Team

MEET THE

LOCUST CREW

GARY HASTINGS

Owner/Manager
Co-Owner Tassa Whitley

Tassa Whitley

Owner/Manager
Employee Adina Green

Adina Green

Customer Service Advisor
Employee Andrew Vogel

Andrew Vogel

Service Advisor

Spencer Clayton

Technician
Employee Nathan Widmaier

Nathan widmaier

Technician

MEET THE

MARSHVILLE CREW

Owner Chad Whitley

CHAD WHITLEY

Owner/Manager
Employee Bryson Whitley

Bryson whitley

Service Advisor
Employee Josa Flores

JosE flores

Technician
Employee Gareth Overcash

Gareth overcash

Technician

Employee Kenneth Stegall

Kenneth stegall

Service Advisor
Kenzie Whitley headshot

Kenzie Whitley

CSR Apprentice

KEEP YOUR VEHICLE ON THE ROAD WITH THE HELP OF

WHITLEY AUTOMOTIVE

Our team at Whitley Automotive always awaits the chance to keep your vehicle running strong for
years to come. We encourage you to contact our team in Locust or Marshville, NC, whenever you
need auto repairs or maintenance services.

GARY HASTINGS

Owner/Manager

His favorite thing to do outside of work is spending time with grandkids. He is most proud of his family. He would have chosen a career as an ubar/taxi driver. His firs car was a 67 VW Bug.

Co-Owner Tassa Whitley

Tassa Whitley

Owner/Manager

Employee Adina Green

Adina Green

Customer Service Advisor

Her favorite thing to do outside of work is baking. She loves to bake cookies, cakes, pies, cake pops, and anything sweet and yummy. She is most proud of being an aunt to her two very beautiful nieces. She enjoys spending her weekends with them. Aunt Deedee is her favorite title. She would have chosen to own a big beautiful barn for wedding venues. She loves planning parties, decorating with any theme, and organizing events. She is currently planning her own wedding. Her dream car is a Jeep Wrangler. Her dad used to drive her and her sisters in his Jeep all the time when they were kids.

Employee Andrew Vogel

Andrew Vogel

Service Advisor

His favorite things to do outside of work are relaxing, fishing, and reading. He is most proud of his family. He would have chosen as a career in Logistic planning like he did in the Air Force. His first car was a 1964 Ford Mustang. He served in the US Air Force Cargo specialist/combat mobility. He has served for 19 years as a member of American Legion Post 433, Black and Phillips. Eight of those years he served as Vice Commander. He stays very active with veterans affairs and his church.

Spencer Crayton

Technician
His favorite things to do outside of work are offroading with ATV’s and SxSs, fishing, and various forms of Motorsports. He is most proud of having a career that he enjoyes, starting a family of his own, and being a good example to others in his life. He would have chosen a career in motorsports either building, designing, or driving race cars. Cars are his passion and he says there is nothing like going fast. HIs fist car was a 2003 Nissian Frontier that was passed down from his grandfather. His dream car is a 1969 Dodge Charger R/T painted orange with 01 on the side and a rebel flag on top. He is a graduate of Central Piedmont Community College in the ASEP program for GM. He is an ASE Master Certified Tech.
Employee Nathan Widmaier

Nathan widmaier

Apprentice/Technician
His favorite thing to do outside of work is practing and enjoying marksmanship. He is most proud of finishing college. He is one of our first apprentices. He started with us as a pre apprentice while he was in high school. Now he will be graduating in 2023 with an associates degree in automotive systems technology from Central Piedmont Community College. He has 5 ASE certifications in brakes and 4 ASE certifications in steering and suspension. He would have chosen to be an Engineer because he likes problem solving and math. HIs first car was a 2012 Kia Sportage. His dream car is a Lamborghini Urus.
Owner Chad Whitley

Chad Whitley

Owner/Manager

Chad has dedicated his entire career to the automotive industry, working in various roles at car dealerships and independent repair facilities. In 2008, he and his wife Tassa opened their first shop in Locust, NC, and expanded with another shop in 2017. Owning these shops has allowed them to be active in their communities and be a voice in the industry. Chad and Tassa have been married for 25 years and live in the same area where they grew up. They have four children and enjoy traveling and outdoor activities like backpacking, hunting, fishing, and camping. They are honored to give back and help others.
Employee Bryson Whitley

Bryson Whitley

Service Advisor
His favorite things to do outside of work are hunting, hanging out with friends and family, and golfing. He is currently in pilot school and loves being in the air. He hopes to have a career as a pilot in the future. He is an Eagle Scout.
Employee Josa Flores

Jose Flores

Technician

His favorite thing to do outside of work is to be outside enjoing the weather. He is most proud of helping people with translations/communications since he is bilingual. His favorite car was a Honda Accord.

Employee Gareth Overcash

Gareth Overcash

Technician
His favorite things to do outside of work are spending time with family, and traveling. He is most proud of his family and children. He would have chosen a career as a demolitions expert. His first car was 1978 Olds Omega, and his dream car is a 1969 Charger. He is one ASE away from a Master.
Employee Kenneth Stegall

Kenneth stegall

Service Advisor

His favorite things to do outside of work are playing sports with the kids and wife, going to the movies, playing games. He is most proud of his family, wife and 5 kids. He would have chosen to be a professional baseball player. His first car was a 1987 Chevrolet celebrity. His dream car is any year Camaro.