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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Stephen B. Shinnick

Stephen B. Shinnick was born in London, England during the era of the WWII. In 1962 he went to work for the British Armed Forces; Royal Corps of… Read More

James R. Poynter

James R. Poynter began his career in the towing industry in 1970 with Fender’s Wrecker Service. Sadly enough Art Fender suddenly passed away in 1973 and Rodney found… Read More

Richard S. Daley

Richard S. Daley entered the towing industry in 1970 working part time on nights and weekend’s as he continued to strive to finish his high school education. He… Read More

James L. Salentine

James L. Salentine was born into the towing industry with Ray’s Garage in Milwaukee, Wisconsin in 1936. The business was started in 1931 by Jim’s father, Ray Salentine. … Read More

George D. Connolly

George D. Connolly started Connolly’s Towing in 1973 and Bob’s Towing & Recovery in 2003. He runs them as “sister” companies in the Denver metro area and specializes… Read More

Clarissa C. Powell

Clarissa Clifton Powell was born in Berea, Kentucky on July 29, 1961. She is the second of three children, having an older sister and a younger brother. Clarissa… Read More

William G. Bowser

Bill was born on June 15, 1932 in Wichita, Kansas. After many moves he came to Colorado in 1955. He met his wife Susan in 1989 and were… Read More

Ronald Gardas

Ronald Gardas was born on May 23, 1959. He is the oldest son of Ronald and Kathleen Gardas. He grew up with 6 brothers and sisters in New… Read More

Patrick D. Gilboy

Patrick Gilboy was born on November 29, 1937 in Butte, Montana. He married Shirley his wife on June 28th, 1968 in Great Falls, Montana. Shirley was involved in… Read More

Louwrens J. Riekert

Louwrens J. Riekert was born in Pretoria, Gauteng on December 6, 1960. He finished school in Pretoria in 1978. We went to join the National Services for 2… Read More

Lloyd D. Yates

Lloyd Douglas Yates Doug was born in Hamilton County Tennessee on July 13th, 1953 Doug has three children, Shannon Douglas Yates, Kristy Daniel Yates and the late Jason… Read More

James M. Seamon

Born 1958 Mocksville NC Moved to Florida in 1972 Worked at family owned Exxon Station Attended Edgewater High School in Orlando Started driving Tow Trucks in 1975 with… Read More