What we do
Here at Big 3 we are are many things, from a one-stop restoration shop, to a "Speed Shop"that does high performance upgrades, tuning and custom fabrication. We are also ASE certified and very comfortable with working on a wide variety of cars of all makes and models, including cars that many shops can't handle or would rather not deal with.
Meet the Team
Owner and Lead Mechanic/Fabricator
Aaron Stauber
ASE Certified Master Technician
The driving force behind Big 3, Aaron is skilled and experienced in nearly every aspect of automotive performance and restoration. After years of working in high-end shops, Aaron decided it was time venture out on his own and was presented with the opportunity to buy Big 3 Performance in 2011 and take the business in a new direction. Aaron strives to provide results that customers will brag about and give them the proper service that they pay for.
While Aaron is a muscle car guy at heart, he is equally comfortable restoring a 32 Ford, tuning a turbo import, rebuilding a Ferrari V12, building a custom set of twin turbo headers or setting up a nitrous system on a big block chevy.
-Master fabricator
-Body technician
-Race engine builder
-Dyno certified performance tuning specialist
-Restoration specialist
Receptionist / Manager
Heather Leigh Stauber
Aaron’s wife and mother of 3. Heather has watched this business grow since day one. Not coming from a motorsports or custom vehicle background, she has come to understand why this group of enthusiast’s love what they do. Watching these projects transform from dreams to reality, has opened doors for customers to live out that dream.
Heather’s appreciation for this service has grown being more involved with the customers and administrative end of things. The relationships being formed are important to her and developing long term friendships. She hopes to have continuing growth in this community, along with the out of state cliental.
Body and Assembly
Josh Vandenack
Mechanic / Electrical
Jason Treptow
Jason Treptow joined Big 3 Performance in 2015 after 20 years as an electrician and maintenance mechanic in the manufacturing. He has completed ambitious automotive projects, including multiple complicated stereo installations, engine swaps, wiring jobs, and truck suspension/lift kit installations for himself and others in his spare time. Jason began helping around the shop on a part-time basis, and a short amount of time has proven himself to be a great addition to the team. His electrical and mechanical experience make him a valuable assembler.
Mechanical/Parts
Donald Hopp
Body Tech
Chantz Rowell
Chantz Grew up in his uncles bodyshop and learned the trade from his father. He has always focused on developing his metal shaping and body skills, but also does his fair share of mechanical work. His is currently building an Audi A4 into a high horsepower AWD monster… but that’s not enough. He working towards building himself a ’69 Charger. Chantz also races and works on dirt bikes. He’s a hands on guy who loves being in the shop, and he looks forward to being part of all the builds coming through Big 3 for years to come.
Body Tech
Tony Bumbar
Tony followed in his father’s footsteps and has been around motorsports his entire life… from the family garage to the World of Wheels Winners Circle. His passion for metalwork comes from the satisfaction he finds in take a rough old car and making it like new. The variety of projects at Big 3 make him look forward to the journey ahead.
Web & Media
Jesse Bourdeau
Jesse has been a member of the team dating back to 2010 and does double duty as our neighbor running Shelby Parts and Restoration. His duties at Big 3 include project management, Mustang/Cobra related assembly/dyno tuning, and all web/multimedia duties, Jesse is primarily a Ford guy who loves his old school Shelbys and Cobra’s as well as new Coyote powered cars. However, his passion for cars is pretty broad as demonstrated by his German and Japanese projects.