Meet the CREW!

What sets our shop apart from the others is the team we have.

Highly Skilled Shop Team

Our shop team is a cut above the rest. The individual skills of each team member is quite impressive. But the collective skill set represented in the Cimtex Rods team is what truly makes the work at Cimtex Rods exceptional. The skills and achievements of each individual team member can be seen in the finished product delivered to each and every customer.

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Heath Henderson

Paint Shop Manager

Siting back in '93 as a mini trucker, we would do what we could to modify our trucks. During this time, I came across a custom paint shop names KAL Concepts & Air Syndicate. They were cutting edge and really inspired me to think outside the box and pay close attention to detail. Later an opportunity opened up for me in a little custom shop in Waco, Texas. I jumped at the opportunity and since then I have worked in many areas of the industry, developing an eye for detail and a hunger to be the best. I joined Cimtex Rods in 2013 and have not looked back since. I have been blessed to work on some of the country's best and most beautiful vehicles, as well as meet many new friends and associates. I have earned multiple certifications from ICAR, PPG, Valspar, Debeer, Axalta, and Spies Hecker, and my work has earned countless awards. I am always learning and growing, striving for that elusive "PERFECTION" passion. Imagination is not something that is taught, it is something that is fed daily.

Russell Winchell

Mechanic/Technician

I have been working in the industry for over 12 years. I started my first job in a body shop during high school, although I have been working on cars since I was a little kid. This work keeps me on my toes and keeps my skills sharp. I like learning new things almost daily, and I am lucky to be able to work with such a skilled and knowledgeable team at Cimtex Rods. I also enjoy building relationships with our customers and learning more about their vehicles and what they mean to them. I graduated from Wyotech automotive and business, and earned certifications with ASE, A/C refrigeration, All Data, and ICAR (Gold and Platinum). I am proud of the work Cimtex Rods delivers to our customers, and I treat each customer's vehicle as if it were my own. When not at work, I enjoy taking my family camping and to car shows, and of course, I have my own vehicle projects to wrench on during the weekends.

Steve Ferguson

Fabrication/Mechanic Shop Manager
Fabrication/mechanics shop manager.

I’ve personally built 3 cars, starting with my first car when I was 15. I’ve always dreamed of building the caliber of cars that Cimtex Rods are known for. I’ve been at CimtexRods for 4 years and It’s been a huge learning experience. I like coming up with ideas on how to fabricate something not only better, but better looking. I enjoy making those ideas a reality, applying them and fine tuning until they are perfect. I spent 6 years in the Army, and received numerous awards (stateside and in Iraq) as a Longbow Apache crew-chief/maintenance Sergeant. After the Army, I became an FAA Airframe and Power-plant certified mechanic. I continued working on military aircraft for 10 years and earned several more maintenance awards and citations. As a civilian contractor, I performed repairs on Longbow Apaches, Blackhawks, Hueys, and C-12 Reconnaissance planes. The projects that I’m most proud of are the (Cha-Ching) Camaro, 33 Speed Roadster, 57 Olds Fiesta Wagon, and the 67 Fastback Mustang. When not at work, I enjoy spending time with my wife, son, and daughter. I also enjoy working on and drag racing my home built Twin Turbo 89 Mustang. I’m also an avid Bass Fisherman.

Stacey Robarge

Machinist

I have been working in the industry for over 50 years, and I joined the team at Cimtex Rods about 8 years ago. I love everything about my work, and take pride in every detail. I have won several "Best of Show" awards, as well as 1st and 2nd place finishes. I am proud of the amazing projects that I have worked on at Cimtex Rods. When I am not at Cimtex Rods, I am still working on Hot Rods, Classics, and old bikes.

Chris Watson

Mechanic Apprentice

Chris Alejandro

Body and Fabrication

I have been working in the industry for over 20 years, and I joined the team at Cimtex Rods about 3 years ago. What I find the most appealing about working at Cimtex Rods are the daily challenges that I face. When a problem presents itself, I see if as an opportunity to some up with an amazing solution. I have won several awards on the work I have performed at Cimtex Rods, which makes me honored and proud. When not working at the shop, I enjoy picking dew berries, doing yard work, and feeding goats and pigs.