John F. Coupland
John Coupland was born in 1946 and hails from Dorset in the United Kingdom and has been in the Towing Industry for 57 years, His more than half a century of experience has been dedicated to bettering National Legal and Administrative Towing and Recovery issues in the UK and more recently focused on bringing to light awareness for Slow Down Move Over in the UK.
Not only a member of AVRO but also one of its founders 41 years ago John is certified in all facets of the Towing Recovery and Transportation industry and is a Chemical Tanker specialist. He is a member of the European Rescue and Recovery Initiative for over 8 years and received the Institute of Vehicle Recovery’s annual Fellowship Award in 2013 for exceptional contributions to the recovery training industry in the UK.
He is a past Chairman of the Royal Automobile Club, and holds honorary lifetime membership in AVRO for his outstanding services and commitment. He has received numerous awards and accolades including the Cobra Lifetime Achievement award from Liverpool/Victoria Insurance for his outstanding contributions to the Towing and Recovery industry.
Managing his recovery business Castle, he achieved them the Investors in People accreditation providing job opportunities for people with learning disabilities and providing careers for eligible immigrant European workers.
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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.