Staff

Joe joined our Pit Crew Team in January 2019!  He was born and raised in Jacksonville, NC.   In his free time he enjoys playing the guitar, video games, and working out.  A fun fact about him is he can wiggle his ears!  His long term professional goal is to own his own barbershop and fitness center in town.  His favorite part about his job is building great relationships with customers!

Janel joined the Marine Chevy Team in December 2014, bringing over 22 years of service experience and customer relations to our Service Department. At five years old, she moved North with her family for many years. Janel’s return to the area is accredited to her love of the beach, ocean and off shore fishing. She spends her free time making memories with loved ones, family and friends. She is always eager to assist any employee or guest whenever she can. If you ever have any questions, please feel free to contact Janel, janeltasker@marinechevy.com.

Vinnie Havens was born in Hawaii. He has nine years of dealership experience, and has been with us here at Marine Chevy since August of 2014. If you ever have any questions regarding the servicing of your vehicle, please call Vinnie or email him at vinniehavens@marinechevy.com.

Ashlee joined Marine Chevrolet in November of 2016, as the Warranty Administrator for the Service Department. She has prior experience working within the General Motors industry, which makes her a great addition to our team. In her spare time, Ashlee enjoys spending time with her three sons and cheering on her favorite sports team, the Dallas Cowboys!

Sarah joined Marine Chevrolet in April of 2017, as the Service Administrator, where she is responsible for managing loaner vehicles. Sarah is originally from Lansing, NY, and her family brought her to Jacksonville, NC. Sarah often travels with her family and enjoys spending time with her son.

Brittany, who is originally from Jacksonville, NC, joined Marine Chevrolet in May of 2017.  She has had the opportunity to travel to the Dominican Republic, and often enjoys shopping and spending her free time at the beach. If you have service questions, please contact Brittany.

Gary, who is originally from Piedmont, MO, joined Marine Chevrolet’s Service Pit Crew in February of 2017, and has recently accepted a position as a Service Advisor. Gary moved to Jacksonville, NC, due to his family’s affiliation with the military. He renders excellent customer service experience, which he formerly acquired as a restaurant manager. Gary also enjoys spending time with his family, going to the beach, and cooking. A fun fact about Gary is he has a degree in Culinary Arts!

Heather joined the Marine Chevy team of Service Advisors at the end of October 2016. She is from Toccoa, GA, and has had the opportunity to visit Jamaica, Florence and Rome. In her free time, she enjoys horseback riding, spending time with her dogs and being productive.

Originally from Wichita, Kansas, Marcus joined our Service Writing team in the beginning of November 2017! He enjoys spending time with his kids and coaching youth sports in his spare time. Marcus played semi pro basketball and was once in a rap group. He hopes to one day own his own business. His favorite part of his job is seeing the smiling face of a satisfied customer.

Tony joined the Marine Chevy Team of Service Advisors in May of 2017, where he is enjoying taking care of customers. He is originally from Swainsboro, GA, and has had the opportunity to visit Japan. During his spare time, he enjoys fishing, hunting and spending time with his family. If you have any questions about your service needs, please contact Tony!

Alex, originally from Williamstown, NY, joined out Pit Crew in November of 2018. When not at work, Alex enjoys bowling and hanging out with friends and family. He also enjoys baking (no-bake cookies are his favorite) and singing. What he loves most about his job is getting to know his co-workers and meeting new people.

Allison, originally from Redding, CA, joined our Pit Crew in November of 2018. College and family is what brought her of Jacksonville, NC. When not at work, Allison enjoys spending time with her animals (Jasmine, Princess, Patches, and Norman) and going to the beach.

Danielle, originally from Mexico, MO, joined our team in August of 2018. The military is what bought her to Jacksonville. On her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her 2 Great Danes and 5 cats. Danielle also likes football, baseball, antique shopping, cooking, working out and traveling. What she enjoys most about her job is cars!

Samantha was born in California, but raised in Rockville Indiana where she was a firefighter. When not at work, she enjoys photography and working on trucks. Samantha’s favorite football team is the Dallas Cowboys. Her long term goals is to become an automotive mechanic.

Originally from Waterbury, Connecticut, Tony moved down to Jacksonville for the warm weather and beaches. He joined our Marine Chevrolet in January of 2018, as a Shuttle Operator. Tony enjoys NASCAR, NHRA drag racing, and working on his 1986 Chevy P.U. Show Truck. The highlight of his job is getting to interact with new people.

L.J., originally from Norfolk, VA, is retired from the Marine Corps. He began working with Marine Chevy in May 2016. L.J. enjoys golf and motorcycles in his free time.

Kevin returned to Marine Chevy July 2016, as a Technician after spending some time away.

