Meet Our Team

Garrett Smith came to our team and his knowledge and experience in metal fabrication has grown exponentially while with us. A soon to be father with an amazing attitude and quality of work we couldn't be happier to have him on our team!

Amy Welch is a shore native and brings her love and passion for cars from her long history of family and friends. She has fond memories of riding with her father. She is married and a wonderful mother and we couldn't be happier to have her!!

Jonathan Crist, owner and founder of Chesapeake Classic Restorations brings over 18 years of automotive restoration experience, knowledge, passion and a love for classics that shows in every project he has completed . A father and loving husband of three daughters and two sons, he believes in a strong family connection through classics and care deeply about the sentimental value behind every customer and the stories they bring with their cars. This passion and love he has in his professional life, is observed by his oldest daughters as they pursue their passions of lacrosse, music and academic excellence.

Jeremy Albert is a loving husband and awesome part of our team. As mechanical lead he helps facilitate every aspect of the mechanical shop and we couldn't be more proud of his quality of work! With over 35 years of experience his depth of knowledge and love and passion for the field we are so thankful to have him!!

Matt Woessner came to us this year as a metal fabricator and his deep knowledge and welding experience brings a quality of work we couldn't be more proud of!! A proud father and husband he brings exceptional quality to our team!!

Linda Crist is the co-founder and owner of Chesapeake Classic Restorations bringing with her a wealth of knowledge in current and classic automotive parts knowledge. Linda has the abilities and knowledge of current automotive standards in parts to help complete all restorations needs. Linda brings with her passion of all automobiles a caring and cheerful attitude that is just contagious! A loving mother and wife Linda is the face you see when coming in for a hello!

Andrew is our newest hire and his young personality and passion is contagious!! Come in and say hello!

Trey Welch is a eastern shore native, loving husband and father and brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to our team. He has over 35 years of autobody and paint experience and specializes in custom color design. He brings a wealth of knowledge and experience that helps us create professional and quality builds unlike any other!!