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HB 341 Hearing- Nov 15, 2016

TRAO President and member companies attended the hearing on Tuesday, November 15th, regarding HB341, the tow bill. They met with several legislators, all of whom are supportive of the bill. In addition, TRAO has four amendments that all parties agreed to, which will be offered at one of the next two or three hearings. Those…

IMPORTANT: SBA PAYCHECK PROTECTION PROGRAM OPENS APRIL 3, 2020

FROM: Ohio Towing and Recovery Legislative Committee TO: Ohio Towing and Recovery RE: SBA PAYCHECK PROTECTION PROGRAM OPENS TOMORROW This week, Congress passed significant legislation to help small businesses continue to function including a new program: The Paycheck Protection Program. This program may have an immediate impact on most Ohio towing and recovery companies, especially…

Irvin Johns

Irvin Johns Suburban Towing Louisville, Kentucky Give an example of how nominee has shared expertise with fellow tow operators. Active member with the state and national towing association….. Provide details of at least one instance when the nominee has effected positive change in the industry. The construction of their current facility on Industrial Blvd set…

James “Jim” Jennings

James “Jim” Jennings Emerald Towing & Recovery Boca Raton, Florida Give an example of how nominee has shared expertise with fellow tow operators. In 2002 before Traffic Incident Management and SHARP 2 became the goals of the industry Jim was one of the few in the towing industry to grasp the importance of the concept…

Jeanette Rash

Jeanette Rash Fast Tow Houston, Texas Give an example of how nominee has shared expertise with fellow tow operators. Making a difference is what it’s all about for Jeanette Rash, president of Fast Tow Wrecker Service in Houston, Texas. And if you ask the legislators in Houston, they will agree. Provide details of at least…

Jerry Schade

Jerry Schade Tony’s Wrecker Service Louisville, Kentucky Give an example of how nominee has shared expertise with fellow tow operators. Jerry Schade was an original founder of the Towing & Recovery Association of Kentucky in 1980, where he also served as the association’s first president. He was always an active member until his death in…