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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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Honorees

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Director of public relations | Bridgestone Americas Inc. | Gainesville, Ga. | Age: 38
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General manager | Southern Tire Mart LLC | Mansfield, Texas | Age: 36
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Environmental health and safety manager | Nokian Tyres Inc. | Dayton, Tenn. | Age: 39
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Management & Business Development | Black's Tire Service Inc. | Leland, N.C. | Age: 25
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Human resources and payroll manager | Ziegler Tire & Supply Co. | Canal Fulton, Ohio | Age: 39
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Regional sales director for National Tire Wholesale | TBC Corp. | Dickinson, Texas | Age: 38
kelsey_chapin
Product marketing manager | Bridgestone Americas Inc. | Nashville, Tenn. | Age: 32
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President | Atlanta Tire Center Inc. | Stuart, Fla. | Age: 39
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Vice president of marketing | Straightaway Tire and Auto | Littleton, Colo. | Age: 39
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Store manager | Chabill’s Tire and Auto | Houma, La. | Age: 35
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Customer service representative | Atturo Tire Corp. | Kenosha, Wis. | Age: 35
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Regional operations manager | McCarthy Tire Service Co. Inc. | Huntersville, N.C. | Age: 38
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Sales | Balado National Tires | Miami, Fla. | Age: 29
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Director of strategic accounts | S&S Tire | Killen, Ala. | Age: 36
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Marketing manager | Alma Tire Companies | Alma, Mich. | Age: 36
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Service Manager | Al's Tire Mart | Effingham, Ill. | Age: 33
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Financial analyst | Sun Auto Tire & Service | Mesa, Ariz. | Age: 31
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Store manager/ag expert | Moore Tires | Victoria, Ill. |Age: 32
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Market manager — outside sales | Southern Tire and Wheel | Memphis, Tenn. | Age: 35
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Accounting clerk | Atturo Tire Corp. | Round Lake Beach, Ill. | Age: 28
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Vice president/office manager | Warren Tire Service Center | Queensbury, N.Y. | Age: 36
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Director of key accounts | McCarthy Tire Service Co. Inc. | Wilkes-Barre, Pa. | Age: 37
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Vice president of sales | ESTI Warehouse Inc. | Cinnaminson, NJ | Age: 29
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Senior brand manager | TBC Corp. | Fayetteville, Ark. | Age: 34
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General manager | St Louis Wholesale Tire | St. Louis, Mo. | Age: 36
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Commercial tire tech | Pomp’s Tire & Service | Cedar Rapids, Iowa | Age : 22
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Managing director | FOCUS Investment Banking | Parkland, Fl. | Age: 32
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Managing Director | Tyrepublic | Lagos, Nigeria | Age: 22
melissa_aguirre
Brand manager | Yokohama Tire Corp. | Irvine, Calif. | Age: 36
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Customer service representative | Atturo Tire Corp. | Waukegan, Ill. | Age: 31
charlie_barron
Vice president of technology | Chabill's Tire and Auto Service | Morgan City, La. | Age: 28
cody_benton
Retail management and business analytics | Blacks Tire Service Inc. | Lake Waccamaw, N.C. | Age: 24
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Regional sales manager | McCarthy Tire Service Co. Inc. | Macungie, Pa. | Age: 34
matt_dunn
Logistics specialist | Atturo Tire Corp. | Montgomery, Ill. | Age: 28
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Business operations specialist | Atturo Tire Corp. |Waukegan, Ill. | Age: 35
enrique_hernandez
Chief operating officer | Tire Group International LLC. |Miami, Fl. | Age: 37
ashley_hopkins
General manager — enterprise | ASA Automotive Systems | Londonderry, N.H. | Age: 35
richard_ingram
Account manager | Purcell Tire & Rubber Co. | Marana, Ariz. | Age: 39
erik_jandreau
Director of merchandising and logistics | VIP Tires & Service | Auburn, Maine | Age: 38
bridney_jordan
Product manager | Turbo Wholesale Tires LLC | Oak Park, Mich. | Age: 35
angel_koon
Human resources generalist | Chapel Hill Tire | Chapel Hill, N.C. | Age: 25
dustin_lancy
Senior commercial product marketing manager | Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co. | Silver Lake, Ohio | Age: 37
vanessa_larson
Marketing manager | Gills Point S Tire & Auto Service | Helena, Mont. | Age: 38
andrew_lau
Product marketing manager | Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. |Akron, Ohio | Age: 37
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Graphic designer | Atturo Tire Corp. | Waukegan, Ill. | Age: 35
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Consumer product strategy manager | Bridgestone Americas Inc. | Franklin, Tenn. | Age: 37
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Truck service risk specialist | TravelCenters of America | Anderson, S.C. | Age: 36
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CEO | USA Wheel & Tire Outlet Inc. | Mesquite, Texas | Age: 24
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Chief operating officer | AMG Enterprises, a Midas franchise | Branford, Conn. | Age: 36
rachel_potee
Manager of brand experience and influencer engagement | Bridgestone Americas Inc. | Nashville, Tenn. | Age: 36
nate_potts
Account manager | Colony Tire Corp. | Norfolk, Va. | Age: 22
bryan_robbins
Executive director of marketing | S&S Tire | Lexington, Ky. | Age: 32
isaac_rodriguez
Warehouse manager | Atturo Tire Corp. | Harbor, Ill. | Age: 31
tommy_schadl
Outside sales representative | K&M Tire Inc. | Aurora, Ohio | Age: 24
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Store manager | Chabill’s Tire & Auto Service | Thibodaux, La. | Age: 30
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Store manager | Blacks Tire Service Inc. | Raeford, N.C. | Age: 26
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Key account manager | OTR International Inc. | Fort Worth, Texas | Age: 28
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Director of operations | Tire Discounters Inc. |Cincinnati, Ohio | Age: 24
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Store manager | Pomp's Tire Service Inc. |Helena, Mont. | Age: 31
Jack Wiseman
Director of business analytics and operational intelligence | Sun Auto Tire & Service Inc. | Mesa, Ariz. | Age: 30