Chelsea Clark has been a “gearhead” as long as he can remember. Chelsea grew up in nearby Bisbee and graduated from Bisbee High School. He then attended UTI (Universal Technical Institute) in Phoenix Arizona and earned an associate’s degree in Automotive Technology. He returned to Bisbee and worked for O’Rielly Chrysler, Plymouth Dodge, and Mazda as a technician.

By 1990 Chelsea had earned Master Tech status with ASE, Chrysler Corporation and Mazda Motors of America. In 1993 Chelsea married his high school sweetheart Tracey. Chelsea attended Cochise Community College majoring in Welding and Drafting Technology. Chelsea and Tracey moved to Phoenix in 1994 so he could complete his degree at ASU (Arizona State University). Chelsea graduated from ASU (Magna Cum Lade) in 1997 with a Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Industrial Management. Chelsea and Tracey returned the Sierra Vista area and Chelsea began work as a Service Manager/Technician. With encouragement from family, friends, and clients Chelsea rounded up some talent and opened Desert Automotive in January 2010.

​​Chelsea’s interests include spending time with family, drag racing and working with anything mechanical. Chelsea’s other business interests include PSI (Performance Systems Incorporated) www.psisuperchargers.com. Chelsea enjoys traveling on weekends to drag races all over the country, to race, and represent PSI products.

Tracey Clark has her share of experience in the business world. Tracey owned and operated a beauty salon in Bisbee and gave that up when she and Chelsea moved to Phoenix in 1994. Tracey then went to work for Southwest Airlines while the couple resided in the Phoenix area. After the two moved back to Sierra Vista in 1997 Tracey joined Terry Pohl’s team at Globetrotter Travel, where she worked as a travel agent. Tracey joined the Desert Automotive team right from the beginning and she was kicking and screaming all the way. Tracey handles everything at Desert Automotive that requires details and a woman’s touch like decorating, bookkeeping, payroll administration, cleaning, etc, Tracey is best at keeping the Desert Automotive crew in line.
Gary has lived in this area for fifty years and has been in the local automotive scene for the past thirty. Gary graduated from Arizona Automotive Institute in 1981 and went to work as a technician here in town at Star Chevrolet. The first ten years of Gary’s automotive career were spent as a technician. Even though it has been over twenty years since he has earned his living spinning wrenches he is still a certified ASE Master Technician. The next ten years were spent in the service drive as a Service Advisor/Asst. Service Manager. The third decade was spent managing the parts departments of a few Sierra Vista Automotive dealerships. It was while managing one of these parts departments that Gary and Chelsea first worked together. The most recent assignment prior to joining Desert Automotive was as the Parts and Service Director of one the local dealerships. Over the years Gary has continuously achieved the top certification levels in both service and parts with several different manufacturers.

​Gary, his wife Lisa, and both their sons are all graduates of Buena High School. During his time away from work he likes to spend time with his wife and family (when the boys are in town). On the weekend you may find Gary working in the yard, going to the bowling alley, golf course, races, casino or just hanging out with friends.
Gary is excited to be a part of the Desert Automotive Family where he can use his years of experience to take care of our customers. 
Travis was born in Tucson and moved to Sierra Vista in 1985. He started working on cars at the ripe old age of 12. At age 18, he started doing paint and body work at a local collision center. After nearly a decade of painting cars, he started writing service at a Dodge dealership in Tucson. Consequently, he was Master Certified in Dodge, Range Rover, Jaguar, Ford and Kia. In his free time, he enjoys riding dirt bikes, taking out his side by side with his daughter, all types of racing, and being outdoors.
Daniel began his automotive career washing cars at a new car dealership. Since then, Daniel has grown into a well rounded ASE Certified Technician. Daniel attended Cochise Community College majoring in Automotive Technology. Daniel married his wife Maddie  October, 2015 and their son (CAN YOU SAY ADORABLE!?!?) Adam has joined their family. Daniel is a man of few words and he is the guy “always working.” Daniel gladly helps everyone and he is the one the Desert Automotive team would like to clone, he knows no fear and successfully tackles every job thrown at him. Daniel is also an original member of the Desert Automotive team. In his spare time, he enjoys working on his cars and racing at local SCCA events.  However, his top priority is always his family!
Ken joined Desert Automotive in September 2014 as a technician. Ken achieved his ASE Master Status in 1997. Prior to that, his experience includes Active Duty Military service of twelve years; field and service work both in Iraq and Afghanistan. In addition, he has  past experience working at independent service centers and dealers. Outside of working, he enjoys an active lifestyle spending quality time with his family and friends.
Aric started in the automotive industry in 1995 at a family owned shop. He is an ASE Certified Technician specializing in brakes, steering, suspension and exhaust. Aric has many years of experience with welding, tube bending and chassis fabrication. Aric joined Desert Automotive upon opening and brought a whole slew of customers with him. Aric is the Desert Automotive in house “Diesel Guy” and gladly accepts any and all diesel challenges. Aric is fun to have around the shop and he is the guy that is always smiling even when the sky is falling. Aric enjoys spending time with his daughter, riding horses, and desert racing.
Kenny started his career path toward becoming an automobile technician, when he was about seven years old. His father was the owner of an auto body and mechanical repair shop in Chicago, Illinois. It was a family business, with one of his brothers performing body work and another brother specializing in mechanical repairs. Kenny believes he owes his father and brothers for the man he is today. Kenny learned many problem solving techniques from them at a young age. As an adult, he moved to Arizona after deciding it was time to make some changes. His sister was living in Sierra Vista and Kenny thought he may enjoy the area as well; Kenny has been a resident of Arizona ever since. He has left this area a couple times but has gravitated back to Sierra Vista. Prior to becoming part of the Desert Automotive team, Kenny worked thirteen years at a local family owned repair shop.

​Kenny now calls Desert Automotive home! He likes the fact that he has a clean, well run shop to work in and says, "The owners and his coworkers are the best of the best and  he is proud to be here." Kenny vows to repair your vehicle correctly the first time, because the old saying is, “You’re only as good as your last job”; something his dad told him many years ago. Over the years Kenny has trained for the repair of brakes, driveability concerns, engine repair, heating and air conditioning; while he finds the training invaluable, he believes there is nothing like "hands on experience." Kenny would like to send out a personal "Thank You” to our regular customers for their support.
Mark was "borrowed" from the local Toyota Dealership in 2014 and was never allowed to return! Mark has worked in several shops and dealerships throughout his career. When he first joined the team, he requested to "only work on Asian imports". After 2 - 3 days at work, Mark's other talents were recognized and he now works on all of the motor homes and many of the HD vehicles that come through the door. Every now and then we "throw Mark a bone" and dispatch him a Toyota or two, just so he doesn't lose his touch. Mark is also ASE certified holding Master Status, ASE L-1 and Toyota Master Certified.
George started working on cars as a kid. George’s automobile career began at the age of twelve helping an engine builder in Southern California. George graduated from Bisbee High School in 1993, he then attended Universal Technical Institute. In 2003 George achieved Mitsubishi Diamond Pro Certification status (Mitsubishi’s highest level technician). In addition he has several General Motors accreditation's and is a certified welder. George married Sadie Maestas, who is a registered nurse and surgery manager at the Copper Queen Hospital in Bisbee. In his spare time George enjoys spending time with family, working on hot rods with his sons, welding, hunting, walking the dogs and generally anything outdoors.