A new generation of leaders is influencing the livelihoods of today’s independent tire dealers, and Modern Tire Dealer is recognizing those who are On the Rise. Young men and women are at the forefront of the industry, and they’re helping to lead the way as our business continues to evolve at the lightning-speed pace typical of the 21st century. From product development and manufacturing all the way to the sales counter and service bays, young leaders are finding ways to propel our industry forward.

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Honorees

melissa_aguirre

On the Rise: Melissa Aguirre

Brand manager | Yokohama Tire Corp. | Irvine, Calif. | Age: 36
troy_altman

On the Rise: Troy Altman

Customer service representative | Atturo Tire Corp. | Waukegan, Ill. | Age: 31
charlie_barron

On the Rise: Charlie Barron

Vice president of technology | Chabill's Tire and Auto Service | Morgan City, La. | Age: 28
cody_benton

On the Rise: Cody Benton

Retail management and business analytics | Blacks Tire Service Inc. | Lake Waccamaw, N.C. | Age: 24
alan_drungell

On the Rise: Alan Drungell

Regional sales manager | McCarthy Tire Service Co. Inc. | Macungie, Pa. | Age: 34
matt_dunn

On the Rise: Matt Dunn

Logistics specialist | Atturo Tire Corp. | Montgomery, Ill. | Age: 28
mark_ferris_headshot

On the Rise: Mark Ferris

Business operations specialist | Atturo Tire Corp. |Waukegan, Ill. | Age: 35
enrique_hernandez

On the Rise: Enrique Hernandez

Chief operating officer | Tire Group International LLC. |Miami, Fl. | Age: 37
ashley_hopkins

On the Rise: Ashley Hopkins

General manager — enterprise | ASA Automotive Systems | Londonderry, N.H. | Age: 35
richard_ingram

On the Rise: Richard Ingram

Account manager | Purcell Tire & Rubber Co. | Marana, Ariz. | Age: 39
erik_jandreau

On the Rise: Erik Jandreau

Director of merchandising and logistics | VIP Tires & Service | Auburn, Maine | Age: 38
bridney_jordan

On the Rise: Bridney Jordan

Product manager | Turbo Wholesale Tires LLC | Oak Park, Mich. | Age: 35
angel_koon

On the Rise: Angel Koon

Human resources generalist | Chapel Hill Tire | Chapel Hill, N.C. | Age: 25
dustin_lancy

On the Rise: Dustin Lancy

Senior commercial product marketing manager | Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co. | Silver Lake, Ohio | Age: 37
vanessa_larson

On the Rise: Vanessa Larson

Marketing manager | Gills Point S Tire & Auto Service | Helena, Mont. | Age: 38
andrew_lau

On the Rise: Andrew Lau

Product marketing manager | Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. |Akron, Ohio | Age: 37
ashley_lawless

On the Rise: Ashley Lawless

Graphic designer | Atturo Tire Corp. | Waukegan, Ill. | Age: 35
ian_mckenney

On the Rise: Ian McKenney 

Consumer product strategy manager | Bridgestone Americas Inc. | Franklin, Tenn. | Age: 37
seth_murphree

On the Rise: Seth Murphree

Truck service risk specialist | TravelCenters of America | Anderson, S.C. | Age: 36
haris_nadeem

On the Rise: Haris Nadeem

CEO | USA Wheel & Tire Outlet Inc. | Mesquite, Texas | Age: 24
tyler_paparello

On the Rise: Tyler Paparello

Chief operating officer | AMG Enterprises, a Midas franchise | Branford, Conn. | Age: 36
rachel_potee

On the Rise: Rachel Potee

Manager of brand experience and influencer engagement | Bridgestone Americas Inc. | Nashville, Tenn. | Age: 36
nate_potts

On the Rise: Nathaniel Potts

Account manager | Colony Tire Corp. | Norfolk, Va. | Age: 22
bryan_robbins

On the Rise: Bryan Robbins 

Executive director of marketing | S&S Tire | Lexington, Ky. | Age: 32
isaac_rodriguez

On the Rise: Isaac Rodriguez

Warehouse manager | Atturo Tire Corp. | Harbor, Ill. | Age: 31
tommy_schadl

On the Rise: Tommy Schadl

Outside sales representative | K&M Tire Inc. | Aurora, Ohio | Age: 24
bradley_schefferstein

On the Rise: Bradley Schefferstein 

Store manager | Chabill’s Tire & Auto Service | Thibodaux, La. | Age: 30
aaron_spann__copy

On the Rise: Aaron Spann

Store manager | Blacks Tire Service Inc. | Raeford, N.C. | Age: 26
grant_whyte

On the Rise: Grant Whyte

Key account manager | OTR International Inc. | Fort Worth, Texas | Age: 28
evan_wood

