Jack Wendell Richards
Hall of Fame Inductee #374 Calgary, Alberta, Canada With a career spanning over 70 years, Jack has established himself as a trailblazer in the towing industry, leaving… Read More
Mary Leigh Barbusin
Hall of Fame Inductee #356 Little Silver, New Jersey Executive Director, Garden State Towing Association Mary Leigh loved towing and recovery from her first interactions in 1996 when… Read More
Bud Morgan
Hall of Fame Inductee #362 Muskogee, Oklahoma Founder, Morgan Towing & Recovery Bud Morgan started his company in 1973 and was very passionate about towing and recovery and… Read More
Henry Fenimore
Uncle Henry owns B&F towing of New Castle, Delaware, a family-run business that was started in 1967 and which also includes two brothers, Bobby and Herbie. Henry is… Read More
Rene Fortin
Born in 1943 in Manchester New Hampshire Rene has been a champion for the North East Towing industry for over four decades. His dedication and commitment at the… Read More
Mel Berman
Born April 7, 1937 in Washington, DC Mel Berman founded what is now known as B/A products as Mel’s Auto Parts out of the garage of his home… Read More
Joseph G. Kolodziej, Sr.
Joseph G. Kolodziej Sr. was born in Long Branch, New Jersey on September 17, 1939. He went to school from kindergarten to the eighth grade and then attended… Read More
Marvin Ray Harris
Marvin R. Harris, Ray as he was known to everyone, was born June 1, 1926 in Swan Quarter, NC. Growing up on the North Carolina coast boating and… Read More
Clifford Roy Airth
Clifford Airth became active in the Automotive Industry early in 1946 and sold his first tow truck that same year. Later, he was appointed by the Ernest Holmes… Read More
Robert Sommers
Robert Sommers was born Nov, 22nd 1952 in Los Angeles, CA and passed away far too early in January of 2010. Robert graduated from William Howard Taft High… Read More
Robert ‘Ed’ E. Schatzman, Jr.
Robert E Schatzman Jr. was born Sept 23rd in Saint Petersburg; FL. Robert was a devoted family man and together with his wife Stephanie has three sons Robert,… Read More
James Satterfield
James E. Satterfield was born in Russellville, Arkansas in 1942. His family moved to Sikeston, Missouri 6 months later, and as fate would have it, that’s where he… Read More
Val F. Reich, III
Inductee #24 Val F. Reich, III worked for the Holmes Corporation for many years, serving as a factory representative (1955-1965), zone manager (1965-1979), regional manager (1979-1984), and a… Read More
Stanley A. Wane, II
Inductee #27 Stanley A. Wane, II worked as a garage helper during his school years at Kensington State. In 1936, he became a garage attendant for Melbourne Motos… Read More
Robert L. Freeman
Inductee #6 Robert L. Freeman was a Tennessee native, attending Tennessee public schools and the University of Chattanooga (now University of Tennessee at Chattanooga). He was a major… Read More
Philip A. Kenny
Inductee #14 Philip A. Kenny attended school at St Patrick's College in East Melbourne. He then went on to pursue a career in photography. While he was working… Read More
H. Olov Ekengård
Inductee #5 H. Olov Ekengård received a degree from the Tekniska Institute for Engineering in Stockholm. He was an engineering draughtsman, had a car repair business, as well… Read More
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… Read More
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.… Read More
John L. Hawkins II
Inductee #8 John L. Hawkins, II was born in Huntington, West Virginia, and attended West Virginia public schools. He also attended Marshall University (1933-1936) and received a foundational… Read More
James H. Blakeley
Inductee #1 James H. Blakeley grew up in Mediapolis, Iowa, where he attended Fairfield public schools. He served in the United States Navy from 1946 to 1971, achieving… Read More
Hendrickus ‘Henry’ Raubenheimer
Inductee #23 Hendrickus ‘Henry’ Raubenheimer was a partner for Car Towing Services from 1972 until 1978. He served as a managing director as well from 1978 until 1986.… Read More
George J. Monsour
Inductee #20 George J. Monsour spent his education in Pennsylvania, Michigan, and Canada. From 1957 until 1969, Mr. Monsour operated Sun Oil dealerships in St Clair Shores, Michigan.… Read More
Ernest W. Holmes, Jr.
