ITDG’s Chris Barry takes helm as California Tire Dealers Association president

Dec. 21, 2022
Barry promises to "grow this association through relationships and programs for our membership."

During a recent meeting at Turbo Wholesale Tires in Irwindale, Calif., the California Tire Dealers Association (CTDA) announced newly elected President Chris Barry of Independent Tire Dealer Group (ITDG). Barry replaces Billy Eordekian, president of 1-800EveryRim OEM Wheels.

“I am pleased to have this opportunity to be the president of the California Tire Dealers Association,” Chris Barry stated.  “We will continue to grow this association through relationships and programs for our membership. I look forward to seeing California’s tire dealers and other tire industry members at a CTDA event in 2023 and am always available to assist those who have any questions about CTDA.”

The area meeting was hosted by Turbo, Federated Insurance and 1-800EveryRim OEM Wheels, featuring presentations by Falken Tire, Federated, RoboTire, and TireTutor. The California Tire Dealers Association (CTDA) represents more than 150 independent tire dealers, wholesale tire distributors and vendors statewide.

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