Throughout the years Steve worked as a technician for various Ford Dealerships, on heavy equipment in Alaska and then finally for a local independent repair shop. He always had a desire to open his own shop, so he continued to gain education and training in all areas of vehicle repair. In the automotive field you are never fully educated, especially as vehicles and their systems continue to change on a yearly basis

In 1996, Steve met his current wife Karen and they married in 1999. Karen was raised in the Gresham/Boring area, and attended schools in both Damascus and Gresham. While Karen did not have an automotive background, she has always had an entrepreneurial spirit. Karen managed several small local retail and service provider businesses that focus on customer service. She was part owner in a couple of small local businesses, where she helped to plan, open, and operate the businesses for several years.

After being married for less than a year, Steve and Karen decided to open their own independent repair shop in the city that is their home, Gresham. They opened All About Automotive in October of 2000, in Historic Downtown Gresham. They started out small with just Steve repairing vehicles and Karen managing the office. They now employ 3 technicians and an administrative assistant. The vision that they share, is to take care of the customers by servicing and repairing their vehicles. Their goal has been to help customers understand their vehicles, the process of maintenance and repair, and to explain what repairs and services are needed and why. Their business tag line is, “We treat yours as if it were our own.”

Steve and Karen, along with their 5 children and 1 grandchild, love the Gresham community. They are actively involved in trying to strengthen the community by regularly supporting local events, schools and charities. The support they have received and the relationships they have developed, through their memberships in both West Columbia Gorge and Gresham Area Chambers have been invaluable and greatly appreciated.

If you want more information or help with proper vehicle maintenance and repair call or stop by All About Automotive at 139 NW 2nd St. in Historic Downtown Gresham, 503-465-2926.

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