Gerald R. Plumpton
Inductee #22
Gerald R. Plumpton worked in construction before joining White Motor Company in 1940. He worked for the Canadian Army’s Electrical and Mechanical Engineers (1941-46). He was the fleet superintended for S. McCord Co., from 1962 until 1972. He worked for a towing business for several years before beginning and being the first president of Tow Truck Operators of Ontario in 1966.
Mr. Plumpton was a member of the shriners, Presbyterian church, Toronto Business Club, Automotive Transport Service Superintendents Association, and the Automotive Transport Association of Ontario.
Inducted: June 26th, 1986
Born: December 31st, 1911 – Campbellford, Ontario, Canada
Family: Aileen Provins (wife); John E. (son), Marilyn (daughter)
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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.