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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Geraldo Cortez Gonzalez

Monterrey, Mexico President and CEO, Gruas Monterrey Gerardo Cortez Gonzalez was born in 1950 in Monterrey, Mexico and has been in the tow business for 52 years, he… Read More

Albert Battelini

Vineland, New Jersey Co-owner/President, Battelini Transportation and Battelini Wrecker & Trailer Sales Albert has dedicated his life to serving his business, the towing and recovery industry and his… Read More

Mary Leigh Barbusin

Little Silver, New Jersey Executive Director, Garden State Towing Association Mary Leigh loved towing and recovery from her first interactions in 1996 when she was hired by the… Read More

Robert Van Lingen

Robert is president of Van Lingen Towing, a third-generation towing and recovery company based in Southern California. Robert represents the second generation to take the helm of the… Read More

Charles Schmidt

Charles started his career by joining his family's garage business and growing the business by obtaining towing contracts with local authorities. At the same time, Charles volunteered with… Read More

Sadaaki Nakamura

Mr. Nakamura is chairman of JYONAN Holding corp. For over 40 years he has innovated and improved his community and industry. Known for designing and manufacturing tow trucks,… Read More

Harumitsu Wada

As chairman and a founding partner of Miller Japan, Mr. Wada has over 40 years of experience in the towing and recovery industry, many of which have been… Read More

Marci Gratzianna

Born to a towing family, Marci has spent almost 40 years in the industry. Marci is co-owner of O'Hare Towing Service, along with her husband Bill Gratzianna. The… Read More

Henry Fenimore

Uncle Henry owns B&F towing of New Castle, Delaware, a family-run business that was started in 1967 and which also includes two brothers, Bobby and Herbie. Henry is… Read More

Bruce Davis

For over 40 years, Bruce has selflessly served his community and the towing profession. Bruce is the owner of Davis Towing and Recovery, he regularly donates his time… Read More

Sherry White

Sherry was born in Georgia and moved to California at a young age. Attending and participating in Church has always been part of her life. She has sung… Read More

Antonio ‘Tony’ Re

Tony is managing director of Nationwide Towing & Transport Pty Ltd, a business that has gained a reputation for safety and professionalism throughout the decades in Australia. In… Read More