Judges

JOHN CARLSON  

Chief Judge

John Carlson is the President and CEO of the National Association of Automobile Clubs of Canada Corporation. He was the Chief Judge for the Vintage Car Club of Canada for 28 years. He is a Classic Car Club of America 40 year member and Master Judge. He belongs to the Allard Owners Club, NSX Owners Club, Early Ford V8 Club of America, Model A Ford Club of America, British Columbia Hot Rod Association, American Hot Rod Foundation, (MECA) Model Engine Collectors Association and the Society of Automotive Historians. He has judged at the Pebble Beach Concours for 28 plus years and has also judged the (AFAS) Pebble Beach Automotive Fine Arts display. He is the Chief Judge for the Arizona Concours, Cobble Beach Concours, Crescent Beach Concours, Hilton Head Concours and Vancouver Island Concours. John has judged at many of the major Concours in North America over the past 50 years. He has written well over 150 articles dealing with vintage car restoration and the collector car hobby. He is an (ICJAG) International Chief Judge Advisory Group founding member. He has served on the LeMay America’s Car Museum steering committee for over 20 years. He has been inducted into three Motorsports Hall of Fames and is a recipient of the prestigious Lee Iacocca Award. John is a Graduate of the University of British Columbia majoring in Technology Education and Fine Art. His Post Graduate studies focused on Materials Engineering. He retired after spending thirty years teaching antique auto restoration and fine art. John is married to Koko, his wife of nearly 50 years, and has two car guy sons JJ and David. He and his wife reside in the seaside community of Belcarra located not far from Vancouver British Columbia.

YEARS - 2024, 2023, 2022, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013

PAUL SABLE

 Honourary Chief Judge

Dr. Paul Sable is a University professor at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania . He an automotive historian, author, collector and overall car enthusiast. Paul has been a chief judge at nearly every major Concours in the United States. He collects hybrid cars of the 50’s such as Dual Ghia, Hudson Italia, Nash Healey and Facel Vega. He is a Ghia expert and is currently researching homemade cars of the 1950’s and early 60’s. He is part of the founding group of a relatively new Concours in Hershey Pennsylvania – The Elegance at Hershey. Paul is the Honorary Chief Judge at the prestigious Arizona Concours. Paul has been the Honorary Chief Judge for the Cobble Beach Concours since its inception. Paul is a devoted family man and has a passion for gardening. He is often referred to at the Renaissance Man. 

YEARS - 2023, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013

ROB MCLEESE

Founder & Show Chair

Robert McLeese is the President and Founder of Access Capital Corp., a company dedicated to independent power project financing and development. 

In 1998 Rob and his father Willis McLeese purchased land and started the development of Cobble Beach, Georgian Bay’s Extraordinary Waterfront Golf Resort Community. Both men shared a dream of a wonderful promenade of high end, beautiful antique and classic cars parading down Cobble Beach Drive to the elegant clubhouse. This gave birth to the Concours d’Elegance at Cobble Beach.   

Rob’s deep commitment to renewable resources and sustainable development is entrenched in all areas of his life, including his passion for Cobble Beach Golf Resort Community near Owen Sound, Ontario. The 574-acre property puts sustainability and the environment at the forefront, with a five-star Inn and Clubhouse that employs geothermal heating and cooling, as well as an 18-hole award-winning golf course which uses significantly less pesticides, herbicides and water than a typical golf course.

The proud owner 30 year of a yellow 1971 Porsche 911 E Targa, and a recently acquired 1931 McLaughlin Buick Model 64 roadster, Rob is a NAACC (National Association of Automobile Clubs of Canada) certified Judge and has judged at the Arizona Concours d’Elegance, The Hershey Elegance, Concours of America, Crescent Beach Concours, Hilton Head Concours and Boca Raton. This year, the Cobble Beach Concours has been selected to join The International Chief Judge Advisory Group Plus, (an affiliate of ICJAG) as an advisor along with the Concours d’Elegance Suisse and La Jolla Concours. ICJAG is a group of experienced Concours d’Elegance Chief Judges. ICJAG offers voluntary advice and assistance to Concours chairpersons, chief judges and organizers who have an interest in promoting proper preservation and correct restoration of automobiles through serious class judging. Rob received the NAACC Hobbyist of the year award in 2014.

YEARS - 2024, 2023, 2022, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013

KIP WASENKO

 Honourary Judge

Kip Wasenko began his 40-year design career at General Motors in June 1968. During this time his career included the U.S., Europe and Australia. He retired in May 2008. At GM Design Kip was Chief Designer of Saturn, Chevrolet Studio, Oldsmobile Studio, Cadillac Studio and several Advance Studios including the GM Performance Division. In 1973 Kip received his first Design Patent on the Two-Rotor Mid-Engine Corvette concept car which is now on display at the Corvette Museum in Bowling Green, KY.