Inductee #9 Ernest W. Holmes, Jr. served the Ernest Holmes Company as a designer and chief engineer until 1945. He was president of the company from 1945 until… Read More
Ernest W. Holmes, Sr.
Inductee #10 Ernest W. Holmes, Sr. was the very first inventor of the tow truck. He did this by adding new parts to his 1913 Cadillac, which would… Read More
Donald E. Cruse
Inductee #4 Donald E. Cruse grew up in Ontario and became a leadership figure for the international and Canadian towing and recovery industry. He was vice president of… Read More
Domingo L. Suárez, Sr.
Inductee #26 Domingo L. Suárez was the president of La Union Nacional de Gruas (The National Union of Cranes) for five years. He was also the secretary of… Read More
James ‘Dave’ D. Jones
Inductee #13 James ‘Dave’ D. Jones attended school in Tennessee before joining the United States Air Force from 1956 until 1960 as the staff sergeant crew engineer B-47… Read More
Charles D. Malcolm
Inductee #17 Charles D. Malcolm was raised in Texas and attended Texas public schools. He went to college at the University of New Mexico and served in the… Read More
Bythal L. McColgin
Inductee #19 Bythal L. McColgin grew up in Missouri where he attended public schools in Raymondville. He was the owner of Operator Auto & Truck Parts delivery service… Read More
William ‘Bill’ C. Jackson
Class of 1986, #11 William ‘Bill’ C. Jackson 1925–2016, England William ‘Bill’ C. Jackson was a prolific figure in the towing and recovery industry as an inventor, dealer,… Read More
David Bernard Jones
Inductee #12 David Bernard Jones was the managing director of MFC Survival Limited for 26 years. He was a member of the Association of Vehicle Recovery Operators and… Read More
H. Alfred King, Sr.
Inductee #15 Alfred King, Sr. was a tow truck operator and mechanic at Hemlich Garage from 1947 until 1968. He then owned and operated Helmrich Towing Service until… Read More
Wim Van Wetten
The Van Wetten fleet is one of the largest and most attractive in the Republic of South Africa. Wim continues to be a tower of strength in the… Read More
William Washam
Bill can easily be ranked as one of the best liked and most admired towing and recovery professional in the United States. His equipment is a model of… Read More
William ‘Bill’ Arthur McClaskey
Bill moved to Florida in 1930 and was educated in the Miami Public Schools and at Miami Tech. he served with the U.S. Army in Germany as Motor… Read More
William P. Bottoms, Sr.
Bill Bottoms became a master welder early in his career and used his mechanical talents to build auto racers in the backyard of his mother's home in Chicago.… Read More
Richard Pellow
1960 bought a body shop and tow truck 1967 bought a towing company 1967 started Twin Cities Salvage Pool Vice-President of T.R.A.A. Minnesota Professional Towing Association President, Founder… Read More
Rondie E. Welch
Elected:April 12, 1987 Inducted:June 25, 1987 Born:January 26, 1916 in Woodson, Texas Married:Athalene Manning Children: Juanita Welch Procter Clifford Wayne Diane Welch Scott History: Started in a repair… Read More
Oscar Weeks, Jr.
Oscar Weeks was graduated from Hillsborouglt High School in 1948 and served a three-year term with the US Marines. He took part in the Inchon Invasion in September… Read More
Max Nussbaum
Leslie A. Prince
John Schrock, Sr.
John Schrock is one of the experienced operators who received excellent training and then transmitted his talents to the emerging Ernest Holmes Company. He was instrumental in the… Read More
John Smith Hubbard
Worked for Hubbard Manufacturing Co. in various capacities, and served as a tow truck operator. Professional Engineer, Indiana 1943 Chief Engineer, Hubbard Mfg. Co.1944-1953 President, Hubbard Mfg. Co.19S3-1975… Read More
Jack Whitlock
Jack is one of those pioneers in the towing industry who always seems to be in the center of things, lending support, participating and offering counsel and advice.… Read More
Howard T. Sliger
Howard Sliger is one of those rare individuals whose personal power had a major impact on what the Ernest Holmes company came to be. In the days when… Read More
Henry E. Kerstgens, Jr.
