Virginia Automotive Report E Newsletter for March 2017

2017 Convention & Trade Expo

Colonial Williamsburg April 28-30

There is truly something for everyone as VAA 2017 returns to

historic Colonial Williamsburg– three outstanding speakers, a

panel discussion, two peer-to-peer roundtables, a golf tourna-

ment, our vendor trade show, a real colonial debate between

Thomas Jefferson and Patrick Henry, a chance to tour and ex-

perience life in the colonial times...and the best part– the op-

portunity for shop owners and their key employees to come

together to connect and discuss the issues we face in our in-

dustry. Simply put, there is no other opportunity quite like this,

and it’s all in one weekend.

Everything you need to register and book your sleeping room

at The Lodge can be found on our website, www.vaauto.org.

March 27 deadline. Here are a few highlights:

The Panel Discussion– ever want to ask under 40 leaders

from our industry their opinions on how they communicate

to their customers, hire employees, market their business,

and more? Now is your chance.

Female consumers make a majority of the tire/auto service

buying decisions. Come hear national speaker, author

and shop owner Audra Fordin share her ideas on building

better relationships with your female customers and with

your community.

Are you maximizing one of your most important tools– your

telephone? Geoff Berman will share his techniques and

strategies to better utilize this important asset in your busi-

ness.

The Peer-to-Peer Roundtables– one for Owners and Key

Managers and one for Counter Sales and Service Manag-

ers. Where else can you sit down face to face and truly

discuss the issues. Both sessions have moderators, and are

unscripted– it’s whatever you want to talk about.

Ever want to experience history up close? At our Saturday

evening Banquet, we’ll take you back to the colonial times

as we witness an 18th century debate between Thomas

Jefferson and Patrick Henry. Afterwards, the Williamsburg

Fife and Drum Corp will escort us to the Trade Expo.

Want to discuss new technology and products that can

help you in your business? You can at our Trade Expo, as

we have 77 booths and vendors from every aspect of our

industry. Cash drawings and open bars throughout the

show will enhance the experience.

Are your employees really accountable? Mike Scott will

show you how to create a strong culture of accountability

in your business at our closing breakfast on Sunday.

Come join us for VAA 2017!

Audra Fordin

Introducing the Next Generation

Advisory Council

Newly elected VAA President Scott Brown didn’t waste any

time to begin a new and aggressive iniative for VAA– to develop

an advisory council of our under 40 leaders. The discussion be-

gan at a Board meeting, where a comment was made, “there is

alot of grey hair around this table; who are our future leaders

going to be”? We discussed our 50 plus year heritage, and

where would the future leaders of this organization come from.

Scott then appointed Board member Clint Farrar to lead a

search to find dealer members who are under 40 years old to be

a part of an advisory council, that would report directly to the

Board, and attend Board meetings. Clint seeked input from the

Board and others, and decided on 5 dealer members to invite to

make up the advisory council:

Andrea Ellett of Winding Brook Tire Pros in Milford, Kim Taylor of

Titan Auto & Tire in Colonial Heights, Robby Cutchins of Bobby’s

Tire & Auto in Franklin, Gary Eavers of Eavers Tire Pros in Stuart’s

Draft and Wes Tatum of Leete Tire & Auto in Petersburg. The

group met in person for the first time on December 14 and again

on January 16 to discuss a name, structure and goals for the

group. And thus the “Next Generation Advisory Council” was

born. Their first Board meeting was January 25. In discussing the

purpose for the group, three areas were proposed:

1. the first purpose goes back to the original thought– to begin

developing future Board members.

2. Second is to get their perspective on both VAA and our in-

dustry. What are their issues? How can VAA help? What are

their thoughts on how VAA communicates, attracts new

members– overall what are they looking for from VAA?

3. And third, the council felt we have a unique opportunity to

form a larger group of young professionals from our industry,

made up of both dealers and suppliers. We are pleased to

introduce the “Next Generation Automotive Professionals”.

This will be a networking group open to any VAA member

who is under 40. The group will get together for their own

reception on Saturday, April 29 during the Convention, and

after the Trade Expo from 10:30 pm to 12:00 am. Any dealer

or supplier under 40 is welcome and encouraged to attend;

there is no cost, and a drink ticket will be given to each at-

tendee. It will be a great opportunity for the young profes-

sionals from our industry to meet and get to know each oth-

er better.

