From one car lover to another.
Or, more accurately, from one car lover to lots of others. SILO Auto Club & Conservancy was conceptualized by Indy resident Mike Simmons when he couldn’t find a place to store his collection of classic, exotic and luxury cars. It didn’t make sense that Indianapolis, the Racing Capital of the World, had no secure, upscale vehicle storage… so we decided to fill that void! Mike has since put together a team that is dedicated to giving members an unparalleled experience, whether they’re storing their treasured cars, looking to join a society of like-minded gearheads, or planning a unique event that’s sure to be remembered. Our staff is always ready to chat, give tours, or answer any questions you may have.
Mike Simmons
Founder
You wouldn’t know it to see his unique BMW collection, but Mike’s passion for cars actually started in his dad’s garage, rebuilding American classics. His favorite, a ‘69 Camaro, solidified his love, not just for muscle cars, but for pretty much anything on four wheels. Down the road, Mike’s focus would turn to unusual and exotic sports cars, and his personal collection would grow to more than two dozen, including everything from a ‘63 Corvette owned by his father, to a ’69 Lamborghini Islero and a ’65 Griffith Model 200, just to name a few. Mike’s inspiration for SILO came when he moved downtown and needed a place to store his collection. He realized that any facility large enough to hold his own cars would also have room for the prized possessions of other car lovers, and an idea was sparked. Mike loves to talk cars, and if you love cars, he’d love to talk to you!
Jeff Hostetter
General Manager
Jeff has a deep and abiding admiration for cars of all types (though exotics are his favorite), but his real passion is for hosting unique events and showing everyone in attendance an unforgettable time. He brings nearly two decades of experience as manager at the Country Club of Indianapolis, where he turned his love of sampling Indy’s cuisine culture into a career bringing the best of the city to its most discerning residents.
Father to little Oliver and a longtime friend of the Simmons family, Jeff knew he couldn’t pass up an opportunity to bring his expertise, drive and vision to SILO. He sees SILO as something totally unique to the downtown scene, and believes there’s an untapped market who’ve been waiting for something like this: part storage facility, part social club, part event venue… and wholly different.
Jeff sees SILO as a bit of a functional museum — a place car owners can not only safely and securely store their vehicles, but also display them to admiring event guests and other car lovers. With downtown living experiencing a major boom, Jeff says SILO offers its customers something they’ve never had before. And with a thriving downtown culture, SILO fills a gap that, in this motor-loving city, has been empty for far too long.
Jeff’s goal is to cultivate a space in which car lovers will feel at home, transforming the social club into the place to be for a quick lunch, an off-site business meeting, or after-work shop talk. As for the event space, he wants to see it become the premier location for everything from reunions to weddings to conferences and more. “There’s a wow factor,” he says, “whenever people walk in. There’s so much potential here, and I’m up to the challenge.”
Mackenzie Kasprzyk
Membership and Events Coordinator
Mackenzie Kasprzyk (known as Kenzie) has been recently promoted to the position of Membership and Events Coordinator at SILO. With her extensive eight-year background in the hospitality industry, Kenzie will lead the charge in growing SILO’s membership and creating exciting monthly events for both members and guests, thus further enhancing SILO’s reputation as a premium private club and event venue in downtown Indianapolis. We have full confidence in Kenzie’s exceptional customer service skills and steadfast commitment to the club’s success, and we believe that she will play a critical role in driving SILO’s future growth and accomplishments.
Jamie Rivera
Facilities Operator
Jamie Rivera is the unsung hero of our organization. Serving as our Facilities Operator, Jamie goes above and beyond to keep our grounds in top-notch condition, while also playing a crucial role in the setup and teardown of events. With an unwavering commitment to ensuring the smooth operation of SILO on a daily basis, Jamie’s contributions are invaluable. One of Jamie’s most impressive skills is his ability to detail and maintain the cars housed in our storage facility. With a tireless work ethic, dependability, and an unwavering loyalty, Jamie exemplifies the type of employee that is essential to any organization’s success.
Jason Stowe
Owner of ReStowe Auto Detailing
Jason remembers catching the detailing bug at the tender age of six when he first watched his dad detail a car. At 13, he began detailing hotrods he built with his dad for customers in Florida. He completed his first solo hotrod—a 1985 Chevrolet S-10 with a V8, 4-speed, positive rear-end differential —at age 15, and he landed his first car dealership detailing job at 16. From ages 16-17, he worked at a body shop that specialized in custom paint and bodywork.
By age 18, he was traveling with a local Indianapolis company along the NASCAR circuit, washing drivers’ motor coaches and team tractor-trailers. At 22, Jason began his own mobile detailing business.
With over 23 years of experience, Jason has always had a passion for vehicles—both foreign and domestic, antique and modern—and prides himself on making those vehicles look their best. He is an International Detailing Association member, and SILO is lucky to have him onsite, serving both SILO members and ReStowe customers.
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