Welcome to Camaros of Michigan! I am the founder, president, and operator of both the club and this website, which I created with a singular mission: to raise money for those battling serious illnesses like cancer and diabetes. Having lost beloved family members to these terrible diseases, I made a promise to find a way to make a difference and help others in need. Today, Hospice of Holland is our primary charity, receiving 100% of the funds we raise each year.

My passion for Camaros started with my wife, who introduced me to the car community and shared my love for anything that shines—Bling! Bling! Together, we spent two years customizing and perfecting our Camaro before entering it into any shows. Though I was figuring it out as I went, I had an eye for aesthetics. Encouraged by my wife, I decided to finally enter my first car show, where I proudly won my very first award.

Inspired by that experience, I spent the rest of that year attending 35 more car shows to learn the ropes, connect with fellow enthusiasts, and make lifelong friends. That was when I decided to host my own car show to benefit local charities.

I knew it would be a massive undertaking, but with the unwavering support of my wife, son, family, and friends, we brought the vision to life. The biggest challenges were dodging dates that conflicted with other regional shows and, of course, hoping for good weather. We held our inaugural event at TLC Automotive in Holland. Unsure of what kind of turnout to expect for a brand-new event, I promoted heavily by handing out flyers at every car show I attended.

On the day of the show, the gamble paid off: the weather was hot and sunny, just over 100 cars turned out, and we raised $1,200 for local charities! Encouraged by this success, we expanded our fundraising efforts by manufacturing and selling custom dress-up products for 5th and 6th-generation Camaros, donating 100% of those proceeds to charity at the end of every year.

Still wanting to do more, I reached out to the Tulip Time Committee to pitch participating in the famous Holland Tulip Parade. They gave us a shot, loved what we brought to the table, and now we proudly participate in both the Thursday and Saturday parades every year alongside our club members. It’s an incredible experience witnessed by thousands of visitors, radio listeners, and television viewers.

Since founding the club in 2015, Camaros of Michigan has enjoyed steady, continuous growth as new members join our family and also lost some of our family . I am always dreaming up fresh ideas for the club, organizing annual cruises, exciting activities, and collaborating with other car clubs whenever time permits. You truly never know what we’ll do next! We invite you to join our community, share in the camaraderie, and help us support vital charities and people in need.

As for our own ride, we drive a Summit White 2012 5th Gen V6 LT1 Coupe featuring a metallic burgundy stripe down the center. My wife named her “Pearlee” after her grandmother. We’ve given Pearlee a complete custom makeover, starting with a cat-back exhaust system featuring stainless steel longer resonators, an x-pipe, and Magnaflow chrome tips. She delivers a deep, aggressive growl that lets her bark on the highway—fittingly paired with our custom license plate, “GRRROWL!”

Under the hood and across the body, Pearlee features a Vmax ported throttle body, a K&N cold air intake with a sock, and a Vitesse throttle controller. We upgraded the factory setup with 22-inch US Mags chrome wheels, extensive custom interior and exterior chrome detailing, and mirrored chrome dress-up components in both the engine bay and trunk. To make her shine day and night, we added interior and underglow LED lighting, illuminated “Camaro” door sill plates, custom side markers, LED taillights, and an illuminated red LED rear bowtie.

Best of all, all the custom mirrored chrome products showcased on our Camaro are items we proudly manufacture, sell, and ship across the United States and Canada to directly fund our charitable mission.