Earlier in the day and right after the Annual Meeting, the mem-

bers of the Next Generation Advisory Council will be panelists for

an open discussion. Moderated by Audra Fordin, each panelist

will tell a little about themselves and their business, and then field

questions from the audience. It’s a special opportunity to ask

the opinions of these five very talented leaders from our industry.

Welcome the “Next Generation” of VAA.

Mike Scott Geoff Berman

Next Generation Advisory Council from L-R: Gary Eavers, Jr., Andrea Ellett, Kim

Taylor, Robby Cutchins, Wes Tatum

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VAA Board of Directors

President: Scott Brown

Cardinal Plaza Shell, Springfield

Northern Virginia Region

President-Elect: John Kline

Old Dominion Tire, Midlothian

Richmond Region

Secretary-Treasurer:Jerry Tatum

Leete Tire & Auto, Petersburg

Richmond Region

Vice President: Mark Anderton

First Landing Auto Care, Virginia Beach

Coastal Virginia Region

Past President: Bobby Cutchins

Bobby’s Tire & Auto Care, Franklin

Coastal Virginia Region

Executive Director: Steve Akridge

VAA, Richmond

Richmond Region

Directors:

Northern Virginia Region:

Myron Boncarosky, MSS, Inc./Va. Tire, Fairfax

Chris Barnett, Tire Tread Service, Fredericksburg

Richmond Region:

Clint Farrar, American Tire Distributors, Richmond

Tom McClain, Napa Auto Parts, Richmond

Mike Fortune, Cloverleaf Tire & Auto, Richmond

Coastal Virginia Region:

Mike Scaglione, Arrowhead Auto & Align, Virginia Beach

Lynchburg Region:

Eric Hughes, Harris Tire, Lynchburg

Brenda Carpenter, Carpenter Tire, Lynchburg

Southwest Virginia Region:

Travis Leath, Twin County Tire & Auto, Galax

Bill Hoal, Carroll Tire Co., Roanoke

Shenandoah Valley Region:

Steve Crawford, Hepner Tire, Woodstock

Terry Westhafer, Central Tire, Verona

Tom Jones, Fisher Auto Parts, Staunton

Larry Williams, University Tire & Auto, Charlottesville

VAA Office:

Steve Akridge, Executive Director

Email: sakridge@vaauto.org

Web: www.vaautomotive.org

8016 Staples Mill Road

Richmond, VA 23228 Phone: 804-739-1400

Welcome New VAA Members

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0236, Macedonia, OH Sponsored by Steve Akridge

Help VAA grow– recommend a shop or a supplier you know

and sign them up online at www.vaauto.org.

Click on the Join VAA tab

President’s Corner

By Scott Brown

This is a Season of Change

“God grant me the serenity to accept the things I can-

not change; courage to change the things I can, and

the wisdom to know the difference.” Reinhold Niebuhr

This is a season of change & possibilities. Winter is rap-

idly receding in our rear-view mirror as the first growth

of spring emerges. In Washington, the election season

of 2016 has given way to the new reality of the Trump

administration. We watch these changes knowing that

there is little or nothing we can do as individuals to af-

fect them.

Things are a little different here in Virginia. The 2017

Virginia General Assembly regular session has conclud-

ed as the state election season begins. Why is this im-

portant? Because the bills considered by the GA have

a direct impact on each of our businesses.

Imagine a world with a new $15 per hour minimum

wage. How would that affect your payroll, your prices

and your customers? A world where regional state tax-

es on gasoline would have a new floor over double the

current limit. A world where additional new regional

taxes could be imposed without legislative oversight. A

world where sales taxes are subject to accelerated

collection. A world where employers are mandated to

give employees paid sick days and paid family leave,

details to be determined by an unelected state com-

missioner. Imagine a world where you & your employ-

ees are deemed to be part of a franchise network sub-

jecting your small business subject to regulations de-

signed for much larger corporations

A world where the annual Safety Inspection program

no longer exists. These are just a sample of bills recently

considered by the Virginia General Assembly.

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“My Turn”

By Wes Tatum More Annual Miles Per Vehicle "Annual mileage traveled by the average car and

light truck in the U.S. steadily declined between

2005 and 2014. Over this nine-year span, total car

and light truck annual miles increased at a slower

yearly pace than the growth rate of vehicles in op-

eration (VIO)."

