Meet Our Team
| John has been an automotive technician since 1976 and is an ASE Certified Master Technician.
John has an Associates Degree in Mechanical Engineering from International Correspondence Schools. Outside of work, John enjoys flying small planes, hiking and climbing, bicycling, and skiing. |
| Amel eats, breathes and sleeps cars. He has worked on cars since he was 13 years old.
Amel is ASE certified and is working towards being an ASE Master Technician. In his spare time Amel enjoys working on cars, snowboarding and relaxing with friends and family. |
| Angelina’s prior experience includes marketing, executive & entrepreneurial administration, computers, and communications. Her brother, who enjoys restoring classic cars, sparked Angelina’s interest in the automotive field. She also had the privilege of working for Dan Stra, formerly the founder of the JonFund Jeep enthusiast club.
Angelina is currently undergoing a 2-year process to become ASE certified as a service writer. In her spare time, Angelina is an award-winning fine artist, vocalist and pianist, and enjoys photographing birds of prey. |
| Blake is the newest member to join the Whalen Team and is at the shop part-time. He specializes in delighting people and generating smiles. As part of the Whalen Automotive culture, which focuses on community, Blake is a co-operatively owned dog.
Blake is certified to ride only in the passenger seat of the Whalen Automotive truck. In his spare time, Blake enjoys running, swimming, sleeping, and performing tricks for dog treats. |




