Board Members

Emma Silvera

Emma Silvera is an accomplished entrepreneur, educator, mother, and wife. She is the co-founder of Star Motors European Automotive Repair in San Juan Capistrano, California, and has been instrumental in bringing philanthropy to the business. Emma is passionate about giving back and has received numerous awards for her service and leadership in the community. Her background as an educator and her philanthropic work with non-profit organizations provide her a clear understanding of APAC ATI’s values and guiding principles.

As a teacher and program specialist for the San Diego Office of Education, Emma helped pioneer a successful model serving young children with autism spectrum disorders and their families. She wrote and co-edited ‘The World of Autism’, a video produced by the San Diego County Office of Education and ITV, receiving a Telly award for the documentary.

Emma is an enthusiastic supporter of APAC ATI and looks forward to seeing it grow and provide the much needed training and support to Veterans, formerly incarcerated persons, and those in the recovery community.

Mick Carbo

Mick Carbo is an entrepreneur, leadership coach, trainer and speaker with over 22 years experience. In addition to working with his Carbo Coaching clients, Mick also co-leads an ICF (International Coaching Federation) accredited leadership development and training program for other coaches. Mick holds the designation of Professional Certified Coach (PCC) through the International Coach Federation (ICF). He teaches Employee Performance Development through the Small Business Development Center and the University of Maryland. Also committed to community service, Mick has done pro bono work with retiring military personnel through the Transition Assistance Program at Ft. Meade, and volunteers in leadership positions for community organizations such as APAC ATI.

Keasha Lee Ince

Keasha Lee is a Personal Branding Coach, Messaging Mentor, Speaker, and Founder & CEO of Striking Statements, LLC. Through her business, she helps conscious and creative entrepreneurs get NOTICED, REMEMBERED & PAID by bringing more of who they are into what they do.

Keasha has 15+ years experience in marketing, speaking, copywriting, and personal branding. She’s worked with hundreds of entrepreneurs and small business owners to revamp their branding, define and grow a profitable niche, refine their messaging and position themselves as experts in their fields.

Her top values are creative self-expression, respect, grace and clear communication.

Keasha is passionate about supporting non-profit organizations on a mission to improve humanity such as Empowered Women International (EWI) and APAC ATI. She resides in sunny San Diego, California with her teen daughter and enjoys teaching Kundalini yoga, meditating, acting, interior design, and sunset beach walks.

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Patrick Williams

Patrick Williams is APAC ATI’s Lead Technical Instructor and has been working on cars since the age of 14. In the year 2000, after completing a 15-month certification program with Universal Technical Institute (UTI), Patrick turned his hobby into a career and officially entered the automotive industry.

Patrick worked with Mercedes-Benz for 7 years, achieving the level of Master Certified Technician. He also is an ASE Master Certified Technician possessing an L1- Advanced Engine Performance Certification and an A9 Diesel Certification.

Patrick joined Star Motors European Repair in March of 2009 and was promoted to Shop Foreman in 2015. He received the prestigious 2021 BOSCH/ASE Technician of the Year Award and has been an ongoing mentor for the Star Motors Apprentice Program.

​TJ Crossman

TJ Crossman has owned and operated TJ Crossman’s Auto Repair in Vista, CA  since 2006. Winning many awards for his excellent service and philanthropy, he’s also known for his generosity and ingenious ideas to garner attention and participation on causes that benefit  his community.

He serves on multiple advisory boards and enjoys volunteering at a local museum.

Although he loves giving back to his community, his favorite pastime is going on adventures and creating lifelong memories with his daughter.

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Amanda Drake

Amanda Clements Drake is co-owner of C & C Automotive Repair and Service based out of Augusta Ga, as well as a business coach for Shopfix Academy.

She is a third-generation shop owner and has been in the Automotive repair industry for over 20 years. She is passionate about the APAC ATI organization and what it can do for her industry and her community.