Mead Wraps Up 48-Year Career

Wayne Mead, long-time territory sales manager for the Alliance Tire Group (ATG), has retired.

Mead started in the business delivering tires in 1968 for Gates Tire in his hometown of Houston after injuries cut short his military career with the 101st Airborne Division. He was known for sleeping in his truck to save money and stay efficient—a work ethic that characterized his career.

Mead spent 16 years as the top salesman for Galaxy Tire, a legacy company of ATG, building an expertise in skid steer, construction, farm and port tires.

“I’m not the greatest speaker in the world, so I had to have a good work ethic,” he joked. “I learned a lot about our tires and a lot about our competitors’ tires. That way, I could be of value to my customers.”

Mead plans to spend his retirement hunting, fishing, and traveling with his wife.

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