Former T.O. Haas Tire President, George Hoellen, died on March 21 at the age of 70 after a short battle with pancreatic cancer.

Harold Finkelstein, who grew up in the family business and became one of the owners and leaders of Max Finkelstein Inc., one of the nation’s largest independent wholesale tire distributors, has died. He was 86.

Brian Hesje, the former CEO of Fountain Tire and chairman of the company's board, died Dec. 5. He was 75.