About Us

Ms. Shafer joined the Centurion executive team in 1981 and has been instrumental in driving the company’s business development for over 40 years. As a skilled leader and dedicated team player, Vicki has provided strategic direction and set impactful goals for the organization’s operations. Her outstanding contributions extend beyond Centurion, earning her numerous awards for fundraising efforts with charitable organizations, including the prestigious Boy Scouts of America Silver Beaver Award.

Prior to his appointment as Vice Chairman, Charles served in various roles throughout his 30+ years at Centurion. Now, as a principal at the company, Mr. McGarity oversees the direction and management of Centurion’s assets. His extensive experience across all facets of the industry has provided him with valuable insight into the daily challenges faced by auto transport drivers.

Rick joined Centurion in 2010 to lead the Company reorganization and has returned profitability and long-term success.  As our CFO, Rick has purchased equipment and built a talented leadership team. He was appointed as President and CEO in 2014, and has continued to lead by example with personal accountability and a safety culture as the cornerstones.  Before joining Centurion, Rick worked as a CFO in both private and publicly held companies for over 19 years. He is a CPA and holds accounting degree from Guilford College in Greensboro, NC. Upon graduation, Rick spent his first seven years in public accounting. He started out with the Big Four CPA firm Deloitte & Touche and then joined the fifth largest CPA firm in the country, RSM McGladrey where he was promoted to Manager.

Dean Pearson is the Chief Operating Officer at Centurion Auto Logistics. He has dedicated over 40 years in the auto industry with 35 years specific to auto transportation overseeing fleets of more than 300 drivers. Dean has a unique ability to connect with auto transport drivers thanks to his experiences as a fleet owner and driver prior to joining the Centurion Auto Logistics management team. Dean has a BA from the University of South Florida, but remains loyal to his northern roots supporting The Ohio State Buckeyes. In addition to his dedication of improving operational efficiencies, Dean is committed to using the latest technologies to gain competitive advantages in the transportation industry. Dean resides in St. Johns, FL with his wife and four children.

Dave has over 41 years of experience in the transportation industry. His grass roots approach started with his work as a Diesel Technician and having earned respect as a leader through proficiency and trust. Dave specializes in change management.  His leadership has advanced Centurion Fleet Maintenance into a leadership position within the auto transportation industry.  Dave has accomplished this through training, programs, and various initiatives.

Kevin holds a bachelor’s degree in Sociology from Eastern Connecticut State University. He has over 25 years of experience in Law Enforcement, where he was an Accident Reconstructionist and Traffic Safety specialist. He has received specialized training in Crash Investigation and Commercial Vehicle Safety Inspections. His knowledge and experience has helped develop Centurion’s safety program. Kevin leads the Safety team at Centurion and is responsible for the “Safety First” culture at Centurion.

With 20 years of experience in HR and Operations, Sonila is an integral part of the Centurion team, dedicating her expertise to one of the company’s most valuable assets—its people. As HR Director, she has been instrumental in shaping core employee programs, including recruiting and retention, compensation and benefits, and the development of an award-winning wellness program. Having worked across three diverse industries—hospitality, manufacturing, and logistics—Sonila brings a wealth of knowledge to Centurion. Her leadership has transformed HR into a proactive function that not only supports employees but also drives strategic organizational goals.

Venus holds both BA and MBA in Finance from Pace University and Manhattan College, respectively. She is also certified in cash management and has held various positions in Finance and Accounting.  During her career, Venus has developed proven strategies effective for Centurion’s development. She brings tremendous knowledge and practices to Centurion that offer results in cost savings, improved controls, automation, and improved work flow efficiencies.