Marvin ‘Sonny’ J. Griffin
Inductee #7
Marvin ‘Sonny’ J. Griffin was born in Alto, Georgia. He worked for the Ernest Holmes Company as an assistant zone manager (1971-1974). Mr. Griffin also worked with Century Wrecker Corporation as their Vice President of Sales (1975-1990). He was also the president of Miller Industries from 1996 until 1996. Mr. Griffin was a member of the National Automotive Dealers Association, Truck Body & Equipment Association, National Truck Equipment Association, Towing and Recovery Association of America (TRAA), and the Friends of Towing.
Inducted: June 26th, 1986
Born: June 3rd, 1934 – Alto, Georgia
Family: Judy H. Griffin (wife); Mike (son), Phil (son), Tom (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.