter has always been fascinated with anything that had wheels. At 16, he got a Jeep JK of his own and immediately started customizing. In his own words "customizing a vehicle is a way to make something anyone can have into your own". Hunter loves that everyone at FORCE shares his passion for Jeeps and making peoples dreams come true.
Rob Brown
Shop Foreman
Rob made his way to Tampa from his hometown of Biloxi, Mississippi. Rob remembers being a kid and playing with toy cars for as long as he can remember which led him to a career spanning over 30 years building custom vehicles. Rob brings a background in welding and chassis fabrication to FORCE. He loves the supportive team environment and being part of a "work family".
Carlos Borjas
Custom Designer and Builder
Carlos home town is Brandon, Florida and he'll tell you that ever since he was a little kid, he always had a love and passion for cars... especially Jeeps. He loved to see how they performed and the variety of accessories that can transform an ordinary Jeep into "a 4 x 4 monster machine". Landing at FORCE Customs has been a dream come true. Carlos says, "I'm part of a group of super talented people that give their best to deliver the best. I get to learn something new everyday and have fun in the process. I'm happy to be part of the FORCE family".
Lonnie Bryant
Technician
A Native of Riverview, Florida Lonnie has 24 years of automotive experience with 14 of those being in the customization and after-market side of the business. Lonnie has always loved Jeeps and trucks. He says they give you the ability to get away from everyday life and explore the great outdoors with friends and family.
Coty Saucier
Technician
Meet Coty Saucier, FORCE Customs tech and professional Monster Jam driver. Coty hails from Lafayette, LA , has traveled to nearly 30 countries and has been a pro Monster Truck driver since 2013. According to Coty, the best thing about working with FORCE is the absolutely fantastic staff. He loves working in our clean and professional facility, customizing popular brands and is driven to provide our guests with custom vehicles that exceed their expectations.
Sammy Velazquez
Detailer
Sammy was born in Brooklyn, New York before making his way to Tampa where he brought his passion for customizing vehicles to FORCE. An air brush artist in his spare time, he loves spending his days working at FORCE where the team makes him feel like he's part of their family.
Levi
Official FORCE Team Mascot
Meet Levi. He's our good buddy and Official FORCE Team Mascot! Chewing on socks used to be Levi's favorite thing to do...that is...until he went for a ride in a FORCE Custom Jeep. Now Levi's favorite thing is riding around Florida with the top down enjoying the scenery. Rumor has it...he loves camping with his FORCE