Black Forest Industries was established in 2001 with the intention of providing high quality parts at an affordable price to the rapidly growing VW/Audi aftermarket. With the growth of the scene we at Black Forest Industries grew too, expanding our parts inventory as well as our service and installation offerings. Now at our third retail location we are able to more comfortably serve both online and local customers alike. From installs to basic service OEM replacement, performance or cosmetic parts, we have you covered. Take a minute to look below and meet the team.

Matt Halley service advisor / customer service

Matt was brought to the shop to fill the need for increased customer service support, he also acts as the shop service advisor as well. Having several years of experience working at a VW dealership, and former tuning shop as a tech, Matt’s knowledge and professionalism show through. If you’re calling or emailing there’s a good chance you’ll be talking with him.

Cars:
’91 Jetta Coupe 16V, 83 VW Rabbit Berg Cup Project

Kevin Patel warehouse manager

Kevin is currently both in charge of our warehouse and attending school for engineering. That’s good news for customers as Kevin has definitely been able to engineer improved shipping accuracy and increased production. That means you are more likely to receive your order more quickly and in one piece. Kevin is no stranger to VW’s as he’s owned them for years including his current MK3 VR6 Turbo

Cars:
’97 Jetta VR6 Turbo, ’96 Passat VR6

Joe Flaherty product dev.

A jack of all trades Joe does a little bit of everything. When he’s not flashing cars with the latest APR software you can find him at his computer knocking up the latest Solidworks model before it becomes a reality on our shelves. When it comes to the MK5 he’s a bit of a bookworm so if you’ve got questions fire away!

Cars:
’07 GTI, ’83 Rabbit GTI

Adam Ligon purchasing / manufacturing

If you can get past the gruff exterior you’ll find an undeniable wealth of VW knowledge underneath. Obscure facts abound as Adam eats sleeps and breathes dubs. He is responsible for conceiving, sourcing,building and shipping those sought after parts you need. Chances are you won’t find him on the phone unless you’re a vendor as most days hes buried in his cave churning out those motor mounts.

Cars:
’83 Caddy, ’91 Jetta GLI, ’97 Jetta GT, ’04.5 Jetta GLI, ’11 A5

Daniel Coop web maint. / marketing

If you’re looking at a new part added to the store it’s most likely thanks to Daniel. When he’s not working on the store or updating these pages you can find him running the Facebook page, administering contests and promotions, or helping customers. A behind the scenes role keeps him hidden day to day but come show season you’ll see him at the booth with the rest of the gang.

Cars:
’92 Corrado SLC,’04 R32

Thien Lu design / customer service

We brought Thien on to help keep things organized first and foremost. In the future however we hope to utilize his design skills to give BFI a fresh look. When Thien isn’t designing flyers, automotive wraps, or web graphics you can find him at all of the local night spots DJing for the masses.

Cars:
’98 GTI VR6

Carrie Fleitz accounting / HR

As the only female at BFI , Carrie has the tough task of keeping everything organized and running smoothly. Her accounting abilities ensure that we can make those large purchases from overseas that ultimately lower prices for everyone, including customers. You can be sure to thank her next time you stop by.

Cars:

Kyle Bergey VW/ Audi certified technician

As a recent PA transplant- we couldn’t have been more lucky by having Kyle join our team. His combination of dealership and aftermarket (VR6 MK2 Turbo) knowledge made him the perfect candidate for our service department. With great attention to detail and an excellent work ethic your car is in great hands when it comes here for a visit.

Cars:
’03 A4 3.0, MK2 VR6 Turbo

Tom Hyson customer service / production

Tom has a mechanical and welding background- having worked on vintage motorcycles and at a fabrication shop in the past. Tom is an extremely energetic individual and he is always willing to help out. When he’s not here at the shop you can find him behind the bar at multiple downtown bars or skating at various skate spots.

Cars:
’05 Jetta GLI