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    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
    Brand manager | Yokohama Tire Corp. | Irvine, Calif. | Age: 36
    troy_altman
    Customer service representative | Atturo Tire Corp. | Waukegan, Ill. | Age: 31
    charlie_barron
    Vice president of technology | Chabill's Tire and Auto Service | Morgan City, La. | Age: 28
    cody_benton
    Retail management and business analytics | Blacks Tire Service Inc. | Lake Waccamaw, N.C. | Age: 24
    alan_drungell
    Regional sales manager | McCarthy Tire Service Co. Inc. | Macungie, Pa. | Age: 34
    matt_dunn
    Logistics specialist | Atturo Tire Corp. | Montgomery, Ill. | Age: 28
    mark_ferris_headshot
    Business operations specialist | Atturo Tire Corp. |Waukegan, Ill. | Age: 35
    enrique_hernandez
    Chief operating officer | Tire Group International LLC. |Miami, Fl. | Age: 37
    ashley_hopkins
    General manager — enterprise | ASA Automotive Systems | Londonderry, N.H. | Age: 35
    richard_ingram
    Account manager | Purcell Tire & Rubber Co. | Marana, Ariz. | Age: 39
    erik_jandreau
    Director of merchandising and logistics | VIP Tires & Service | Auburn, Maine | Age: 38
    bridney_jordan
    Product manager | Turbo Wholesale Tires LLC | Oak Park, Mich. | Age: 35
    angel_koon
    Human resources generalist | Chapel Hill Tire | Chapel Hill, N.C. | Age: 25
    dustin_lancy
    Senior commercial product marketing manager | Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co. | Silver Lake, Ohio | Age: 37
    vanessa_larson
    Marketing manager | Gills Point S Tire & Auto Service | Helena, Mont. | Age: 38
    andrew_lau
    Product marketing manager | Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. |Akron, Ohio | Age: 37
    ashley_lawless
    Graphic designer | Atturo Tire Corp. | Waukegan, Ill. | Age: 35
    ian_mckenney
    Consumer product strategy manager | Bridgestone Americas Inc. | Franklin, Tenn. | Age: 37
    seth_murphree
    Truck service risk specialist | TravelCenters of America | Anderson, S.C. | Age: 36
    haris_nadeem
    CEO | USA Wheel & Tire Outlet Inc. | Mesquite, Texas | Age: 24
    tyler_paparello
    Chief operating officer | AMG Enterprises, a Midas franchise | Branford, Conn. | Age: 36
    rachel_potee
    Manager of brand experience and influencer engagement | Bridgestone Americas Inc. | Nashville, Tenn. | Age: 36
    nate_potts
    Account manager | Colony Tire Corp. | Norfolk, Va. | Age: 22
    bryan_robbins
    Executive director of marketing | S&S Tire | Lexington, Ky. | Age: 32
    isaac_rodriguez
    Warehouse manager | Atturo Tire Corp. | Harbor, Ill. | Age: 31
    tommy_schadl
    Outside sales representative | K&M Tire Inc. | Aurora, Ohio | Age: 24
    bradley_schefferstein
    Store manager | Chabill’s Tire & Auto Service | Thibodaux, La. | Age: 30
    aaron_spann__copy
    Store manager | Blacks Tire Service Inc. | Raeford, N.C. | Age: 26
    grant_whyte
    Key account manager | OTR International Inc. | Fort Worth, Texas | Age: 28
    evan_wood
    Director of operations | Tire Discounters Inc. |Cincinnati, Ohio | Age: 24
    wyatt_zipperian
    Store manager | Pomp's Tire Service Inc. |Helena, Mont. | Age: 31