Modern Tire: Modern Tire Dealer names 2003 Dealer of the Year

AKRON, Ohio--Sept. 26, 2003--

Ohio dealer John Marshall earns industry's top honor

Modern Tire Dealer (MTD) magazine has named John Marshall of Dayton, Ohio, its 2003 Tire Dealer of the Year.

Marshall's company, Grismer Tire Co., is one of North America's most successful independent tire dealerships.

Marshall beat out some of the tire industry's biggest names to win the award, which is based on business success, marketing skills and other criteria.

An in-depth feature detailing Marshall's phenomenal success and progressive business philosophy appears in the September 2003 issue of MTD.

MTD is one of 11 automotive-related magazines owned by Bobit Publishing Co., a family-owned business based in Torrance, Calif.