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