NYTDA names Picarello executive director

July 29, 2005

Chris Picarello was ratified as the executive director the New York Tire Dealers Association (NYTDA). The vote by the board of directors was unanimous.

Picarello, 24, is a manager and wheel specialist at Middle Island Discount Tire, a family owned and operated dealership in Middle Island, N.Y. She also has sales experience.

Picarello graduated from Hofstra University with a degree in business management. She also has a background in journalism, and recently had an article published in Modern Tire Dealer's July issue: "What's hot for winter in the summer? Continental's new line of snow tires, says Gerstenberger."

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