Family Tire owner Denis Bucher is poised to become mayor pro-tempore of New Bern, N.C.
In November, Bucher was elected alderman for the city, where his two-location dealership is based. The mayor pro tempore fills in whenever the mayor cannot preside over a meeting of the New Bern Board of Aldermen, as well as at ceremonial appearances.
Bucher had a 37-year career with Bridgestone Americas, and opened Family Tire in 2005.
Family Tire has twice been selected as a semi-finalist in the Tire Review Top Shop Award program.