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    • Madison Gehring

    Associate Editor
    Phone: (330) 598 - 0308

    Madison Gehring is Modern Tire Dealer's associate editor. A graduate of Ohio State University, Gehring holds a bachelors degree in journalism. During her time at Ohio State, she wrote for the university's student-run newspaper, The Lantern, and interned at CityScene Media Group in Columbus, Ohio.

    Bookout Tire and Lube
    At each anniversary celebration, Bookout invites current and past Bookout Tire and Lube employees to celebrate in the fun. Pictured are current and past employees, plus family members filling in for those who have passed.
    Retail

    Bookout Tire Celebrates 50 Years of Service, Customer Loyalty

    Madison Gehring
    Nov. 22, 2024
    Like many tire dealers, Robert Bookout was introduced to the tire industry at a young age.
    Photo: Skander Tire & Auto Service
    Jake Zanavich uses American Sign Language (ASL) to communicate with other Skander Tire & Auto Service team members.
    Retail

    How A Hearing-Impaired Tech Found Success at Skander Tire

    Madison Gehring
    Nov. 8, 2024
    Employees at Skander Tire & Auto Service have learned sign language to communicate with a hearing-impaired employee.
    Photo: Bridgestone Americas Inc.
    “Essentially, all-weather tires provide the versatility of reliable winter performance without compromising comfort or durability on dry roads, making them an ideal choice for consumers in mild environments seeking a balanced solution for year-round driving,” says Ian McKenney, senior product manager, Bridgestone.
    Suppliers

    Will All-Weather Tire Sales Eclipse Winter Tire Sales?

    Madison Gehring
    Nov. 7, 2024
    Manufacturers comment on the future of all-weather tires and dedicated winter tires in this MTD exclusive.
    Photo: Sullivan Tire Co. Inc.
    “I expect the commercial tire market next year to remain kind of choppy,” says Joe Zaccheo, CEO and president, Sullivan Tire Co. Inc. “I expect to see minimal growth in the industry – around 2% or 3%.”
    Commercial Business

    Commercial Tire Dealers Contend With 'Choppy' Market

    Madison Gehring
    Nov. 6, 2024
    Some of the country’s largest commercial tire dealerships are reporting a flat or down market.
    McCarthy Tire Service Co. Inc.
    Gary Lambert Jr., vice president of McCarthy Tire Service Co. Inc., revealed that McCarthy Tire Service initially started out thinking it would just send one box truck down to the affected areas, but this has quickly grown into more.
    Home

    Tire Dealers Continue to Support Hurricane Victims

    Madison Gehring
    Oct. 29, 2024
    The destruction caused by Hurricane Helene is still affecting many tire dealerships and their customers.
    Black’s Tire Service Inc.
    Black’s Tire Service has received donations from the community to provide those affected by Hurricane Helene with some disaster relief items.
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    Tire Dealers Help Hurricane Helene Victims

    Madison Gehring
    Sept. 30, 2024
    Tire dealers in North Carolina are reacting to the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, while helping their customers.