I'll be working at Detroit Speed as of Sept 24th.

[JEFFTATE]

Hey everybody ,
I just wanted to let everyone know that I will be working at Detroit Speed and Engineering as of Monday Sept. 24th , 2012 .
I will be the new Project Shop Assistant, which means I will assist the part of the business where customer cars , project cars , and test cars are built . ( and there are quite a few cars in the shop )
I will be doing parts and supplies acquisition and helping with the projects , plus attending some events with Kyle , Stacy , Keith , Ryan , and the guys .
I want to thank Larry Callahan ( for this site ) , Bill Howell , the moderators , all the members , sponsors , enthusiasts , friends , and people on pro-touring.com that have helped me make the acquaintances and acquire the knowledge of the hobby that have made this possible .
THANKS !
( I also have a degree in Automotive Technology and many years experience in parts and shipping too , but you get what I mean . Meeting people at the events helped me turn my knowledge and training into a dream job )

This is a dream career and it wouldn't have been available to me without you guys !
I hope to be a valuable asset to the Detroit Speed Team .
And I also want to thank Kyle and Stacy Tucker for believing in me and giving me a chance ..

http://www.detroitspeed.com/aboutus/aboutus.html

[tazzz25906112]

Congratulations Jeff that is great news...

[coolwelder62]

Jeff,Congrat's very cool.

[JEFFTATE]

Thanks Albert , I put you down as a reference .. lol ..

[regal454]

Congratulations Jeff and welcome to Mooresville.

[Mr.VENGEANCE]

Wow talk about an awesome job!

congrats Jeff, you deserve it!

[srh3trinity]

Nice gig! I placed an order just the other day and I am looking forward to having a little Detroit Speed in my car.

[wiedemab]

I said it on Facebook, but I'll reiterate it here. Congratulations Jeff! I think you'll be a great fit in their organization.

[JEFFTATE]

Nice gig! I placed an order just the other day and I am looking forward to having a little Detroit Speed in my car.

They make good stuff Stephen .

[gsxrken]

There goes my GM parts hook, but I can't blame you! Thanks for your help in the past and Congrats.

[68redcamaro]

Congrats Jeff.... I know you will have fun and do a great job! I think it is a dream job also!

Hope to see you soon..... maybe RTTH

Terry

[BayouSS]

Congratulations Jeff, no doubt Detroit Speed just got a little better.

[srh3trinity]

Wait, the real question is, did you hold out for a company car?

[Rod]

that is awesome Jeff! your right Jeff, all the members, sponsors, friends, soon to be friends and people on pro-touring.com make this hobby a great place to work

Good luck and hope to see you at some of the events

[analyte]

Awesome news Jeff!! Enjoy it and have fun!!!

[LeighP]

Congratulations...sounds like a dream job.
I've got a couple of DSE parts on my car, really nicely made stuff.

[Ron S]

You better watch out for Stacy, I hear she rules withan iron fist. (this will only be funny if she sees it).

[Rick Dorion]

Congratulations, Jeff. Hope you continue to be around here and post!

[AintQik]

That's awesome! I'm retiring from the military next year and often think it would be great to land a job doing what I love. You are a lucky man.

[Wiedo]

Great news, good luck !!! I'll be seeing you @ a show in the futur. Greg

[formula]

Congrats Jeff! DSE is a fantastic place to work--every person in there works hard, plays hard, and is the best I've ever seen at what they do. Incredible team making incredibly innovative hot rods and products. I'm very proud to have them on my resume and as friends. Give everyone my best. Except Chris. You'll understand.

[NOT A TA]

Congrats Jeff!

[GeoffP]

As I also said on FB, Congrats Jeff! I see this as an opportunity for great improvements to your 69! I can't wait to see what you do with it now! :)

[Takid455]

though your were still there Wes? When did you leave?

[Jim Nilsen]

Well Jeff , what the heck is your Camaro going to look like in the future? I know you will be like a kid on Holloween with the big bag for candy for that Pumpkin of a Camaro!!!! I still remember you asking the question about what we thought you should do to it, now you will have drool all over your face every day. just make sure you don't tear it apart and never get to drive it again. Maybe it will become another TEST CAR you lucky guy.

Congratulations and I look forward to seeing you at the events with the DSE crew.

[MrQuick]

Go get em Jeff, good luck and remember that this is the last job for the rest of your life. So do you still get a pension from GM when you retire?

[avewhtboy]

Congratulations Jeff, when i got the email address change i knew something was up, was hoping for you it was something like this.

Best of luck with your new career!

[68lovebuzz]

Congrats Jeff. Very jealous!

[BonzoHansen]

Congrats!


Funny, I just saw the hot rod tv episode on DSE and I thought it looked like a great place to work. jealous!

[damannhw]

Awesome Jeff, what a great place to work. I just toured up there a few weeks ago, and was blown away by the cars in the shop ! When you find a job you love you never work again, right ? :)

[SRD art]

Awesome news Jeff! I was looking forward to attending an event together, hopefully NC won't be too far away. Nothing cooler than finally landing the dream job. It sure makes all the time and sacrifice leading up to it worth it. Good luck with everything!