Kip also designed many Indy 500 and Daytona 500 Pace Cars. The most exotic was the Mid-Engine Buick Wildcat with its exposed Indy 500 Engine by Buick. The Wildcat was a true supercar concept that would rival today’s million dollar supercars. Kip is best known for the design of the Cadillac EVOQ named “Best Concept Car” at the 1999 North American International Auto Show. This design initiated the Art & Science Design direction which was recognized as a design Renaissance for Cadillac. The EVOQ was sold to the public as the Cadillac XLR-V. Kip applied the same design philosophy to the CTS-V, STS-V and the Cadillac LMP race car developed with Riley & Scott that raced LeMans. In addition, he designed the winning CTS-VR World Challenge Cadillac Race Cars by Pratt & Miller. In February 2005, Motor Trend magazine recognized Kip’s contribution on their Top 50 Power List. “He’s made Cadillac’s cool again.”

Kip is a Ferrari enthusiast and has owned his 1970 Ferrari 246GT Dino since 1975. As an amateur race car driver, this is Kip’s 30^th season racing his Corvette. Kip has served as a Judge at a variety of Concours including Meadowbrook Concours d’Elegance, Concours of America, The Arizona Concours, Hilton Head, Boca Raton, Amelia Island and many others. The Cobble Beach Concours is honored to welcome Kip as a returning judge.

YEARS - 2024, 2022, 2018

Mr. Doug J. Adams joined Antique & Classic Auto Appraisal Service in late 1980, and is the firm's Vice-President & General Manager. Mr. Adams specializes in the appraisal and identification of Corvettes and other North American "muscle" and performance vehicles, as well as commercial vehicles. His high level of expertise has made him a sought-after judge and event organizer for both Corvette, and multi-marque automotive events throughout Ontario.

YEARS - 2024, 2023, 2022, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013

CHARLIE BECKER

Judge

Charlie has recently completed my Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of Guelph and is currently pursuing a Master of Science degree in Marketing and Consumer Behaviour. Her family has owned several classic cars as well as 1960s-70s European sports cars, which has made her develop a love for cars at a young age. Her favourite vehicles have been 1920s-30s American classics, but she has  more recently been gaining interest in European sports cars. She has been a member of the ACD club, CCCA club and has attended many Concours across North America. Charlie has also been involved in judging with the ACD club and was a Shadow Judge for the 2019 Cobble Beach Concours d’Elegance. Charlie looks forward to building her own collection and working in the automobile industry someday. 

YEARS - 2024, 2023, 2022

Martin was born in England and emigrated to Canada in 1957. He completed the Automotive Mechanics apprenticeship at a British Leyland/Volvo/Renault dealership. Drawn to new challenges, vintage racecar service & restoration became a focus. He has built competitive racecars for clients competing at major Vintage racing events across North America. Joining the family owned & operated Reg Beer Coachbuilder Corp. further expanded the company business to include complete mechanical and restoration services. Taking the helm of the family business with brother Stephen brought the addition of the Morgan Motor Company franchise for 29 years in Canada. Forty years in the automotive field has presented both challenges & gratification to produce some of the most exceptional race, show & road going automobiles. Auto crossing & speed events being synonymous with British automotive heritage, racing a 1935 Morgan F Type & a 1963 Morgan 4/4 filled the need for the speed bug. He is past President & Treasurer of the Morgan Sports Car Club of Canada. His judging credentials include judging at various US and Canadian national events. Martin and spouse Donna currently own a 1957 Morgan 4/4, a 1986 Morgan +8. 

YEARS - 2024, 2023, 2022, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015

Mr. Stephen Beer is an owner, restorer and amateur car racer from Caledon Ontario. Along with his brother Martin, he is co-owner of Reg Beer Coachbuilder Corp. a company that was started by their father, a trained coachbuilder from England. Early in the company’s history, they were responsible for the build of the original Carlsberg beer wagons, and the coachwork restoration for the Craven Foundation. A licensed bodyman, Steve has been involved in the trade for over 40 years and has seen many awards for his craftsmanship at several prestigious Concours across North America, including a Best in Class for a Pre-war European at Amelia Island. Stephen and his wife Jenny currently own a 1967 Morgan +4 Super Sport, that he has logged almost 100,000 miles on, a 1937 J.A.P. powered Super Sports Three Wheeler Morgan, a 1957 Pontiac Laurentian, a 1959 Morgan +4 and two motorcycles, a Norton & Harley Davidson. Steve campaigned his Morgan +4 SS for a number of years with the Vintage Automobile Racing Association of Canada, and has participated in the Chump Car Endurance Series. He has maintained several competitive Vintage racing cars for clients, and not surprisingly has owned a number of vehicles himself, including an Aston Martin DB4, Mini Traveller, and 5 Morgans. Steve has judged with the Classic Car Club of America as well as Morgan Sports Car Clubs in England, in the United States and Canada. He is a member of the Morgan Sports Car Club of Canada, the Morgan 3 Wheeler Club, Norton Owner’s Club and the Canadian Vintage Motorcycle Group.

