Authors

Chad Waite: Editor-In-Chief

Founding the Daily Derbi back in 2009, Chad Waite has been one of those crazy car fanatics that is always subconsciously watching for exotic cars and writing in Jeremy Clarkson during presidential elections. He currently drives a 2001 Mazda Miata- the quintessential sports car in his mind- and would like to own a real red Ford GT someday and not just the Hot Wheels version he has now. Chad is 26, happily married, and living in SLC, Utah. He can also be found at Chad Waite (dot com) and on Twitter.

Brandon Christiansen: Senior Editor

Brandon has been a “car guy” since birth. He grew up idolizing the greats such as Ferrari, Lamborghini and Porsche. Ever since his first car, a venerable old Mk2 GTI, Brandon has been a self proclaimed Euro zealot. He is an avid Formula 1 fan and semi-pro hot shoe, periodically tracking his 20th Anniversary GTI. He met fellow petrol head Chad on a fateful day in January 2010 while attending UVU and the rest is Daily Derbi history! Brandon currently lives in Orem with his beautiful wife and enjoys all things cars and racing.

AJ Wilcox: Senior Editor

AJ Wilcox is a long-time car freak who hails from Mesa, AZ. He loves Aston Martins, Ferraris, and anything else that pregnant women and children are advised against riding in. He works as an Internet marketer and also enjoys running and drumming. He currently resides in Orem with his wife and 2 children.

Chance Hales: Associate Editor

 Chance has had a healthy experience around cars his whole life. It all started with late-night weekend cruising at the age of 1, then carpet cruising with Hot Wheels, racing via video games, to helping build the world record holding BYU Electric Blue Streamliner! Originally having loved muscle cars(of which he is restoring a 1967 Mustang) turned to loving the flamboyantly styled and awesome sounding exotics now works for the local Porsche/Audi dealer. Throughout high school he wanted to be a designer but has since turned to photography. You can find his photography on Flickr.

Mike Gillilan: Associate Editor

Mike was exposed (couldn’t resist) to photography, by his father, at the tender age of 6. A camera has been attached to his hand pretty much since then (except for a time in college – but we don’t talk about that). From the age of 10 on, he became a fan of motorsports racing. Mike and his brother spent some time racing in a VW Mk2 GTI and then working behind the scenes as a freelancer for others in the SCCA World Challenge Series. Mike’s photography can be found on the Daily Derbi Weekend Wallpaper series.

Matthew Davis: Associate Editor

Matthew got the car bug at the earliest of ages, driving home from church on dad’s lap and progressing to the pedals, as he grew taller. Preferring to read Motor Trend to textbooks, Matthew Squeaked by in High School and excelled in college, where he studied Automotive Technology and Journalism. Detailing was his first love, and Matthew always prides his ride for the being the cleanest on the block. At 26, Matthew is happily married to his Wife Aubrey, who graciously supports his passion of all things automotive and they have two beautiful boys – appropriately named Cooper and Bentley. Matthew and his family currently live in Rexburg, Idaho where they enjoy spending time in the outdoors.