Hall Of Fame

Each year, the International Towing & Recovery Hall of Fame & Museum recognizes individuals who have made substantial contributions to the towing and recovery industry. The tradition started in 1986 when the towing and recovery industry realized it was time to display the roots of the profession. Industry professionals came together and selected individuals who made a difference. To honor those chosen few, the Friends of Towing (now ITRHFM) dedicated an entire section of the museum’s walls for portraits of the inductees. Each September a new class is inducted.

James Bach

Jim was born in East Aurora, NY. He was the 3rd child of Jim and Mary Bach. He earned an Associate’s degree in business at Erie Community College… Read More

Randall L. Schranz

Born Jan 24th 1948 in Red Wing, MN Randy founded “Randy’s High Country Towing” in Colorado Springs, CO in 1974. In addition Randy honed his skills by serving… Read More

Randall C. Resch

Born May 10th 1952 in La Jolla, CA Randall Resch began his career in the towing and recovery industry in 1964 (at age of 12); working in their… Read More

Luc Migneault

Born September 21, 1964 in Ontario, Canada Luc owns and operates D&L Towing in Timmins, Ontario as well as serves as lead instructor for NRC Industries. He began… Read More

Julie A. Hanifen

Mel Berman

Born April 7, 1937 in Washington, DC Mel Berman founded what is now known as B/A products as Mel’s Auto Parts out of the garage of his home… Read More

• Tow Equipment/Product Innovation
Innovation of a product sold in the marketplace that has helped move the industry forward. Candidate must have a minimum of 10 years of service to the industry.

• Exemplary Dedication
Candidate must have 20 years running a towing business in an outstanding and exemplary manner, promoting a positive image of the towing industry and have positive relations with the community, i.e., performing services for the community about and beyond the services for hire. Limit: One inductee per year.

• Industry Leadership
Leadership involved with an outstanding project that has had a dynamic and lasting effect on the towing industry. Candidate must have minimum 10 years service to the towing industry.

• Professional Achievement
Creating a product or service of any kind that has had a significant and lasting effect on thousands of towing professionals. Candidate Must have a minimum of 10 years to the industry.

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