David Whealon
Hall of Fame Inductee #365
Fond du Lac, Wisconsin
Owner/President, Whealon Towing and Service Inc.
David started the business on his own at 21 years old. Through his hard work, long hours and easy-going personality, he has grown to be well respected in the community and across the state of Wisconsin. David has pledged his life to the towing community on local, state and national levels. He helped found the Wisconsin Towing Association (WTA) training committee, which now has trained hundreds of operators. He has served in leadership positions for both the WTA and Towing and Recovery Association of America.
Member
- Wisconsin Towing Association
- Director 1988 – 1995
- Chairman 1995 – 1997
- Wisconsin Towing Association Training
- Cofounder
- Chairman 1995 – 2010
- Wisconsin Motor Carriers
- Director 2010 – Present
- Towing & Recovery Association of America
- Past State Director
- Antique Truck Historical Society
- International Towing & Recovery Hall of Fame and Museum
- Fond du Lac Chamber of Commerce
Recognition
- Recipient, Wisconsin Towing Association George Lanser Memorial Award 2022
- Truck on display at the International Towing Museum
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HALL OF FAME NOMINEE ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
Tow Equipment/Product Innovation
Innovation of a product sold in the marketplace that has helped move the industry forward. Candidate must have a minimum of 10 years of service to the industry.
Exemplary Dedication
Candidate must have 20 years running a towing business in an outstanding and exemplary manner, promoting a positive image of the towing industry and have positive relations with the community, i.e., performing services for the community about and beyond the services for hire. Limit: One inductee per year.
Industry Leadership
Leadership involved with an outstanding project that has had a dynamic and lasting effect on the towing industry. Candidate must have minimum 10 years service to the towing industry.
Professional Achievement
Creating a product or service of any kind that has had a significant and lasting effect on thousands of towing professionals. Candidate Must have a minimum of 10 years to the industry.