OUR TEAM

Robert Wright

Owner/Shop Manager

Life long diesel enthusiast, studied diesel technologies in college, and then started career in the arctic oil fields of Prudhoe Bay as an automotive repair technician. Gained many manufacturer specific certifications from Ford and Dodge, as well as a master certification from the Automatic Transmission Rebuilders Association. Currently focusing on running the shop, growing the business, providing exceptional service to our customers as well as teaching classes on automatic transmission rebuilding. Hobbies include racing diesel trucks, offroading/overlanding, and spending time with family.

Nicholas Weseman

Diesel Technician

Nick is an ASE certified technician who has been in the automotive industry since 2013. He started his career on the North Slope, and now has been with 1023 Diesel since early 2022. Nick still continues his education by working toward his ASE Master Certification and also attending all trainings he is able to, both on and off the clock. When he used not at the shop, Nick enjoys both practicing and instructing rifle marksmanship.

Joe Grubb

Service Advisor

Hi name’s Joe; born and raised in the Lone Star State and have resided in Alaska since 2011. I enjoy everything Alaska has to offer. Especially, spending time with my wife, Alicia, and my daughter, Kettley. If I had to choose just one thing to be proud of, I’d say it would have to be my ROCKSTAR WIFE! She is currently a CH47 Crew Chief, and she has served this Great Country for 22 years and counting. If I didn’t have this job, one could probably find me doing my second passion. I would be coaching HS Sports, and teaching today’s youth. No better feeling than seeing the young students mature and grow. I remember when I got my driver’s license when I turned 16; All I wanted was a pickup and I remember putting my Texas HS 3A State Championship sticker on the back of my 2014 GMC Sierra Texas Edition pickup. I recently left the corporate dealership after 3.5 years, and I am so excited to be a part of 1023 Diesel, and I can not wait to see what the future holds. Sky is the limit, stay tuned!

Matthew Eymann

Automotive Technician

Matt is an ASE master certified technician with a background in both import and domestic vehicles. Living in Alaska since 2003. He enjoys exploring, fishing, and anything with an engine. Favorite part of working on vehicles is you learn something new everyday.

Dallas Hughes

Apprentice Technician

Dallas is our apprentice technician. He started working with us part-time as a laborer while he was in high school. After graduation, he began working full time and was promoted to an apprentice tech shortly after. He is an enthusiast for anything that has to do with the internal combustion engine and takes every opportunity he is presented with to learn and grow. On the weekends, you can find him disassembling things to see how they work.

Jacob Berrigan

Lead Technician

Jacob is a seasoned technician in the automotive diesel field. He spent years working in the California aftermarket autmotive industry particiapting in some very unique projects. His previous jobs include a Duramax specialty shop, and a fabricator/welder. Hobbies include; hunting, fishing, and working on diesel trucks. Jake enjoys fabrication projects, anything from traction bars to custom frame fabrication he can handle it.

Jason

Junior Parts Specialist

Jason recently moved into the parts department after a year as a shop apprentice, giving him a solid understanding of how the shop operates, he has a background in welding and competed at nationals in Georgia for structural welding, placed in the top 50%, He is our Junior Parts Specialist.

Specialize in light-duty diesel pickup trucks, you break it. we fix it. • Specialize in light-duty diesel pickup trucks, you break it. we fix it. •