Kristin Huff | Blackstone Laboratories

About Kristin Huff

Kristin deviated from the family flock by attending Indiana University, earning an English degree. She worked as an editor and writer in Colorado and Michigan before the siren call of Blackstone brought her back to Indiana. Kristin started at Blackstone in 2002 and has since learned to love the intoxicating world of oil analysis. When she’s not working on the website, creating newsletters, doing HR stuff, or writing reports, Kristin enjoys running, swimming, gardening, and working on visiting all 50 states with her husband and kids.

Mark S.

I’ve known for 20 years (both in my personal use and in my work) that your lab work/analyses and reports are top notch. But even your website continues to be one of the absolute best customer interfaces I’ve used. (I also enjoy the newsletters and FB posts when I have the time to read them.)

I was wondering about the status of the initial sample I sent for my wife’s 2026 Honda Odyssey V6. Quick trip to the website, and all the tools I needed to confirm that you received it and that it hasn’t yet been reported (fair enough) were there. Anxiety of USPS losing my sample now vaporized. Past experience tells me I will be getting a thorough report in due time.

Mr. Jim must be proud of how you guys have maintained Blackstone’s leadership. In an age where customer feedback only happens when it’s negative, I just wanted to provide a virtual pat on the back.

By Kristin Huff|2026-06-16T14:35:34-04:00June 16, 2026|Testimonials|Comments Off

John A.

I appreciate your response, you guys are superior to AOA as I’ve used both recently. Your custom touch and response sets you apart and I tell all my buddies at the hangars the same. Keep it up!

By Kristin Huff|2026-06-16T14:32:55-04:00June 16, 2026|Testimonials|Comments Off

Steve B.

Hey, thanks you guys. Not kidding y’all are the best!

I can’t afford right now to get a new car and based on what you tell me I don’t have to. The piece of mind that you provide me with means a lot. Thank you!

By Kristin Huff|2026-06-16T14:31:46-04:00June 16, 2026|Testimonials|Comments Off

Jennifer W.

I just wanted to take the opportunity to thank you guys for what you do. You are very good with the podcast. I love it and have been binge listening since I found you. Have a great day and my hubby said he DID taste oil before… typical shadetree mechanic I guess. 😊

By Kristin Huff|2026-06-16T14:30:40-04:00June 16, 2026|Testimonials|Comments Off

45-Year-Old Triumph Sample

By Kristin Huff|2026-06-05T15:44:36-04:00June 5, 2026|Interesting Gas/Diesel Reports|Comments Off

Isabella

If it has anything to do with animals, Isabella’s there. She graduated with a B.S. in Environmental Studies with concentrations in animal health/behavior and marine biology/sustainable aquaculture. Beyond that, she offers some of her free time to volunteer at Soarin’ Hawk and helps with avian care. Isabella’s love of animal science brought together her and her high school sweetheart (now husband), who is an aspiring ornithologist. When she’s not volunteering, Isabella loves to play with her newfiedoodle, Daisy, crochet, and read. She wants to travel more, too. In 2018 she visited Costa Rica on an ecotour. Alaska is definitely next on the list!

By Kristin Huff|2025-11-18T10:23:55-05:00November 18, 2025|People, Receiving|Comments Off

Shaylee

Shaylee LOVES (yes, all caps) coffee. She also likes to read. Preferably both together, but presumably not at the same time as she’s traveling to see different artists and going to concerts, which is another of Shaylee’s passions. If she were to ever leave Fort Wayne (but why would she, she has the best job in the world), she would move to Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, where she and her husband were married.

By Kristin Huff|2025-10-28T14:15:28-04:00October 28, 2025|People, Receiving|Comments Off

Jay G.

My mechanic filled a sample, but the outer shipping package disappeared. Your customer service agent on the phone was great, a real human!!! Had my info based on my phone number and what I needed on the way without me even giving my address. In a day of less and less, y’all give more. Thanks for that!

By Kristin Huff|2025-08-01T08:43:33-04:00August 1, 2025|Testimonials|Comments Off

Aaron P.

I want to say thanks so much for the diligent digging and helpful analysis from this series. This has likely saved me an epic, expensive failure at a race weekend! I have kicked off a rebuild for my spare engine and hopefully will have that resolved before this becomes a real issue. Many thanks, keep up the amazing work.

By Kristin Huff|2025-07-17T15:29:15-04:00July 17, 2025|Testimonials|Comments Off

Erika

Erika is new to Fort Wayne and very excited to be here! She spent a handful of years in the social work field and has bachelors degrees in psychology and criminal justice. When not working, She’s usually curled up with a book and at least one of her five (!) cats. Erika is a big fan of reading, napping, and exploring local coffee shops. If you ever want to talk books or coffee, she’s your girl!

By Kristin Huff|2025-07-11T10:57:11-04:00July 11, 2025|Kits, People|Comments Off