Meet
The crew

Tom Siskron's passion for cars ignited when he was just eight years old, captivated by the seductive lines and unmistakable exclusivity of a 1978 Porsche 911 Targa owned by the father of his best friend, Jeff. Watching Dr. Roberts race his Porsche at autocross events in the Captain Shreve High School parking lot further cemented Tom's love for automobiles. The thrill of speed and performance left a lasting impression on him and set him on the path to becoming a lifelong car enthusiast. From his earliest days racing go-carts with Jeff through the pastures off Leonard Road, to his current hobby of High Performance Driver's Education weekends in his 2007 Porsche 911 Turbo, Tom's love of cars and driving continues to grow. Over the years, Tom has built a small, though impressive collection of cars, including his first love, a 1970 Porsche 911 T in Albert Blue, affectionately named "Alberta" by the prior owner. In part, he thinks, due to the color, but mainly due to the fact that he kept her in exceptional condition for over 30 years, despite the extreme winters in Alberta, Canada where he lived. This car has a special place in his heart, not only because it was his first Porsche purchase, but also because it symbolizes his lifelong passion for automobiles. It rolled off the assembly line in Stuttgart, Germany and into the garage of its first owner at about the same time Tom was being born in 1970. He affectionately refers to her as his "classy lady" or his mechanical "soul mate." Among his other prized possessions: "Scarlett," a 2007 Porsche 911 Turbo in Slate Gray Metallic, previously owned by Elon Musk according to the California consignment dealer who sold him the car; and "Meg," a 1985 Porsche 911 Carrera in Nutmeg Brown Metallic, named Meg, with an incredibly sentimental backstory he loves to tell. Tom's inspiration for The Paddock Auto Vault began in 2014 when he was purchasing his 911 Turbo from Paul Kramer, the owner of AutoKennel, a consignment dealer located in Costa Mesa, California. He remembers visiting a car storage facility in Los Angeles as Paul took him to one of the stops along his "Porsche hot spots" tour of the city. Awestruck by the facility's clubhouse and the array of stunning cars on display, Tom saw his vision for a similar offering in his hometown of Shreveport, Louisiana. He wanted to create a place where car enthusiasts could not only securely store their prized possessions in a climate-controlled facility, but also connect with like-minded individuals in a comfortable and inviting clubhouse environment. He brought his vision back and immediately shared his dream with Ken, and after nearly ten years, is proud that he, Ken, and Grayson have turned that dream into The Paddock Auto Vault, the first private-membership club in Shreveport-Bossier offering secure, climate-controlled car storage solutions for fellow enthusiasts. His passion for cars and his commitment to fostering a sense of community among car lovers will continue to drive The Paddock's success. In his spare time, Tom enjoys keeping up with the latest trends and developments in the automotive world. He is a member of The Porsche Club of America, and he cherishes the relationships he has formed with fellow car enthusiasts over the years. As a dedicated car enthusiast, he looks forward to sharing his love for cars and personal stories with the members of The Paddock Auto Vault community.