Family Business
Riley Johnson and Jeff Jackson, great grandsons of the company founder, have grown Johnson Tire Service into a business with approximately $5 million in annual sales.
A Cincinnati-based Car-X franchise is now operating independently as Xpress Pro Tire & Auto with more than 25 locations across Indiana, Kentucky and Ohio.
Family was the common denominator as the Gills Point S took over ownership of 11 dealerships, accounting for 20 retail locations, over 12 months.
Ann Kelsey-Daugherty and Mary Kelsey-Ritchey, daughters of the late John Kelsey, have taken over management of vintage tire distributor Kelsey Tire Co. following the death of their father.
Kal Tire has promoted former Les Schwab Tire executive Corey Parks to president, succeeding Robert Foord, who is transitioning to the role of executive vice-chair.
Virginia Tire & Auto touted its positive workplace culture and employee commitment by celebrating anniversaries and accomplishments.
Best-One Tire Group, which has grown to over 320 points of sale and $3 billion in annual revenue, celebrated its 75th anniversary by honoring many of the hundreds of Best-One employees and family members in attendance.
Telle Tire & Auto Centers opened its 20th retail store in Webster Groves, Mo., that will also serve as its new headquarters.
Engaging in the divestiture process requires a lot of time, thought and deliberation.
Wendel Burt, who co-founded Burt Brothers Tire & Service and had a reputation for customer and community service, died unexpectedly April 26. He was 68.