On the Rise: Evan Wood

Director of operations | Tire Discounters Inc. |Cincinnati, Ohio | Age: 24
wyatt_zipperian

On the Rise: Wyatt Zipperian

Store manager | Pomp's Tire Service Inc. |Helena, Mont. | Age: 31
Lima Zheng

On the Rise: Lima Zheng

Engineering manager | Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. | Himeji, Japan | Age: 38
Meghann Wright

On the Rise: Meghann Wright

Regional sales director — Ontario | Distribution Stox | Barrie, Canada | Age: 38
Chris Woods 2

On the Rise: Chris Woods

Truckstop channel manager | Bridgestone Americas Inc. | Brentwood, Tenn. | Age: 36
Jack Wiseman

On the Rise: Jack Wiseman

Director of business analytics and operational intelligence | Sun Auto Tire & Service Inc. | Mesa, Ariz. | Age: 30
Toby Williams

On the Rise: Toby Williams

Co-owner | Pelc Tire & Service | Saraland, Ala. | Age: 34
Fallon Wilber

On the Rise: Fallon Wilber

Retail and commercial manager | Purcell Tire & Rubber Co. | Elko Nev. | Age: 31
Brian Weathersbee

On the Rise: Brian Weathersbee

Senior manager of sales operations and enablement | TireHub LLC | Milton, Ga. | Age: 37
Patricia Emilia Troncoso Vidal Goodyear

On the Rise: Patricia Emilia Troncoso Vidal

Technology team leader | Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. | Danville, Va. | Age: 33
Kristen Swinehart Goodyear

On the Rise: Kristen Swinehart

General manager for sellout | Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. | Akron, Ohio | Age: 36
Nicole Swallow

On the Rise: Nicole Swallow

Raw material inventory manager | Sumitomo Rubber USA LLC | Buffalo, N.Y. | Age: 37
Heather Smith

On the Rise: Heather Smith

Assistant manager | Mr. Tire/Monro Inc. | Bridgeville, Del. | Age: 38
Paul Sepetjian

On the Rise: Paul Sepetjian

Head of private brands | Turbo Wholesale Tires | Arcadia, Calif. | Age: 27
Tyler Scott

On the Rise: Tyler Scott

Regional sales manager | Nokian Tyres Inc. | Chicago, Ill. | Age: 33
Amelia Sapirman

On the Rise: Amelia Sapirman

Staff engineering manager | Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. | Fayetteville, N.C. | Age: 27
Francisco Rivero From Text

On the Rise: Francisco Rivero

Director of programs | Independent Tire Dealers Group (ITDG) | San Antonio, Texas | Age: 39
Adam Probasco

On the Rise: Adam Probasco

Part owner and manager | Conrad Tire and Auto Inc. | Conrad, Iowa | Age: 33
Ashley Parmly

On the Rise: Ashley Parmly

Senior manager, production control and industrial engineering | Bridgestone Americas Inc. | Murfreesboro, Tenn. | Age: 30
Iris Ocasio

On the Rise: Iris Ocasio

Senior product planning and development | Bridgestone Americas Inc. | Nashville, Tenn. | Age: 30
Cambric Moye

On the Rise: Cambric Moye

Supply chain planning manager | Nokian Tyres Inc. | Charlotte, N.C. | Age: 31
Rachel Morris

On the Rise: Rachel Morris

Director of customer experience | TireHub LLC | Columbus, Ohio | Age: 37
Kyle Moore

On the Rise: Kyle Moore

Owner and regional manager | Moore Tires | Rock Falls, Ill. | Age: 29
Chris Moody

On the Rise: Chris Moody

Director of sales | Canada Tire Inc. | Montreal, Canada | Age: 36
Caitie Lytle

On the Rise: Caitlyn Lytle

Principal industrial engineer — commercial plant lead | Bridgestone Americas Inc. | Lebanon, Tenn. | Age: 30
Ray Li

On the Rise: Ray Li

Supply chain expert | Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. | Shanghai, China | Age: 37
Betsy Koenig Goodyear

On the Rise: Betsy Koenig Smith

Product and sustainability marketing manager | Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. | Akron, Ohio | Age: 34
Laura Kocsis

On the Rise: Laura Kocsis

Senior manager of advanced polymer science | Bridgestone Americas Inc. | Akron, Ohio | Age: 36
Kayla Heiar

On the Rise: Kayla Heiar

Chief administrative officer | Moore Tires | Rock Falls, Ill. | Age: 30
Stephen Hall 2

On the Rise: Stephen Hall

L2 Manager | Chapel Hill Tire | Hillsborough, N.C. | Age: 37
Adam Genuario 2

On the Rise: Adam Genuario

Owner | AMG Enterprises dba Midas Tires and Auto Service | Branford, Conn. | Age: 34