William Gratzianna
Hall of Fame Inductee #377
Downers Grove, IL, USA
William “Bill” Gratzianna built a legacy that combines family tradition, business excellence, and advocacy for the towing profession. A second-generation tower, he grew up working alongside his father, Jack Gratzianna, founder of O’Hare Truck Service. Along with his wife Marci Cooper—herself from a towing family—Bill helped grow O’Hare Towing into one of the nation’s most respected companies. His vision extended beyond business success; through the TV series Wrecked: Life in the Crash Lane, he brought public awareness to the dangers and professionalism of towing work.
Gratzianna’s leadership also reached the highest legal and organizational levels. His successful Supreme Court case, O’Hare Truck Service vs. City of Northlake, protected the rights of towing professionals across the country. As president of the International Towing & Recovery Museum, he guided initiatives that strengthened industry history and education. Deeply committed to community service, he has supported training for first responders and the annual Tow Trucks for Tots toy drive. A proud husband, father, and grandfather, Gratzianna exemplifies professionalism, family values, and dedication to both his community and industry.
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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.