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.
Alicia Abercrombie Koehler Director of Operations | American Omni Trading Co. | Age: 38 What was your first job in the industry? This job! I have been with AOT since 2005. It ...
Schaunnea Arnold Sales Development | Tube & Solid Tire Ltd./Dobermann North America | Age: 34 What was your first job in the industry? Counter sales at GCR. What attracted...
Blake Banton Operations Systems Project Manager | American Tire Distributors Inc. | Age: 28 What was your first job in the industry? My first job in the industry was as ...
Maggy Calvert Director of Client Services | In Motion Brands (IMB) | Age: 28 What was your first job in the industry? Marketing and communications coordinator. What attracted...
Sosia Causeret Josten New Venture Analyst | Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. | Age: 33 What was your first job in the industry? I started in the tire industry with Goodyear...
Justin Che Principal Scientist | Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co. | Age: 34 What was your first job in the industry? My first job in the tire industry was working in the global...
Ken Conrad Service Manager | Future Tire | Age: 35 What was your first job in the industry? Actually the first job in the auto industry was with Future Tire. I started with...
Joel DeRuiter New Account Development | Wonderland Tire Co. | Age: 36 What was your first job in the industry? Outside sales. What attracted you to the industry? It was ...
Ryan Eicher Store Manager | Joe's Tire | Age: 32 What was your first job in the industry? I started out in the bays as a tire tech. In fact, my job at Joe’s Tire was...
Danielle ElsaesserDirector of Supply Chain | S&S Tire | Age: 37What was your first job in the industry? Pricing analyst for S&S Tire.What attracted you to the industry?I began...
Yi Feng Fleet Service Solution Manager | Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. | Age: 37 What was your first job in the industry? Tire compounder (material engineer) in Goodyear...
Chris Ferguson Market Manager - Tire Store and WTD | Dealer Tire LLC | Age: 36 What was your first job in the industry? My first job in the business was working the...
Jordan Fraser Owner/Manager Fountain Tire Crowfoot | Fountain Tire | Age: 31 What was your first job in the industry? I started my career as a tire technician at a Fountain...
JP Garnier Lead Product and Design for AndGo | Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. | Age: 36 What was your first job in the industry? I was an intern at Goodyear in 2015. My ...
Manuel Gomez Service Manager | Big O Tires | Age: 25 What was your first job in the industry? Working for my grandfather's shop at the age of 15 is what first piqued my ...
Tom Gray Owner | Northern Auto & Tire Inc. | Age: 33 What was your first job in the industry? Tire tech. What attracted you to the industry? My mother started an automobile...
Jake GregoryOwner | Hometown Tire Pros | Age: 29What was your first job in the industry? I started off as a tire tech at the Discount Tire my dad managed at the age of 15.What...
Jake Hershberger CEO | Joe’s Tire | Age: 35 What was your first job in the industry? Tire tech. What attracted you to the industry? My family wanted to start a business...
Joe Hershberger Co-Owner and General Manager | Joe’s Tire | Age: 34 What was your first job in the industry? I started out in the bays as a tire tech. What attracted you...
Davey Holsapple Service Manager | Ferber's Tire and Auto | Age: 23 What was your first job in the industry? Service advisor. What attracted you to the industry? COVID-19...
Ryan Jennings Store Manager | Mark's Tire Service | Age: 21 What was your first job in the industry? I started as a tire tech in my family's single location shop when I ...
Camilla Jesko Marketing Manager - Proprietary Brands | American Tire Distributors Inc. | Age: 31 What was your first job in the industry? My first job in the industry was...
Christine Kay Manager | San Francisco Car Care | Age: 26 What was your first job in the industry? My first job in the industry was being a service advisor in our third shop...
Chad Kiefer President | Smetzer's Tire Center Inc. | Age: 35 What was your first job in the industry? Tire technician. What attracted you to the industry? It was a summer...
