Telle Tire Acquires Jim Whaley Tires

Webster Groves, Mo.-based Telle Tire & Auto Centers has acquired Jim Whaley Tires, a 10-location dealership headquartered in Dothan, Ala.

The purchase "expands Telle Tire's footprint to 70 locations across six states and highlights its commitment to growing the Jim Whaley brand as a pillar within its business model," according to Telle Tire & Auto Centers officials.

"We will continue to operate the Jim Whaley brand and it will become one of our pillar brands,” says Aaron Telle, CEO of Telle Tire & Auto Centers. “We look forward to building on the legacy of excellence that Jim Whaley has established in the South.”

Brandon Outlaw, vice president of operations for Jim Whaley Tires, will remain with the company to lead the Southeast market as director of retail operations. "His experience and dedication will be invaluable as Telle Tire continues to expand its operations in this region."

"Jim is very instrumental in the community and has built a first-class organization,” says Telle. “I don’t take the responsibility lightly to continue their success and I am excited about what the future holds for us together.”

Jim Whaley, who founded Jim Whaley Tires in 1986, says he is "confident that Telle Tire will carry on our commitment to quality and service. I look forward to seeing continued growth and support for our loyal customers.”