Johnny g & Friends, Ep. 1: Mario Andretti
In this episode of Johnny g & Friends, hear about Mario Andretti’s stories from the finish line and his impact on the evolution of race tire technology.
Club 3633 Profile: Wes Tatum
Wes Tatum grew up in the tire industry, but never felt pressured to join the family business. “I actually went to college with the intent to become an engineer. Admittedly, there are some days I question that decision to change career paths,” he says.
Club 3633 Profile: Gary Eavers Jr.
Gary Eavers initially opted out of the family business, instead choosing a career as internal auditor. It wasn’t until three years ago that he joined his family’s business. Today, he’s director of operations the nearly 60 year-old company.
Club 3633 Profiles: Robby Cutchins
Robby Cutchins was always interested in working in the automotive industry. “My father started in the automotive business in 1982 in a small two-bay service station and eventually got in to the tire business in the late 1980s. Being around the business for all of the years growing up gave me the interest to pursue a career in the field as I got older,” Cutchins says.
2016 TIA Board Election Deadline Approaching
The voting period for the 2016 TIA Board of Directors election is coming to a close. By Sept. 1, 2016, TIA members with voting rights must submit their votes to elect four individuals to the TIA board for three-year terms. Nominees for TIA’s Board of Directors include: Bruce Besancon – Alliance Tire Americas, Inc., Wakefield,
Is it Taxable or Not?
In the October issue of the Virginia Automotive Report, Terry Westhafer of Central Tire Corp. in Verona told of his personal account of a recent Sales Tax Audit. Since then, we have spoken to Mark Hornsby of Hornsby Tire Co. in Newport News, who also experienced a recent audit. Both Terry and Mark have contributed
You Know You’re in for a Bad Time When . . .
It’s the day you are glancing through the unopened mail and you come upon a letter from the sales tax people. You reluctantly open the envelope and there it is: Your company is scheduled for an audit. If you have ever had a Sales Tax Audit, you know how bad they are. If you’ve never
TSI/SSG Hires International Sales Representative
Tire Service Equipment/Saf-Tee Siping & Grooving appointed Heiko (Hike) Pollem as its new international sales representative on Jan. 2, replacing Arvid Vaaten, who recently retired. Pollem was born in Germany and moved to America at a young age. Pollem worked in the automotive aftermarket and related fields for more than 40 years, starting with Carroll
Virginia Executive Honored with 2013 CEO Award of Excellence
VAA executive director awarded with honor for professionalism.
Va. Automotive Association Sets Trade Show
The Virginia Automotive Association’s convention and trade show, "VAA 2013: Connecting Virginia’s Automotive Professionals," is set for April 12-14 at The Homestead in Hot Springs, Va. Highlights of the weekend include the VAA open golf tournament; two presentations from Richard Flint; an HR update from Sesco President Bill Ford; a peer-to-peer roundtable discussion; trade show;