Eric Scarlett

Eric Scarlett was born in Glendale California, in April of 1972. He was raised by his mother Toni Marie Taormina and his Father Reed Henkelman. Eric grew up in Ventura county, where he was always fascinated with cars trucks and motorized things. His grandfather Joe Taormina owned a Texaco service station and serviced vehicles as a living. At an early age Eric started thinking this could make money, and it was fun. When Eric got into high school he attended Rio Mesa and Mohave High and had 2 of the Best teachers that ever could teach, They were and still are Mr Louie Garcia , & Ben Fermon. Louie & Ben's consistent dedication to teaching children really made a Big impact on Eric. Louie taught Rio Mesa High Schools Hands On auto shop & Ben at Mohave High School as a Football coach and History Teacher, and were the most dedicated understanding teachers Eric has ever Had the chance of learning from. Eric was very hyper and hard to handle, so teaching him wasn't always a Blast. But he did his work and passed. In 1989 Eric transferred to Mohave High School in Bullhead city Arizona,where he Joined the US Navy Delayed Entry Program(DEP) for his final year in High School. Eric Scarlett Graduated in 1990 , and at that time Deployed to the US Navy. In 1991 He was deployed in support of Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm In 1993 & 1994 Deployed through the Panama Canal for Drug Operations, as an Electricians Mate Rank E-4 , Small Boat Repair ,Flight Deck Light Repair, Ships Emergency Diesel Generator Operator, and Electrical Switch Board Operator, On Board the USS Cleveland LPD-7 . Eric L Scarlett Was honorably discharged in 1994. During the time through the service Eric continued his education Fabricating and Customizing Automobiles & Harley Davidson Motorcycles . Later meeting his mentors Brian Jendro (Formerly of the Chop Shop) and Brian Bright of (Bright Innovations) Santee California & Craig Fraser ( Kal Koncepts Air Syndicate) Bakersfield Ca. Eric holds 12 Guinness World Records . Eric has Also appeared and Starred in various shows like Monster Garage, Big, Car Warriors and Overhaulin. Along this route somewhere Eric Has Raised 3 Outstanding Daughters, Gabriella & Alexis, Scarlett & Kennady Brady/Scarlett Along with owning and operating First Class Autowerks, of Oxnard, California. Eric Is supported by his Wife Kristy Scarlett, his children and family.