Introducing Our Staff

Jason Oefelein brings more than 20 years of experience in the high performance aftermarket industry to the table.  He is also the lead tuner at PSI.  Over the years, Jason has been involved in countless builds and groundbreaking projects.  Jason strives to deliver an experience that surpasses any customer's expectations.  Jason often drives around his '63 Chevy Impala.  

Erick Sackhoff has a passion for this industry like no other.  Erick brings dedication and precision to his craft of metalworking and fabrication.  He has a discerning and perceptive eye that guarantees PSI's workmanship will always maintain a high level of quality.  Erick promotes the company's research and development with revolutionary ideas and concepts.  One of Erick's current projects is a 1964 Lincoln Continental powered by a '03 Cobra 4.6L modular V8 with a Kenne Bell supercharger.  When finished, the Lincoln will be sitting on its frame thanks to a custom air suspension setup and channeling of the body.  

James Carroll has been involved in the high performance automotive industry for the past 8 years.  James' role as Chief Operating Officer allows for Jason and Erick to be more hands-on with day-to-day operations.  James handles relationships with clients and vendors with the utmost professionalism.  James' currently daily driver is a 2009 Nissan 370Z with the normal intake, exhaust, and oil cooler upgrades.  James has future plans to make his Z faster and possible a few track days.  

Alex Laventure is a master of his trade designing and fabricating, with over 20 years of work experience.  He has worked with world-renowned designers like Chip Foose, Steve Stanford, Dave Brost, and many others.  His talents have produced Grand National Roadster winning projects, like the Riddler.  Alex's works are truly pieces of art.  His current project is a 1961 Cadillac Coupe.  

Brian Hartsock has been working on cars since he was little.  Brian joins the team at PSI as the lead technician.  With over 13 years of experience, Brian has the knowledge and talent to get the job done right.  He is a self-taught technician whose passion for cars and going fast push him to learn more everyday.  Brian works on all types of cars but likes imports the best.  Brian has been involved in motorsports for many years. He is very interested in road racing and drifting in particular.  He has been involved with drifting for over 12 years.  Brian served as Kyle Pollard's crew chief for the Evergreen ProAm series and the 2011 Formula Drift Championship Series.  Brian is also currently working on an S13 that he is building as a drift car.  

Zach Leitzke's work experience covers a wide range like the cars he has worked on.  Zach has over 9 years of experience working on cars.  Zach has been around cars from an early age because his dad owns and operates a local bodyshop.  One of Zach first major projects was back in 2005, when he did a right-hand drive conversion on his SR20 powered S13.  Through this project, Zach gained a lot of experience in a variety of different areas, from fabrication and engine work to bodywork and painting.  Zach also used his automotive experience to assist Andrew Coomes, a PSI sponsored driver, at a few events in the 2011 Evergreen Drift ProAm Series.  Zach was called upon to repair and paint body panels and bumpers that were damaged on Andrew's drift car.   Zach's current project is a Toyota 2JZ powered Honda S2000.  He is doing a lot of the custom fabrication work himself.  Before the 2JZ swap, Zach's S2000 was turbocharged and put down over 600whp.  Zach multitude of skills in various areas of the automotive industry makes him a valuable member of the PSI team.

Chris Seabrook, an FAA certified aircraft mechanic, has a strong passion for automobiles and aircraft alike.  With over 16 years of experience working on cars and over 4 years of experience working on airplanes, Chris' knowledge and experience adds to the broad range of talent that makes up the PSI team.  He provides a level of detail and quality that is unrivaled.  He uses his many years of experience to diagnose any unforseen difficulties that may arise.  Chris is earger to be involved in all aspects of the high performance industry and enjoys rally racing his Celica all-trac.  

Sirus is a friendly shop dog.  He joins the PSI team with over 6 years of experience.  He spends his days hanging out in the back area keeping the technicians company, while they work.  He may bark at new people at first, but he just wants some attention.