Holliston Massachusetts Public Schools US Marines, ·Korea 1950-1953 Ford Service School 1953-1956 Ford Motor Co Service Rep 1956-1962 Crawford Truck Stop Tvwing & Service Manager 1956-1963 . Henry's… Read More
Harold Shipp
Shippy has always been the leader in the towing-and recovery industry in the State of South Australia, not only as a talented mechanic and builder, not only as… Read More
H. Roy Runciman
The name Runciman in Canada and among Roy's friends and associates in the United States always reminds one of excellence in the field of supplying to the trade… Read More
Guy Edward Benitez
Towing & Recovery Professionals of Louisiana Founder, Treasurer, Director. Towing & Recovery Association of America Charter Member, Vice President, President, Executive Committee. Louisiana Motor Transport Association Louisiana Auto-Truck… Read More
Gus VanderDonck
Gus has been head of the towing committee of GM from 1977 to 1987. In that capacity he did more than any other single person to bridge the… Read More
George Mutch
Mutch Automotive Services 1974-1987 Association of Vehicle Recovery Operators Region I Directors Institute of Vehicle Recovery Vehicle Builders and Repairers Association Scottish Motor Traders Association Honoree-Jackson Award of… Read More
Jerry Mattivi
Jerry Mattivi has led an active life in civic affairs, socially, athletically, and in his chosen profession of supplier to the towing and recovery industry. His Mid-America Wrecker… Read More
Frank Peterson
President of Gator Trailers 1945-1963 President of Diversified Products Manufacturing 1961 to -present Member of A.A.A., P.W.O.F., T.R.A.A., and TEMA Frank is one of those creative geniuses who… Read More
Earl Gervais
In the midst of the great depression, Earl Gervais started SPEEDY DELIVERY SERVICE. He remodeled an old car into a delivery truck and delivered flowers, groceries and later… Read More
Earl R. Buske
Served in Pacific Theater for US Navy 1941-1945 Chicago Tech 1945-1948 East Side Top and Body, Pocahontas, Iowa 1949-1956 E.R. Buske Manufacturing Co., Inc. 1957 to present Earle… Read More
Don Wagner
Don Wagner, as he is known, married into the Hubbard family and went to work there in 1947. As time went on, he rose through the organization to become… Read More
Donald Richard Heins
Creed Byrd
1954-1959 Crawford & Co. Adjusters 1960 Capers and Byrd Adjusters, Augusta, Georgia 1962 Augusta Bumper and Glass and Southern Wrecker Sales in Augusta, Georgia 1976 Chuck's Bumper and… Read More
Claude Ramsey
It was in 1944 that Claude Ramsey decided to concentrate on winches, those small enough to be mounted on vehicles yet powerful enough to perform. He lived to… Read More
Bernard Alm
Bernie Alm's company was solidly and safely situated in the manufacturing of tire retreading equipment, worldwide. It became interested in damage free towing years ago and marketed the… Read More
T. Carter Stringfellow
After World War II there was a great concern about whether the manufacturing capacity in the industry was sufficient to meet the need. Mr. T. Carter Stringfellow in… Read More
Richard A. Chappel
Rich had a broadcafoerfti public relations work when he first bee1J_me affiliated with the' fowirig; i-rtdustiy irt California. Prior to that some efforts were made to form a… Read More
Lee Martin
Lee Martin moved his place of business to Norman, home of Oklahoma University. He created an empire of business activities of various types, but all related to the… Read More
Kelly McKnight
As soon as Kelly McKnight became firmly entrenched in the towing and recovery industry it was obvious that his company was the one to reckon with. He soon… Read More
