6059 E. Virginia Beach Blvd., Norfolk, VA 23502
In the summer of 2004, Ride-Away opened up two satellite locations in Virginia, one of them being in Norfolk. This strengthened Ride-Away's presence in the Mid-Atlantic region by having three locations covering Maryland, Virginia, and parts of Northeast North Carolina.
Chris Spears
Chris Spears
Service Manager
Chris Starting working at Ride-Away in July 2010. A Former Service Technician and entrepreneur, Chris has the necessary skills for the Service Manager position. He joined the Ride-Away team to help people and make a difference in their lives. When ask the best part about his job, Chris said, "Helping our clients, especially the children, gain their independence."
Mike Sparks
Mike Sparks
Mobility Consultant
757-455-9889
Mike started working at Ride-Away in January 2005. Since he has been in the adaptive equipment industry, Mike has gained a vast knowledge on all of the products Ride-Away offers. He came to work for Ride-Away because of the history the company has in helping people, as well as the history of being a good employer. When asked the best part about his job, Mike said, "Being able to help others get mobile again."
Joy Darr
Joy Darr
General Manager
757-455-9889
Joy has been a Ride Away employee since October 2005. Once she heard about a mobility consultant opening at the Norfolk, VA location, she took full advantage of the opportunity. Since then, she has grown into one of the best mobility consultants in the company. When asked what the most rewarding part of her job is, Joy said, "Being able to work closely with our customers and being able to educate them on our products that are going to make their lives easier on a day-today basis."
Patrice Bascom
Patrice Bascom
Office Manager
757-455-9889
Patrice started working at Ride-Away in July 2006. A former supervisor for a travel agency, Patrice wanted a career change where she would be able to help people. At Ride-Away of Norfolk, Patrice makes an impact on our customers everyday. When asked the best part about her job, Patrice said, " The best part is the people. I truly enjoy working with our clients."
Carl Wiggs
Carl Wiggs
Mobility Consultant
757-455-9889
Carl started working at Ride-Away in December 2009. An experienced member of the automotive industry, Carl wanted a career change where he was not in a typical high pressure car dealership. After speaking to Norfolk Ride-Away staff, Carl knew Ride-Away was the right place. When asked the best part about his job, Carl said, "The feeling of helping somebody gain a sense of independence."