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Sterling Automotive Service Staff

John Sterling - owner of Sterling Automotive Service

John Sterling - Owner/Operator

John and his wife Janette enjoy serving Puget Sound Customers. He is a member of the Automotive Service Association (ASA) and has completed many technical training courses. In addition, he has also completed service writing courses, as well as courses focusing on customer service.

John has been successfully self-employed for over 40 years. Previously, he handled a Snap-On Tools franchise for 12 years. Prior to that, he operated a smaller automotive service company for 9 years. John grew up in the Seattle area, working on race cars/muscle cars with his family.

John takes pride in his ability to keep our customers #1 while solving their automotive needs. He keeps his employees well educated to ensure proper work on all vehicles.

Office managers for Sterling Automotive Service

Tara Rudolph - Office Manager
Janette Sterling - Owner/Part-Time Office Manager

Tara, our daughter, earned her AA in marketing. She previously was an assistant buyer for Nordstrom, is currently raising 2 boys with her husband, and is our Office Manager. Her job scope includes a variety of tasks, including customer service.

Janette has worked in the banking industry, raised 2 children as a stay-at-home mom and has been an instrumental contributor to 3 successful businesses in the last 30 years with John.

Bob - Sterling Automotive Service Technician

Bob Clark - Certified, ASE Certified, Washington State Emissions Specialist

Bob started in the automotive industry in 1980. He has a 2 year Associates degree in Automotive Science. He has worked in full service automotive repair for his whole career. He is married and has a daughter and enjoys backpacking, camping and riding motorcycles.

Hours: Monday - Friday   7:30 am - 5:30 pm