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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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    Alex-Airulla-web

    On the Rise: Alex Airulla

    Alex Airulla Regional Manager of the Ohio Valley | Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations, LLC | Age: 37 What was your first job in the industry? My first job in the tire industry...
    Brian-Beers-web

    On the Rise: Brian Beers

    Brian Beers President | Prenlyn Automotive Group | Age: 35 What was your first job in the industry? My family has been in the Midas business since 1976. I worked in the shop as...
    Colby-Clodfelter-web

    On the Rise: Colby Clodfelter

    Colby Clodfelter Manufacturing Director | Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. | Age: 36 What was your first job in the industry? I started out as a Banbury operator running a mixer in ...
    Carson-Cornelius-web

    On the Rise: Carson Cornelius

    Carson Cornelius Chief Operating Officer | Zurcher Tire, Inc. | Age: 35 Tell us about your current job and responsibilities. How do you spend your workday? As chief operating ...
    Katy-Fetty-web

    On the Rise: Katy Fetty

    Katy Fetty All-Terrain Product Development Engineer | Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. | Age: 32 What was your first job in the industry? My current position with Goodyear was my first...
    Michael-Fischer-web

    On the Rise: Michael Fischer

    Michael Fischer Director of dealer car channel | Dunn Tire LLC’s Exxpress Tire Delivery | Age: 37 What was your first job in the industry? A parts associate in 2001. What attracted...
    Brady-Forbes-web

    On the Rise: Brady Forbes

    Brady Forbes Project engineer | Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. | Age: 25 What was your first job in the industry? My first job in the industry was project engineering (2019). I led...
    Truman-Geary-web

    On the Rise: Truman Geary

    Truman Geary Outside sales representative | Best One Tire & Service | Age: 30 What was your first job in the industry? Service technician. What attracted you to the industry? ...
    Baker-Ghanim-web

    On the Rise: Baker Ghanim

    Baker Ghanim District manager | Ghanim Group dba Tire Store Service Center | Age: 35 What was your first job in the industry? Tire tech. What attracted you to the industry? My...
    Marshall-Gillespie

    On the Rise: Marshall Gillespie

    Marshall Gillespie Director of commercial proprietary brands | American Tire Distributors Inc. | Age: 33 What was your first job in the industry? My first few jobs in the industry...
    John-Grieshop-web

    On the Rise: John Grieshop

    John Grieshop Owner | John’s Tire Service LLC | Age: 39 What was your first job in the industry? Tire tech. What attracted you to the industry? My passion for automobiles. What...
    Jesse-Hayes-web

    On the Rise: Jesse Hayes

    Jesse Hayes Maintenance manager | Liberty Tire Recycling LLC | Age: 37 What was your first job in the industry? My first job was working as a mechanic at Liberty Tire Recycling...
    Danielle-Kamps-web

    On the Rise: Danielle Kamps

    Danielle Kamps Store manager | Wonderland Tire Inc. | Age: 31 What was your first job in the industry? I started by cleaning the shop. What attracted you to the industry? Wonderland...
    Brent-Koch-web

    On the Rise: Brent Koch

    Brent Koch Staff engineer for all-terrain product development | Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. | Age: 31 What was your first job in the industry? I started as an intern for Goodyear...
    Meagan-Koranek-web

    On the Rise: Meagan Koranek

    Meagan Koranek Supply chain manager | American Omni Trading Co. | Age: 28 What was your first job in the industry? Supply chain analyst. What attracted you to the industry? I ...
    Cody-Lang-web

    On the Rise: Cody Lang

    Cody Lang Vice president of sales | Tire Solutions | Age: 31 What was your first job in the industry? My first job in the tire industry was a warehouse/driver position. While ...
    Renan-Ludscher-web

    On the Rise: Renan Ludscher

    Renan Ludscher Database manager | ATEQ TPMS Tools | Age: 32 What was your first job in the industry? Technical support for ATEQ TPMS. What attracted you to the industry? The evolving...
    Tim-Maust-web

    On the Rise: Tim Maust

    Tim Maust Region grade manager | Liberty Tire Recycling LLC | Age: 34 What was your first job in the industry? My first job in the industry was in 2004. I started in the tire ...
    Cole-McElroy-web

    On the Rise: Cole McElroy

    Cole McElroy Southeast regional sales manager | Pre-Q Galgo Corp. | Age: 31 What was your first job in the industry? I started helping out at my parents' shop, Quality Retreads...
    Ryan-McMullen-web

