Meet The team

Meet the Experts Behind Northeast Auto Specialist

Meet the experienced professionals behind your trusted automotive service. At Northeast Auto Specialist in Hinsdale, NH, our team of ASE-certified technicians and friendly service advisors brings years of hands-on expertise, technical knowledge, and a commitment to honest customer care. From complex computer diagnostics and engine repairs to routine maintenance and tire services, our skilled mechanics take pride in delivering precision workmanship on every vehicle. Get to know the dedicated local experts keeping you safe on the road, and experience the personal, reliable service that sets our repair shop apart.

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Anita LaValley

Anita LaValley is the face of Northeast Auto Specialist as our manager/service advisor. After high school in 1986 Anita worked as a waitress and nurse assistant before joining Northeast Auto Specialist in 1998. Anita immersed herself in automotive management training giving her the skill to address any concerns you may have. In her spare time Anita enjoys, gardening, horse back riding, landscaping, baking, and off-roading. Anita is an avid New England Patriots fan and rarely misses a game

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Ron Stanwood

Ron Stanwood is a customer service representative in training, Graduated from the same Automotive technical as his brother Hunter in 2017 he has gone the way of customer service in the automotive repair industry. Ron has been working very hard to learn everything in our office and has been a big help with our transition to digital courtesy checks and text communication. Ron enjoys working on his project car and exploring the advances in computer video games in his time off.

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Mike Coombs

Mike Coombs is an ASE master certified technician, husband and father of two. He started his professional career after graduating high school and spending two years studying mechanical engineering and automotive technology. Mike earned his ASE certification in 1999 and became master certified in 2004. Outside of work Mike enjoys coaching children in soccer, baseball and basketball. At home he enjoys spending time with his family, gardening and landscaping.

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William Bruns

William Bruns graduated from Hinsdale High School. He likes the physical, mechanical, and electrical aspects of working on vehicles. William recently bought his new house and is settling in. Outside of work, William enjoys working on cars, bikes, his home, wood carving, baking, painting, gardening, cooking, making rugs, video games, and blacksmith work. He is very talented in many areas.

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Sadie

Anita's new puppy

Sadie is a 1-year-old shepherd mix breed Windham Humane Society rescue who has lots of personality and loves people!