Our staff
Matt & Vicky Hassrick, Owners: Matt started Matt’s Import Haven at its current location (6446 Harding Ave.) back in 1986. He built the shop and his business from the ground up. Matt has always been fascinated by how things work and was always taking things apart, even as a small child, to see how they ran. He started fixing cars at the tender age of 17 in Southern Oregon. He moved up to Whidbey Island in 1979 and began working on cars. Vicky grew up in New Jersey and moved from New York City to Whidbey Island in 1990. Yes, she did meet Matt at the shop! Vicky and Matt were married in 1991 and have 2 children, Dinah & Quinn. Together Matt & Vicky run the business, both are ASE Certified Service Consultants. They both enjoy walking and hiking in the woods with their dog Rosie, cross country skiing and attending their children’s numerous theatrical events and soccer games.
Veronica Von Allwörden, Parts Manager: Veronica joined Matt’s Import Haven in February 2011 and is enjoying learning the automotive industry. She is a Certified Scuba Dive Instructor, a small plane pilot, a professional photographer and a metalsmith. Veronica owns her own business Sky and Sea Photography (link to site: http://www.skyandseaphotography.com/) and you can find her artisan cards in various locations on Whidbey Island.
Mark Fuentes, Senior Technician: Mark has worked at Matt’s Import Haven since 1997. He is an Advanced Level Engine Performance ASE Certified Technician. He has been working in the industry for over 20 years. He has logged countless hours of technical training.
Mark Hockett, Senior Technician: Mark joined the team at Matt’s in 2007. He is an ASE Certified Master Technician. Mark is also a factory trained Toyota, Subaru, Mazda & Hyundai technician. He has over 30 years in the industry and so many technical training hours it would make your head spin. Mark also owns his own business Island Tech Enterprises, a CNC production machine shop.
Marco Flores-Luna, Lube Technician and Trainee Technician: Marco graduated from South Whidbey High School in 2006 and attended the Sno-Isle Skill Center. Marco has natural mechanical ability and is a valuable member of our team.
Bruce Dierking, Facilities Manager: Bruce cleans up our act and is a super nice guy