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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Gerald R. Plumpton

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… Read More

Arthur W. Nelson

Arthur W. Nelson participated in developing a method for launching various models of landing craft from the decks of the Landing Ship Tank during World War II. He… Read More

George J. Monsour

George J. Monsour spent his education in Pennsylvania, Michigan, and Canada. From 1957 until 1969, Mr. Monsour operated Sun Oil dealerships in St Clair Shores, Michigan. In 1969,… Read More

Bythal L. McColgin

Bythal L. McColgin grew up in Missouri where he attended public schools in Raymondville. He was the owner of Operator Auto & Truck Parts delivery service throughout the… Read More

Harold D. Markle

Harold D. Markle attended Galt Collegiate Institute and Conestoga College for business administration in 1968. He then founded Harold Markle Service, Inc., in 1972. He completed the Kinman… Read More

Charles D. Malcolm

Charles D. Malcolm was raised in Texas and attended Texas public schools. He went to college at the University of New Mexico and served in the Civilian Conservation… Read More

Roderick T. MacKintosh

Roderick T. MacKintosh was raised in South Africa, where he attended Queensburg High School and graduated in 1966. In 1967, he enlisted in the South African air force… Read More

H. Alfred King, Sr.

Alfred King, Sr. was a tow truck operator and mechanic at Hemlich Garage from 1947 until 1968. He then owned and operated Helmrich Towing Service until his retirement… Read More

Philip A. Kenny

Philip A. Kenny attended school at St Patrick's College in East Melbourne. He then went on to pursue a career in photography. While he was working in his… Read More

James ‘Dave’ D. Jones

James 'Dave' D. Jones attended school in Tennessee before joining the United States Air Force from 1956 until 1960 as the staff sergeant crew engineer B-47 bomber. In… Read More

David Bernard Jones

David Bernard Jones was the managing director of MFC Survival Limited for 26 years. He was a member of the Association of Vehicle Recovery Operators and the Cardiff/Southeast… Read More

William ‘Bill’ C. Jackson

Class of 1986, #11 William ‘Bill’ C. Jackson 1925–2016, England William ‘Bill’ C. Jackson was a prolific figure in the towing and recovery industry as an inventor, dealer,… Read More