Bud Morgan
Hall of Fame Inductee #362
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 business through hard work and a commitment to treating customers the “right way.” He became known for clearing roads quickly and effectively. In the late 80s, a fuel tanker turned over onto a pick-up truck with a young man and six-year-old child inside. The young man passed away in the accident. The child was trapped inside the vehicle. Bud used air cushions and a 750 Holmes to save the boy’s life. This story exemplified Bud’s passion for the industry.
Bud was inducted posthumously.
Member
- Oklahoma Wreckers Association
- Member Thunderbird Speedway Board
- Member Muskogee Fire Department
- Member Oklahoma Highway Patrol
- Honorary Member: Muskogee County Sheriff’s department, Muskogee EMS, Muskogee Police Department
- International Towing & Recovery Hall of Fame and Museum
- Towing & Recovery Association of America
- Vice President, 1986
Recognition
- 32 Degree Mason
- Potentate of the Bedouin Shriner
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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.