{"id":1740,"date":"2017-08-11T10:17:20","date_gmt":"2017-08-11T16:17:20","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/araautoaccessories.com\/wordpress\/?page_id=1740"},"modified":"2025-10-30T11:41:11","modified_gmt":"2025-10-30T17:41:11","slug":"our-team","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/araautoaccessories.com\/wordpress\/our-team\/","title":{"rendered":"Our Team"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Our team has seen the evolution of automotive accessories. We pride ourselves on having the expertise and knowledge to efficiently solve all your automotive needs!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Sam Amberiadis (Owner\/Operator\/Master Certified 12v Technician)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sam@araautoaccessories.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n

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Sam has been a trusted name in the automotive industry since 1994. Starting his career at a car stereo shop in Calgary, he joined ARA in 1996 and spent the next 18 years as a mobile technician, servicing local dealerships. With a deep understanding of both aftermarket products and vehicle integration, Sam is your go-to expert for finding the perfect solution for your car.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Lori Jo Amberiadis (Accounts Payable\/Receivable)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

accounting@araautoaccessories.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n

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As our trusted Accounts Payable and Receivable expert, Lori Jo has been a valuable asset to our team for over 30 years.Her dedication to accuracy and efficiency guarantees that our financial records are always in order.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Brian Throop (Sales Consultant \/ Service Advisor)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Brian@araautoaccessories.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n

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Brian started with us in 2001,  with over 40 plus years of experience in the automotive industry. Brian has a rare ability to get straight to the point with customers…most appreciate it. You’ll be in good hands with Brian!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Wes Neufeld <\/strong>(Shop Foreman \/ Sales Consultant<\/strong>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

(Licensed Automotive Tech\/Master Licensed AC Tech\/Master Certified 12v Technician)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wes@araautoaccessories.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n

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As our Shop Foreman and a master technician with decades of experience. His expertise in 12V systems and vehicle AC diagnostics is unmatched, making him a valuable asset to our customers and team. Wes personally oversees all work to guarantee that it adheres to ARA’s high standards for operation, installation, and final finish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Finn Caldwell<\/strong> (Sales Consultant \/ Service Advisor)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Finn@araautoaccessories.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n

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Finn has the skills to help customers find the ideal automotive accessories to enhance their vehicles. With a strong knowledge of our product range, Finn provides personalized recommendations and exceptional service to ensure every customer leaves satisfied and well-equipped. No matter how \u201cun-tech-savvy\u201d you are, Finn will have you wielding your accessories like a pro.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Shop Technician:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Steve Louie (Licensed Automotive Tech\/Master Licensed AC Tech\/Master Certified 12v Technician)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Steve@araautoaccessories.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n

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Steve started with ARA back in 1986…yeah that’s right 1986! So basically if you have a really old car, this guy knows everything about it and can fix it. In addition to older vehicle knowledge, Steve is the true master of A\/C when it comes to your vehicle!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Shop Technician:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nick Bergen (Licensed Automotive Tech\/Master Licensed AC Tech\/Master Certified 12v Technician)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nick@araautoaccessories.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n

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Nick has shown everyone that he is a mechanical ninja and can fix anything. Applying those magical skills to the world of 12v installation has proven very successful \ud83d\ude09<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Meysam Karimi (Master Certified 12v Technician)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Meysam@araautoaccessories.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n

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Meysam started with ARA in 2020 with 15 years experience gained from working for ARA’s previous competition in Red Deer. Meysam specializes in remote starters, alarm systems and sound systems. If Meysam’s not soldering a electrical connection he’s most likely crimping it to unreal specifications, thanks to his massive arms \ud83d\ude09<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Shop Technician:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Zak Urbanski (Master Certified 12v Technician)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Zak@araautoaccessories.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n

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With over a decade of experience in the automotive industry, Zak specializes in 12v electrical systems, car audio, and custom applications. Known for delivering clean, precise wiring and innovative design solutions, Zak combines technical expertise with a commitment to high-quality craftsmanship, ensuring every installation meets both performance and aesthetic standards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Shop Technician:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Zac Amberiadis (Certified 12v Technician)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Zac@araautoaccessories.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n

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Zac started with ARA in 2023 and has already proven that he has the skills with interfacing accessories into your vehicles advanced electrical system. Heated seats, Dash cams, Back up cameras and TPMS systems are a few of Zac’s specialties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Mobile Technician:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tom Amberiadis (Master Certified 12v Technician)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tom@araautoaccessories.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n

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Tom started with ARA in 1999 in the shop and a few years later moved to our mobile division for dealership support. When Tom’s not installing automotive accessories he’s most likely out on his bike stealing your KOM on Strava<\/a>. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Electronic Repair Technician:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Russ Graham (Master Certified Repair Technician)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Russ@araautoaccessories.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n

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Also known as the “Audio Doctor” Russ has the skills to repair anything. If you’ve ever had a problem with your factory stereo and find yourself just out of warranty, you’ll most likely be shocked at just how expensive factory replacement stereos can cost! Repairing the issue can be a very cost effective solution for your vehicle.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Our team has seen the evolution of automotive accessories. We pride ourselves on having the expertise and knowledge to efficiently solve all your automotive needs! Sam Amberiadis (Owner\/Operator\/Master Certified 12v Technician) Sam@araautoaccessories.com Sam has been a trusted name in the automotive industry since 1994. Starting his career at a car stereo shop in Calgary, he joined ARA…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":7,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-1740","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/araautoaccessories.com\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1740","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/araautoaccessories.com\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/araautoaccessories.com\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/araautoaccessories.com\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/araautoaccessories.com\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1740"}],"version-history":[{"count":133,"href":"https:\/\/araautoaccessories.com\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1740\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":14916,"href":"https:\/\/araautoaccessories.com\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1740\/revisions\/14916"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/araautoaccessories.com\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1740"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}