YEARS - 2024, 2023, 2022, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014

BLAIR CHISHOLM

Judge

Blair started his career in the Automotive Industry right from school, at a Studebaker Dealer as an apprentice in the Collision Repair Centre 1961-62 and eventually became an Automotive Refinisher, working at two or three collision shops. In 1967 Blair joined the sales and technical team with DuPont Canada Inc., in the Refinish Division and held several positions during his 35 year career with them.

Having always had a passion for the early cars and the 50’s and 60’s, Blair joined the NB Antique Auto Club Inc. in 1996 and supports their mission of promoting the antique and collector vehicle hobby, and encouraging restoration of these vehicles throughout the Province of New Brunswick. Blair purchased the families first vehicle, which was a 1930 Model A Coupe and restored it to as original as possible and enjoyed several years touring around New Brunswick with it. Blair sold the Model A and purchased a 1960 Thunderbird with a factory sun roof. This car was completely restored to original condition and they drove the Bird on two Canadian Coasters Cross Canada tours, in 2010 and 2017. Blair sold the Bird in 2018 and currently has a newer Mustang. As a member of the NB Antique Auto Club Inc., both Blair and his wife Joan have been heavily involved. The NB Antique Auto Club Inc. is a Provincial Car Club and has seven regions around the province where they have held several positions.

Now, Blair looks forward to a new journey with the National Association of Automobile Clubs of Canada as Director for the Province of New Brunswick. Blair and his wife, Joan, have two boys, four grandchildren and two great grandsons.

YEARS - 2024, 2023, 2022

Bob has been involved in the collector car hobby for more than 40 years. His automotive experiences range from 1930’s to 1960’s stock/original vehicles with a concentration on the 1950’s and 60’s stock, original and muscle cars. He is the Membership Director for the National Association of Automobile Clubs of Canada (NAACC), a member of the Newfoundland Antique & Classic Car Club for 44 years, a member of the Falcon Club of America for 40 years, a member of the Edsel Owners Club and International Edsel Club for many years, Classic Car Club of America & a member of the Henry Ford Heritage Association. Bob’s personal collection of vehicles include classic and muscle cars. Bob has hands on experience with several frame-off chassis restorations of family cars. These vehicles have won numerous awards at International shows in the United States and Canada. He has been involved with the restoration of many makes of cars his family has imported from California. Bob is a NAACC Judge, Audrain Newport Concours & Motor Week judge, Hilton Head Island Concours d’Elegance & Motoring Festival Judge, & Arizona Concours d’Elegance Judge & a permanent judge at the Cobble Beach Concours d’Elegance.  Bob resides in the oldest & most easterly City in North America, St. John’s, Newfoundland, Canada.

YEARS - 2024, 2023, 2022, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015

Rich is vice president, member of the Board of Directors, chair of the Judging Committee, and past president of the Cincinnati Concours d’Elegance, now in its 46th year. Since college, he has been a sports car enthusiast and collector. His collection includes Jaguars and Porsches. He has judged at Louisville, French Lick, Hilton Head, Cobble Beach, Keeneland, Atlanta, Las Vegas, Arizona and Cincinnati/Ault Park Concours d’Elegance, and is a certified Jaguar Clubs of North America judge and a national concours judge for Porsche Club of America. Rich is past president of Jaguar Club of Greater Cincinnati, inventor, retired U.S. Navy captain and nuclear submariner.

YEARS - 2024, 2023, 2022, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016

RANDY GANANATHAN

Judge

Randy Gananathan’s 2nd birthday present, a Porsche 356 Dinky, bit his heart. An indentured Automophile to the core thereafter, he identified every passing car by its engine sound! Dreams materialized in an unrestored one owner Champagne Yellow 1963 Porsche 356 B T6 Karmann bodied Coupe, acquired in adulthood. Porsche Club of America’s membership info in his custom ordered rare three-pedal (6-speed) 2011 Cayenne, led to joining Gold Coast, Gulfstream and Upper Canada Regions of PCA. Randy’s memberships include 356 Registry; 356 Club of Southern California; Florida 356 Owner’s Group and Nash Car Club of America. He's PCA’s National SUV (Cayenne/Macan) Registry Advocate for Canada & USA. He’s a PCA National and Regional Concours Judge in Canada and USA. Past UCR Concours Chair, Chief Judge since 2022 and judges Porsche Canada’s Classic Restoration Contest. Randy assists in organizing, volunteering and participating in various club events worldwide. His newest Porsche is his oldest, a 1956 P133 “Super” 3-cylinder air cooled Diesel Tractor being restored along with a first year 1982 production, Porsche 944. Besides Porsches, he’s original owner of a 5-Speed 1997 Toyota 4Runner; a 1977 VW T2 Transporter; 2nd owner of pre-war 350cc BSA B31 motorcycle and 1927 Nash Special Six Sedan. Two Kubota Diesel tractors, a Walker Diesel tractor plus 2015 Diesel Cayenne completes his stable. Professionally, Randy is an electronics engineer holding US patents; a lighting, electrical and petrochemical industry consultant and trainer; a licensed vehicle appraiser and restorer. Most importantly, Randy gains greatest satisfaction assisting everyone about cars.

