George W. Little
George was born in Lowry, Arkansas on March 3, 1943. He married Gail Patricia Hutchins on June 5, 1971. Gail is currently in charge of the accounting department. Together they have three children, Kelly Dean Little, Lorrie Lynette Todd and Robin Elisha Cribbs, none of which are involved in the family business.
George opened a Chevron Service Station in 1968 and acquired his first tow truck in 1972. He currently has a fleet of 38 trucks to include light, medium and heavy duty.
George holds certifications in heavy duty recovery (Ross Kinman), heavy duty recovery (CTTA) and light duty recovery (CTTA). He has served on the Towing Service Agreement Committee in California for many years and was very active with State Legislation for many years. George also helped negotiate with the City & County of Sacramento on abandonment programs and contracts. He has been mentor to many tow truck operators and mechanics and has successfully aided them to build successful businesses of their own.
George holds current memberships with the CTTA, CTA, Mule Deer Foundation and the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation. He has lifetime memberships with the Safari Club International and North American Hunting Club. He has sponsored and instructed numerous classes on various different aspects of towing and recovery and air bag operations.
In the future, George hopes to retire and go hunting and fishing throughout North America. Of course, he will continue to share his knowledge of the towing and recovery industry to all who seek his advice.
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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.