Northeast State Community College proudly announces Eric Henley as the recipient of its Outstanding Alumni Award. The honor recognizes Henley’s achievements and contributions to automotive repair in the region and service to Northeast State and the community.
Eric Henley, H-Tek Auto
“We are honored to add Eric to the list of the College’s outstanding alumni,” said Megan Almaroad, director of Advancement Operations. “He is an excellent example of dedication and achievement. Eric’s contributions to his profession and community embody the values we strive to instill in all our students. We look forward to his continued success and positive impact in the community.”
Henley, the owner of H-Tek Auto Care in Gray, Tenn., epitomizes the combination of ability and education. His journey into the automotive world was sparked by the influences of his mechanically inclined father and grandfather, who instilled in him a curiosity for how and why things work.
Reflecting on his formative years, Henley recalls fond memories of working alongside his father on old cars, igniting his passion for auto repair. This passion led him to Northeast State’s automotive service program, where he flourished under the guidance of dedicated instructors such as Dick Cartwright and Bill Bright.
Graduating from Northeast State in December 1989, Henley’s education laid the foundation for his successful career in the automotive industry. He attributes much of his success to the comprehensive training and diagnostic skills acquired at Northeast State.
“Northeast State helped take my natural abilities and put them together with diagnostic skills,” says Henley. “If you want to go into automotive repair, you need to go to Northeast State and get training.”
Eric Henley and Northeast State President Jeff McCord.
After graduating from Northeast State in 1989, Henley worked for a local Honda dealership for 15 years. In 2006, he became a small-business owner, founding H-Tek Auto Care in Gray.
His commitment to excellence and dedication to customer service have propelled him to success, earning H-Tek a reputation for meticulous service and customer satisfaction.
In 2008, he purchased a building on the Bobby Hicks Highway near the intersection of state routes 36 and 75, eventually allowing him to expand services to seven work bays and offer expertise on a range of import, diesel, and domestic vehicles.
His philosophy of prioritizing customer satisfaction and tackling tough challenges has earned him a loyal clientele and widespread acclaim.
“Sometimes, people have been somewhere else and can’t get their problem solved—we like to try those,” Henley said. You can’t always resolve everything, but if you can figure it out, you have a customer from then on out—and they go out and tell other people about it. That’s satisfying.”
Northeast State Community College proudly announces Eric Henley as the recipient of its Outstanding Alumni Award. The honor recognizes Henley’s achievements and contributions to automotive repair in the region and service to Northeast State and the community.
“We are honored to add Eric to the list of the College’s outstanding alumni,” said Megan Almaroad, director of Advancement Operations. “He is an excellent example of dedication and achievement. Eric’s contributions to his profession and community embody the values we strive to instill in all our students. We look forward to his continued success and positive impact in the community.”
Henley, the owner of H-Tek Auto Care in Gray, Tenn., epitomizes the combination of ability and education. His journey into the automotive world was sparked by the influences of his mechanically inclined father and grandfather, who instilled in him a curiosity for how and why things work.
Reflecting on his formative years, Henley recalls fond memories of working alongside his father on old cars, igniting his passion for auto repair. This passion led him to Northeast State’s automotive service program, where he flourished under the guidance of dedicated instructors such as Dick Cartwright and Bill Bright.
Graduating from Northeast State in December 1989, Henley’s education laid the foundation for his successful career in the automotive industry. He attributes much of his success to the comprehensive training and diagnostic skills acquired at Northeast State.
“Northeast State helped take my natural abilities and put them together with diagnostic skills,” says Henley. “If you want to go into automotive repair, you need to go to Northeast State and get training.”
After graduating from Northeast State in 1989, Henley worked for a local Honda dealership for 15 years. In 2006, he became a small-business owner, founding H-Tek Auto Care in Gray.
His commitment to excellence and dedication to customer service have propelled him to success, earning H-Tek a reputation for meticulous service and customer satisfaction.
In 2008, he purchased a building on the Bobby Hicks Highway near the intersection of state routes 36 and 75, eventually allowing him to expand services to seven work bays and offer expertise on a range of import, diesel, and domestic vehicles.
His philosophy of prioritizing customer satisfaction and tackling tough challenges has earned him a loyal clientele and widespread acclaim.
“Sometimes, people have been somewhere else and can’t get their problem solved—we like to try those,” Henley said. You can’t always resolve everything, but if you can figure it out, you have a customer from then on out—and they go out and tell other people about it. That’s satisfying.”
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