Gary Coe
Gary is a member of the Independent Towing Operators of Oregon, Northwest Towing Association, Oregon Tow Truck Association, Washington Tow Truck Association, Founder and Officer of T.R.A.A., Automotive Service Council, and Auto Body
Craftsman.
Gary’s father had started Speeds in Portland, a major automotive repair facility and a pioneer A.A.A. contractor.
Gary entered the business in January ofl966 and was the cause of the purchase of a second tow truck in 1969. From that day to date he has built Speeds of Portland into one of the nation’s largest and most
respected fleets. He won the TOW TIMES award in 1984 for the
nation’s MOST OUTSTANDING towing operation.
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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.