"All this has changed over the past two years, as

light vehicle annual mileage recorded strong annu-

al gains, topping the yearly VIO growth rate. This

development is positive for aftermarket product

growth, given the aging vehicle population in the

U.S."

Steady Average Mileage Decline

The average car and light truck in the U.S. traveled

a declining number of miles per year during 2005

through 2014.

From 10.72 thousand miles in 2005, the average light

vehicle traveled 10.65 thousand miles during 2010.

This downward trend has continued, with annual

mileage of the typical vehicle falling to 10.38 thou-

sand in 2012 and 10.32 thousand by 2014.

Average Mileage Rebound Per Vehicle

The situation changed abruptly in 2015, as annual

light vehicle mileage on U.S. roads rose 3.4%, the

largest percentage gain in over 20 years. During

2015, the light vehicle population increased at a

slower pace than the total increase in light vehicle

miles.

Highest Mileage Average Since 2010

Annual miles traveled by the typical car and light

truck in 2015 rose to 10.43 thousand, up from 10.32

thousand the previous year and the highest annual

mileage recorded by the average car and light

truck on U.S. roads since 2011.

Mileage Growth for 2016

Lang Marketing estimates total miles by all cars and

light trucks will record a 3.2% gain during 2016. Actu-

al 2016 annual mileage data will not be available

until early April.

Lang Marketing estimates that while VIO will record

a strong 2016 gain in the U.S., the rate of vehicle

population growth will be less than the 2016 per-

centage increase of light vehicle miles in the U.S.

2016 Average Mileage Tops 10.5 Thousand

Annual miles traveled by the typical car and light

truck in the U.S. during 2016 will increase to approxi-

mately 10.55 thousand miles, the largest percent-

age growth in annual miles by the typical car and

light truck in the U.S. in over 12 years.

Article continued on Page 6

If you’re like most small business owners in the automotive

industry, you’re a member of numerous organizations.

You serve on multiple boards, committees, volunteer your

time, donate funds, and there seems to be no end to the

“ask” for more. While community is important and all

these organizations are worthwhile, without a prosperous

business we could not afford to donate our time or mon-

ey to these great causes. Much like what my father

taught me, “Profit is not a dirty word”, I’ve realized that,

“What’s in it for my business?”, is not a shameful question.

If we truly look at ALL the value the VAA brings to our busi-

ness the real question becomes, “Why isn’t everyone a

member?”

My membership or situation may be somewhat unique in

that I’ve been attending the VAA Conventions since I

was 5 years old. For those who do not know me, that

means I have been experiencing the benefits of this fine

organization for over 30 years now. My father, Jerry Ta-

tum, has been a board member for as long as I can re-

member. So as a youngster, I sat in the general session

meetings, panel discussions, legislative updates, and en-

joyed the social aspect of the meetings. I listened to

“grown up” conversations and observed how business

was done. Admittedly, I was learning much more than I

realized. I learned what the VAA does for our business

throughout the year and largely goes unnoticed. New

vendor relationships are being cultivated. Veteran ven-

dors remain active and engaged because they see the

value in their customers being involved in the group. New

programs and discounts are created for members only.

Seemingly endless amounts of time and resources are

spent by the legislative committee to secure a better fu-

ture for our industry. Numerous training opportunities are

made available for members and their staff. This is what I

grew up knowing the VAA to be about.

At SEMA 2016, I was privileged enough to attend a meet-

ing of the executive directors of state associations like the

VAA from across the US and Canada. WOW! It was

shocking and, frankly, a little sad. Many of the other state

associations are in rough shape due to lack of member-

ship, vendor involvement, and lack of leadership. Let me

tell you... the VAA was the “cream of the crop” in that

room. Our organization is lucky to have such a dedicated

executive director like Steve Akridge. Most members

have no comprehension of how much he does for the

group and what a cut above the rest he truly is. The VAA

is far better off than many other state organizations and

yet it strives to be better and bring more value to its mem-

bers. That stems from real passion for our industry and

shows a commitment to its members.

Article continued on Page 6

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Properly Accommodating Pregnant Employees in the Workplace

The settlement of a recent pregnancy discrimination lawsuit brought by the Equal Employment Oppor-

tunity Commission (EEOC) provides a valuable reminder to employers that even well-intentioned limita-

tions placed on pregnant employees are likely to violate various laws that prohibit pregnancy discrimi-

nation.