Karl Gustav Ögren
Karl Gustav's early career was spent in his machine workshop, called The Karl Gustav Mekaniska Verstad, producing custom built trailers for the forestry and construction industry. He introduced… Read More
Joseph Milan
Shortly after World War iI Joe Milan and his brother-in-law, Arthur W. Nelson Sr., went into business in the heavy equipment field. Soon they gravitated to building tow… Read More
James W. Payne
From a secure and comfortable location in historic Montgomery, Alabama, comes a former air force dynamo who used his background in-motor vehicle expertise-to-form a high quality towing-recovery firm.… Read More
Hendrick Van Amerongen
Henk majored in motor trades in his formal schooling so when he was graduated he naturally gravitated to the industry. His first position was as chief mechanic for… Read More
Harry Saehlenou
Harry started in the industry in 195 6 after a tour of duty in the United States Navy. His company, Anaheim-Fullerton, has become one of the major forces… Read More
Floyd ‘Bud’ Pinckney
Bud Pinckney with his big fleet of yellow and red trucks, accompanied by his family, has been a fixture for many years in the midwest. Michigan is one… Read More
Bert Huffener
Educated in mechanics and electronics, he joined the Green Beret Commandos during service. His business career started as general manager of a Volkswagen dealership, then started an exporting… Read More
Ashley Beasley
Deep in the plant bearing the name "ERNEST HOLMES CO" in Chattanooga, before, during, and after World War II, one could find Ashley Beasley laboring over a drafting… Read More
Warren Roosevelt, Sr.
Steve Cardinale
Wayman C. McCorquodale, Sr.
Mac's Towing Service was founded in 1945 and has operated continuously since, developing specialties in Heavy Duty Towing & Recovery, Air Bag Recovery and Hazardous Materials Handling. Wayman… Read More
Val F. Reich, Jr.
Val Reich, Jr. joined the Ernest Holmes Company in 1946 in the Demonstration Department. He went on to serve the company in a variety of positions, including Personnel… Read More
Robert Samuel Short, Sr.
Several months prior to his marriage in 1945, Robert Short went into the automotive repair business in Wilmington, Delaware. His first tow truck consisted of a hand operated… Read More
Robert J. Driscoll, Sr.
Robert Driscoll first entered the towing industry in 1958 and owns and-operates Driscoll's Towing Service, Inc. of Pompano Beach. One of his primary goals is to improve the… Read More
Ralph H. Reavis
In 1928, Ralph Reavis went into business as Auto Parts and Electric and sold his first automotive wrecker that same year. During his fifty years in business, he… Read More
Gustav A. Neeb
In 1960 Gustav Neeb started his own enterprise in the tow care and crane hire services. Twenty-seven years ago, he joined with several friends and associates to form… Read More
Arnold Thomas Hughes
In 1970 Arnold Hughes purchased a small garage and, in the process, acquired two hand crank Harvey Frost wrecker cranes. Assisted by his brother Roger, they went on… Read More
Ann Mary Malcolm
Ann Malcolm was one half of a typical man and wife partnership that went into the service station and towing business in the postwar years. Together, she and… Read More
William W. Coxon
Bill Coxon first entered the towing industry in 1962 through a service station he operated on the outskirts of Windsor. A year later he began to develop commercial… Read More
Ludwig ‘Lud’ Menzl
Ludwig Menzl came to America as a young man in search of a better life. In the early days he worked as auto mechanic, salesman and "handyman." In… Read More
Junius R. Elmore, Jr.
