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.
Neil Bockrath Master Black Belt | Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. | Age: 36 What was your first job in the industry? I began my career as a co-op in the technical department with...
Justin Cogdill Managing Director | Border Tire LLC | Age: 30 What was your first job in the industry? My first job in the industry was a service advisor for the truck and trailer...
Ron Cottrell Installation Coordinator | Simple Tire LLC | Age: 37 What was your first job in the industry? My first job in the industry was in 2012 working at a Midas in Roxborough...
James Crouch National Product Manager, Agriculture | Alliance Tire Group | Age: 31 What was your first job in the industry? My first job in the industry was as an...
Patrice Fitte Manager, Distribution & Operations Planning | Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. | Age: 36 What was your first job in the industry? Manager of distribution and...
Chuck Flannagan Manager of Marketing and Events | Continental Tire the Americas LLC | Age: 37 What was your first job in the industry? I started in the industry when I came on...
Nick Fox Vice President | JMH Inc. dba Point S Capital City Tire & Auto Point S J&J Tire & Auto | Age: 32 What was your first job in the industry? My first job in ...
Natalie Griffin President | Best-One Tire of Crossville Inc. | Age:33 What was your first job in the industry? Office manager at Best-One Tire of Crossville...
Richie HowardGeneral Manager | Bruce's Tire Inc. | Age: 27What was your first job in the industry? I was raised cleaning our showrooms and restrooms but my first official job ...
Jeremy James Owner | Tires to Your Spot | Age: 37 What was your first job in the industry? Owner of Tires to Your Spot. What attracted you to the industry?...
Brandon Johnson Chief Operating Officer | Eagle Tire Pros | Age: 24 What was your first job in the industry? I started working in the industry handling our company...
Riley Kentfield Owner | Take Off Tire LLC | Age: 22 What was your first job in the industry? Servicing tires in a small tire shop. What attracted you to the industry? It&rsquo...
Jarret Kruse Vice President | Belle Tire Distributors Inc. | Age: 36 What was your first job in the industry? In high school I started as a tire technician at Belle Tire then ...
Hayley Milne Marketing Manager | American Kenda Rubber | Age: 27 What was your first job in the industry? I was first introduced to the tire industry when I was working as an ...
Robert Pritchett Region General Manager Consumer Replacement Tire Sales | Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations LLC | Age: 32 What was your first job in the industry? I started...
Laura Richards Category Manager - Tires | Icahn Automotive Group LLC — Pep Boys | Age: 30 What was your first job in the industry? When I was 12, I learned that I needed...
Michael Shivers Production Systems Manager | Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. | Age: 29 What was your first job in the industry? My first job in the tire industry was in Cooper&rsquo...
Boris Shtamm Vendor Specialist | Myers Tire Supply | Age: 30 What was your first job in the industry? An internship in the purchasing department at Myers Tire Supply What attracted...
Joshua Singer Warehouse Manager | K&M Tire Inc. | Age: 33 What was your first job in the industry? I first started out in the tire industry as a delivery driver with Kansasland...
Cari Solano Chief Operations Officer | Route 66 Tire and Rubber LLC | Age: 32 What was your first job in the industry? Straight out of college I was given the opportunity to start...
Andrew Svenson Chief Engineer Truck & Bus Tire Development | Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations LLC | Age: 37 What was your first job in the industry? My first job in the...
Mitch Tate Director of Operations | Tate Boys Tire & Service LLC | Age: 26 What was your first job in the industry? My first official job in the industry was a manager in ...
Seth Ten Broeke Account manager | RHD Tire Inc. | Age: 35 What was your first job in the industry? I worked as a commercial tire on-the-road service tech. What attracted you to...
Trula Womack Director of Marketing & Brand Excellence | Indy Tire Centers Inc. dba Best-One of Indy | Age: 39 What was your first job in the industry? Right out of college...
