Atlantic AutoSports & Accessories The Crew

Tony Flores

Tony Flores – General Manager

Born in 1956 (Yes as my son tells me every day, I'm old) Raised in Arlington VA, came here in 1974 to go to ODU. I've lived in the same neighborhood in VA Beach for around 25 years. Married to the best wife ever, Linda, for 28 years and we raised two great kids, Terese and Tony. I have been in auto related businesses for 30 years, 23 of those in the car audio and accessory side. I like to fish, love to play golf, even though I stink, and have been going to ODU basketball games since 1974 (I guess you could call me a fan.)

How long in the car business? 30 years

First car? 1971 Datson 510 4dr with under dash cassette deck

Coolest car I've owned? my 1994 Jeep Wrangler, my Official H2 Recovery Vehicle, still have it

Favorite restaurant? Mannino's in VA Beach

Favorite place to be in Hampton Roads? on my deck watching a Nats game

Favorite Movie? What About Bob, it always makes me laugh ("Is this corn hand shucked")

Coolest car? Johnny Ball's 1970 Road Runner 383 with a pistol grip 4 on the floor and under dash 8 track

Football team: Hail to the Redskins

Designated hitter? I kind of like the DH, who wants to see a pitcher bunt or strike out

Boxers or briefs? Boxers, like I said, I'm old

Heath Ledger Joker or Jack Nicholson Joker? I'll take Caesar Romero

Beatles or Stones? What, no Pablo Cruise?

Jose Mallari

Jose Mallari – Assistant General Manager

I am a 36 year old home grown native of the Hampton roads area. I grew up the youngest of eight kids to my Navy father and stay at home mother. Hobbies include playing softball, bowling, and golf. I enjoy spending time with my wife and four children my oldest boy, my princess, and my twin boys. I am very family oriented and spend lots of time with our extended families as well as friends.

How long have you been in the car business? 17 years

What was your first car? 1981 Chevy chevette

Some of the cool cars you have owned? I've been pretty practical in my car choices but if I had to pick 85 dodge charger and 90 Toyota supra

Recommend a restaurant? Bonefish

Favorite place to be or thing to do in Hampton roads? Pretty much anywhere with my family probably the beach.

Favorite movie? Too many can't pick just one but here are a couple superman 2, black sheep, the fifth element.

Coolest car you can remember? My fathers Buick station wagon had the best times playing when I was little

Favorite football team? Patriots

Are you in favor of the designated hitter? On the boarder there are pros and cons for either but leaning a hair toward yes

Boxers or briefs? Boxer briefs actually lol

Heath Ledger Joker or Jack Nicholson Joker? c'mon JACK

Beatles or Stones? Beatles hands down have you ever heard of rock band stones... not

Mike Hill

Mike Hill – Electronics Specialist

I am an 8 year veteran of the 12 volt industry (mobile electronics). I am a Hampton Roads native, born and raised. I attended Salem High School, class of 2000. I currently live in Virginia Beach with my wife, and son. I have been trained by almost every manufacturer in the industry. I have sold and installed mobile electronics from Virginia, Kentucky, and Michigan. I have been trained by the best in the business, but I still have a lot more to learn. I take a lot of pride in my work along with my sales; I strive for superb customer satisfaction. In my spare time I enjoy playing a lot of Xbox, mostly call of duty and battlefield bad company. I am always up for a good game, so let’s swap gamer tags and DO WORK!!!!! I also enjoy going to the beach and boating with my family. I am a self proclaimed billiards hustler, and I enjoy all types of good music.

How long have you been in the car business? 8 years to Life

What was your first car? 1991 Mazda Protégé, I burned the clutch the first week I had it…I can drive stick now flawlessly

What is the coolest car you’ve owned? Will fill the blank when applicable

Favorite place to eat? Brothers Pizza, Dominics of New York, Chipotle, Whitners, Carrabbas, Fridays… I enjoy eating good food.

Favorite Place to be? At home in front of my Xbox

Favorite thing to do in Hampton Roads? Play Xbox, beach, billiards, eat

Favorite Movie? Too many movies qualify…New question…Favorite TV show? Entourage, Rob and Big

Coolest car you can remember? 1921 Essex….wood wheels…hand crank…would start on the first try. There are only a hand full left in the U.S. and I touched this one!

