Meet the Apex Drift Magazine Editorial Team

Role: Founder

Chadwick brings a unique blend of executive marketing/advertising expertise, story telling filmmaking, brand management and team production development, he is the director of event production to Apex Drift Magazine. Chadwick's vision honors his Father Michael Lear and his ability to inspire other enthusiasts by sharing his story through his unique touch with a vehicle and his auto care routine. Apex Drift Magazine is dedicated to capturing the essence of the family around the American Japanese modern car culture. Documenting the history inside professional and grassroots motorsports through compelling storytelling short films and high quality content production is the source of his families passion for motorsports.

Role: Co-founder, Editor-in-Chief

As Editor-in-Chief, Barbara guides our editorial direction with her experience as a program engineer and project analyst specialist. Her 30+ years in the unemployment state services department in Central Pennsylvania has guided the development of the business design system for Apex Drift Magazine. Her dedication ensures our content is insightful, accurate, and engaging for every motorsports fans.

Role: Sales and Business Manager

Mike leverages his business acumen as a sales and business manager, specializing in advertising. He is instrumental in building partnerships that support Apex Drift Magazine's mission and growth. Apex Drift Magazine is dedicated to Michael's vision as a true automotive enthusiast from the late 60's. His attention to raw design and fine detail is in our bloodline as we honor Michael Lear and is Legendary Legacy of automotive history. 

Honoring the family hero "Mike" (Mr. Clean) Michael Lear

A man who was never without his Meguiar's wax was a man who never looked back. -Michael Lear 

Role: President of Financial Services

Tracy oversees the financial health of Apex Drift Magazine as President of Financial Services. Her expertise as an accounting director and event manager and director of sales. Tracy ensures our operations are aligned with our community safety guidelines and our events are coordinated with local businesses and organizations in collaboration with our local authorities and safety officials to provide a clear understanding of what our events symbolize. Apex Drift Magazine is a family organization dedicated to helping families all across the automotive world with their unique stories that inspire us all to impact our future generations of car enthusiasts. 

Role: Graphics Director

Allison's creative vision as Graphics Director brings our magazine to life visually. Her skills in team management and her leadership as our travel advisor ensures our brand is consistently represented by a diverse group of professionals and our brand is uniquely aligned with our production team.