YEARS - 2024, 2023, 2022

FREDERICK JOHANSEN

Judge

Fred is an avid car and motorcycle collector. Over the years he has given back to the hobby by judging, editing, and writing. He has helped various venues and events as an organizer, judge, entrant, and vehicle locator. The following is a list of Concours where Fred has participated by judging, or has helped in some other way; Legend of the Motorcycle; Judge, aid, locator, and entrant, Pebble Beach Concours; locator, Concourso d'Italia; Judge, entrant, the Quail, Motor Sports gathering; entrant, aid, locator, and judge, Hillsborough Concours, CA; Judge, El Sereno Concours, CA. Judge, Marin Concours, CA. Judge, Del Mar Concours, CA. Judge, Stanford Concours, CA Judge, Hanford, CA. Chief Judge, Antique Motorcycle Club of America and Judging Committee, Technical Editor and Board of Directors, SCCA, Sports Car Club of America and Judge.

YEARS - 2024, 2023

Terry Johnson resides in Aldergrove British Columbia, Canada. He has been involved in the old car hobby most of his life. His father Allan was a founding member of the Vintage Car Club of Canada when he was just two years old. In Terry’s words, “I have been involved in the hobby my entire life. I am the Vintage Car Club of Canada’s Chief Judge, and have been involved at the following Concours: Steamworks Concours, Gastown Vancouver, B.C. Canada, Crescent Beach Concours, Surrey, B.C. Canada (chief class Judge) Arizona Concours, Phoenix Arizona USA, Cobble Beach Concours, Owen Sound, Ontario Canada (chief class judge) Vancouver Island Concours, Victoria, B.C. Canada (chief class judge) Las Vegas Concours. Las Vegas, Nevada USA

I am knowledgeable about Vintage cars of numerous marques. I am a director and past Trustee of the Vintage Car Club of Canada. I have also been a member of Auburn Cord Duesenberg club, Classic Car Club of America, Packard’s International, Stutz club, Mercedes club and Totem Model A & T club. for 20 + years. I managed the Johnson Group collection of over 50 vehicles for many years. The collection ranged from early Brass to modern muscle with a heavy influence of CCCA Classics. A few years ago, I decided to scale back my collection but still maintain a number of cars including a 1964 Apollo, the Bonaguro Special, 1991 Acura NSX and several Diana’s. My wife Donna and I host many functions for the vintage car community, we are true hobbyists with a genuine passion for motoring history and helping others.”  Terry’s preferred class for judging is American Classics. The Cobble Beach Concours considers it an honor to have Terry and his wife Donna as part of the event. 

YEARS - 2024, 2023, 2022, 2019, 2018, 2017

Doug Keith has been collecting, restoring and driving collector cars for nearly 50 years. His collection includes Model A Fords, Oldsmobile’s, Chevy trucks from the 50's, Mercedes Roadsters, a Diamond T truck and many "projects" for the future. Mr. Keith has served on the executive of the National Association of Automobile Clubs of Canada since 2001, the executive of the Saskatchewan Association of Automobile Clubs since 2010, the Board of Directors of The Canadian Model A Ford Foundation since 2012, and was President of The Antique Automobile Club of Regina for thirteen years. He has served as Chief Judge for that club for over 20 years, and has judged at the Cobble Beach Concours d'Elegance since its inception. Doug is a hands on restorer and does most of his own work.

YEARS - 2024, 2023, 2022, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013

Mr. Conrad LeLièvre P.Eng. CRSP was raised in Reserve Mines, Cape Breton Island. He was inspired to study engineering by his father, an auto mechanic and body man. He obtained his Engineering Diploma from St. Francis Xavier University in 1973 and in 1975 graduated from the Nova Scotia Technical College with a degree in mechanical engineering. During his 28 year career with Michelin Tires, he spent the majority of his time in plant engineering and reliability engineering where he became interested in machine safety. In 2003 Conrad obtained his Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) designation. Following early retirement from Michelin, he worked for a consulting engineering company in Halifax for 15 years as their corporate safety coordinator. As president of the provincial engineering regulatory body, Engineers Nova Scotia, in 2008, Conrad started a dialogue with the Registry of Motor Vehicles in Nova Scotia to effect updates to the Motor Vehicle Act as they related to the automotive hobbyist. Those updates are currently being studied by government and he maintains that contact as the designated representative of Engineers Nova Scotia. Conrad accepted the position of Nova Scotia Director with the National Association of Automobile Clubs of Canada (NAACC) in 2011. In 2023, he accepted the position of Vice-President of the NAACC in addition to the Nova Scotia Director position. Conrad is a NAACC national judge. He is a performance car owner and a muscle car enthusiast. Conrad and his wife, Lorraine, have five children and seven grandchildren and currently live in New Minas, Nova Scotia where they have resided for the last 42 years.