Junius Elmore, Jr. moved to CheyeID1e in 1948 and started a career in the towing and recovery business, in the employ of others. In 1961 he bought his… Read More
George W. Stevens
George Stevens grew into the business through his father's towing company. After serving in the U.S. Army from 1955 to 1958 where he was involved with towing and… Read More
George ‘Bud’ L. Anderson
Bud first became associated with the towing industry through his employment in 1970 with a major truck equipment distributor in Chicago. In 1976 he transferred to Los Angeles,… Read More
William R. Tomlinson
Bill Tomlinson grew'into the industry through his fathers' towing business which was established in 1946. During school, Bill drove a tow truck at night and on weekends, until… Read More
Wilfred ‘Buster’ A. Clearwater
Buster first became involved in the Towing Industry in early 1939 when he answered an ad in a Vancouver newspaper to become a tow truck driver for Vancouver… Read More
Roger J. Dines
Roger Dines first entered the towing industry following active service in the U.S. Navy Seabees and went on to establish one of the most modern and professional operations… Read More
Gladys E. Johnston
Gladys Johnston was a person of considerable commitment and achievement. She fulfilled the admission requirements to the Hall of Fame in all respects. Her contributions to, and on… Read More
Donald L. Rolling
Don traces his path into the towing industry automotive service that began, in 1964. He: bought his first tow truck in 1969 and began to build a towing… Read More
Jurgen Fieres
Jurgen is a product of the industry as his parent owned and operated a "patrol station" in Langen, near Frankfurt. As a result of their close proximity to… Read More
Jimmy W. Speed
In 1951 and 1952 Jimmy worked at a small independent shop in Snyder, Texas, and his duties included operating the tow truck. He moved to Monahans in 1953… Read More
George M. Lanser
As a small child, George Lanser was fascinated with large trucks. While in military service in World War II, he suffered an injury in battle, which resulted in… Read More
Virgil E. Coonrod
Elected: April 9, 1994 Inducted: June 24, 1994 Family: Virgil E. Coonrod was born on February 21, 1910 in Martelle, Iowa. Virgil and Lillian Rawson were married on… Read More
Robert L. Surman
Elected: April 9, 1994 Inducted: June 24, 1994 Family: Born January 2, 1931 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. He presently resides in Burnaby, British Columbia with his wife,… Read More
Richard E. Smith
Elected: April 9, 1994 Inducted: June 24, 1994 Family: Born January 21, 1935 in Cleveland, Ohio. Married June 11, 1955 to the former Patricia Sullivan and together they… Read More
Duane F. Rogers, Sr.
Elected: April 9, 1994 Inducted: June 24, 1994 Family: Born October 2, 1932 in Beloit, Wisconsin where he grew up, attended school and married the former Marilyn J.… Read More
Russell ‘Russ’ Iodice
Elected: January 15, 1995 Inducted: May 18, 1995 History: In 1950, the North End Boys Club of Bridgeport, Connecticut had a tumbling team. During their performances the team… Read More
Jiro Yanase
Elected: January 15, 1995 Inducted: May 18, 1995 History: Mr. Yanase is chairman of the Board of Directors of Yanase Co., Ltd., and 80 year old company, which… Read More
John ‘Jack’ Gratzianna
Elected: January 15, 1995 Inducted: May 18, 1995 Family: Born May 6, 1943 in Chicago, Illinois. Jack married Gail Wagner in 1963 and in the following years they… Read More
Charles ‘Wid’ W. Dickison
Elected: January 15, 1995 Inducted: May 18, 1995 Born: October 23, 1920 History: Attended school in Doaktown, New Brunswick. Economic conditions necessitated leaving school after grade eight and… Read More
Arden D. Bowman Sr.
Elected: January 15, 1995 Inducted: May 18, 1995 History: Arden D. Bowman, Sr. (Pap) was born in Roanoke, Virginia, July 25, 1913. He joined the army where he… Read More
Wallace ‘Wally’ E. Shriner
Elected: April 13, 1996 Inducted: August 16, 1996 We are here to honor a man who had accomplished many goals, and has overcome many obstacles to become the successful… Read More
Rodney Nakoa
Elected: April 13, 1996 Inducted: August 16, 1996 Born: Born on February 4, 1942 in Honolulu, Hawaii Family: Rodney and Patricia have four children, Conrad, Lara, Muzzette and… Read More
Norbert ‘Bert’ Bertling
Elected: April 13, 1996 Inducted: August 16, 1996 Born: September 2, 1942 – Worthington, Iowa Married: Virginia Kuebrich – April 25, 1990 – Las Vegas, Nevada Children: Tammy… Read More
John R. Howell
Elected: April 13, 1996 Inducted: August 16, 1996 Born: John was born on September 1, 1931 in Oceola Township. Howell, Michigan. He attended Rumsey County School, was graduated… Read More
Eugene A. Bertani
Elected: April 13, 1996 Inducted: August 16, 1996 Born: July 19, 1929 – Detroit, Michigan Married: Yvonne Hunt – February 1956 Children: Gene and Yvonne have four sons. … Read More
Charles W. Morris
Elected: April 13, 1996 Inducted: August 16, 1996 Born: Charles William (C.W.) Morris was born to Elijah and Cora Lee Morris on January 22, 1921 in Lawrence, Kansas. … Read More
Robert E. Kukuruza
Elected: April 10, 1997 Inducted: September 27, 1997 Born: Robert was born on May 30, 1918 to Nicholas and Udokia, who had immigrated together to Boston in 1916… Read More
Roy L. Owens, Jr.