Technician since 1979. GM Gold Certified Technician | ASE Master Certified Technician: Engine Repair | Automatic Trans/Transaxles | Manual Drive Train and Axles | Suspension and Steering | Brakes | Electric/Electrical Systems | Heating and Air Conditioning | Engine Performance

Technician since 1979. GM Gold Certified Technician, ASE Master Certified Technician: Engine Repair | Automatic Trans/Transaxles | Manual Drive Train and Axles | Suspension and Steering | Brakes | Electric/Electrical Systems | Heating and Air Conditioning | Engine Performance

Technician since 1990. GM Gold Certified Technician | ASE Certified Technician: Engine Repair | Electrical Systems | HVAC | Engine Performance | Manual Trans/Transaxle | Suspension/Steering | Brakes

Technician since 1974. GM Master Certified Technician | ASE Master Certified Technician: Engine Repair | Automatic Trans/Transaxles | Manual Drive Train and Axles | Suspension and Steering | Brakes | Electric/Electrical Systems | Heating and Air Conditioning | Engine Performance

Matt, who is originally from Naples, FL, joined Marine Chevrolet in January of 2015, as a Service Technician. Matt served over 10 years in the military as an equipment mechanic. This prior career choice allowed him to relocate to Jacksonville, NC. His main priority, when performing his duties, is to ensure quality control of vehicles and customer satisfaction. Matt also enjoys spending time with his family and fishing!

Kevin joined our Service Department in September of 2017, as a Technician. He was born and raised in Dover, NJ, however the urge for a change and new life experience is what brought Kevin to Jacksonville! Racing cars, working on cars, attending shows & meets, and traveling are a few things Kevin enjoys doing in his spare time. His long term professional goal is to eventually become a Master Technician, followed by a World Class Technician. Going above and beyond to provide excellent service work and satisfy customers is what Kevin enjoys most about his job.

Louis, originally from Danbury, Connecticut, relocated to Jacksonville, NC after his spouse retired. When not at work, Louis enjoys riding motorcycles, playing golf, and working around his house. In his spare time he also likes to take his wife out to dinner. The first job he ever had was as a teenager, stirring the pot of sauce at an Italian restaurant! A long term goal of his is to be the best at his job! He has always enjoyed working on cars and motorcycles; it’s his passion!

Rich, originally from Hampstead, NC, joined Marine Chevy in January 2017, as a Technician. When not at work, he enjoys fishing, hunting, working on his race car and going to the track.

Tyler joined our Service Department in February of 2017, as a Technician. He has prior experience as a General Motors Technician, which makes Tyler a great addition to our team! In his spare time, you can find Tyler at the gym, hunting, fishing, or dirt racing!

Andrew joined our Service Department in June of 2017, as a Technician. He is originally from Hanson, MA, however his prior affiliation with the USMC is what brought Andrew to Jacksonville. He enjoys fishing and being outdoors, as well as working on his truck. Andrew aspires to eventually own and operate his own garage one day. His outgoing, social, and approachable personality makes Andrew a great asset to our team!

Drew joined our Team as a Technician in May of 2018! He is originally from Manchester, New Hampshire, and moved to Jacksonville when an opportunity presented itself. In his free time, he enjoys spending time outdoors with his family and friends, as well as exploring new places. He hopes to become certified in all areas within 5 years!

Eric, a native of Ypsilanti, MI, relocated to Jacksonville originally because of the military. He has been working with us since March of 2018. Eric enjoys working on cars and being with his family in his spare time. Eric is a middle child, and wants to be the best he can and make a name for himself! What he enjoys most about his job is meeting new people and learning about all the cool new vehicle features and options!

Jerry Pacheco joined Marine Chevy in late August 2016, as a Technician. Jerry is a retired Marine, and his wife is still active duty. Jerry is originally from Deming, NM, and has also lived in CA, AZ and HI, and has traveled to England. In his downtime, he enjoys hunting and fishing, and follows the San Francisco 49ers (NFL).

Michael joined our Service Department in July of 2017, as a Service Advisor, where he enjoys helping customers and ensuring the best customer satisfaction! He is originally from Manassas, VA, however wanting to be close to the beach is what brought him to Jacksonville, NC! When he is not occupied by his profession, you can often find Michael with his family, fishing, hunting, or drag racing! If you have any questions about your service needs, please contact Michael for assistance!

With over 14 years of dealership experience, JR has held multiple positions at Marine Chevy, including Sales, Finance Manager, and Sales Trainer. A former Navy Submarine Corpsman, JR enjoys the family-like feel of the company. JR has plans for a long career with upward mobility within the dealership. JR enjoys reading about history and religion and, most likely, has the largest book collection of anyone else at the dealership.

Grace has been a part of the Marine Chevrolet Team since July 2013. She lives in Jacksonville, not far from Swansboro, where she considers home. She loves the beach and spending times with friends and family. Grace has worn many hats at the dealership, which makes her a great asset! Growth and opportunity is a value to Grace, and now you can find her in the Reconditioning Department. If you ever have any questions, please call or you can email her at gracegregory@marinechevy.com.

