Bert Huffener
Educated in mechanics and electronics, he joined the Green Beret Commandos during service. His business career started as general manager of a Volkswagen dealership, then started an exporting business. In 1981 BOY AG called and he has since been the executive of the recovery and breakdown trades. Bert is a star athlete, being a national champion in boxing,
water-ski-racing, ice hockey, power boat racing and parasailing.
His Association leader says of him that “he has achieved these at BOVAG:
Beneficial legislation
Official recognition of the industry
Created protective zones
Eliminated “wrecker” image
Developed computer programs
Established “training schools”
Established compensatory rate schedules
Promotes customer friendly approach
Bert is known as Mr. Takel en Bergen, Mr. Recovery by all branches of the industry and law enforcement. He created International Federation of Recovery Specialists, a grouping of international associations.
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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.