Location
Atlanta, Georgia
School
East Carolina University, University of North Florida
Expertise
U.S. automotive industry, Off-road vehicles, Road trips
- Ted hosted a podcast on unique competitions happening around the world, covering events such as the 24 Hours of Lemons and the Gambler 500.
- He enjoys tinkering and making things -- his most recent project is a jetski body on an electric cargo bike.
- At its peak, his fleet included a Unimog, a Miata, a 70's JDM wagon, and a couple of Toyota trucks.
Experience
Ted grew up flipping through the pages of Autotrader magazine, dreaming of what cars he would get. He then spent 20 years working for Autotrader and Manheim, designing interfaces to help others do the same thing. Along the way, he worked with major OEMs and suppliers spanning all aspects of the automotive industry. He also wrote for All Terrain Boarding Mag, covering the extreme sport of mountainboarding. As a contributor for Jalopnik, he is glad to combine his love of writing with his passion for automobiles and adventuring.
Education
Ted proudly holds a bachelor's degree in communications with a focus on broadcast journalism and a minor in philosophy from The University of North Florida.
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The Toyota FJ Cruiser is a classic ahead of its time.
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