YEARS - 2024, 2023, 2022, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015

Stephan’s fascination with automobiles began as a teenager with his first car, a 1955 Mercury Montclair. Upon graduating from high school, he purchased a Pontiac GTO and the fascination became a life-long passion. Once in college, a wide array of cars were purchased not only as transportation but also to restore and sell to help pay for his education. Among those he wishes he still had today are an AC Ace Bristol, as well as Yenko and Fitch Sprint Corvairs. Multiple Pontiac GTOs and TR2-3-4-250 & 6s were also in the mix. The past 25 years have been spent restoring, driving and showing Jaguar E-Types and Pontiac GTOs. Currently, he is enjoying a 1963 Series I E-Type, a 1969 Series II E-Type and a 1991 NSX. As the Chief Judge for the Jaguar Club of Greater Cincinnati, Stephan is also a past President of the Club. He served as Chief Judge in 2011 for the Jaguar Club of North America Challenge Championship national meet in Columbus, Ohio. He has had the privilege of participating as a Judge at the Dayton, Indianapolis, French Lick, Louisville, Ault Park Keeneland, Greenbrier and Boonshoft Concours d’Elegances as well as at Hilton Head representing JCNA. Stephan’s cars have received Concours and major show awards from AACA, POCI, GTOAA, Hilton Head, Keeneland, Ault Park, JCNA and Muscle Car and Corvette Nationals.

YEARS - 2024, 2023, 2022, 2019, 2018

Paul is retired from a 48 year career in the IT business. Since May of 2019 he is a principal of Vancouver Classic Cars, a consulting service for the Automotive Hobbyist. A lifelong car nut, Paul started his first Restoration at the age of 20, tackling a 1966 Cutlass Convertible that was purchased for $250.00. Paul has always had a strong affection for Oldsmobile’s having Restored 10 of the 1968-1972 model to show level perfection. Not limited to just Oldsmobile’s, other muscle cars restored include Mustangs, Camaros and a 1968 Dodge Charger. His proudest achievement was completing a 7-day restoration “Overhaulin” style on his daughters 1992 Volkswagen GTI as a graduation present while she was on vacation. Paul had participated in judging at local car events since the 80’s and has been Chief Class Judge at the Steamworks Concours as well as its successor The Crescent Beach Concours in Vancouver BC. Since 2018 Paul has joined The Cobble Beach Concours Judging Team as well as Las Vegas Concours and Vancouver Island Concours. Since 2015 Paul has been a part of the Vintage Certification Team for the annual Muscle Car and Corvette Nationals (MCACN) in Chicago focusing on unrestored and original Olds 442’s.

He is a member of the Society of Automotive Historians, and a director of NAACC, representing Manitoba. Not limited to Restorations, Paul was actively involved in Racing in Newfoundland in the early 70’s when The Raindance Formula Atlantic was hosted there as well as several years racing at the Argentia Road circuit. In 1991 and 1992 Paul participated in Car and Drivers “One Lap of America” the legalized successor to the “CannonBall Run”. Todays racing activities are limited to a few track days a year with his Mercedes AMG. Since purchasing his first car, a 1968 Camaro in August 1971, Paul has owned 69 automobiles, His daily ride of choice since 1978 has been Mercedes Benz and he currently drives MB AMG. The family car DNA is inherited by his son who has designed and built his own Formula D street legal race car. Outside of the car hobby Paul and his wife Heather spend time travelling internationally and doting on grandchildren in Vancouver and Halifax, NS.

YEARS - 2024, 2023, 2022, 2019, 2018

Morley McDonald was born in Calgary, AB. His dad was a career military officer. He had the pleasure of living in several cities. One in particular, Washington, D.C., which was his introduction to old cars. It mattered not whether the car was a custom, stock, hotrod or just a beater, he loved them all. Living in Maryland and Virginia, he had access to racing. This became a weekend event. With Martinsville being just hours away and several drag strips even closer, weekends could not come soon enough. While living in Maryland, he became friends with the White family, particularly, Rex White who was NASCAR Champion in 1960. That was an amazing time for Morley. After seven years, he ended up in Winnipeg where he began his police career which ended in Victoria BC many years later. He became involved in production of forestry seedlings and later in the trucking industry. Since living in Penticton BC he has been involved with Vintage Car Club of Canada and currently serves as Governor and NAACC Rep to the Province of BC. Morley is a National Association of Automobile Clubs of Canada National Judge.

YEARS - 2024, 2023, 2022, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015

Geoffrey is a CPA, CA and is the Vice President, Finance for Cobble Beach Golf Resort. Geoffrey is an accredited Concours Judge with the National Association of Automobile Clubs of Canada. Geoffrey is a huge car buff and although a bad golfer, he enjoys the game and detests dishonest players. May the best car win!



