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Lloyd Grier, Sales and Marketing, brings to the table over 40 years of experience predominantly in the Oil and Gas Industry, both electrical and mechanical, and several years as head of sales and marketing.  During those years Lloyd cultivated a passion for speed and in particular Harleys, owning several, and this passion progressed into an interest for hotrods, classics, antique and muscle cars which subsequently led to his association with Chris, Sam and Grey Area Performance

Chris Howell. 20 years working as a CNC Programmer/Machinist in the aerospace and automotive industry. Previously worked at Sonny’s Racing Engines developing billet blocks, cylinder heads, intake manifolds, and valvetrain for competitive racing engines up to 1005 cubic inches. Also, worked as a CAD/CAM instructor at the School of Automotive Machinists developing custom components for racing engines.

Sam Blankenship. 5 years in the United States Marine Corps as a F18 electronics technician. 8 years working in the automotive and aerospace industry. Graduate of the School of Automotive Machinists. Attending engine block, cylinder head, CNC, and EFI calibration programs. Previously working at Roush Yates Racing Engines in the Nascar engine shop. Also previously working as a cylinder head machinist at Sunset Racing Engines developing cylinder heads and intake manifold packages for racing engines.