Meet Our Staff

Tony Calafato

Tony Calafato


Tony Calafato has been the owner of Ebers Street Garage since February of 2002. Prior to that, Tony owned a Texaco Service Station with a 3 bay repair facility.

Tony is a native San Diegan – born and raised right here. He has been married since 1998 and has 3 children. As a teenager, Tony could always be found at his brother’s auto shop where he learned the skills of carrying out and planning day to day operations. Tony received his Car Quest Technical Institute certification in June of 2002.

All of Tony’s service technicians will tell you what a great guy he is to work for. He even cooks lunch for the team somedays. Tony wants the work environment at Ebers Street Garage to be busy, of course, but also enjoyable for his technicians and for the customers.


Ralph Pomerieau

Ralph Pomerieau


Ralph Pomerleau has been an auto mechanic for over 30 years. His service skills include every aspect of an automobile. Ralph has worked on and fixed:

  • Smog check
  • Brakes
  • Clutches
  • Engine repairs
  • Electrical repairs
  • Cooling systems

Ralph was born and raised in Massachusetts and made his way out to San Diego in 1981. He has been married for 37 years and has 3 children and 4 grandchildren.

David Sanchez

David Sanchez


David Sanchez has been working on autos since 1984 and has been doing it at Ebers Street Garage since 1997. He can fix just about anything on your vehicle and specializes in:

  • Air conditioning systems
  • Engine repairs
  • Electrical diagnostics and repairs
  • Brakes
  • Fuel systems

David is a deacon and a musician at his church, he has been married for 25 years and has 3 boys. David was born in Tijuana Mexico and has a 2 year degree from Southwestern College.


James Montano

James Montano


James Montano has been an auto mechanic for over 25 years. He has worked in Ocean Beach the whole time and has acquired loyal clients over that time – some for over 20 years. James has worked at Ebers Street Garage for 17 years. He is fully qualified to work on:

  • Smog check
  • Brakes
  • Clutches
  • Engine repairs
  • Electrical repairs
  • Driveability problems
  • Cooling systems

James was born and raised in San Diego. He graduated James Madison High School and then served 4 years in the US Navy. He attended Southwestern College to learn the auto mechanics trade.

Doug Boelter

Doug Boelter


Doug Boelter was born and raised in San Diego. He graduated University City High School. Doug started working on cars with his Dad at around 12 years of age. He has 18 years of auto service and repair experience.

Doug has been married for 10 years and has 3 children. He lives in Clairemont and spends his spare time camping and sailing.


Peter Velazquez

Peter Velazquez


Peter Velazquez was born in Tijuana, Mexico and raised in San Diego, CA. He graduated from Grossmont College with a Bachelors degree in Computer Science and Graphic Design but in 1999 he became an auto mechanic and has worked in that field for the last 14 years. He has worked at Ebers Street Garage for the last two years. Peter is a full service mechanic and works in both Customer Service as well as in the garage.

His interest in automobiles has lead Peter to do some custom work on his own like, lowering cars, installing sound systems and other types work. One of his hobbies is racing high performance cars on his off time and he also has been a “Deejay” for the last 20 years.

Peter is married with one son and lives in the San Diego area.