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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Alex-Airulla-web
Alex Airulla  Regional Manager of the Ohio Valley | Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations, LLC | Age: 37 What was your first job in the industry?  My first job in the...
Brian-Beers-web
Brian Beers  President | Prenlyn Automotive Group | Age: 35  What was your first job in the industry?      My family has been in the Midas business...
Colby-Clodfelter-web
Colby Clodfelter  Manufacturing Director | Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. | Age: 36  What was your first job in the industry?      I started out ...
Carson-Cornelius-web
Carson Cornelius  Chief Operating Officer | Zurcher Tire, Inc. | Age: 35 Tell us about your current job and responsibilities. How do you spend your workday?  As...
Katy-Fetty-web
Katy Fetty  All-Terrain Product Development Engineer | Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. | Age: 32 What was your first job in the industry?      My current...
Michael-Fischer-web
Michael Fischer  Director of dealer car channel | Dunn Tire LLC’s Exxpress Tire Delivery | Age: 37 What was your first job in the industry?     ...
Brady-Forbes-web
Brady Forbes  Project engineer | Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. | Age: 25 What was your first job in the industry?      My first job in the industry was...
Truman-Geary-web
Truman Geary  Outside sales representative | Best One Tire & Service | Age: 30 What was your first job in the industry?      Service technician. ...
Baker-Ghanim-web
Baker Ghanim  District manager | Ghanim Group dba Tire Store Service Center | Age: 35 What was your first job in the industry?      Tire tech.  What...
Marshall-Gillespie
Marshall Gillespie  Director of commercial proprietary brands | American Tire Distributors Inc. | Age: 33 What was your first job in the industry?     ...
John-Grieshop-web
John Grieshop  Owner | John’s Tire Service LLC | Age: 39 What was your first job in the industry?      Tire tech.  What attracted you to the...
Jesse-Hayes-web
Jesse Hayes  Maintenance manager | Liberty Tire Recycling LLC | Age: 37 What was your first job in the industry?      My first job was working as a mechanic...
Danielle-Kamps-web
Danielle Kamps  Store manager | Wonderland Tire Inc. | Age: 31 What was your first job in the industry?      I started by cleaning the shop.  What...
Brent-Koch-web
Brent Koch  Staff engineer for all-terrain product development | Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. | Age: 31 What was your first job in the industry?  I started as an intern...
Meagan-Koranek-web
Meagan Koranek  Supply chain manager | American Omni Trading Co. | Age: 28 What was your first job in the industry?      Supply chain analyst.  ...
Cody-Lang-web
Cody Lang  Vice president of sales | Tire Solutions | Age: 31 What was your first job in the industry?  My first job in the tire industry was a warehouse/driver position...
Renan-Ludscher-web
Renan Ludscher  Database manager | ATEQ TPMS Tools | Age: 32 What was your first job in the industry?      Technical support for ATEQ TPMS.  What...
Tim-Maust-web
Tim Maust  Region grade manager | Liberty Tire Recycling LLC | Age: 34 What was your first job in the industry?      My first job in the industry was ...
Cole-McElroy-web
Cole McElroy  Southeast regional sales manager | Pre-Q Galgo Corp. | Age: 31 What was your first job in the industry?      I started helping out at my...
Ryan-McMullen-web
Ryan McMullen  Commercial division operations manager | Sullivan Tire Co. | Age: 38  What was your first job in the industry?      While in high ...
Jason-Meeks-web
Jason Meeks  Strategic account manager | Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations, LLC | Age: 36 What was your first job in the industry?      I was hired...
Aaron-Miguel-web
Aaron Miguel  Strategic account manager, government | East Bay Tire Co. | Age: 37  What was your first job in the industry?      I started as a temp...
Clayton-Millay-web
Clayton Millay  President of commercial operations and manufacturing | McMahon’s Best One Tire & Auto Care  | Age:39  What was your first job in the industry...
Josh-Nevill-web
Josh Nevill  Manager | Tirecraft Canada Inc. | Age: 36 What was your first job in the industry?  Road service tech.  What attracted you to the industry?  ...
Jason-Paul-web
Jason Paul  Sales manager | Take Off Tire LLC | Age: 27 What was your first job in the industry?      My current job at Take Off Tire. I have been working...
Curtis-Reno-web
Curtis Reno  Store Manager | Tire-Rama Auto Repairs and Tires | Age: 30  What was your first job in the industry?      I was offered a job at Les...
Connor-Rhine-web
Connor Rhine  Store manager | Southern Tire Mart LLC | Age: 27  What was your first job in the industry?      I was a commercial development intern...
Bridgette-Romberger-web
Bridgette Romberger  Assistant category planning manager | Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. | Age: 34 What was your first job in the industry?      I joined...
Skyler-Salts-web
Skyler Salts  Service manager | Take Off Tire LLC | Age: 23  What was your first job in the industry?      I worked at a Quick Lane for Beatrice ...
Denesh-Santiago-web
Denesh Santiago  Regional director | Mavis Discount Tire | Age: 30  What was your first job in the industry?      Lube tech at Valvoline Instant ...
Nate-Shingleton-web
Nate Shingleton  General manager, business development | Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations, LLC | Age: 32  What was your first job in the industry?    ...
Tony-Suglio-web
Tony Suglio  Director of strategic distribution for commercial solutions | Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations LLC | Age: 37  What was your first job in the industry...
Nicole-Thigpen-web
Nicole Thigpen  Office Manager - Dublin | Dorsey Tire Co. Inc. | Age: 35  What was your first job in the industry?      My first job in the ...
Sarah-Thompson-web
Sarah Thompson Store manager | Fantastic Rentals dba Tire Time | Age: 28 What was your first job in the industry?     Small sales. What attracted you to the industry...
LeanneVarney-web
Leanne Varney  Associate manager of marketing communications | Apollo Tyres Ltd. | Age: 38  What was your first job in the industry?      Team secretary...
Jeff-Wallick
Jeff Wallick  Director of training | K&M Tire Inc. | Age: 35  What was your first job in the industry?  My very first job was working at an independent tire...
Jane-Yi-web
Jane Yi  Development engineer principal | Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. | Age: 39  What was your first job in the industry?      My first job in...
Andrea-Zabell-web
Andrea Zabell Manager | Waterloo Tirecraft | Age: 38 What was your first job in the industry? I started as a parts driver for the company I now manage. After arriving at the shop...