Ernest W. Holmes, Jr.
Elected: March 24, 1986
Inducted: June 26, 1986
Born: December 24, 1907
Married: Mary Belle
Children: Gerald E. Holmes, Chattanooga, Tennessee
John David Holmes, Peach Tree City, Georgia
William M. Holmes, Chattanooga, Tennessee
History: Served the Ernest Holmes Co. as designer and Chief Engineer until 1945 and was President from 1945 until his retirement in 1973. Under his guidance, the company pioneered in developing and manufacturing hundreds of industrial use items. It was the towing and recovery industry, however, that the company rose to international prominence for quality equipment.
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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.