Elected: March 10, 1998 Inducted: September 26, 1998 Born: February 23, 1930 Family: Wife, Hettie Wyatt Owens, One daughter Betty Owens Surmont Education: Corbin City Schools Grade 2-12,… Read More
Mark S. Anderson
Elected: March 10, 1998 Inducted: September 26, 1998 Mark was born on October 9, 1948, the eldest of six children of Dr. Ernest T. and Wanda B. Anderson… Read More
Joseph ‘Joe’ M. Booth
Elected: March 10, 1998 Inducted: September 26, 1998 Joe is 57 years old, has been married to Norma 31 years with three sons, David, Joe Jr. and George. … Read More
Dan O. Willsey
Elected: March 10, 1998 Inducted: September 26, 1998 Born: July 23, 1937 in Yakima, Washington 1954-1958 U.S. Navy Electricians Mate 2nd Class Honorable Discharge 1958-1965 Clark Supply, Inc.,… Read More
Garvin W. Robertson
Elected: March 10, 1998 Inducted: September 26, 1998 Born: November 21, 1940 in Alvaton, Kentucky. Bill and his brothers and sister lived in the home of their foster… Read More
William G. Ours
Elected: March 10, 1998 Inducted: September 26, 1998 Born: October 17, 1938 in Akron, Ohio. His family moved to Hebron, Ohio when he was six years old. Married: … Read More
Mary K. Cooper
Elected: March 12, 1999 Inducted: August 21, 1999 Mary Katherine Kollman Cooper, or Katy as she is known to all was born July 9, 1936. After her schooling… Read More
James E. Hoagland
Elected: March 12, 1999 Inducted: August 21, 1999 James E. Hoagland was born on April 1, 1929 in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Prior to graduating from school, he enlisted… Read More
Axel H. Tischer
Elected: March 12, 1999 Inducted: August 21, 1999 The Tischer Company (Tischer Fahrzeugbau) was founded in 1988 in Cham, Germany. Before forming his own company, Axel Tischer worked… Read More
Arturo Cortez Gonzalez
Elected: March 12, 1999 Inducted: August 21, 1999 Mr. Arturo Cortez Gonzalez was born in 1941. The oldest of eight brothers and sisters in a low-class family. He… Read More
M. Dennis ‘Denny’ Jones
Elected: April 14, 2000 Inducted: September 22, 2000 A native of the northwest, Denny and his wife Shirley have raised 6 children and presently have 17 grandchildren. Since… Read More
Leonard W. Schultz
Elected: April 14, 2000 Inducted: September 22, 2000 Leonard Schultz and his wife Eileen were married in 1954 and between them had eight children, three of whom now… Read More
Evelyn M. Harden
Elected: April 14, 2000 Inducted: September 22, 2000 Evelyn and Jim Harden were married in December, 1961 and together they have raised two children, Cheri and Randy, although… Read More
Andrew A. Hovanes, Jr.
