John G. Rogers
Inductee #25
John G. Rogers began his involvement in the towing and recovery industry at his father’s garage, Unity Garage, from an early age. He and a handful of dedicated recovery men began the Association of Vehicle Recovery Operators in 1977. In 1984, Mr. Rogers and five friends from other countries founded Friends of Towing. He was one of its eight original sponsors. Every towing industry function in the 80s in Great Britain had John G. Rogers in the forefront for guidance and inspiration. Mr. Rogers enjoyed the respect, honor, and friendship of all recovery people throughout the world.
Inducted: June 26th, 1986
Born: October 19th, 1939 – Leicester, England
Family: Louise Law (wife); Shirley Ann (daughter), Jeanette (daughter), Jonathan (son)
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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.