Mid-Atlantic TirePros Koats for Kids Drive Sets New Record
Easton, M.D.-based Mid-Atlantic TirePros collected more than 500 coats for children in need during its 10th Annual Arlene M. John Koats for Kids Drive.
Yokohama Names Jeff Barna COO
Yokohama Tire Corp. hires Jeff Barna as chief operating officer, effective Jan. 13.
Bridgestone’s Baratta to Retire, Seidel Named Successor
John Baratta, Bridgestone Americas president of consumer replacement tire sales announces retirement after 34 years with the company.
Former Quirk Tire President Ed Quirk Jr. Dies
Edward “Ed” Quirk Jr., former president and CEO of Quirk Tire Co., died on Jan. 5, 2017. He was 87.
Retreading Leader Bradley Ragan Jr. Dies
Bradley Ragan Jr., owner of B.R. Retreading Inc. in Glasgow, Ky., and RDH Tire and Retread Co. in Cleveland, N.C., died on Jan. 1, 2017. He was 70.
Proud to Be a Tire Dealer: Audra Fordin
When a recession hit in the late 2000s, tire dealer Audra Fordin, owner of Great Bear Auto Repair and Body Shop in Queens, N.Y., was at risk of losing her business as fewer and fewer cars came to the shop. But through this struggle, Fordin found her business’ (and her own) salvation in an unlikely
Proud to Be a Tire Dealer: Marshall Lucas
Many successful businesses have started from accidents: fudge, microwaves, post-it notes and even superglue. Sometimes success is stumbled upon, when a series of unexpected events along with hard work leads to something big. For Marshall Lucas, owner of the wholesaler and retailer V T Used Tire Co., the evolution of his business is one of
Proud to Be a Tire Dealer: Jason Greer
Two years ago Jason Greer, owner of Buckner, Ky.-based K&G Tire Pros, took money from his advertising budget that would normally go toward TV and radio advertising and instead put that money toward helping the community that’s helped him thrive. “Myself and a lot of my key employees are from the area,” Greer says. “We
Dealer Profile: Pam Gatto
Pam Gatto, CEO of Florida-based Gatto’s Tires & Auto Service, believes she isn’t just selling tires; she’s selling peace of mind. “We’re not here to sell you a tire or a set of brakes,” she says. “We’re going to make sure your car is safe for you and your families.”
Proud to Be a Tire Dealer: Shane Schmidt
When the U.S. economy slid into recession in 2007, many businesses struggled to survive. As the unemployment rate grew to 9.5% by June 2009, California was among the hardest hit states in the country with a jobless rate more than 10%. It was during that time that Shane Schmidt, owner of Schmidty’s Garage in Huntington
Welcome Club 3633
Charles Goodyear revolutionized the commercial rubber industry when he discovered vulcanization and filed patent U.S. 3633. The filing of this patent can be seen as a starting point for the modern tire industry. Throughout history others built upon Goodyear’s discovery: Robert W. Thompson, John Boyd Dunlop, André and Édouard Michelin, Frank Seiberling, Harvey Firestone and
Club 3633 Profile: Josh Hammett
Josh Hammett, 35 Store Manager Family Tire Pros Josh Hammett has been busy trying to change people’s negative experience in the tire industry by providing a great experience to his customers. “Business success is when you have earned a reputation for doing it right and doing it very, very well,” he explained. “Customers come in