[SPCHIV]

A friend of mine, Mark McDonald just took a job there. He is a very talented fabricator and mechanic. When you meet him, say Chiv said to say "hello".

[Steve Chryssos]

Congratulations Jeff.

[Tony_SS]

Congrats... I like that DSE makes something for the G-body market too. I've heard great things about their parts. Good luck.

[cmraman]

Thanks Albert , I put you down as a reference .. lol ..

And you still got the job anyways???? :-p

[bret]

This is truly great news Jeff! My mild professional disappointment is totally overcome by my personal happiness for a friends success! Enjoy your new position...you have certainly earned the right to be there!
Think Stacey would let you write just one more install thread about our stuff? :)

[JEFFTATE]

This is truly great news Jeff! My mild professional disappointment is totally overcome by my personal happiness for a friends success! Enjoy your new position...you have certainly earned the right to be there!
Think Stacey would let you write just one more install thread about our stuff? :)

Thanks Bret ,
RideTech has always been a champion of this website and the pro-touring hobby ..
Thanks for all your support and friendship over the years .

I'm sure Stacy would let me write another install article .. No problem ..

[Classic Nova & Performance]

Congrats Jeff!! I'm sure you will become a valued member of a great company's staff. That would be a dream job for a lot of us!!
Good Luck. Walt

Ron S.: Yeah, she's pretty scary!! :-)

[WS6]

Congrats Jeff!

[protouring70]

I'm happy for you bud. Hope everything works out for you and Rhonda finds something as well!!!! Oh yea, almost forgot......I have space for the Z06 at my house, it will stay clean and gas added frequently. (Just to keep things lubed up)

[JEFFTATE]

I'm happy for you bud. Hope everything works out for you and Rhonda finds something as well!!!! Oh yea, almost forgot......I have space for the Z06 at my house, it will stay clean and gas added frequently. (Just to keep things lubed up)

That's funny Brent , I was thinking I may have to store it somewhere .

[BulldawgMusclecars]

I can help you with that! Lol. See you in a few minutes! (JK)

I'm very happy for you that you are going to be working for DSE, and while it's a dream job for may of us here, I just want to say that Kyle and Stacey are fortunate to get you. I know many of you here have called Jeff for parts in the past, and know how great he is to deal with, but since he has worked at my local dealership I have been fortunate to work with him on many projects in person, and I'll really miss that. Jeff is a great guy, and the best GM parts man I have ever dealt with. He truly goes above and beyond to help his customers, and I'm sure that personal philosphy and work ethic will fit right in with the great people at DSE.

[93Polo]

There goes my GM parts hook, but I can't blame you! Thanks for your help in the past and Congrats.

I was thinking thats awesome for Jeff!!...then crap.. I need a new guy to buy parts from.

Jeff I know you'll enjoy the new job.

[shortrack]

Thats awesome congrats!

[JEFFTATE]

I can help you with that! Lol. See you in a few minutes! (JK)

I'm very happy for you that you are going to be working for DSE, and while it's a dream job for may of us here, I just want to say that Kyle and Stacey are fortunate to get you. I know many of you here have called Jeff for parts in the past, and know how great he is to deal with, but since he has worked at my local dealership I have been fortunate to work with him on many projects in person, and I'll really miss that. Jeff is a great guy, and the best GM parts man I have ever dealt with. He truly goes above and beyond to help his customers, and I'm sure that personal philosphy and work ethic will fit right in with the great people at DSE.

Thanks Joe !

[Yelcamino]

Congrats Jeff!

[SicMonte]

This is awesome...so happy for you buddy!!!

[JEFFTATE]

Sorry I've been a little absent on the Forum lately , but I've been incredibly busy up here at DSE .
Plus, I don't have a computer to surf the web with . I'm staying with some friends up here , but I don't have a computer to really get on and spend any time on .
I'll get back on here soon , as soon as I get my own place and get a computer again ..

[xxxturbo6]

Congrats on the job at DSE Jeff! Kyle & Stacey are great people and their shop and employee's are top notch.. Looking forward to seeing you at more events!

SW.

[Ravenworks]

Congrats and I hope you're settling-in there!

[shmoov69]

Jeff, don't know how I missed tho earlier! Congrats on the gig man! Kyle and Stacy are super peeps!! Real people that are down to earth and work their butts off and live their hobby! Oh, and strive to be the best, not the biggest which IMO says TONS about their character.

[stage2ROUSH]

Congrats Jeff !! now that we have an 08 c6 vette, we are
more familer with driving/owning vette..... so with that being said , I ( cross my heart ) promise to take EXCEPTIONAL care of the z06 { if you were to be so inclined to let us (me) keep
it in storage for you } it will be kept spotless, full of gas,and you wont have to worry about the battery dieing on it { You HAVE to start/ drive them frequently to keep them charged}. just offering !!!!! So, will you be getting paid with parts? or how will that work ??

[JEFFTATE]

So, will you be getting paid with parts? or how will that work ??

Naw , they are actually paying me in money , the occasional free meal , and a place to sleep , LOL .