    On the Rise: Ryan McMullen

    Ryan McMullen Commercial division operations manager | Sullivan Tire Co. | Age: 38 What was your first job in the industry? While in high school I got my first job in the industry...
    Jason-Meeks-web

    On the Rise: Jason Meeks

    Jason Meeks Strategic account manager | Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations, LLC | Age: 36 What was your first job in the industry? I was hired as a commercial tire salesperson...
    Aaron-Miguel-web

    On the Rise: Aaron Miguel

    Aaron Miguel Strategic account manager, government | East Bay Tire Co. | Age: 37 What was your first job in the industry? I started as a temp at East Bay Tire over 17 years ago...
    Clayton-Millay-web

    On the Rise: Clayton MIllay

    Clayton Millay President of commercial operations and manufacturing | McMahon’s Best One Tire & Auto Care | Age:39 What was your first job in the industry? I started my career...
    Josh-Nevill-web

    On the Rise: Josh Nevill

    Josh Nevill Manager | Tirecraft Canada Inc. | Age: 36 What was your first job in the industry? Road service tech. What attracted you to the industry? A friend that was in the ...
    Jason-Paul-web

    On the Rise: Jason Paul

    Jason Paul Sales manager | Take Off Tire LLC | Age: 27 What was your first job in the industry? My current job at Take Off Tire. I have been working here full time since Oct. ...
    Curtis-Reno-web

    On the Rise: Curtis Reno

    Curtis Reno Store Manager | Tire-Rama Auto Repairs and Tires | Age: 30 What was your first job in the industry? I was offered a job at Les Schwab when I was 18 in 2010. What attracted...
    Connor-Rhine-web

    On the Rise: Connor Rhine

    Connor Rhine Store manager | Southern Tire Mart LLC | Age: 27 What was your first job in the industry? I was a commercial development intern for GCR in their Birmingham, Ala.,...
    Bridgette-Romberger-web

    On the Rise: Bridgette Romberger

    Bridgette Romberger Assistant category planning manager | Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. | Age: 34 What was your first job in the industry? I joined Goodyear right out of college ...
    Skyler-Salts-web

    On the Rise: Skyler Salts

    Skyler Salts Service manager | Take Off Tire LLC | Age: 23 What was your first job in the industry? I worked at a Quick Lane for Beatrice Ford where I was a tire and auto technician...
    Denesh-Santiago-web

    On the Rise: Denesh Santiago

    Denesh Santiago Regional director | Mavis Discount Tire | Age: 30 What was your first job in the industry? Lube tech at Valvoline Instant Oil Change. What attracted you to the...
    Nate-Shingleton-web

    On the Rise: Nate Shingleton

    Nate Shingleton General manager, business development | Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations, LLC | Age: 32 What was your first job in the industry? I started my career in the...
    Tony-Suglio-web

    On the Rise: Tony Suglio

    Tony Suglio Director of strategic distribution for commercial solutions | Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations LLC | Age: 37 What was your first job in the industry? I worked ...
    Nicole-Thigpen-web

    On the Rise: Nicole Thigpen

    Nicole Thigpen Office Manager - Dublin | Dorsey Tire Co. Inc. | Age: 35 What was your first job in the industry? My first job in the tire industry was as a receptionist answering...
    Sarah-Thompson-web

    On the Rise: Sarah Thompson

    Sarah Thompson Store manager | Fantastic Rentals dba Tire Time | Age: 28 What was your first job in the industry? Small sales. What attracted you to the industry? I wanted something...
    LeanneVarney-web

    On the Rise: Leanne Varney

    Leanne Varney Associate manager of marketing communications | Apollo Tyres Ltd. | Age: 38 What was your first job in the industry? Team secretary to the chief marketing officer...
    Jeff-Wallick

    On the Rise: Jeff Wallick

    Jeff Wallick Director of training | K&M Tire Inc. | Age: 35 What was your first job in the industry? My very first job was working at an independent tire dealership in Akron, ...
    Jane-Yi-web

    On the Rise: Jane Yi

    Jane Yi Development engineer principal | Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. | Age: 39 What was your first job in the industry? My first job in the tire industry was working in the Goodyear...
    Andrea-Zabell-web

    On the Rise: Andrea Zabell

    Andrea Zabell Manager | Waterloo Tirecraft | Age: 38 What was your first job in the industry? I started as a parts driver for the company I now manage. After arriving at the shop...