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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Kevin Goodyear

Enterprise, Alabama Kevin Goodyear, born into the heart of the wrecker business, has embodied a passion for towing that began in his earliest days. From the moment he… Read More

Jeffrey Godwin

Texas, USA Jeffrey Godwin is a distinguished leader in the towing and recovery industry, recognized for his extensive contributions and unwavering commitment to enhancing the profession. Currently serving… Read More

Jean Georges

Ménil-aux-Bois, France Jean Georges is a renowned entrepreneur and inventor, celebrated for his groundbreaking contributions to the towing equipment manufacturing industry. As the founder of Jige International, Europe's… Read More

Francis Coady

Seabrook, New Hampshire Francis Coady is a highly respected and accomplished professional with a passion for his work that is evident in his motto: "Choose a job you… Read More

William ‘Bill’ Clayton

Nambour, Queensland, Australia With a career spanning over five decades, William Clayton has established himself as a trailblazer in the towing and recovery industry. As the founder of… Read More

David ‘Dave’ Whealon

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… Read More

Rudy Smith

New Orleans, Louisiana Third generation co-owner and president, Rudy Smith Service Inc. Rudy was born into a towing and recovery business but his passion, and gift, has been… Read More

Jon Redman

Fairfax Station, Virginia President, Redman Fleet Services Inc. Jon started Redman Fleet Services Inc. in 1978. Jon strongly advocates community support and involvement and sets the example in… Read More

Bud Morgan

Muskogee, Oklahoma Founder, Morgan Towing & Recovery Bud Morgan started his company in 1973 and was very passionate about towing and recovery and helping people. He grew his… Read More

Eric Luchini

Las Cruces, New Mexico Second generation owner, Luchini Towing & Recovery You will never regret helping those in your community. – Ray Luchini (Eric's father) Eric shows his… Read More

Ruth Landau

Port Orange, Florida Co-owner Fryer's Towing Service, Daytona Beach Ruth has been active in the towing and recovery industry since 1988 when she married into the industry. She… Read More

Bruce Jackson

Orleans, Ontario, Canada Retired, NRC Industries Inc. Established the Bill Jackson Legacy website Authors history books about the towing industry Bruce Jackson is a walking history lesson for… Read More