YEARS - 2023, 2022, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013

A car enthusiast from a young age and a National Association of Automobile Clubs of Canada Judge, Paul participated as a Judge at the Cobble Beach Concours d’Elegance each year and also at the 2016 Crescent Beach Concours in Vancouver, B.C. Paul is excited to be involved again at this world class event. Paul has a keen appreciation for early vintage automobiles.

YEARS - 2023, 2022, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013

Stephen is a member and recognized judge for the National Association of Automobile Clubs of Canada. Stephen judged at the inaugural Cobble Beach Concours in 2013 for the Super Car Class. Stephen shares his family’s passion for interesting and historic automobiles and is always intrigued by the automotive industry’s ever-changing market. Steve has owned several cars ranging from American muscle to European sports cars.

YEARS - 2023, 2022, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013

Wilfred lives outside Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island (P.E.I.) with his wife Anita. He is retired from his position as IT Site Manager at Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC).  He is a Life Member of The Prince Edward Island Antique Car Club (PEIACC) where he served as President, Secretary and Car Show Chairman. Wilfred has judged at various car shows including the Cobble Beach Concours D'Elegance. In addition, Wilfred has been Editor of the PEIACC Newsletter for the past nine years as well as part of the car show committee for the past 33 years. He has been the recipient of a President Appreciation award and Tireless Worker award and 1st, 2nd and 3rd place awards for his 1929 Model A Ford Cabriolet. Wilfred is currently the PEI Director/VP for the National Automobile Association of Automobile Clubs of Canada (NAACC) and is the original Webmaster for NAACC site created in 2000. He is currently the editor of the NAACC publication Cruisin' Canada. One of the recent projects Wilfred has worked on with a PEIACC fellow club member is to recognize the first car owned and imported into Canada. This was the Ware Steam Carriage built in Bayonne, New Jersey by Elijah Ware and imported by Father Georges Antoine Belcourt of Rustico, P.E.I. in December 1866. Wilfred has always been interested in cars starting with a collection his Dad; Keith (former NAACC President) began in 1960 with a 1928 Ford Model A “AR”. Wilfred’s car collection includes vehicles from the early teens to late sixties.

YEARS - 2024, 2023, 2022, 2019, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014  

Mr. Bill Neidhardt is a retired business owner who specialized in food and pharmaceutical packaging design and prepress. Clients consisted of many of the major consumer products companies in the Northeast USA. Bills interest in British cars began in the late 50’s with Triumphs and Austin Healey’s including ground up restorations of an AH Sprite, Triumph TR3, TR3A and current “body off” TR6 project. The TR3A was shown at the Hilton Head Concours and received Gold Awards at 3 National Vintage Triumph Register Shows and one TRA National Show. He served as Co-Chair “Judging Committee” for the Hilton Head Concours. Bill has judged at Hilton Head, Pinehurst, Cobble Beach and The Vintage Triumph Register Concours. Bill is a member of AACA, Vintage Triumph Register, TRA, SCCA, Delaware Valley Triumphs and The Simeone Automotive Museum. He served as President of the “Low Country Oyster and Motor Driving Society”. This group was a major force in the initiation of The Hilton Head Concours. 

YEARS -2024, 2023, 2022, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013

Since 1968 Paul has enjoyed working on, tinkering, restoring cars and helping friends and others with their cars. He has owned a 1963 Pontiac Tempest, 1963 Oldsmobile Super 88, 1966 Chevelle, 1967 Mercury Cougar XR7, 1965/1971/1973/1985/2007 Corvette, and a 1983 Ford Mustang. Paul is a national recognized Judge for Corvettes since the late 1980’s specialize in 1968-69 and 1970-72 Chassis as well as 1973-1982 Chassis and all other judged areas (Operation, Mechanical, Exterior and Interior). He judges for the National Corvette Restores Society, Bloomington Gold Corvettes, Bloomington Gold Survivor and Collector Cars Zenith Standard among other Corvette judging events. Paul also judges at the Ault Park Concours d’Elegance in Cincinnati, French lick Concours, Cobble Beach Concours Canada, Arizona Concours, Hilton Head Concours as well as the Pinehurst Concours d’Elegance. He has an eye for fine detail and craftsmanship which was needed in his former job as an Aviation Maintenance Crew Chief USMC and Aviation Maintenance Technician now retired after 40 plus years combined service at Delta Airlines and the Marine Corps.

