Kris Elmer from Kindig-It: 5 facts you should know

Kris Elmer from Kindig-It: 5 facts you should know

Kris Elmer is a renowned fabricator with roots in automotive technology. His father is an old hot rodder who played a huge role in instilling passion and zeal for the industry. Did you know that Kris Elmer founded Salt City Speed Shop? He also holds track racing records at Rocky Mountain Raceway.

Kris Elmer and his wife
Kris Elmer and his wife (L and R). Photo: @loudpedalslc (modified by author)
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Key takeaways

  • Kris Elmer attended Weber State University, where he studied Automotive Service Technology.
  • Gaila is Kris Elmer's spouse, and they have four children together.
  • Kris is the founder and lead fabricator of Salt City Speed Shop.

Profile summary

Full name

Kris Elmer

Gender

Male

Place of birth

United States of America

Current residence

Layton, Utah, United States of America

Nationality

American

Ethnicity

White

Sexuality

Straight

Marital status

Married

Spouse

Gaila Elmer

Children

4

Alma mater

Weber State University

Profession

Fabricator

Top 5 facts about Kris Elmer

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Kris Elmer wears many hats. He is a thriving metal fabricator, husband, and father, among many other roles. Get to know crucial facts about him.

1. Kris Elmer is a well-educated man

After completing his high school studies, Kris Elmer attended Weber State University, where he pursued an Automotive Service Technology course. His goal was to be a technician for his entire life.

However, this dream turned outdated and redundant. During his career at the Automotive Maintenance Specialists, he received a call from Dave and agreed to become a Kindig-It member.

Top 5 facts about Kris Elmer
Top 5 facts about Kris Elmer. Photo: @loudpedalslc (modified by author)
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2. He is the founder and lead fabricator of Salt City Speed Shop

Salt City Speed Shop is based in Layton, Utah, United States of America. Kris founded this business in 2003 and has employed several people. Salt City Speed Shop offers traditional hot rod, street rod, muscle car, race car, and restoration services, among other services.

3. Kris is a husband and father

Kris Elmer from Salt City Speed Shop is married to his wife, Gaila. She is a Mammography Technologist at Ogden Regional Medical Centre in Layton, Utah, United States of America. On his wife's college graduation, Kris took to IG to praise Gaila, saying:

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He and Gaila are parents of four children. He is not shy about posting his wife and children on his social media platforms. The fabricator enjoys spending his free time with his children and spouse.

Kris and Gaila Elmer posing next to each other outdoors and on their wedding day
Kris and Gaila Elmer posing next to each other outdoors (L) and on their wedding day (R). Photo: @loudpedalslc (modified by author)
Source: UGC

4. Kris is the founding member of the Throttlers, SLC chapter

The fabricator is the founding member of Throttlers, SLC chapter. He has a soft spot for fixing first-generation Camaros. Worth noting, he holds two track racing records at Rocky Mountain Raceway.

5. Kris worked at a couple of car dealerships

Kris worked in various car dealerships after completing his studies. He worked for Kevin Brown, the brain behind Classic Restorations. He also participated in NHRA Division 7 and toured the West Coast racing.

Where is Kris Elmer now?

Kris Elmer is currently running Salt City Speed Shop, a highly specialised fabrication and restoration shop, which he founded in 2003. The business is best known for creating custom, high-end car builds. Kris also worked at Kindig-it Design as a metal fabricator from 2011 until 2018.

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Why did Kris Elmer leave Kindig-It Design?

Elmer left Kindig-It Design to return to his family business full-time. He operates the shop, Salt City Speed Shop, alongside his father, Larry, and his brother, Tim.

Did Jordan Brown leave Kindig?

Jordan Brown did almost all the aluminium fabrication for Kindig-It Design's Ridler-winning Corvette. However, he was not featured on the show. When a random fan asked about him on Kindig-It Design's Facebook page, the admin responded:

He wasn't able to make it to the show, we wanted him to be there.

FAQs

  • Who owns Salt City Speed Shop? Kris Elmer is the owner and lead fabricator at Salt City Speed Shop.
  • Is Kris Elmer married? Yes, his spouse is a woman named Gaila.
  • Does Kris Elmer have any children? Yes, the metal fabricator and his wife, Gaila, have four children together.
  • Did Chris leave Kindig? Yes, he left Kindig-It Design in 2018.
  • Where did Kris Elmer go to school? Kris Elmer from Kindig-It Design is an alumnus of Weber State University. He pursued a course in Automotive Service Technology.

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Kris Elmer from Kindig-It has proven that hard work and zeal pay off. His career as a metal fabricator has seen him live his dream. He is a perfect example for young people who desire to pursue metal fabrication as a career.

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