Within days of being hired, Employee informed Employer that she was pregnant, but that she had no

work restrictions and could perform all aspects of the job. The job required Employee to use certain

chemicals to repair furniture. The same day Employee disclosed her pregnancy, Employer manage-

ment allegedly met with Employee and confirmed that she was pregnant. During that same meeting,

a manager allegedly showed Employee the can of a chemical used in the workplace, and discussed

the warning written on the can, which essentially stated that the contents could pose a danger to

pregnant women and their unborn children. At the conclusion of that discussion, Employer terminated

Employee.

This case provides the useful instruction that employers generally cannot terminate pregnant employ-

ees or refuse to hire pregnant applicants, even if the job involves exposure to hazards that are particu-

larly dangerous with respect to pregnancy. This case also provides the opportunity to discuss the prop-

er approach for employers concerned about exposing pregnant employees to potentially hazardous

workplace conditions. Step one, of course, is: don’t terminate employees just because they are preg-

nant. Instead, employers concerned about exposing pregnant employees to harmful workplace con-

ditions should have policies in place that inform employees, upon hire or even earlier, of the potential

risks of the job. And if those risks are greater for pregnant employees, the policies should make clear

that pregnant employees should feel free to request accommodations or otherwise bring any ques-

tions or concerns to human resources or other appropriate members of management. Additionally,

when an employee informs the company that she is pregnant, the company should take that oppor-

tunity to reiterate, in writing, the particular risks of the work environment, and remind the employee of

her right to request a pregnancy-related accommodation.

If a pregnant employee wishes to continue doing her job, despite knowing and assuming whatever

risks there may be, employers generally do not have the right to take any action that would adversely

affect the employee’s job.

Note to our Members: VAA is proud to again renew our partnership with Sesco Management Consult-

ants, which means you will continue to enjoy having professional HR consulting available to you with

your VAA membership. In addition to these quarterly newsletter articles, timely email blasts, discounts

on items such as mandatory posters, employee handbooks, and more, you will also continue to enjoy

no cost to you phone consultation anytime you have a question or issue. Just call Sesco at 423-764-

4127 and identify yourself as a VAA member.

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My Turn Article continued from Page 4

Most recently, I was honored to be asked to serve on

the Next Generation Advisory Council for the VAA. To

my understanding, this extension of the existing board

was originally designed to engage the youth of the

organization. I can safely speak for my fellow NGAC

committee members, (Andrea Ellett, Gary Eavers, Kim

Taylor, and Robby Cutchins), after attending our first

VAA board meeting we realized this council will do

much more than help reach the millennials. We have

so much to learn from the years of experience of our

board and members at large. There is no doubt that

the learning will go two ways. I challenge our younger

members to get more involved as the Next Generation

of Automotive Professionals evolves. There is wealth of

information to be absorbed from our more senior

members and they want to learn from us as well. For

instance, we already taught Steve Crawford (aka

“Fish”) what a hashtag is. #justkiddingfish

In closing, let’s get back to the question I posed in the

beginning, “As a VAA member, what’s in it for my busi-

ness?” I believe my experiences with this group pro-

vide a simple answer. The more you get involved, the

more you gain to take back and directly benefit your

business. The programs, discounts, legislative support,

and training are all the things on which we can place

a monetary value. But the friendships, business relation-

ships, experienced industry advice, and having a net-

work of quality shops across the state to refer my trav-

eling customers.... These are the invaluable tools of the

VAA that bring real advantages to you and your busi-

ness.

Wes Tatum is Vice-President of Leete Tire & Auto Cen-

ter with locations in Richmond and Petersburg. He is a

member of VAA’s Next Generation Advisory Council.

Did You Know? The Virginia General Assembly is described as "the old-

est continuous law-making body in the New World." Its

existence dates from the establishment of the Virginia

Governor's Council and the House of Burgesses at

Jamestown on July 30, 1619. At various times it may

have been referred to as the Grand Assembly of Vir-

ginia. The General Assembly met in Jamestown from

1619 until 1699, when it moved to Williamsburg, Virginia

and met in the colonial Capitol building. It became

the General Assembly in 1776 with the ratification of

the Virginia Constitution. The government was moved

to Richmond in 1780 during the administration of Gov-

ernor Thomas Jefferson. (reference Wikipedia)

Lang I Report continued from Page 4

Aftermarket Impact

The increasing annual mileage traveled by the aver-

age car and light truck in the U.S. has significant impli-

cations for aftermarket product use, especially since

the average age of vehicles in the U.S. is increasing

along with the number of cars and light trucks 12 years

and older.

