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    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