Maddie, our photographer, joined Marine Chevrolet in June 2018! She is originally from Cleveland, Ohio and moved here for the military. In her spare time, she enjoys running, going to the beach, watching Netflix, and hanging out with friends. She is currently finishing her Associate’s Degree for Business Management Technology.

Technician since 1980. ASE Master Certified Technician: Engine Repair | Automatic Trans/Transaxles | Manual Drive Train and Axles | Suspension and Steering | Brakes | Electric/Electrical Systems | Heating and Air Conditioning | Engine Performance

Christopher, who goes by Chris, joined our team as a Technician in May of 2017. Chris grew up in an automotive enthusiast family and acquired the passion of building and repairing automobiles. During his spare time he enjoys going to car meets and associates himself around enthusiasts like himself.

Chris Padrick, originally from Jacksonville, NC, joined Marine Chevrolet in August of 2018. In his spare time, he enjoys hanging out with his friends, being a Dad, and spending time with his family. Chris also enjoys working on just about anything to do with a motor.

Charles Haight joined Marine Chevy in late August 2016, as a Technician. He is a native of Greenville, MI, and has lived in Beaufort, SC, Biloxi, MS and Jacksonville, NC. Thanks to his prior occupation as a Marine Meteorological, Oceanographic Forecaster and Air Traffic Controller, he has traveled to Jordan, Ireland, Okinawa, CA, FL, IN, NY, GA, TX, LA, VA, WV, Canada and Germany. In his free time, Charles enjoys playing video games, exploring new areas, working on vehicles, and following the Univ. of Michigan sports. His favorite quote is from Abraham Lincoln – “Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man’s character, give him power.”

Brandon, originally from Goldsboro, NC, joined our company in October of 2018. When not at work, Brandon likes to read books and spend time with family and friends. Brandon also enjoys giving back to the community, helping those in need, and tries to make at least one person smile everyday.

Justin joined our Detail Team in June of 2018! He is originally from Chandler, Arizona, and relocated when he enlisted in the Marine Corps. In his free time, he enjoys taking photos and going to the beach with friends. He loves to travel and make new friends. His dream is to one day own his own detail shop. The thing he loves most about his job is being able to show his hard work off and make a car look good again.

Kasin Hassell, who is a native of New Jersey, joined our team in March of 2018! He moved to Jacksonville with his wife to enjoy life more. In his spare time, you can find him watching the Tarheels (his favorite team) spending time with his family, or fishing. He loves to laugh and smile and would love to help put a smile on your face too! His goal is to own his own cleaning business and has a passion for detailing cars.

Camren, originally from Richmond, VA, joined our team in November of 2018. Family and work is what brought him to Jacksonville. When not at work, he enjoys listening to music. A fun fact about Camren is that he can speak Spanish. His long term professional goal is to be a professional Tig Welder.

Manny was born and raised in New York and moved here to Jacksonville with his family. He is now part of our Detailing Department! Manny enjoys making Formula One 1/20-1/12 scale plastic models, playing football, softball, basketball, soccer, and loves spending time with his friends and family. He enjoys working with his coworkers and doing a good job!

Nate Hunt, originally from Hillman, MI, joined our team in October of 2018. Family brought him to Jacksonville, NC. When not at work, Nate enjoys drawing, reading, exploring and listening to music. A fun fact about Nate is that he grew up on a farm.

Ryan, born in San Diego but raised in New England, joined Marine Chevrolet in September of 2017. When Ryan isn’t playing video games and watching movies, he enjoys relaxing with his fiancee. Ryan strives to have a long, successful career and happy future.

Tariq joined Marine Chevrolet in July of 2018. When not at work, he enjoys working on his 93 Dodge Ram and listening to music. Tariq is extremely competitive and likes to try new things. He also enjoys working with and meeting new people.

Born and raised in Jacksonville, Carlton has 15 years experience as Marine Chevrolet’s wrecker operator. His past work experience includes towing, repossessing cars, working in his family’s automotive business and six years driving for a dairy company. He loves the car business and enjoys the close family-like relationships that he has developed with coworkers, who he says are like family. Carlton’s knowledge, experience and around-the-clock willingness to help anybody are what make Carlton such a valuable employee here at Marine Chevy!

Dakota has been with our Marine Chevrolet Cadillac Team since April 2012. His hobbies are anything outdoors, from woods to water. Dakota loves the friendly atmosphere at our dealership and is currently going to college to obtain a degree in Engineering. He is so excited, he only has 2 years left!

Edwin, originally from Puerto Rico, came to Jacksonville due to the military. When not at work, Edwin enjoys spending time with his family, doing yard work, and going to the beach. He also enjoys working on cars and meeting new people.