More Annual Miles on Older Vehicles

Annual mileage growth by the average vehicle

means that older cars and light trucks (along with oth-

er light vehicle age categories) are being driven more

miles per year. This boosts aftermarket product vol-

ume, since older vehicles use more aftermarket prod-

ucts per mile traveled than younger cars and light

trucks.

Six Major Takeaways

• For nine years (2005 to 2014), annual miles trav-

eled by the average car and light truck in the U.S.

steadily declined, reflecting total car and light truck

annual mileage growth that was slower than the ex-

pansion of vehicles in operation (VIO).

• During 2015, the situation changed, as car and

light truck mileage increased at a faster pace than

the light vehicle population.

• Miles traveled by the average light vehicle in

the U.S. reached 10.43 thousand miles during 2015, up

from 10.32 thousand the previous year.

• Lang Marketing estimates that light vehicle

mileage growth for 2016 will outpace the increase in

car and light truck VIO, resulting in another annual

mileage gain by the average light vehicle in the U.S.

• Annual miles traveled by the typical car and

light truck in the U.S. during 2016 will increase to ap-

proximately 10.55 thousand miles, the first two-year

increase in mileage by the average vehicle in more

than 15 years.

A greater number of miles traveled by the average

car and light truck is positive for aftermarket prod-

uct use, given the increasing age of vehicles on

U.S. roads, along with the growth of vehicles 12

years and older. Older cars and light trucks aver-

age more aftermarket product use per mile than

younger vehicles.

Lang Marketing

Jim Lang, Publisher

260-399-1699

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On February 25 the Virginia General Assembly adjourned. In this

year’s “short session” which lasted just 45 days, over 2500 bills

were introduced. We again retained the services of Bruce and

Bo Keeney, of The Keeney Group, as our Registered Lobbyists.

Their final Monitoring Report will be available after the Gover-

nor’s veto session is complete on March 27, and we will email it

to all VAA members. Most of the bills we had interest in were

killed in committee. Here are two that passed both chambers:

HB 1518 - Knight - Sales and use tax; automotive repair supplies.

(G) Approved by GovernorChapter 104 (effective 7/1/17)

notes: Requires that sales and use tax be collected on the sepa-

rately stated charges of supplies used during the repair of auto-

mobiles, whether or not title or possession of the supplies passes

to the customer. Under current law, the tax is imposed only on

separately stated charges of automotive parts that are at-

tached to the automobile.

This has been signed, and we will be working with the Tax De-

partment on the regulation. It will change the way business

treats shop supplies, both when sold to the consumer, and when

purchased by the shop. Thus, many of our supplier members will

be impacted by this bill as well as every shop.

More to come as the regulations are developed.

SB 1507 - Cosgrove - Safety inspections; appointments.

((G) Governor's Action Deadline Midnight, March 27, 2017

notes: Allows any motor vehicle inspection station to accept

appointments for safety inspections and removes the require-

ment that inspections take place on first-come, first-served ba-

sis. Under current motor vehicle safety inspection rules and regu-

lations, 19VAC30-70, a motor vehicle inspection station may

accept appointments for safety inspections under certain con-

ditions but only if it has at least one inspector and inspection

lane that remain available for inspections on a first-come, first-

served basis.

As with last year, the issue of appointments for safety inspections

came up again. This bill eliminates “first come, first served” from

the language, and will effectively give shops more flexibility in

dealing with vehicles they have taken in for inspection. Assum-

ing the Governor signs it, we will be working with the State Police

on the regulation. More to come.

State Safety Inspection Update:

This past fall VAA and VGMC partnered to produce a State

Safety Inspection Brochure, which is loaded with valuable and

accurate stats. We sent this along with the pdf file to every

member and asked each print these up to give out to custom-

ers. We sent one along with a letter, to every legislator. Our

goal is to show everyone, through statistics, that our safety pro-

gram is of value to every citizen. My counterpart from the Insur-

ance agents association, Bob Bradshaw, also signed the letter,

and stated that because of our inspection program, vehicle

insurance rates in Virginia are among the lowest in the country.

