Meet the Team at SVS

Robert Marcello, Founder

President / GENERAL MANAGER

When did you start at SVS?

I established SVS in 1980

What gives you the greatest job satisfaction?

Helping other people, working with a team, bringing things to life.

What makes SVS special?

We still operate within our original principle: The Golden Rule

What do you do when you're not working? Do you have any hobbies?

Stained glass art, travel, music, working on my home

What is your favorite music right now?

Pink Floyd, ZZ Top, classical music on 88.9fm

Chuck Lawless, VP / Production Manager
 

When did you start at SVS?

1983

What gives you the greatest job satisfaction?

A satisfied customer, period.

What makes SVS special?

It's like working with family

What do you do when you're not working? Do you have any hobbies?

Spending time with my grandkids. I also like to read technical journals.

What is your favorite music right now?

Vintage rock & roll

Ron Flynn, technician

When did you start at SVS?

1980

What gives you the greatest job satisfaction?

Helping everyone in the shop - the people I work with

What makes SVS special?

Honesty and quality work

What do you do when you're not working? Do you have any hobbies?

Hunting, fishing, building fishing rods, spending time with my grand kids and family

What is your favorite music right now?

All music except rap or hip hop)

Omhar Rodriguez, mechanic
 

When did you start at SVS?

2011

What gives you the greatest job satisfaction?

Coming to work. It feels like working with family - with people who care about you.

What makes SVS special?

It's a family business, not a corporate-type atmosphere

What do you do when you're not working? Do you have any hobbies?

Playing blackjack, working out, bodybuilding, spending time with family

What is your favorite music right now?

Rap, hip hop, R&B, old school (that IS music!)

BOB STATHAM, mechanic
 

When did you start at SVS?

This year! Been working on Volvos forever.

What gives you the greatest job satisfaction?

Solving problems and mysteries, completing jobs, delivering the vehicle. Between my wife and I we have 8 children, all of which learned to drive in a Volvo.

What makes SVS special?

Dedication to Volvo and a commitment to customer satisfaction.

What do you do when you're not working? Do you have any hobbies?

Spending time and sharing music with my wife. A collection of thousands of vinyl discs that I play on a traditional turntable.

What is your favorite music right now?

We love virtually all kinds of music: classical, rock, Americana, Frank Zappa, Tchaikovsky, the Trailer Park Troubadours.