Favorite Football Team? N.Y. Giants and Washington Redskins…..don’t ask, yes I know they are rivals

Are you in favor of the designated hitter? Umm… what?....??

Boxers or Briefs? That’s just way to personal I don’t even know you people

Heath Ledger Joker or Jack Nicholson Joker? Heath Ledger would have won in a bar fight, Brokeback mountain or not...lol

Beatles or Stones? …Sublime!!

Alexis Henry

Alexis Henry – Dealer Administrator Assistant

I'm a 80's baby, I lived in Chesapeake most of my life but recently moved to Virginia beach area. I go to college full time and work full time. I' am a very laid back kinda gal, I enjoy playing the wii, reading, and traveling. I'm also a sucker for reality TV shows. My favorite color is pink and I love fashion.

How long have you been in the car business? 4 years

What was your first car? 1991 Nissan 240SX all black

Favorite restaurant? Rancho Grande

Favorite place to be or thing to do in Hampton roads? I love to be with my family and have good food

Favorite movie? All of the Harry Potter movies! ...don't judge me

Coolest car you can remember? I was at the movies one night and I seen a purple phantom, turned out it was Missy Elliot's car

Favorite football team? JETS all day baby

Are you in favor of the designated hitter? WTH..?

Boxers or briefs? Gross I'm definitely a girl...but i prefer a man with boxer briefs!

Heath Ledger Joker or Jack Nicholson Joker? Heath Ledger!!

Beatles or Stones? How about Drake

Zach Horn

Zach Horn – Certified Mechanic

I was born Zacahary Francis Horn, in Yokosuka Japan, on May 18,1988. Moved to the states 3 months later. Lived in California, then Indiana, and moved to Virginia when I was 4. Attended Virginia Beach Public Schools for my entire schooling, graduated from Frank W. Cox high school with an advanced diploma in 2006. Also began working at Checkered Flag Honda in March of 2005 in conjunction with the AYES program. Worked there for 3.5 years and worked my way up from apprentice/lube tech up to #3 man on red team responsible for engine, transmission, and all service work. I then moved on to Pembroke Suzuki where I was head used car technician for a year and a half, responsible for all diagnosis repair and any work on anything that came through the door, I am Suzuki bronze certified. I also have Michelin certification on the PAX tire system. I have worked on many types of cars, doing anything from basic maintenance, up through high performance installs and suspensions, both lowering and lifting. I have 1 sister, both my parents still live in Virginia Beach. My father is a retired navy man with 26 years in service, my mother is a receptionist at a local real estate company. My sister is a photographer and a stay at home mother. My girlfriend of 2 years is a hair stylist at JC Penney salon in Greenbrier Mall. My hobbies including going to mud bogs, diesel drag events, local music events and shows, anything car related. Also getting tattooed is a big hobby of mine.

How long in car business? I've been in the car business for 6 years, but working on cars longer

First car? A ‘95 f150, have owned many since including 2 Ford Falcons and a ’94 f150 on 40 inch tires

Favorite restaurant? Steak and Shake and Andy's, both in North Carolina

The coolest car you can remember? A ‘49 or ’50 merc chopped and layin frame painted primer gray with white flames and red pinstripes saw it when I was like 8 and fell in love with I

Heath Ledger or Jack Nicholson Joker? I liked Ledger's joker better

Beatles or Stones? I prefer Metallica or Johnny cash over the Stones or the Beatles

Boxers or briefs? I prefer boxer briefs they bunch less

Favorite movie? Probably the line of trucks gone wild videos lots of mud lots of big truck

Favorite football team? Oakland Raiders silver and black all the way

Favorite place to be or thing to do in Hampton roads? Hangin out with friends at the oceanfront

Designated hitter? I don't favorite it, if you can't play all parts of the game don't play the game

TC Sackel

TC Sackel – Tint Specialist

I was raised in upstate NY, in a small town called Burnt Hills, near Saratoga. I moved to Va. in 1986 and have been stuck here like a tick on a Bloodhound ever since. I mean that in the most affectionate way.... Seriously though, i have been in the auto related business in hampton roads for the last 23 years, most of that time as a business owner. I have been fortunate to have worked with some of the best in the industry , both personal and corporate. Before moving to Va., I was an emergency medical first responder, law enforcement and firefighter. before that, Classical music and news radio host. If you were to ask, I would tell you I have no idea how I ended up in the auto industry, but here I am.

