About us
The people that make it happen!
Our story
CarLocker was founded after Roger Thrun noticed there wasn't a great place for him to store his 911 in St. Pete. After asking other people with higher end cars where they keep theirs, he always received the same answer, "I don't have a place, but if you find one let me know." After establishing there was a need, Roger set out and CarLocker was born. St. Pete's classic, luxury, exotic car storage, detailing and consignment center.
Our values
At CarLocker, our core values are integrity, hustle, empathy, honesty, and reliability. These principles guide everything we do, from the products we create to the people we hire and the services we offer. Our commitment to excellence ensures that CarLocker consistently delivers top-notch quality in every aspect. These values are deeply rooted in our history, originating from Roger's other global business. The same principles that have driven success on a global scale now fuel our dedication to providing exceptional service and results for our clients.
Our history
We opened our beautiful facility doors in November of 2022, fostering many great relationships in the community already. CarLocker is a big supporter of Karts4Kids, which benefits John Hopkin's All Children Hospital, and their research into concussion treatments, specifically from youths with sports related concussions. The community around us is something we work on building up and adding to. This started with our $2 Million dollar renovation, creating jobs by choosing St. Pete as our home, and now supporting local charities and research to help pediatric patients recover from their concussions.
Our team
Our team of car enthusiasts is a diverse and bilingual group. Not only do we all share a love for cars, but each team member brings a level of expertise and fun to the Car Locker® family!
Roger Thrun
CEO and Founder
Roger is a product of Chicago's South Side and Alumni of Marquette University, where he met his wife, Sue. He has been a business man and investor for over 30 years now. Roger has a love for Porsches, blues music and his black labs, Bloomer and Louie. Roger is a 5 time cancer survivor and owes his life to the amazing work Mayo Clinic and Dr. Trudy do. He is a family man, with 3 children and has been the Founder/Owner of WHR Global for 30 years now.
Wayne Moubray
General Manager
Wayne Moubray comes to us with over 24 years in the automotive industry. Whether it be helping a client design and build a bespoke car for their specific needs, managing a Private automobile collection, or building and running a multi car endurance racing team, he has always strived for the ultimate customer service experience.
Devin Delgado
Assistant General Manager
Devin grew up in Saint Petersburg after being born in South Carolina. His passion for anything with wheels started early as he was always helping his grandfather fix his truck or work on lawnmowers. After high school he pursued further education at PTECH and graduated top in his class in Automotive Collision and Refinishing. As an ASE, I-CAR, and IDA certified Auto Body Technician he loves making cars look their best. At CarLocker, he gets to do just that by using his experience and passion for cars every day.
Mauricio Giraldo
Supervisor of Detailing
Originally from Columbia, Maurice has a passion for Ferrari, futball and racing. He boasts over 30 years of experience in professional detailing, specializing in exotic and super cars. Maurice is THE GUY in Tampa Bay to make your car look perfect. He is capable of doing everything from a quick wash and vac, to a multi day detailing with full paint correction and ceramics.
Hunter Wilson
Detailing Specialist
Hunter grew up in Texas amidst sprawling landscapes and wide open highways. His love affair with cars began as a child listening to his father's stories about the awesome classic cars he had. As he matured, his passion for cars led him to pursue a career that would allow him to indulge his fascination full time. Joining CarLocker he has found himself immersed in the meticulous art of restoring and enhancing the beauty of automobiles, turning his childhood passion into a professional pursuit where every buff and polish is a testament to his enduring love for all things automotive.
Karlee Thompson
Senior Concierge and Digital Sales
Karlee is from Ogden, Utah and graduated from the University of Utah with a UX/UI design degree. She has an extreme eye for detail and has always been intrigued with cars. The love for cars led her to be a salesperson at a Subaru Dealership in Utah. When she is not working Karlee enjoys spending time at the beach, fishing, and cooking. She knows CarLocker from the ground up as she worked as a detailer under Maurice in the beginning months of opening. As she has transitioned into her current title she has developed much more knowledge about the company.
Cathy Sinkula
Chief Administrative Officer
A Wisconsin native, Cathy and her husband Brian semi-retired to Florida a little more than 6 years ago. Cathy has an extensive background in administration at the executive level, working for successful entrepreneurs in both the employee placement, relocation, and real estate arenas. Her past experience made her the perfect fit to join the Car Locker® team and help pull it all together behind the scenes.