YEARS - 2024, 2023, 2022, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013

Hunt Palmer-Ball has been involved with cars since he was 15 years old. His first contact was literally in his father’s driveway working on his Mother’s 1959 Ford station wagon that needed a new radiator and water pump. This was just the start in what progressed into a long career in fixing and building car engines. Hunt took Automotive Mechanics in vocational school, which prepared him for his first job at the neighborhood Texaco station. While working at the Texaco station he was approached by Burns Ford to be part of the ‘New Car Get Ready Department’. He took that job which lead to an opportunity to be part of the High Performance Department and work with the legendary Buddy Criscoe. Working with Buddy opened the door to become familiar with Muscle Cars and many High Performance race vehicles (Shelby’s, Cobras & BOSS Mustangs). Buddy and Hunt campaigned the Burns Ford 1966 Shelby Mustang at many Drag race events. Hunt purchased his own 1967 Shelby GT350 at this time. He raced the car extensively. He still owns the same car today. Fast forward several years and that found Hunt working for Buddy Criscoe at Criscoe’s Automotive & Machine Shop where he spent several years managing and working on all makes of Muscle cars of the 60’s and 70’s. In 1976 after joining the Shelby American Automobile Club (SAAC) he became the president of the Kentucky Region. The cars from Shelby American and high performance cars from Ford became his specialty. He was asked by the SAAC President to write the Concours judging guidelines for 1967 and 1968 Shelby Mustangs. He has built a world around cars by building, judging and appraising them for over 40 years. Hunt has been involved with the Louisville Concours d’Elegance since its beginning either as a Muscle Car Host or Judging the Muscle Car Class (he has been the Muscle Car Chief Class Judge for the Louisville Concours since 2010). He has also judged at the Kirkland Concours d’Elegance, the Concours d’Elegance at French Lick Resort, and the Cobble Beach Concours d’Elegance Ontario Canada. Hunt is considered to be an expert in Muscle era. He is also versed in modern production and Full Classics. 

YEARS - 2024, 2023, 2022, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2015, 2014

KIM PIERCE

Judge

Kim brings many years of judging experience to the Cobble Beach Concours. From organizing the Concours d’Elegance at the Wood event for years to judging as chief class judge and class judge in many venues across North America. Those events include the Pacific Northwest Concours d’Elegance, Desert Classic Concours d’Elegance, Arizona Concours d’Elegance, Crescent Beach Concours d’Elegance, Hilton Head Island Concours d’Elegance, Greenbrier Concours d’Elegance, Vancouver Concours d’Elegance, Las Vegas Concours d’Elegance, Ferrari Concours, Forest Grove Concours d’Elegance, CCCA Grand Classics as a certified Master Judge along with numerous marque specific and car club events. Kim is excited to be a newcomer to the Cobble Beach Concours d’Elegance for the first time at this year’s 2022 event.

Kim has also been an active restorer of Classic Cars, Porsches and Muscle cars, many of which have gone on to receive many awards in Concours events. His career as an entrepreneur in the autobody business spanned 40 years as a business owner and actual restorer. The Cobble Beach Concours d’Elegance welcomes Kim.

YEARS - 2024, 2023, 2022

For over 60 years Mr. Dean Renwick has been an active participant in the Canadian collector vehicle hobby. In the mid-1960s he was involved with the organization and judged at the Antique & Classic Car Club of Canada (A.C.C.C.C.) Concours d'Elegance held annually at Toronto's Inn On The Park hotel. In the mid-1970s Dean was involved for a number of years as a Director and Judge at the Ontario Motor League (OML)-sponsored Transportation Day event held as part of Toronto's Canadian National Exhibition (CNE). In 1980 Mr. Renwick founded Canada's largest special interest vehicle appraisal company and continues as President now in its 40th year of service. In 1988 Mr. Renwick founded Canadian Autoshow Productions to develop and produce an auto show exhibit as a feature attraction at the 1988 through 1990 Canadian National Exhibitions. In 1996 Mr. Renwick founded the Professional Association of Vehicle Evaluators Inc. (P.A.V.E.) to bring a level of consumer protection to the Canadian special interest vehicle appraisal industry and he continues as the not-for-profit organization's President and CEO. Mr. Renwick is honoured to accept an invitation to return for the eighth time to the Cobble Beach Concours d'Elegance as a Judge in 2020.

YEARS - 2024, 2023, 2022, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013

Roy Shull has been a member of the Vintage Car Club of Canada for 44 years and held positions of President, Vice President and Governor. Roy worked as a professional restorer for many years. His specialties are restoring and building from scratch. He has built and worked on numerous modified and stock collector vehicles. Roy's own collection includes both pre war and post war vehicles. 

Roy is a Vintage Car Club of Canada Chief Class Judge and a permanent Chief Class Judge at the Crescent Beach Concours. Roy has judged at numerous Concours events across the USA and Canada including the Arizona Concours, Las Vegas Concours and Cobble Beach Concours. 

He and his wife Susan participated in the NAACC Coasters Cross Canada Tour 2010 from St John's to Victoria as well as the NAACC Coasters Cross CanadaTour 2017 from Victoria, BC to St John's, Newfoundland and back again driving in their 1950 Buick Super convertible. Roy is a true hobbyist who enjoys helping others.

