Sandy Vans Co-Founder Alan will always be around to hear any concerns and ensure Sandy Vans fuels positivity in your adventure.

Co-Founder Evan has a relentless pursuit of creation. His promises of the van parts product list growing exponentially.

Brian brings energy, speed, and a bit of irreverence to the team. In his role, he splits his time between lively negotiations with manufacturers and helping build some of the coolest products the van industry has seen. Known for moving fast and keeping things up to speed, he enjoys the dynamic pace of the work and the people he gets to collaborate with. When he’s not working, Brian prefers doing just about anything that isn’t work, and fun fact, he has webbed toes.

Pete Nguyen – Concrete Oasis Build Team Lead, Upholstery Expert, and Shop Clip Farmer.

Abe Sanchez – Sandy Vans Build Team Lead, the Chillest Guy in the Shop, and has a Hot Wife.

Matt wears a lot of hats on the team, recently focusing on CNC programming, CAD design, equipment maintenance, training, packaging, and helping build some seriously sick vans. With a background in manufacturing and engineering, he supports the team by developing new components, creating custom-fit pieces, running large production batches, and tackling complex troubleshooting. What Matt enjoys most is the culture here, a crew that's insanely talented and genuinely fun to work with, along with the constant stream of new challenges and opportunities to innovate. Outside of work, you’ll find him hanging out with friends, traveling, playing sports, fishing, working on homebrew engineering projects, or diving into video games. Fun fact about Matt, he once got kicked out of engineering school.

Chuck brings creativity, craftsmanship, and a good sense of humor to the shop. He builds cabinetry, assists with custom work and redesigns, experiments with prototypes, keeps the edge-banding machine running smoothly, and somehow still finds time to come up with new van puns and improve shop organization. With over 10 years of woodworking and design experience across a wide range of projects, Chuck adds both skill and thoughtful problem-solving to the team. What he enjoys most is working alongside a great crew, having the freedom to try new ideas, and the occasional lunchtime round of Super Smash Bros. on the N64. Outside of work, you’ll find him playing spikeball or pickleball, studying a chess board, catching a movie, skiing, or relaxing in his hammock. Fun fact, he owns and rocks a gold embroidered 3 piece suit to any function of the fancy.

Juan is the kind of team member who jumps in wherever he’s needed to help get products out the door. From supporting builds to tackling whatever task comes next, he likes to think of himself as the shop’s unofficial second-in-command...though Brian might not know that yet. Currently studying engineering, Juan has developed CAD skills that contribute to the research and development of new products. What he enjoys most about working here is the strong communal atmosphere and being part of a team that works closely together. Outside of work, you’ll find him playing video games, watching sports, hanging out around bonfires, or playing football (soccer). Fun fact, Juan has never watched Star Wars.

Vinny is the force behind the Concrete Oasis, where he designs and builds the electrical and plumbing systems that keep things running smoothly. With years of well-earned “shenanigans” under his belt, he brings creativity, problem-solving, and a hands-on approach to every project. One of his favorite perks of the job is the short 15-minute drive from Blacks Beach, making the workday feel a little more coastal. Outside of work, Vinny enjoys surfing and laying in the sun in pursuit of the recommended daily dose of vitamin D. Fun fact, he studied accounting and he has 11 fingernails.

Michael Marshall - Custom Build Team Lead, Electrical Cowboy, and Shaman of the Yucca Tribe.

Chris oversees all the exterior products that go onto the vans and leads the installation process, while also managing the service vans to make sure they’re completed and back on the road. Before joining the team, he worked at a custom lowrider shop building suspension kits and also spent time installing doors and windows in homes. These experiences gave him a strong foundation in hands-on fabrication and installation. What he enjoys most about the job is the crew he gets to work with and the great vibe they bring to the shop every day. Outside of work, Chris spends his time shredding mountain bikes. Fun fact, he used to get paid to ride his bike.

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Cade supports the shop in a wide range of ways, assisting the shop lead wherever needed, managing shop inventory, building van electrical systems, helping with RVIA certification, and troubleshooting complex issues. With 3.5 years of van-building experience and a background in carpentry, electrical work, and RVIA standards, he brings practical knowledge and problem-solving skills to the team. One of his favorite perks of the job is the 10-second commute, he lives in a van. Outside of work, Cade enjoys skiing, hiking in the mountains, doomscrolling, and making the occasional run to Trader Joe’s or Dave & Buster’s with Chris. Fun fact, he was a Division I wrestler at the University of Nebraska and used to compete in rodeo.

Josh is part of the layout team, helping build and set up the interiors of the vans while pitching in wherever needed across the shop. With a background in residential remodels, he brings strong hands-on building experience and attention to detail to every project. What he enjoys most about working here is the culture of having great teammates, being treated well, and, of course, the good coffee. Outside of work, Josh takes full advantage of San Diego’s outdoors, surfing, or going skiing. Fun fact, he can clap with one hand.

We hired him because he's cute, but it turns out he's smart too.

Cole specializes in building new and one-off van layouts tailored to each customer, often requiring creative, outside-the-box solutions to make everything work seamlessly. Along with hands-on building, he also designs smaller components and collaborates with the engineering team to turn those ideas into computer mockups. Cole has spent most of his life doing carpentry as a hobby and previously built cabinets before joining the team. Growing up working on 4x4s also gave him a strong mechanical background, helping him develop the problem-solving skills he uses every day in the shop. What he enjoys most is the work environment and the coworkers who make the shop a great place to be, along with the chance to build cool things and solve new challenges daily. Outside of work, Cole spends time on his own carpentry projects or out mountain biking. Fun fact, his favorite band is King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard.