Meet our newest addition - Jess

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Meet our newest addition - Jess
By: Luke Shaff ~ 1/9/2025

We’re thrilled to announce a new addition to our team: Jess!

Jess is the friendly and professional voice you’ll hear when you call our shop. Whether you’re scheduling an appointment, asking about services, or just have a quick question, Jess will be there to help you out. Her warm personality and can-do attitude make her the perfect fit for our team, and we can’t wait for you to get to know her.

We’re sure her upbeat energy and commitment to customer service will make your experience with our shop even better.

Next time you give us a call, be sure to say hi to Jess and give her a warm welcome to Luke's Automotive family!

BLOGPOST_WelcomeJess01092025.jpgA little bit about Jess:

I served in the US Air Force fresh out of high school before beginning my automotive career. That experience really shaped who I am as an adult.

Were you born in Washington? Where?
Born in San Jose, Ca. Moved to WA when I was a child

What is your favorite food?
Sushi

What is your favorite thing about working at Luke's Automotive?
I have a lot of history in this shop. Prior to Luke and Jan owning the shop, my oldest brother ran this shop for a previous owner, so I spent a lot of time here as a pre-teen, which ignited within me a passion for the automotive industry.

I remember being obsessed with being a race car driver when I was young. To facilitate this dream of mine, my big brother agreed to help me build a track car for the Bumble Bee Races. At 12 years old, I was dropping an engine out of a Ford Escort with a blow torch in the back of this shop. So many great memories here. It is a special place.

I also love the environment that Luke and Jan have created here for both customers and employees. It feels like family.

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What is your favorite color?
Turquoise

Shark diving, bungee jumping, or skydiving?
Skydiving

What was your favorite toy as a kid?
My Big Wheel, for sure!

What is your favorite movie?
Dirty Dancing

If you could have any one superpower, which would you choose?
Invisibility

Can you play any instruments?
No

What hobbies or interests do you have?
Being at the track is my happy place. I love NASCAR, rally/off road, drifting and super bikes. Wether it's a 2 wheel or 4 wheel event, I try to weasel my way into the pits any chance I get. There is nothing like the energy that comes off the track after a race
event.