OUR STAFF
The Auto Paint Guard Team
Ryan Burroughs
Owner / Installer
Ryan Burroughs is the owner and president of Auto Paint Guard. After graduating USF business school in 2000, he purchased a new car and wanted to protect the vehicle with a new product called paint protection film. In the pursuit of a perfect installation, he attended Xpel training in Texas. The rest is history. Twenty years later, he has installed thousands of protection kits on vehicles throughout Tampa Bay and the US. His reputation for the pursuit of a perfect installation is why his customers return each time they purchase a new vehicle.
On a personal note, Ryan is married to his supportive wife for 22 years and has a 11-year-old son. When he is not at work, he enjoys camping with his family and being outdoors. His other hobbies include racing mountain bikes, racing cars at Sebring and Daytona, and drinking a smooth glass of bourbon.
Sales Force
Shane McNicholas
Social Media – Sales Manager
Shane started working at Auto Paint Guard in 2022. He has focused on photography for the last 10 years and joined the team to keep up with our Social Media and Events. Besides photography he enjoys old BMWs, BMX and the frequent trips to the tattoo shop.
Brian McAvoy
Sales
Brian joined Auto Paint Guard in 2025, bringing years of experience in sales, customer service, and leadership. He enjoys helping customers protect their vehicles while making the process simple and stress-free. Outside of work, Brian enjoys spending time with his wife and their 3 kids, serving at his church, coaching youth baseball, and exploring the outdoors.
Auto Paint Guard’s Installers
Justin Clark
Started in 2011
Justin was trained by Ryan Burroughs and certified by Xpel. His hobbies and interests include golfing, hanging out with family and friends, and he enjoys watching sporting events such as football, basketball and hockey.
Trevor Parham
Started in 2013
Trevor was trained by Ryan Burroughs and certified by Xpel. His hobbies include playing hockey, golf and bowling in a league. He’s a super-fan of most sports and enjoys traveling with his wife and daughter when he has time off.
Taylor Nalls
Started in 2014
Taylor was trained by Ryan Burroughs and certified by Xpel. His hobbies include running, traveling, trail riding in his jeep and doing anything outdoors.
Brady Myers
Started in 2024
Brady is currently going under a 3 year training program to be the next installer. Brady enjoys going to concerts and traveling with family.
Jacob Tactuk
Started in 2019
Jacob was certified by Xpel in 2019. He is currently expanding his paint protection skills by training alongside Ryan Burroughs. He enjoys working out and studying politics and science. Jacob serves our country in the National Guard.
Spencer Wise
Started in 2022
Spencer is a dedicated and easygoing professional who takes pride in delivering high-quality PPF installation work. Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with his wife and family, fishing, and working on projects around the house. He also values learning new skills, exploring new hobbies, and staying engaged with hands-on projects that keep him active and motivated.
Trent Murphy
Started in 2022
Scott Crinnian
Started in 2022
Eric Brogan
Started in 2018
Eric started working at Auto Paint Guard in 2018. He began installing window tint over 30 years ago and paint protection 15 years ago. He enjoys hanging out with his wife and two kids. If you can’t find him at his daughter’s soccer game on the weekend, he is probably modifying his vehicles or making some delicious food on his smoker.
Auto Paint Guard’s Partners
Billy Aylward
Owner of Presidential Detailing
Billy started in 2007 and specializes in paint correction and ceramic coating. When he’s not at work, he and his wife are chasing their two young sons. He enjoys biking, racing cars and attending church every Sunday with friends.
Aaron Bodel
Derek Edelstein
Sales
Derek began working with Billy at Presidential Detailing in 2022. His hobbies include traveling, modifying and repairing cars, and jet skiing during the summer.
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