Marci Gratzianna

Born to a towing family, Marci has spent almost 40 years in the industry. Marci is co-owner of O’Hare Towing Service, along with her husband Bill Gratzianna. The company was launched in 2001, but she has been part of the towing and recovery community in Illinois, regionally and nationally, since the 1980s. She grew up watching her mother, Mary K. Cooper, run the family towing business in Chicago. Mary Cooper was selected for the Towing Hall of Fame in 1999, making Marci the second generation and the second woman in her family to be honored. At age 17 Marci started working with her mother at Cooper’s Towing.

Marci, has held leadership roles in multiple towing associations including Professional Towing & Recovery Operators of Illinois (PTROT), TRAA, and WTRAA. As a TRAA Education Foundation member, she helped produce two safety videos for tow operators. She has received the WTRAA Tow Woman of the Year Award it highest award and TRAA Distinguished Service Award in addition to recognition from PTROI and the TRAA Education Foundation,

In 2008 – 2009, she costarred in the television show “Wrecked: Life in the Crash Lane” helping to educate the public on the dangers towing professionals face daily. Marci also is a champion of the Museum’s working to preserve and promote the industry and its history.

Marci has demonstrated an extraordinary commitment to the towing industry as well as her community.”

“Not only does Marci devote her own time, but also leads, guides and inspires others to give back to the towing industry.” She is dedicated to raising the profile and image of the towing and recovery industry.,

“Marci and her family have always done their best to show the towing industry in a positive light .”

Marci is now paving the way for a third generation of towing women by mentoring her daughters at O’Hare Towing Services. Her knowledge of equipment and experience of what’s necessary to get the job done is a true testament to other women in the industry.”