The Diane & Bruce Halle Foundation has appointed Tom Egan to serve as the executive director for the organization. The late Bruce Halle was the founder of Discount Tire Co., the largest independent tire dealership in the United States.
One of the most gratifying aspects of working at Modern Tire Dealer has been getting to know past Tire Dealer of the Year Award winners. That includes discovering how these remarkable individuals have grown their businesses.
When he joined Discount Tire in 2001 as assistant vice president of strategic planning, Michael Zuieback focused on “capturing the values of the company,” as he puts it.
In the Oxford Dictionary’s latest release of new words, “MacGyver” has finally made the cut. It is a verb that means “making or repairing (an object) in an improvised or inventive way.” And yes, it is capitalized.