Brent Klomparens Director of Marketing and Key Accounts | Technical Rubber Co. | Age: 38 What was your first job in the industry? My first job in the industry was on the...
Andrew Ko Chief Technical Officer and Co-Founder | Revvo Technologies Inc.| Age: 33 What was your first job in the industry? My first job in the tire industry is actually...
Lindsay Lafortune Business Analyst and Inside Sales | Yokohama Off-Highway Tires America Inc. | Age: 32 What was your first job in the industry? Yokohama Off-Highway Tires...
Brian Lenhardt Vice President of Operations | Fat Boys Tire & Auto | Age: 32 What was your first job in the industry? Cleaning bathrooms in my dad's shop. What attracted...
Simon Martin National Sales Manager | Counteract Balancing Beads Inc. | Age: 31 What was your first job in the industry? My first job in the industry is working at Counteract...
Matthew McAllister Service Advisor | Plantation Tire Pros | Age: 32 What was your first job in the industry? My first job in the industry was when I was 14; I stocked oil...
Shaun Minsker Part Owner | Superior Tire | Age: 38 What was your first job in the industry? As a part time summer job at 16, I began as a tire technician and shop helper...
Bill Morgan President/Owner | Bill Morgan Tire Co. | Age: 28 What was your first job in the industry? Working for my father’s tire company, B&B Morgan Tire, I ...
Kasmen Monrose Commercial Sales Representative |Tirecraft / Protreadz | Age: 35 What was your first job in the industry? This was my first job, I started off by sweeping...
Drew Mortensen Manager | Ralph's Tire Pros | Age: 28 What was your first job in the industry? My first job in the industry was here at Ralph's Tire Pros as a lube and tire...
Eri Muca Global Aftermarket TPMS Manager | ATEQ TPMS Tools | Age: 37 What was your first job in the industry? My first job in the industry was here at ATEQ TPMS Tools. I...
Nathan Nall Manager | Chabill's Tire & Service | Age: 39 What was your first job in the industry? Floor sweeper. What attracted you to the industry? My father and grandfather...
Damin Oman Director of Operations | K&M Tire Inc. | Age: 31 What was your first job in the industry? I started in the tire industry working in a reclass position for...
Steve Paden Owner | Elite Tire & Auto | Age: 39 What was your first job in the industry? Tire tech at age 18. What attracted you to the industry? Wanting to learn all...
Page Perrine Project Manager | K&M Tire Inc. | Age: 25 What was your first job in the industry? Loading and unloading tires at K&M Tire. What attracted you to the...
Jeff Perry Senior Corporate Account Director | Nexen Tire America Inc.| Age: 39 What was your first job in the industry? Kumho Tire USA. What attracted you to the industry...
David Pulla Account Manager for the Consumer Business Unit | Yokohama Tire Canada | Age: 31 What was your first job in the industry? My career in the tire industry began...
Sam Rhodes Operations Project Manager | Plaza Tire Service | Age: 26 What was your first job in the industry? I started rolling tires in the warehouse in between my college...
Stephen Reynolds Director of OTR Sales, North America |Triangle Tire USA | Age: 38 What was your first job in the industry? Inventory management and inside sales for Rimex...
Heather Rowland President | WNY Industrial Tire Inc. | Age: 39 What was your first job in the industry? Selling rubber tracks to equipment dealers. What attracted you to...
PJ Sparkman Store Manager | Joe’s Tire | Age: 37 What was your first job in the industry? In 2014, I was hired as a sales representative and office manager for a small...
Brock Swentzel President of the Wholesale Division | S&S Tire | Age: 32 What was your first job in the industry? Counter salesperson at one of the S&S Tire Retail...
Kyle Weiler Store Manager | Wonderland Tire Co. | Age: 27 What was your first job in the industry? My first job in the industry was studding tires for Les Schwab Tire Centers...
Bradley Youngdahl Supply Chain Business Manager | American Tire Distributors Inc. (ATD) | Age: 27 What was your first job in the industry? My first job in the industry and...
