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.
Trevor Adams General Manager | Adams Tireworx LLC | Age: 25 What was your first job in the industry? I grew up in the family business and now represent the...
Sid Attravanam Manager of Tire and Vehicle Dynamics | Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. | Age: 28 What was your first job in the industry? My first job was data...
Sydney Boyd Vice President | Thompson Tire Co. Inc. | Age: 20 What was your first job in the industry? My first job in this industry was as a saleswoman in...
Justin Chalk Vice President of Product Management for TireMaster GTX | ASA Automotive Systems Inc. | Age: 35 What was your first job in the industry? I started...
Jonathon Cole Product Manager for Atlas Equipment | Integrated Supply Network Inc. | Age: 34 What was your first job in the industry? My first job in the industry...
Michael Devers Store Manager | Wilson Tire Co. | Age: 39 What was your first job in the industry? My first job in the industry was selling tires. I was selling...
Colleen Horn Doyle General Counsel | McCarthy Tire Service Co. Inc. | Age: 33 What was your first job in the industry? As a family member, I jumped into the...
Steve Hamilton CEO | SD Wheel Corp. | Age: 35 What was your first job in the industry? Starting SD Wheel in 2003 at age 19. What attracted you to the industry...
Brady Hansen Retail Sales and Marketing Manager | Commercial Tire Inc. | Age: 30 What was your first job in the industry? Tire tech. What attracted you to ...
Mary Kate Henry Human Resources Manager | McCarthy Tire Service Co. Inc. | Age: 29 What was your first job in the industry? My first job in the industry was when...
Daniel Horn Director of Sales | McCarthy Tire Service Co. Inc. | Age: 30 What was your first job in the industry? I worked pumping gas at one of our locations...
Gary Lambert Director of Purchasing, Inventory and Information Technology | McCarthy Tire Service Co. Inc. | Age: 32 What was your first job in the industry...
Tim Lambert Senior Accountant | McCarthy Tire Service Co. Inc. | Age: 27 What was your first job in the industry? When I was 15 or 16 years old, I helped in...
John McCarthy III Regional Sales Manager | McCarthy Tire Service Co. Inc. | Age: 26 What was your first job in the industry? Material handler/warehouse employee...
Phil Meade Senior Business Development Manager | Simple Tire LLC | Age: 27 What was your first job in the industry? My first job in this industry was with ...
Whitney Moore Office manager | G.L. Moore Tire & Automotive Inc. | Age: 35 What was your first job in the industry? Office manager of my family's tire ...
Ari Thielman General manager | G.T. Silver City Tire Co. Inc. | Age: 33 What was your first job in the industry? My first job in the industry was lube tech...
Matthew Thornhill General manager | McCarthy Tire Service Co. Inc. | Age: 27 What was your first job in the industry? Stacking car tires, as big as I could...
Sarah Tolai Marketing Manager | East Bay Tire Co. | Age: 39 What was your first job in the industry? Marketing manager. What attracted you to the industry?...