YEARS - 2024, 2023, 2022, 2019, 2018, 2017

Chuck hails from Scottsdale, Arizona where he is Co-Chairman and Selection Committee Chair of the Arizona Concours d’Elegance, which will celebrate its sixth glorious gathering on January 21, 2024 at the beautiful Scottsdale Civic Center. A lifelong aficionado of classic car engineering and design, Chuck has been an active leader in the Mercedes-Benz Club of America including being elected three times to their National Board and serving as National Concours Chair. Today he is a "Trip Leiter" for the club's member tours to Stuttgart.  Along with his wife Ava, they are consistent podium rallye enthusiasts, and have a pristine 1970 280 SL “Pagoda” that they’ve shown at Concours in San Marino, Monterey and La Jolla. In addition to many national MBCA Concours, Chuck has previously judged at Cobble Beach in 2016 and 2017 and four years at the Hilton Head Concours d’Elegance.

YEARS - 2024, 2023, 2017, 2016

Jim has been repairing and restoring cars for over 50 years. The cars range from a 1910 Cadillac to a 1966 Corvette with over a dozen cars in between. His most recent projects that are being completed at this time are a 1934 Cadillac V16 and a 1938 Rolls Royce P III with his current project being a 1953 Cadillac Eldorado. These projects were ground up restorations with all the work completed by Jim except for the upholstery. Some of the projects required fabrication of parts including the 1930 Pierce Arrow that included a complete body reconstruction. He has assisted in many other restorations as well. Some of the cars have found their way to the show field at the Pebble Beach Concours. 

Jim Tait was born and raised in Washington State USA. He has been involved in cars for his entire life. Jim’s interest in cars started because his dad was a mechanic and taught him about cars from an early age. Jim has been a longtime member of the Horseless Carriage Club, Pierce Arrow Society, Cadillac International and a member of the Classic Car Club of America the last five years. Jim has nearly 40 years of work experience in the automotive field. Two years were in the repair industry where he worked as a journeyman in automotive repair and paint. Jim spent 35 years in the automotive insurance industry dealing with automotive repairs and evaluations both as a claim rep and in management. Through training and seminars, he has been able to stay abreast of current methods of evaluation and automotive repair. Jim has attended many Concours judging seminars over the years and has judged at many Pierce Arrow National meets, America Car Museum and the Concours d Elegance at the Woods in Edmonds WA. Jim is also well versed in Classic Car Club of America certified Classics. The Cobble Beach Concours is very pleased to welcome Jim. We consider him as a Renaissance man who can judge in any time frame. 

YEARS - 2024, 2023, 2022

Ms. Tatios grew up in a family of car guys. She has worked in the auto industry her entire career, and supervises a high-performance European automotive service and restoration facility in Philadelphia. She has been a judge at the Carmel Concours on the Avenue, the Louisville Concours, the Arizona Concours and the Hilton Head Concours, as well as being involved with the organization of the Radnor Hunt Concours d'Elegance. Ms. Tatios has participated in the Mille Miglia in Italy, the New England 1000, and many road rallies across the country. Her interests and knowledge of vintage cars is very broad, as she has either judged, or been involved as an entrant, at every major Concours in the USA.

YEARS - 2024, 2023, 2022, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2013

Mr. Tillson founder of Tillson Motorcars more than 30 years ago, has a history in the car collector world as well as international racing as a driver and car builder. Mr. Tillson and his team have competed in major motor racing events around the world and currently participating in vintage events such as the Mille Miglia , the New England 1000 and various Porsche and Ferrari Club events. Mr. Tillson is the Chief Judge for the Concours on the Avenue in Monterey California and serves as a Chief Class Judge for numerous Concours events including the Hilton Head Concours and the Arizona Concours.

YEARS - 2024, 2023, 2022, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016,  2013

Ed Winkler is a co-founder of the Arizona Concours and is a longtime member of the Classic Car Club of America. Ed began attending car shows in the late 1950’s and by 1961 was building his first Hot Rod. Ed currently has eight vehicles in his collection dating from 1932-2005. He finds automobiles to be a reflection of our culture, past and present and true kinetic art. Ed belongs to the following organizations: National Nomad Association/Chevrolet Nomad Association; Houston and Phoenix MG Car Clubs; American Motors Owners Association, National & Local; Corvette Restorers Society (NCRS),National & Local; Solid Axle Corvette Club of America, National & Local; Classic Car Club of America, National & Local (Arizona CCCA Regional Director 2012-14); Goodguys Rod & Custom Association; Mopar’s Unlimited of Arizona; Donor, LeMay America’s Car Museum; Plymouth Owners Association. He is a Founder & Chairman, Paradise Valley Veterans’ Car Show; Co-founder and Director Arizona Concours d’Elegance; Judge at Las Vegas Concours and Miami Concours. Ed is very proficient in Post War Domestic vehicles to 25 years and specializes in Production vehicles of the 30’s 40’s 50’s & 60’s along with American CCCA vehicles. Ed has traveled from Arizona and is a returning Cobble Beach Concours Judge.

YEARS - 2024, 2023, 2022, 2018, 2017