PEEWEE VALLEY, Ky. — Douglas J. Conley Sr., CEO of retreading supplier Shamrock Marketing Inc., died April 21 at age 69.
A native of Toronto, Ontario, Mr. Conley was active in the tire industry, including most recently as CEO of Shamrock Marketing Inc., which was founded in 1992 in Louisville, Ky., to offer products and equipment for the tire retread and repair industry.
He served several years on the board of directors of the Tire Retread & Repair Information Bureau.
Mr. Conley also was a Harley Davidson enthusiast and collector.
Survivors include his wife Janice; sons Douglas Bower (Leigh-Ann) and Patrick James; daughter Heather Lyn Hickling (Duane); five grandchildren; and brother Kenneth (Jocelyn).
In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be made to one of Mr. Conley's favorite charities, including: Toys for Tots in Triangle, Va.; Home of the Innocents in Louisville; or Dare to Care Food Bank in Louisville.