Hall of Fame

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.

Charles Schmidt

Charles started his career by joining his family's garage business and growing the business by obtaining towing contracts with local authorities. At the same time, Charles volunteered with… Read More

Robert Van Lingen

Robert is president of Van Lingen Towing, a third-generation towing and recovery company based in Southern California. Robert represents the second generation to take the helm of the… Read More

Harumitsu Wada

As chairman and a founding partner of Miller Japan, Mr. Wada has over 40 years of experience in the towing and recovery industry, many of which have been… Read More

Sherry White

Sherry was born in Georgia and moved to California at a young age. Attending and participating in Church has always been part of her life. She has sung… Read More

Troy Barnett

Troy Barnett is a second-generation Hall of Fame inductee with his father, Roger Barnett, being an Inductee in the Class of 2004. Troy has been in the industry… Read More

Ronald Bressler

Ron started towing at the age of 17 with a pickup truck and a trailer. He went to work for a local tow company and then in 1989… Read More