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Meet Our Staff

Our Southside Hitch team is like family. These professionals are dedicated to taking care of every customer and delivering high quality services and repairs. Each member of our team brings their own unique skills and experience to Southside Hitch. They will always take the time to find the best solutions for you and your vehicle. Get to know your team below:

Southside Hitch Staff Member
Name:
Charles Hale
Position:
Owner
Experience:
20 years
Hometown:
Virginia Beach, VA
History:
Graduated 1985 Fork Union Military Academy. Graduated 1989 Methodist University.
Fun Facts:
Enjoys spending time with his wife and three kids. Loves fishing, camping and hiking.
Southside Hitch Staff Member
Name:
Donald Rommell
Position:
Customer Service Representative
Experience:
35 years
Hometown:
Bermuda
History:
Graduated Tucker High School. College J.S. Reynolds, ODU
Fun Facts:
Enjoys kayaking, fishing, hiking, football and his five grandchildren.
Southside Hitch Staff Member
Name:
Trae Simpson
Position:
Lead Technician
Experience:
6 years
Hometown:
Chesterfield, VA
History:
Graduated Hermitage High School. Attended J Sargaent Reynolds-Welding.
Fun Facts:
Motorcycle enthusiast and enjoys spending time with family.
Southside Hitch Staff Member
Name:
Cody Purkey
Position:
Technician
Experience:
5 years
Hometown:
Cumberland, VA
History:
Army National Guard for 12 years and enjoys working on and building anything with an engine and wheels.
Fun Facts:
Drag Racing and Golf
Southside Hitch Staff Member
Name:
Ben Brooking
Position:
Trailer Technician
Experience:
3 years
Hometown:
Chesterfield, VA
History:
Graduated at the Muhlenberg Job Corps Center (Welding) 2018
Fun Facts:
Enjoys playing Softball, taking trips with my family to the beach and eating Reeses Peanut Butter Cups.
Southside Hitch Staff Member
Name:
Matthew Hale
Position:
Shop Helper
Experience:
2 years
Hometown:
Midlothian, VA
History:
Attending Christopher Newport University
Fun Facts:
Loves music, playing guitar, video games and reading books.