Archive for September 2018

Belinda Harris

Belinda Harris Ray Harris Towing & Hauling Greensboro, North Carolina Provide details of at least one instance when the nominee has effected positive change in the industry. Belinda served on numerous board positions before becoming President of the Towing and Recovery Professionals of North Carolina from 1988 -1990, where she continues to serve in leadership…

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Bill Gratzianna

Bill Gratzianna O’Hare Towing Chicago, Illinois Give an example of how nominee has shared expertise with fellow tow operators. In 2001, Bill and his wife, Marci, purchased O’Hare Towing from Road One. Having been raised in a towing family by industry-minded parents Jack and Gail Gratzianna, Bill has continued that industry-mindedness while creating one of…

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Bud Gruber

Bud Gruber Bald Eagle Towing Naples, Florida Give an example of how nominee has shared expertise with fellow tow operators. Everything Bud does benefits any towing company that works with motor clubs. He has committed years and personal monies to better the relationships between towers and motor clubs and increase income for towers. Provide details…

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Cal Berkey

Cal Berkey Cal’s Towing Columbus, Ohio Give an example of how nominee has shared expertise with fellow tow operators. Over the 45+ years Cal has gone above and beyond what is considered normal practice for a tow company owner. Dating back to the 70s, Cal has been an integral part of the industry, assisting in…

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Darrell Summers

Darrell Summers Summers Towing Morgantown, West Virginia Give an example of how nominee has shared expertise with fellow tow operators. Darrell has held many offices within our state association. He has attended many events supporting our industry. He is always willing to assist fellow towers with advice or equipment and manpower when needed. Provide details…

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Doug Thoma

Doug Thoma Sandy’s Towing Dayton, Ohio Give an example of how nominee has shared expertise with fellow tow operators. Doug has attended virtually every training program associated with the towing and recovery industry. He is Wreckermaster 1, 2, and 3 certified, a master tower through TRAA including levels 1,2, and 3, Kinman Air Cushion Recovery…

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