While Nov. 5 marked the official opening of the Global Tire Expo – Powered by TIA, the Tire Industry Association (TIA) kicked off the week of the 2019 SEMA Show with its annual meeting and Tire Industry Honors Ceremony.
During the annual meeting, outgoing TIA President John Evankovich passed the gavel to Brian Rigney, who will take over the post.
At its Tire Industry Honors Ceremony, TIA honored Hall of Fame recipients Brent Hesje, CEO of Fountain Tire, and the late Frank Holeman, former director of the Tire Industry Safety Council. The organization also recognized Edward A. Burleson Sr., president and owner of Central Marketing, with the Ed Wagner Leadership Award for his dedication and contributions to the industry.
Giti Tire Manufacturing (USA) received the Industry of the Year Award from the Chester County Chamber of Commerce. Among its initiatives, Giti Tire said it has been a staunch supporter of education, sponsoring the Giti Math & Science competition in collaboration with the Chester County School District since 2018.
Miller previously spent four years with Snap-on as an equipment specialist, and most recently with GPC/NAPA at the St. Louis company-owned auto parts stores.