Former Yokohama Tire Executive Jim MacMaster Passes Away
Jim MacMaster, Yokohama Tires’ former executive vice president and chief operating officer, passed away on June 14. He was 75. MacMaster, who spent 39 years in the tire industry, retired from Yokohama in 2010 after 30 years with the company. He also served as chairman of the Rubber Manufacturers Association from 2007-2009. MacMaster was also
Tire Industry Mourns John Rainey, Former ARA President
John Allen Rainey, a past president of the former American Retreaders Association and a 2015 inductee into the North Carolina Tire Dealers Hall of Fame, died March 16 at his home in Henderson, N.C. He was 94. The owner and operator of City Tire Inc. in Henderson, Rainey assisted in the foundation of the North
Jay Goldberg, CTDA Hall of Fame Member, Dies at 86
Jay Goldberg, a 50-year board member and Hall of Fame inductee of the California Tire Dealers Association (CTDA), passed away on Feb. 8, 2022. He was 86. A fixture in the Southern California tire industry, Goldberg joined brothers Stan and Arnie Sperling in 1969 to help operate Globe Tire. Goldberg also served tire dealers on
Tire Industry Influencer Joe Jordan Dies
Jordan is credited for leading Toyo Tires into the tuner market and producing industry-changing tire sizes.
Harold Finkelstein, Patriarch of Max Finkelstein Inc., Dies
Harold’s legacy is seen in the family business today. When he joined the company, it was a two-generation family business and has grown to include four generations of family members.
Former Fountain Tire CEO and Board Chair, Brian Hesje, Dies
Former Fountain Tire CEO and Board Chair Brian Hesje died on Dec. 5 with his family by his side, the company said.
‘Rusty’ Rovere, Owner of Dale’s Tire, Dies at Age 72
Dale R. Rovere went by many nicknames, such as Rusty and Harry the Speed Freak, and was known to always have a smile on his face.
Jacques Bajer, Tire Industry Hall of Fame Inductee, dies
Bajer worked at Ford from 1955 to 1970, where he was involved in the development of the tire uniformity grading machine and low-profile tire and a key figure in the radialization of the U.S. tire market.
Direct Tire Owner Barry Steinberg Dies at 75
Barry Steinberg started Direct Tire & Auto in 1974 after being drafted and serving in the Vietnam War. He grew the dealership to five locations in the metro Boston area and was named a Tire Review Top Shop Finalist in 2008.
Babcox Media Mourns the Passing of Tim Fritz, Editor & Friend
Tim Fritz joined Babcox Media in 1990 and spent 31 years working in various editorial roles, most recently as the digital editor of Brake & Front End, ImportCar, Underhood Service, Tomorrow’s Tech and ShopOwner. He was also a contributing editor on aftermarketNews.
Service Equipment Veteran Michael Alusick Passes Away
Michael Alusick dedicated his working life to Bear Automotive, Sun Electric, Forward Lift and Snap-on Equipment.
Founder of Pete’s Road Service Passes Away
The family of L.Z. “Pete” Fletcher, founder of Pete’s Road Service, announced Pete’s passing.