How long have you been in the car business? 25 years

What was your first car? 1971 Pontiac Lemans

Some of the cool cars you have owned? I have had a lot of cool cars, but my favorite was my 1972 suburban

Favorite restaurant? Kincaids

Favorite place to be or thing to do in Hampton roads? Vacation from it! Anything not the beach, I'm a mountain person.

Favorite movie? Field of Dreams

Favorite football team? Patriots

Are you in favor of the designated hitter? Unconcerned

Boxers or briefs? Box briefs

Heath Ledger Joker or Jack Nicholson Joker? Heath

Beatles or Stones? I wish they would both go away

Aric Williams

Aric Williams – 12 Volt Specialist

I am a 34 year old fun loving guy. Was born in Norfolk, VA and bounced between NC and VA ever since. I'm a beach kinda guy and I spend a lot of time down there in the summer either pedaling the boardwalk, going bar to bar with friends, or paddling out and catching a few waves. Love surfing, camping, bowling, working on cars (naturally HA!! Go figure). I love spending time with family and friends and the occasional 'ol' lady when I have one around... LOL just kidding, gotta love tourist season and being single (wink).

How long have you been in the car business? 16 years

What was your first car? Doo Doo brown 1980 Toyota corolla

Some of the cool cars you have owned? Current ride is a Chrysler 300, definitely one of my favorites, others include my 92 Toyota I had lifted with 36x15.50's SICK!!!

Favorite restaurant? The Raven or Watermans, I don't know its a toss up.

Favorite place to be or thing to do in Hampton roads? The beach for sure... like I said I love to surf

Favorite movie? Hmm... I like a lot of movies. If I had to pick one it would be....yeah I don't know...anything action packed, 007's, The Expendables, etc.

Coolest car you can remember? It was this really cool Hot Wheels car. Don't even know if it was ever even produced as a real car, LOL.

Favorite football team? C'mon really?? The Skins

Are you in favor of the designated hitter? Yeah I love hitting stuff

Boxers or briefs? Briefs most definitely

Heath Ledger Joker or Jack Nicholson Joker? Ledger rules that role

Beatles or Stones? Bob Marley!!!

Russell Brown

Russell Brown – Mechanic

I am 31 years old born and raised in Louisville, Kentucky. I went straight from high school in the US Navy, and served 11 and a half years on-board Nuclear Submarines. I have lived in Hampton roads for 13 years, and call Virginia Beach my home. Hobbies include working on my 3 VW's, they are all heavily modified, and done in my garage, or driveway or front yard, on the side of my street, etc... I also enjoy playing cards with friends and family, and Mario Kart on WII. My folks live in Charlottesville, VA and I try to see them every other month if possible.

How long have you been in the car business? 2 years Professionally. 6 years my own home garage mechanic.

What was your first car? 1987 Olds Delta 88

Some of the coolest cars you have owned? 1990 VW Corrado G60, 1983 VW Rabbit GTI with a full 2003 swap. (1.8T Engine, tranny, dash and interior), 2005 VW Jetta GLI 1.8T on Bags.

Favorite restaurant? Carrabba's

Favorite place to be or thing to do in Hampton Roads? Other than the beach, It have to say drinking a cold Cider and watching a show in Ireland at Busch Gardens Williamsburg.

Favorite movie? Crash. Makes you think a lot about who you are and how you affect people.

Coolest car you can remember? My Dads old 69 Chevy El Camino.

Favorite football Team? Redskins

Are you in favor of the designated hitter? Whaaaa? Ooohhh Baseball. I'm not really a big fan.

Boxers or Briefs? Boxer briefs

Heath Ledger Joker or Jack Nicholson Joker? Heath did well, but you Jack are a legend.

Beatles or Stones? Breaking Benjamin... haha

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