TBC Corp. has promoted Gary Skidmore to senior vice president and general manager for its Big O Tires franchise business, succeeding Brian Maciak.
Skidmore started his automotive industry career nearly 38 years ago as a tire changer in a Big O store his family owned. His father, Bill Skidmore, is in the Big O Tires Hall of Fame.
Gary Skidmore has been with TBC for 20 years in various leadership roles, most recently as divisional vice president for Big O Tires East.
“Gary’s collaborative leadership style, and extensive and considerable knowledge of our franchisees and business experiences in the field, will help ensure further growth and success of Big O Tires,” said Sam Kato, president and CEO of TBC. “TBC, as a franchisor, is committed to keeping Big O franchisees moving on the road ahead, as Big O Tires is an indispensable part of TBC’s sustainable growth strategy.”
Big O Tires has more than 470 locations across the West and Midwest regions of the United States.
