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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

Engineering manager | Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. | Himeji, Japan | Age: 38
Regional sales director — Ontario | Distribution Stox | Barrie, Canada | Age: 38
Truckstop channel manager | Bridgestone Americas Inc. | Brentwood, Tenn. | Age: 36
Director of business analytics and operational intelligence | Sun Auto Tire & Service Inc. | Mesa, Ariz. | Age: 30
Co-owner | Pelc Tire & Service | Saraland, Ala. | Age: 34
Retail and commercial manager | Purcell Tire & Rubber Co. | Elko Nev. | Age: 31
Senior manager of sales operations and enablement | TireHub LLC | Milton, Ga. | Age: 37
Technology team leader | Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. | Danville, Va. | Age: 33
General manager for sellout | Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. | Akron, Ohio | Age: 36
Raw material inventory manager | Sumitomo Rubber USA LLC | Buffalo, N.Y. | Age: 37
Assistant manager | Mr. Tire/Monro Inc. | Bridgeville, Del. | Age: 38
Head of private brands | Turbo Wholesale Tires | Arcadia, Calif. | Age: 27
Regional sales manager | Nokian Tyres Inc. | Chicago, Ill. | Age: 33
Staff engineering manager | Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. | Fayetteville, N.C. | Age: 27
Director of programs | Independent Tire Dealers Group (ITDG) | San Antonio, Texas | Age: 39
Part owner and manager | Conrad Tire and Auto Inc. | Conrad, Iowa | Age: 33
Senior manager, production control and industrial engineering | Bridgestone Americas Inc. | Murfreesboro, Tenn. | Age: 30
Senior product planning and development | Bridgestone Americas Inc. | Nashville, Tenn. | Age: 30
Supply chain planning manager | Nokian Tyres Inc. | Charlotte, N.C. | Age: 31
Director of customer experience | TireHub LLC | Columbus, Ohio | Age: 37
Owner and regional manager | Moore Tires | Rock Falls, Ill. | Age: 29
Director of sales | Canada Tire Inc. | Montreal, Canada | Age: 36
Principal industrial engineer — commercial plant lead | Bridgestone Americas Inc. | Lebanon, Tenn. | Age: 30
Supply chain expert | Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. | Shanghai, China | Age: 37
Product and sustainability marketing manager | Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. | Akron, Ohio | Age: 34
Senior manager of advanced polymer science | Bridgestone Americas Inc. | Akron, Ohio | Age: 36
Chief administrative officer | Moore Tires | Rock Falls, Ill. | Age: 30
L2 Manager | Chapel Hill Tire | Hillsborough, N.C. | Age: 37
Owner | AMG Enterprises dba Midas Tires and Auto Service | Branford, Conn. | Age: 34
Senior product strategy manager for agricultural tires | Bridgestone Americas Inc. | Akron, Ohio | Age: 32
Store manager | Southern Tire Mart | Atmore, Ala. | Age: 39
Director of sales | American Tire Distributors Inc. (ATD) | Cullman, Ala. | Age: 37
Quality business leader on the yield team | Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co. | Lawton, Okla. | Age: 27
Quality team manager | Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. | Topeka, Kan. | Age: 35