Ray McClelland
Fillmore,CA
Summary
Dynamic automotive entrepreneur with a proven track record. An ASE Master Technician, Software Engineer and innovative leader, I excel in developing high-impact strategies and fostering community engagement. My passion for performance and expertise in vehicle customization have garnered international recognition and media features.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Board of Directors
Mountain Communities Chamber Of Commerce
Frazier Park, CA
01.2024 - Current
- Promote existing businesses
- Develop events for the community and businesses.
- Hold meetings with local law enforcement for community safety
Owner/Partnership Manager
FTK Diesel
Boardman, Ohio
07.2016 - Current
- Setup the company from scratch and collaborated with a 20% partner for day-to-day tasks.
Owner
Full Throttle Kustomz llc
Fillm, CA
02.2011 - Current
- Established company from inception, overseeing daily operations.
Owner
Full Throttle Kustomz llc
Garrettsville, Ohio
01.2007 - 12.2010
- Established company from the beginning and managed it with my partner.
President/Owner
Dream Car Factory
Streetsboro, Ohio
05.2005 - 12.2006
- Dream Car Factory was an established business with 37 employees and a 60,000 square foot facility that bought my previous company from me and made me partner and initially the Vice President of Service. After making major changes and 37% growth within the first year I was promoted to President of Service and a 10% increase in ownership.
Owner/Partnership Manager
Xtreme Motorsportz
Moon, PA
01.2003 - 05.2005
- Established company from the beginning with a silent partner and managed day to day.
Owner/Partnership Manager
Automotive Performance Technology
Bridgeville, PA
01.1992 - 12.2002
- Established company with a silent partner and managed day to day.
Service Manager
Morrow Ford
Ellwood City, PA
01.1990 - 01.1992
- Managed day to day work flow and technicians
Education
Auto Service Technology
CCBC
Monaca, PA06-1992
Skills
- ASE Master Automotive Technician
- Certified Master Technician for Honda, Yamaha, Suzuki, and Kawasaki
- I wrote the full curriculum for Ohio Technical College's High Performance Program
- I am a member of SEMA (Specialty Equipment Market Association) and have built and displayed vehicles for their international annual convention
- Co-host on a TV show, Car Warriors on SPEED
- Technician on a TV show, Motor City Masters, on TRU TV
- Technician on a TV show, Wheels for Warriors
- Team Owner on Fireball Run Adventure Rally (multiple years) on Amazon Prime
- Showcased in over 50 magazines globally
- Showcased in over three dozen podcasts as an industry expert with celebrities on well-known podcasts
- Worked on hundreds of high-profile vehicles for celebrities and shows
Timeline
Board of Directors
Mountain Communities Chamber Of Commerce
01.2024 - Current
Owner/Partnership Manager
FTK Diesel
07.2016 - Current
Owner
Full Throttle Kustomz llc
02.2011 - Current
Owner
Full Throttle Kustomz llc
01.2007 - 12.2010
President/Owner
Dream Car Factory
05.2005 - 12.2006
Owner/Partnership Manager
Xtreme Motorsportz
01.2003 - 05.2005
Owner/Partnership Manager
Automotive Performance Technology
01.1992 - 12.2002
Service Manager
Morrow Ford
01.1990 - 01.1992
Auto Service Technology
CCBC
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