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    A new generation of leaders is influencing the livelihoods of today’s independent tire dealers, and Modern Tire Dealer is recognizing those who are On the Rise. Young men and women are at the forefront of the industry, and they’re helping to lead the way as our business continues to evolve at the lightning-speed pace typical of the 21st century. From product development and manufacturing all the way to the sales counter and service bays, young leaders are finding ways to propel our industry forward.

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    Trevor-Adams-__-315x382-a

    On the Rise: Trevor Adams

    Trevor Adams General Manager | Adams Tireworx LLC | Age: 25 What was your first job in the industry? I grew up in the family business and now represent the third generation to...
    Sid-Attravanam-__-315x382-a

    On the Rise: Sid Attravanam

    Sid Attravanam Manager of Tire and Vehicle Dynamics | Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. | Age: 28 What was your first job in the industry? My first job was data and race engineer with ...
    Sydney-Boyd-__-315x382-a

    On the Rise: Sydney Boyd

    Sydney Boyd Vice President | Thompson Tire Co. Inc. | Age: 20 What was your first job in the industry? My first job in this industry was as a saleswoman in one of our busiest ...
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    On the Rise: Justin Chalk

    Justin Chalk Vice President of Product Management for TireMaster GTX | ASA Automotive Systems Inc. | Age: 35 What was your first job in the industry? I started out as an application...
    Jonathan-Cole-__-315x382-a

    On the Rise: Jonathon Cole

    Jonathon Cole Product Manager for Atlas Equipment | Integrated Supply Network Inc. | Age: 34 What was your first job in the industry? My first job in the industry was working ...
    Mike-Devers-__-315x382-a

    On the Rise: Michael Devers

    Michael Devers Store Manager | Wilson Tire Co. | Age: 39 What was your first job in the industry? My first job in the industry was selling tires. I was selling electronics at ...
    Colleen-Doyle-__-315x382-a

    On the Rise: Colleen Horn Doyle

    Colleen Horn Doyle General Counsel | McCarthy Tire Service Co. Inc. | Age: 33 What was your first job in the industry? As a family member, I jumped into the business at a very...
    Steve-Hamilton-__-315x382-a

    On the Rise: Steve Hamilton

    Steve Hamilton CEO | SD Wheel Corp. | Age: 35 What was your first job in the industry? Starting SD Wheel in 2003 at age 19. What attracted you to the industry? I love working ...
    Brady-Hansen-__-315x382-a

    On the Rise: Brady Hansen

    Brady Hansen Retail Sales and Marketing Manager | Commercial Tire Inc. | Age: 30 What was your first job in the industry? Tire tech. What attracted you to the industry? To be ...
    Mary-Kate-Henry-__-315x382-a

    On the Rise: Mary Kate Henry

    Mary Kate Henry Human Resources Manager | McCarthy Tire Service Co. Inc. | Age: 29 What was your first job in the industry? My first job in the industry was when I was 13 years...
    Daniel-Horn-__-315x382-a

    On the Rise: Daniel Horn

    Daniel Horn Director of Sales | McCarthy Tire Service Co. Inc. | Age: 30 What was your first job in the industry? I worked pumping gas at one of our locations, but also had some...
    Gary-Lambert-__-315x382-a

    On the Rise: Gary Lambert

    Gary Lambert Director of Purchasing, Inventory and Information Technology | McCarthy Tire Service Co. Inc. | Age: 32 What was your first job in the industry? While in high school...
    Tim-Lambert-__-315x382-a

    On the Rise: Tim Lambert

    Tim Lambert Senior Accountant | McCarthy Tire Service Co. Inc. | Age: 27 What was your first job in the industry? When I was 15 or 16 years old, I helped in the warehouse, loading...
    John-McCarthy-III-__-315x382-a

    On the Rise: John McCarthy III

    John McCarthy III Regional Sales Manager | McCarthy Tire Service Co. Inc. | Age: 26 What was your first job in the industry? Material handler/warehouse employee What attracted...
    Phil-Meade-__-315x382-a

    On the Rise: Phil Meade

    Phil Meade Senior Business Development Manager | Simple Tire LLC | Age: 27 What was your first job in the industry? My first job in this industry was with Simple Tire LLC as an...
    Whitney-Moore-__-315x382-a

    One the Rise: Whitney Moore

    Whitney Moore Office manager | G.L. Moore Tire & Automotive Inc. | Age: 35 What was your first job in the industry? Office manager of my family's tire and automotive shop. Started...
    Ari-Thielman-__-315x382-a

    On the Rise: Ari Thielman

    Ari Thielman General manager | G.T. Silver City Tire Co. Inc. | Age: 33 What was your first job in the industry? My first job in the industry was lube tech/tire tech trainee. ...
    Matthew-Thornhill-__-315x382-a

    On the Rise: Matthew Thornhill

    Matthew Thornhill General manager | McCarthy Tire Service Co. Inc. | Age: 27 What was your first job in the industry? Stacking car tires, as big as I could. What attracted you...
    Sarah-Tolai-__-315x382-a

    On the Rise: Sarah Tolai

    Sarah Tolai Marketing Manager | East Bay Tire Co. | Age: 39 What was your first job in the industry? Marketing manager. What attracted you to the industry? The tire industry is...