Meet the Writers
The Vansmith blog is written by our own team, not outside contributors. Here's more about who writes what you're reading.
How we work: our posts are researched and drafted with AI assistance and editorial support, then reviewed and approved by the named author before they go live.
Eugene Smit
CEO
Eugene is the CEO of The Vansmith, based in Boulder, Colorado. He writes about van builds, van ownership, and the broader camper van industry, drawing on his day-to-day view of running the business.
Read more about EugeneCarin Smit
President
Carin is President of The Vansmith. She writes across the business, from vans and builds to the wider vanlife world, sharing perspective from the leadership side of the company.
Read more about CarinNathan Nicolette
Chief Van Builder
Nathan is Chief Van Builder at The Vansmith, handling the moving pieces behind each build. He writes about van builds, logistics, and life on the road, informed by the operational side of getting vans built and delivered.
Read more about NathanElectra Chronis
Chief Storyteller
Electra is Chief Storyteller at The Vansmith. She writes across camper van topics, from buying guides to vanlife culture, focused on helping people figure out what they actually need before they buy.
Read more about ElectraSantiago Pere
Chief Design Engineer
Santiago is Chief Design Engineer at The Vansmith. He writes on van design, builds, and the technical side of getting a van ready for the road.
Read more about SantiagoJohn Finfrock
Van Designer
John is a van designer at The Vansmith. He writes on layouts, interiors, and the build decisions that shape how a van works day to day.
Read more about John