Humanitarian
A look at winners of the annual Tire Business Tire Dealer Humanitarian of the Year award.
Palmetto Garage Works rapid expansion came via acquisition opportunities presenting themselves, as the company has grown to 32 Midas and SpeeDee stores since its founding in 2008
Palmetto Garage Works renovated a couple of long-abandoned buildings into its new headquarters and Midas auto service shop in downtown Columbia, S.C.
Palmetto Garage Works refurbishes older vehicles to donate to families in need of reliable transportation.
Humanitarians are admired for their contributions of time and money to their communities, and Gus Herlong, president and COO of Palmetto Garage Works L.L.C. (PGW) and this year's Tire Business Tire Dealer Humanitarian award winner, is no different.
Gus Herlong, co-owner of Palmetto Garage Works, started as an entry-level tech doing oil changes.
2024 Humanitarian of the Year winner Gus Herlong, who operates 32 Midas and SpeeDee franchises, said giving back has boosted his business' reputation in the community.
Midas franchisee Gus Herlong of Palmetto Garage Works is boosting business by selling more tires and is selling three times the tires the shop once did.
Palmetto Garage Works President Gus Herlong promotes career opportunities, family atmosphere and charity to reduce employee turnover.
Gus Herlong, president and chief operating officer at Palmetto Garage Works, is the 2024 Tire Business Humanitarian of the Year.