One of our committee members ST Billingsley, produced a video

showing the importance of the program. I urge you to visit our

website and see the video; the link for the Inspection Brochure is

there as well. We need to keep spreading the word. While

there was no formal legislation introduced this year, one Senator

questioned the need for the program. So as in the past, the

need to educate both consumers and legislators continues.

President’s Corner continued from Page 4

There appears to be a trend, both nationally & in

our state house for our legislators to pass off contro-

versial decisions onto other elected and unelected

bodies. In this way taxes can be raised and regula-

tions imposed without direct votes by our elected

General Assembly members. This must be opposed.

The General Assembly exists for our protection. An-

other troubling trend is to impose regulations with

crippling reporting requirements which are more

easily bourn by large corporations with expensive

compliance departments. These types of regula-

tions tilt the playing field away from small businesses

like ours.

If a bill cannot garner sufficient support it must die.

Unfortunately, bad ideas once proposed in Rich-

mond tend to return session after session.

It is our sacred responsibility to protect the Com-

monwealth that we love. To preserve the business

climate in Virginia. We do this for future generations

as our parents & predecessors have before us. We

must stay united.

The entire House of Delegates is up for election in

2017 as well as the state executive offices. Between

now and Nov. 2017 the power shifts to “We the Peo-

ple.” Each of us are leaders in our local communi-

ties and our elected representatives will work for our

valuable support if we just ask them to. I assure you

that this is the time meet your representatives; to

thank them for their service in the recent General

Assembly and to ensure their support and coopera-

tion for the future.

Take nothing for granted, past support does not en-

sure future support. One comment during a Senate

Transportation Committee meeting this year refer-

enced eliminating the Safety Inspection program. It

was made by my State Senator, whom I have sup-

ported for over a decade. I have already invited

this Senator to my shop for a visit. I will have him ob-

serve a safety inspection and explain why the pro-

gram is necessary for our Commonwealth. He will

leave with both the VAA Safety Inspection brochure

as well as a copy of the Carnegie Mellon study. This

study proves that safety inspection programs like

ours save both lives and money. Copies of these

materials are available at vaauto.org.

It’s hard to believe but now is the start of our Virginia

political season. It is natural to be exhausted with

politics after the past 18 month long national politi-

cal marathon. We must overcome this very reason-

able inclination and sow the seeds that will result in

positive change. Both for the great Common-

wealth of Virginia and in each of our local commu-

nities.

Until next time, Scott

VAA Legislative Update

2017 Virginia General Assembly

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2017 VAA Convention Sponsors (as of March 9)

Please join us as we Recognize and Thank these special VAA Partners

Platinum Level

Advance Auto Parts/Autopart Intl. Mark Williams/Tom Fitzgerald

American Tire Distributors Dave Kavanah

Carroll Tire Company Bill Hoal

Federated Insurance Austin Bond

Justice Tire Distributors Ron Justice

NAPA Auto Parts/Richmond BDG Tom McClain

Gold Level

Bridgestone Firestone/ TWW Robert Pritchett/Todd Lavender

Max Finkelstein Inc. Kirk Feinswog

Mohawk Rubber Sales Brad Steiger

Parrish Tire Company Donn Grant

TCI Tire Centers Tom Gregg

Silver Level

3-R Contracting, LLC Lee Shifflett

Automotive Training Institute Karen Dee

Autoshop Solutions Margaret Klemmer

AutoVitals Anastacia Brewer

Continental Tire Company Caitlin Hourigan

Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. Jonathon Lucas

Emanuel Tire of Virginia Mark Rannie

Falken Tire Joe Aruta

Fisher Auto Parts & Vendors Tom Jones

Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. Charlie Studeny

Hankook Tire USA Nick Jones

Hot Rod Processing Ed Mann

Kukui Corporation Rhonda Young

Michelin North America Ryan Smith

Myers Tire Supply & Equipment John Hersey

Nexen Tire America Edwin Corletto

Olympus Imported Auto Parts Mike Brown

PAPCO Bryan Patterson

Pirelli Tire LLC Connor Laverty

Pugh Lubricants Mike Stefanacci

Unifirst Corporation Jesse Daggett

Yokohama Tire Corporation Carl Casalbore