ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, Fla.-The Florida Independent Tire Dealers & Retreaders Association elected James Santy of Brandon Tire, Valrico, president during its 29th annual convention, May 30-June 1 in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. The association also installed: Bob Dearmin of C*&*D Tire, Melbourne, first vice president; Micky Franklin of Micky Franklin Tires, North Fort Myers, second vice president; and Dan Pereda of Evans Tires & Treads, Orlando, secretary/treasurer.
New directors include Chuck Browning of Heafner Tires & Products, Tallahassee; John Deegan of Monroe Auto Equipment, Middleburg; and Ernie Turbyfill Jr. of Town Tire, Gainesville.