D. Lynn Churchwell
Inductee #2
D. Lynn Churchwell was born in Shelbyville, Missouri. He would go on to become the assistant branch manager at Fruehauf Trailer from 1934 to 1937. Mr. Churchwell then worked for the Ernest Holmes Company as a sales representative in 1937, zone manager (1937-1959), and a general sales manager (1959-1974). He retired from the company in 1974. Mr. Churchwell was also a member of the AutoBooster Club (B-36) and the Automotive Sales Council.
Inducted: June 26th, 1986
Born: April 10th, 1909 – Shelbyville, Missouri
Family: Gladys D. Churchwell (wife); Patricia A. Avis (daughter), Gregory L. Churchwell (son), Margaret Culper (daughter), Thomas Forsythe (stepson)
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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.