Hall Of Fame

The first Hall of Fame class, inducted in 1986, consisted of 27 members from six countries: Australia, Canada, Mexico, South Africa, United Kingdom and United States. Industry professionals came together and selected individuals who made a difference. To honor those chosen few, the Friends of Towing (now ITRHFM) dedicated an entire section of the museum’s walls for portraits of the inductees.

Today the Hall of Fame has grown to include over 350 distinguished towing professionals with members from:

Australia
Belgium
Canada
Finland
France
Germany

Ireland
Japan
Mexico
Netherlands
Poland
Scotland

South Africa
Sweden
Switzerland
United Kingdom
United States
Wales

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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.

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Remigiusz Witkowski

February 15, 1949 in Lode, Poland Married to Leokadia, they have 2 children, Tomase (Tom) and Pawel (Paul) who is involved in the industry. Mr. Witkowski earned a… Read More

Harold A. Wheeler

February 22, 1940 in Danbury, Connecticut Married to Kathleen for 35 years and father to David, MariAnn and Ginger, none of whom are involved in the towing and… Read More

Linda M. Unruh

October 9, 1957 in Anaconda, Montana One of 16 children, Linda Unruh was diagnosed with polio at age 5, after which she spent 11 years of hospitalization, undergoing… Read More

Bob J. Swaney

August 15, 1941 Although single today, Bob Swaney has two children by a former marriage, adult daughters Sharry and Charlotte who are also in the family business with… Read More

Michael R. Scott

November 3, 1957 in Lucerne, Missouri Married the former Adrienne Brunner and together they have raise one daughter, Holly, who is not involved in the towing and recovery… Read More

Allen J. Price

October 13, 1941 in Greenwood, South Carolina Allen and his wife, Margaret, have raised three children, Allen J. Price, Jr., Ronnie V. Price and Samantha P. Simpson. All… Read More

Fred W. Knight

May 8, 1933 in Newmarket, New Hampshire In the summer of 1952, Fred met and dated Roberta (Bobbi) Turner and they were married in 1955. Together they has… Read More

Steven L. Calitri

January 27, 1952 in Teaneck, New Jersey Steve and his wife Norma have no children, however, Steve is raising two sons from a former marriage. Their names are… Read More

Gary W. Rouse

Born May 19, 1953 in Grand Island, Nebraska and married Sharon Kiburz 1972. Together they have raised three children, Holli Huhman, Heidi Tennant and Heath Rouse, all of… Read More

David G. Ross

Born and raised in Eastern Canada, David married his sweetheart Lynne and together they have raised three children, Christopher, Michael and Melissa with the former two working in… Read More

Marty D. Oppenlander

Marty has been married to Bobbie, his high school sweetheart for 30 years. Together they have three daughters, Kelly, Michelle and Ashley. Kelly and Michelle work part-time in… Read More

Robert F. Hoppes, Sr.

Born in 1924 in Portland, Michigan, he and his wife were married for almost 50 years and together they raised 10 children, six of whom are actively involved… Read More