Jack McCaffrey of Monett, Mo., has been named to the Missouri Tire Industry Association’s Tire Hall of Fame.
McCaffrey started his career in 1956 as a route salesman for Friend Tire in Monett.
In 1971, McCaffrey started Grande Tire in Pierce City with fellow Friend employees Leo Costley and Junior Avondet. Today, the business has outlets in Pierce City, Aurora, Cassville and Joplin.
McCaffrey retired and sold the business to his three brothers in 1992.