Elected: April 14, 2000 Inducted: September 22, 2000 Andy, Jr. never married so has had no children, however is close to his brothers Steve and Jerry who are… Read More
Stanley E. Copeland
Elected: April 5, 2001 Inducted: August 17, 2001 Born: February 16, 1928 – Bradford West Gwilliambury Township, Ontario Stan Copeland married his wife Muriel in 1952 and together… Read More
W. Franklin ‘Frank’ Thomas, Jr.
Elected: April 5, 2001 Inducted: August 17, 2001 Born: September 13, 1924 Married the former Mildred Louise Tuttle on July 28, 1945. Together they have raised four children,… Read More
Dewey A. Farrington
Elected: April 5, 2001 Inducted: August 17, 2001 Born: 1940 Dewey Farrington married the former Mary Ann Bradstreet on January 31, 1962 in Bethany, Oklahoma. Together they have… Read More
Robert F. Hoppes, Sr.
Elected: April 13, 2002 Inducted: September 27, 2002 Born in 1924 in Portland, Michigan, he and his wife were married for almost 50 years and together they raised… Read More
Gary W. Rouse
Elected: April 13, 2002 Inducted: September 27, 2002 Born May 19, 1953 in Grand Island, Nebraska and married Sharon Kiburz 1972. Together they have raised three children, Holli… Read More
Bob J. Swaney
Elected: January 15, 2003 Inducted: October 18, 2003 Born: August 15, 1941 Although single today, Bob Swaney has two children by a former marriage, adult daughters Sharry and… Read More
Allen J. Price
Elected: January 15, 2003 Inducted: October 18, 2003 Born: October 13, 1941 in Greenwood, South Carolina Allen and his wife, Margaret, have raised three children, Allen J. Price,… Read More
Roger E. Barnett
Roger Barnett was born in 1942 in Bisbee, Arizona. His father, George, worked in a copper mine and also owned a gas station and feed store at which… Read More
Lavern Gibson
Lavern began his towing career while in high school towing for his father’s service station with a 1948 ¾ ton pick-up and a Manley hand crank winch and… Read More
Larry Lancaster
What began as a young man’s love for cars, eventually spanned into a 46 year career and the building of one of the most successful towing businesses in… Read More
Lloyd R. Yates
Lloyd was born on March 26, 1918 in Ringgold, Georgia. He is married to Maxine Yates and they currently live in Ringgold where they have made their home… Read More
Charles S. Beard, II
Charles was born in York, Pennsylvania on September 12, 1945. Upon graduating from high school, Charles enlisted in the U.S. Navy C.B.’s, where he served three years and… Read More
Pat Herring
J.E. Herring Motor Company is a multi-generation business and Pat has played a role for over 30 years, taking over the helm in 1978. He has been a… Read More
Joseph Pedigo
In the 1980’s, Joe Pedigo found himself leading a successful state towing association, the Professional Towing & Recovery Association of Illinois. That’s where he learned the ropes of… Read More
Richard S. Daley
Richard S. Daley entered the towing industry in 1970 working part time on nights and weekend’s as he continued to strive to finish his high school education. He… Read More
James L. Salentine
James L. Salentine was born into the towing industry with Ray’s Garage in Milwaukee, Wisconsin in 1936. The business was started in 1931 by Jim’s father, Ray Salentine. … Read More
William G. Bowser
Bill was born on June 15, 1932 in Wichita, Kansas. After many moves he came to Colorado in 1955. He met his wife Susan in 1989 and were… Read More
Patrick D. Gilboy
Patrick Gilboy was born on November 29, 1937 in Butte, Montana. He married Shirley his wife on June 28th, 1968 in Great Falls, Montana. Shirley was involved in… Read More
Gerald Olson
Gerald "Ole" Olson was bom in Minot, North Dakota on January 17,1952. Ole rnarried his wife Claudia McBeth at the Vincent United Methodist Church in Minot, North Dakota… Read More
James A. Stewart
Born May 11th 1949 in Hamilton, Ohio James dreamed of being a farmer as a young boy. That would change as time moved on... Married to his wife… Read More
Edwin ‘Eddie’ J. Kingsmill
Born November 16th 1925 inNew Orleans,LA and passing on in 2003 Eddie was predeceased by his loving wife Vivian and had two sons Calvin and Robert who continue… Read More
Donald ‘Don’ J. Mesaros
Donald J. Mesaros was born in Youngstown, Ohio where he grew up dreaming of following in his dads footsteps as a tow truck driver and practicing backing the cars… Read More